Chapter 88. Cutting Onions

TOBY

"And you think that's enough, well then watch me show the world you're a liar and a cheat."

Her statement made me nervous and my brain froze up, I couldn't come up with a comeback quick enough as she stared me down. I quickly jumped back into action as she turned to leave.

"What do you want?" I pulled her back and further into the room. My eyes swept the room to confirm we were alone.

"I want what I've always wanted, divorce Ruby and marry me."

"You know I can't, the elections," I said. She raised a hand, silencing me before I could make any further arguments.

"The elections are just around the corner, you can discreetly prepare the papers now and have her sign them immediately after the results are out." I swallowed nervously at her words.

"What if it leaks, how would that look huh? We just celebrated our anniversary," I said.

"Stop making e