At our son’s christening, my husband forced my mother on stage to serve his boss, yelling, “Serve him, you useless woman!” When she stumbled, he threw a tray at her and announced our divorce. They laughed, thinking they won. But they didn’t know I had just canceled his company’s entire funding…

I said, my voice echoing in the cavernous space.

Jason whistled. From the shadows, five massive, heavily tattooed mercenaries stepped into the light. They carried steel pipes, crowbars, and heavy chains. This was who he had hired with whatever cash he had left in his pocket.

“You think you’re so smart, Isabella?” Jason cackled, descending the metal stairs.continue reading …