The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson

Extra 30: Zero Tolerance

Meanwhile, Elliot decided to confront his brother. For added security, he asked Deborah if he could borrow Danielle and Max to accompany him.

But he found out that Roger was still in jail because no one had paid his bail... so the plan shifted to giving that mother and daughter an ultimatum to stop pushing for something they would never have. "Wow... I feel like a bargaining chip," Danielle said, as a few minutes earlier, she had been literally kicked out of the stock exchange office by Nicholas so she and her brother could get into Elliot's car. "Sorry if you feel that way." Elliot said, embarrassed. "But I need some special company for what I'm about to do."

"Well, I don't mind, Haha, honestly, a little rough action every now and then is appreciated," Max said, cracking his knuckles while they were stopped at a red light since he was driving. "Besides, I've been wanting to take a swing at that idiot for a long time." "Yeah, I never liked how he acted like he owned Deborahh," Danielle said. "But now it makes me mad how he talks down to James and expects him to obey without question."

"Um... well, I'm sorry to ruin your plans, but he's in jail," Elliot said.

"Aww..." the siblings complained.

"But maybe Danielle will get some action if those women get aggressive," Elliot said.

"Yay!"

"That's not fair, I wanted to throw some punches"

"Better luck next time, brother."

"Um... speaking of punches, hey Max," Elliot began. "You're the one responsible for my nephew's physical transformation, right?"

"Yes, he asked me to train him to get stronger because of all the run-ins he's had with Roger and that girl he adopted," Max explained.

"But this all started when that crazy girl hurt Elizabeth by pulling her hair because she saw her wearing a new bracelet," Danielle mentioned, recalling how the girl seemed to want to steal it, thinking it was a new piece from the company when it was just a bracelet her grandfather had recently given the blonde.

"Yes... that was the beginning of everything. James decided to start training after that, and since he's still a teenager, I asked a friend to be his personal trainer and create a workout routine tailored to him."

"And it's definitely showing results. Seeing his arms and how much he's grown makes me a little envious," Elliot confessed. "I would have given anything to look like that at his age."

"Haha, James is going to be a real heartthrob, and if he's got that physique at 16... phew... I can only Imagine the hearts he'll break when he's 20, Danielle commented.

"Elizabeth isn't far behind, though. At 15, she's already a beautiful young lady, and I'm excited about it

because that means I'll have boys to scare off and chase away," Max added.

"Let me guess, that's an order from Jayden?" Elliot asked, Imagining the scenario.

"Obviously. But I also feel compelled to protect the innocence of the family's first princess."

"Aww... that's so sweet, being protective over a little princess," Elliot remarked, looking out the window. and letting out a sigh.

"And you? When are you going to take the plunge and have one?" Danielle teased.

"Well, Erika and I are working on it because we've noticed how Howard can sometimes be overprotective with the twins, which shows us he's ready to be a good big brother." "Aww... that sounds so nice when you say it like that," Danielle commented.

"Hm.... my mother-in-law has been asking for a little version of her daughter to spoil, haha."

"By the way, what about your brother-in-law? Is he still single, or...?" Danielle asked.

"As far as I know, he's about to make his engagement official with his girlfriend."

"Let's hope things go well for your brother-in-law," Max said. "And well, enough talking. We've arrived," he declared, getting serious as he parked the car.

When they got out, they were in front of a small house

As they approached the gate, they could see Casandra talking to her mother, who was hanging clothes out to dry.

"But Mom... how can you be doing laundry at a time like this? Dad needs us. We have to get him out of Jail,"

"And what do you want me to do? I'm doing laundry because we're out of clean clothes. And to get Roger out, we need to pay the $35,000 bail... tell me, do you have that kind of money?" "No."

"Then we'll have to wait until he serves his time."

"But Mom, graduation is just around the corner, and I have nothing to wear... which means everyone will make fun of me."

"That's why I told you not to run your mouth. You should have waited until your father regained his fortune."

"That's something that's never going to happen," Elliot said loudly so they would notice his presence.

Both women turned to their right and saw a pair of piercing gray eyes staring at them with annoyance. "Good afternoon," the older woman greeted, surprised to see Elliot, her brother-in-law, standing there. "Uncle..."

I'm not your uncle, and listen... I'd appreciate it if you stopped pressuring my idiot brother. He's been expelled from the family, which means he has nothing and will never get anything back," Elliot declared in a firm and slightly harsh tone. "So stop sending him to the company. None of you are welcome, and if INôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

see you near the company again, you'll be dealt with by security and handed over to the police."

"But Elliot, I..." The older woman looked a bit nervous and worried. This wasn't the weak boy her husband had described. She could see the determination In his eyes.

"Look, it's great that you and he found each other and all that... but you can't force us to accept you. I don't understand why you're telling him to claim something that isn't his anymore. You met him when he was poor, and that's how he'll stay," Elliot said, looking her in the eyes. "Understand this: he's no longer welcome in the Peterson family, and neither are you... So forget about it, or we'll take more drastic measures. Because after what Roger did this time... I disown him, and as far as I'm concerned, he's dead to me." "What did he do?"

"He attacked my father. That's why he's in prison. So consider yourselves warned: stay away from my family or face the consequences," Elliot said angrily. "And girl, if you want something, ask your real family for it or get a job to earn your own money to buy what you want." "But it's not fair! I'm sure that teenager was given one of those pieces of jewelry that I want, and she's not even part of the family."

"I shouldn't even tell you this," Danielle began, "but the reason Elizabeth has that jewelry is because James is giving it to her." "That's exactly my point...

"You don't have any point," Max retorted. "James bought it with his own money to give it to his sister."

"I'm his sister too."

"That's not my problem anymore," Elliot said indifferently. "If you want to talk to him about it, go ahead. But you've been warned: I don't want to see either of you ever again, or I'll make sure all three of you end up in prison for the rest of your lives."