Rex Lathwyn's Conquest

Chapter 4: Let's go make history

"Today we all gather to watch as my daughter Silvia Medici divorces her husband Rex, as before me is the divorce paper..." The head of the family, Ambrose let out.

As the patriarch of the Medici clan, Ambrose Medici's voice echoed throughout the lavish meeting room, making the weight of his words settle over the room like a dark cloud. Silvia, patriarch Ambrose and the rest's icy gazes bore into Rex, who subconsciously squirmed under their judgemental stares.

Rex's expression morphed into one of unease as he processed Ambrose's announcement. He shifted in his seat, acutely aware of the Medici family's piercing, haughty stares. He could sense their contemptuous energy washing over him like a cold, bitter tide, making him feel small and inconsequential. It was as if he was nothing more than a lowly peasant groveling at the feet of royalty. His shoulders slumped, resigned to the uncomfortable situation at hand.

_Sigh, I should have realized this was the motive for them ordering me back._ Rex thought with an uncomfortable look on his face from being stared at like that.

"Now then, Rex," Sir Ambrose said, his voice cutting through the tension in the room like a blade. "I believe you have something to say to Silvia. Speak, if you dare or forever remain silent."

Taking a deep breath Rex turned to face Silvia who wasn't even looking at him. "Silvia," Rex said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I know I haven't been perfect or rich as you wanted, but I've always loved you. I left my family, endured your people's scorn, and did whatever I could to make you happy. But if this is how you repay me, then I can only say that I'll forever regret ever having known you. Also, I promise you will regret this" As he spoke, he could feel the eyes of the Medici clan boring into him like a thousand daggers pointed at his soul.

Just as Rex finishes speaking, he hears a gasp from Silvia. "How DARE you," she snaps, rising from her seat with a furious expression. "You think you can just walk in here, spout your empty words, and expect me to accept you? You're nothing but a commoner, a peasant, and you will never be worthy of me." The words sting like venom, and Rex can feel his heart sinking into the pit of his stomach.

"I will prove to you that you ain't even worth having me then!" Finally, he felt angry, angry at being repeatedly humiliated.

"Silence, Rex!" One of the elders bellowed, shooting a fierce glance at Rex. His eyes burned with icy intensity. "So, you think your petty actions were enough to earn you Silvia's love, hmm? You are gravely mistaken. You are nothing but a lowly servant, an insignificant speck in the grand scheme of the Medici dynasty. Threatening our beloved Silvia is an affront to our family, and we will not tolerate such disrespect." Says the old man in the room while raising his voice and pointing his shrivelled finger at Rex angrily.

Rex felt the rage welling up inside him for the first time ever, he knew if he didn't get out now he might sob like a baby here and without hesitation, he reached for the nearest pen. Before anyone could react, he grabbed the divorce papers and scribbled his signature with a flourish move. "You want a better life with Grey?! You want divorce?!! Here, take it!!! Just know that you will regret this!! All of you who looked down on me will!!!"

He flung the papers at Silvia with his eyes turning red and stormed out of the room angrily, the door slamming behind him jolting everyone back to their senses.

In the stunned silence that followed, the sound of the door shutting echoed through the room.

"The nerve of that boy!" Silvia exclaimed, breaking the silence.

"I've never seen anything like it," said one of the elders.

"We should call the guards to catch and beat him so badly or he might have the cheek to boost that he once walked out on us!" Another suggest.

"Yes, I second you, Mike."

"No, it's too light of a punishment, why don't we just send a warning to all companies not to give him work no matter what? Let's make life hell for him."

"Silence!" Ambrose bellowed sternly, "Let him be, not like he can even shake our footing in here. What we should be concerned with is solidifying the contract with the Lathwyn's company."

"True, but sometimes whenever someone mentioned Lathwyn I tend to remember that brat Rex who just walked out on us. He has the same family name as them." One of the elders lampoons while rubbing his moustache.

"Hmph, he might have the same name as them but I refuse to believe he is one of them." Silvia sneered.

"But didn't he just say he left his family because of Silvia? Don't you think..."

"Mike, don't let your imagination run wild. I guess he meant he stole all his poor father's money and ran away just to come please her. I will even jump out of a breach if that scumbag is from the powerful Lathwyn's family."

The rest couldn't help but laugh at his words, they knew even if it was true this cunning bastard wouldn't ever jump, rather he would twist the words to his favour.

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"Your sister's condition is now normal and in two weeks you can come to pick her up." A nurse dressed in their typical nurse clothes says.

Rex stood calmly and nodded as he saw his sister sleeping soundly. He could see her complexion turning a bit rossy.

"Nurse, can I bother you for once?" Rex let out, "I will be going on a distant trip and won't be back for maybe a week or so, I want you to help feed my sister. Don't worry I have some money here."

"Hmmm, no problem Sir."

"Great." With that Rex took out $800 and gave her. After taking one last look at Mirabel, with a smile on his charming face he walked out.

_Let's go make history, shall we? I wonder how my sly cousins are._ He thought as he headed straight for the airport. Thankfully he didn't forget to go to their room which he lived in with Silvia and get his passport and so on. Although you might think he enjoys staying with her but as you know, he never got the chance to sleep in the same bed as her.