After years of living under Mike’s obsession with wealth, Nicole makes a jaw-dropping decision to walk away with nothing in their divorce. But what appears to be a total loss for her is, in fact, a carefully laid-out plan. As Mike basks in what he believes is his ultimate “victory,” Nicole’s laughter holds a secret – and Mike has no idea what’s coming next.
I stepped out of the lawyer’s office, my face a blank mask, shoulders slumped — the epitome of a defeated ex-wife.
The rain was pouring down, the gray sky mirroring the heavy cloud of despair I wanted the world to see. But inside? Inside, I was buzzing with energy, my hands gripping the cold steel of the door handle as I walked toward the elevator. Thankfully, no one was around.
The elevator doors slid shut with a soft chime, and as soon as I was alone, I couldn’t hold it in any longer. A small chuckle slipped out. It wasn’t something I’d planned—it bubbled up from somewhere deep within me, like champagne finally uncorked. The more I thought about the deal I’d just made, the more the giggles turned into full-blown laughter.
If anyone had been there, they’d have thought I’d lost it. That the stress had broken me. But no. This was just the beginning. The calm before the storm.
The house, the car, the savings — Mike could have it all. Exactly what I wanted. He thought he’d won. That was the best part. He had no idea what was coming for him.
