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As I stood in the kitchen, the aroma of the food filling the room, I felt a sense of excitement. I knew Cole would love the fact that I had brought him lunch, and I couldn't wait to see the smile on his face.And then, Evelyn walked in, her presence throwing me off guard. I tried to hide my surprise, but I could feel my heart racing in my chest. She looked stunning as always, and I couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy at the thought of her being here with us."What is smelling so delicious?" she asked, her voice soft and melodic. I smiled, feeling a sense of relief that she hadn't noticed anything amiss."I wanted to surprise Cole by bringing him lunch," I replied, my voice filled with enthusiasm. "He's been working so hard, and I wanted to do something nice for him."Evelyn's smile grew wider, and I could see the admiration in her eyes. "That's so sweet of you, Elizabeth," she said. "I'm sure he'll love it."I nodded, my heart swelling with pride. I had always prided myself on
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COLE’S POVAs I sat in my office, going through the details of the potential merger with the investors, my mind couldn't help but wander to thoughts of Elizabeth. I wondered what she was up to, and if she was thinking about me as much as I was thinking about her.Suddenly, the business committee chairman interrupted my thoughts with his suggestion that they needed someone more flexible to travel for the merger, considering my marital status. I couldn't help but feel a pang of frustration. I had always been committed to my work, but now it seemed that being married was seen as a limitation.However, I quickly regained my composure and assured the chairman that my personal life would not interfere with my work. I was determined to make this merger a success, and nothing would stand in my way.As the meeting came to a close, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief mixed with excitement. The possibility of this new business venture was thrilling, but it also meant more time away from E
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COLE’S POVI couldn't help but notice Carlos's expression as Evelyn walked in. I don't blame him; Evelyn was breathtakingly beautiful. But I quickly brought my attention back to the matter at hand."Evelyn, thank you for bringing lunch. I appreciate it. But we're in the middle of a business meeting right now, so I can't show you around," I said firmly, trying to ignore the seductive way she was looking at me.I couldn't help but notice how Evelyn was standing so close to me, and how her breath smelled like roses. She was a sight to behold, but I couldn't let my guard down. I knew what she was up to, and I couldn't afford to let my marriage slip away."Thanks for bringing the food, Evelyn," I said, trying to sound polite, but stern.Evelyn smiled coyly and looked at Carlos, who was clearly taken aback by her beauty."It's my pleasure, Cole. I just thought I'd drop by and say hello to your friend here."I cleared my throat and said, "This is Carlos, my business partner."Carlos nodded,
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COLE’S POVI couldn't help but notice Carlos's expression as Evelyn walked in. I don't blame him; Evelyn was breathtakingly beautiful. But I quickly brought my attention back to the matter at hand."Evelyn, thank you for bringing lunch. I appreciate it. But we're in the middle of a business meeting right now, so I can't show you around," I said firmly, trying to ignore the seductive way she was looking at me.I couldn't help but notice how Evelyn was standing so close to me, and how her breath smelled like roses. She was a sight to behold, but I couldn't let my guard down. I knew what she was up to, and I couldn't afford to let my marriage slip away."Thanks for bringing the food, Evelyn," I said, trying to sound polite, but stern.Evelyn smiled coyly and looked at Carlos, who was clearly taken aback by her beauty."It's my pleasure, Cole. I just thought I'd drop by and say hello to your friend here."I cleared my throat and said, "This is Carlos, my business partner."Carlos nodded,
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ELIZABETH's POVAs soon as Cole answered the phone, I could sense that something was off. He sounded distracted, and it wasn't like him to not acknowledge the food I had sent for him through Evelyn. I didn't want to jump to conclusions, but my instincts told me that something was up.When I asked him about the food, he said that he enjoyed it, but his tone was curt. I couldn't help but feel hurt that he didn't take the time to thank me properly. It was a small gesture, but it meant a lot to me.I pressed him about why he wanted to talk when he got back, but he refused to tell me. I knew that Cole could be secretive at times, but this felt different. I couldn't shake the feeling that he was hiding something from me."Why tell me now then? Why didn't you just tell me when you come?" I asked him."I'm sorry, Elizabeth. I don't want you to fall asleep before I come, that's why," he replied.I couldn't help but roll my eyes at his excuse. "Well, aren't you just the romantic," I said, tryin
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COLE’S POVI walked into our house and tried to calm my racing heart. My mind was in a million different places, all at once. I couldn't believe what had just happened between Evelyn and me."Hey, Cole," Elizabeth greeted me with a smile, but I could tell she sensed that something was off. "How was your day?"I cleared my throat and tried to focus on her words. "It was okay," I said, my voice strained. "I just need a moment to myself."Elizabeth frowned, but she didn't press the issue. I could feel her eyes on me as I walked past her and headed to our bedroom.Once inside, I sank down onto the bed and buried my head in my hands. I couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal that was coursing through my veins.How could Evelyn do this to me? To us? I had never been more hurt in my life.As I sat there, lost in thought, Elizabeth's voice drifted into the room. "Cole, can we talk about what's going on?" she asked, her tone soft and hesitant.I took a deep breath and tried to steady myself. "Y
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COLE’S POVI knew that Elizabeth was just trying to defend her friend, but it still irked me that she didn't take my concerns seriously. I had talked to Evelyn several times before, and she had made it very clear that she was interested in me. But I didn't want to start a fight with Elizabeth over it, so I decided to let it go."I appreciate that, Evelyn," I said with a smile, "But I don't think anyone is after me. I just wanted to share my concerns with Elizabeth."Evelyn looked at me with a mischievous grin, "Are you sure about that, Cole? I can see the way you look at me."I couldn't help but chuckle at her comment. "You know me too well, Evelyn. But seriously, I'm not interested in anything more than friendship with you.""Okay, okay," she relented, "I believe you. But just know that I'm always here for you, in case you change your mind."I shook my head, still chuckling. "You're something else, Evelyn. But I appreciate your friendship."As we all settled down and started watching
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EVELYN’S POV(FEW HOURS AGO)As we entered the house, Carlos pinned me against the wall and we started kissing passionately. The desire between us was palpable, and I knew what was going to happen next. We made our way to the couch, but before we could go any further, I stopped him."Wait," I said, taking a deep breath."What's wrong?" he asked, concern etched on his face."I'm not sure if I can do this. I'm still technically married to my husband, and no matter how terrible he is, he's still my husband," I explained, feeling a pang of guilt."A man like him doesn't deserve a woman like you," he said firmly, making my heart flutter."You're right," I said, smiling. "That's why I'm going to divorce his ass soon and be fully yours."Carlos and I couldn't keep our hands off each other. We were kissing passionately against the wall, on the couch, and then making our way to the bedroom. My body was on fire, and my desire for him was overwhelming.But then, I stopped him. I couldn't go any
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