Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

Chapter 109

Third Person POV.

Kayden’s arrival at the police station sent ripples of tension through the air, his displeasure etched on his features as he strode in with his lawyer in tow.

The clack of their footsteps echoed through the corridors, and as they entered the precinct, at respectful officer approached Kayden with a bow, his demeanor deferential as he welcomed the high–profile figure into their midst.

“Good evening. Mr. Black. It’s an honor to have you here, sir. What can I do for you?” the officer

inquired.

Kayden’s expression twisted in disgust, his gaze cutting through the officer as he demanded to know. the whereabouts of his wife. “Where is my wife?”

The officer’s demeanor faltered slightly as he responded. “Mrs. Black is currently in a holding cell, sir,” he responded, and hearing that his wife was in a cell made Kayden’s ears itch with anger.

The lawyer, sensing the escalating tension, interjected, “What charges are being brought against

her?”

The officer cleared his throat nervously before listing the accusations: “She’s facing charges of assault, trespassing, and property damage.”

A frustrated sigh escaped Kayden’s lips. “Tell me how much we need to pay to ge

demanded, his tone laced with authority and irritation.

her out tonight,” h

The officer shifted uncomfortably. “I’m sorry, sir, Mr. Black, but you’ll have to wait until tomorrow morning to apply for bail. It’s quite late already, but tomorrow, the appropriate authorities will review her case and set the necessary bail amount.”

Kayden’s frown deepened, a scowl marring his features as he processed the officer’s words. “Are you telling me she has to spend the night in a jail cell?”

His disbelief was palpable, and his mind was racing with the implications of Marlene’s stay behind

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as he tried to placate Kayden’s growing frustration. “There’s nothing we can do at the moment, sir. Please be patient until tomorrow, when her case can be properly reviewed.”

of the situation settling on his shoulders as he

getting wind of her arrest and the scandal it would cause sent a shiver of rage down his spine. Having just left the hospital where he had wanted

unease lingering around him as he turned to the officer. “I can’t just sit back and let my wife spend the

sweat glistening on his brow as he struggled to find the right words to assuage the irate man before him. “I understand your concern, Mr. Black, but the procedures need to be followed. We

wife shouldn’t have to suffer for her actions. She’s not well, as she’s just lost a child. She’s been through

her voice calm and composed as she sought to defuse the mounting tension. “Perhaps it would be best to start preparing for the bail application in the morning,

sigh, Kayden relented, the weight of resignation settling in his chest as he conceded to the lawyer’s

as soon as

important that I see her now,” he demanded.

was met with a brief nod from the officer, who informed him that he could have a few minutes for a private

Kayden understood the constraints and simply rolled his eyes before

returned and motioned for Kayden to follow him. They

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office, where Marlene sat on a couch, her fingers anxiously between her teeth–a habit that

to hug him, happy that he had finally shown up to sav her from the torment of being confined in

left the room, Kayden pushed Marlene away with a

in his gaze.

rejection. “Kayden, what’s wrong? Why are

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facade as he erupted, his voice sharp with anger. “Why would you do something so reckless, Marlene? Breaking

a heavy sigh, she mustered the strength to explain, “I was blinded by rage, Kayden. Losing our baby