Halfway through the dinner, Mona got tired and sat down. As she watched the businessmen and influential figures mingle around, she felt calm despite being one of them. “Are you feeling okay?” Thaddeus came over with a chair and sat beside Mona. “Just a little tired.” “We shouldn't have come.” Thaddeus bent over and held Mona’s slender ankle with his strong palms, massaging her softly. “Stop it. People are watching.” Mona patted Thaddeus’ back. “Go get me a drink. I’m thirsty.” “Alright. Wait for me here.” Thaddeus got up and went back into the hall. He shuttled through the guests and headed to the table filled with food. He went to the drinks corner and wanted to grab a glass, but a slender and fair hand reached for the drink before him. He looked to the side and saw a woman smiling at him. “Hello, Mr. Fontaine. What a coincidence running into you here.” Thaddeus looked at the woman whom he did not know. He nodded and greeted her before he left with the glass of dri
Mona took the glass and drank it. Thaddeus was thinking if he should go to room 1108 to look for Ginny. He wanted to go, but he could not let Mona know. He had to act alone, so he had to come up with an excuse and send Mona home first. “You’re tired. I’ll tell the driver to drive you home later so that you can rest.” “What about you? Aren’t you coming with me?” “No.” Thaddeus’ gaze looked evasive. “I have another social gathering to attend later.” Mona looked at the man in surprise. A while ago, he was complaining about how boring the dinner was and how he wanted to go home with her, but now he wanted to stay and attend another social gathering. “Hey, are you up to something mischievous?” “No way. I’m not the other guy who will hurt you and do things behind your back.” Mona pointed and narrowed her eyes. She warned him, “You’d better not. If you do anything that hurts me, you’re dead.” “Yes, ma’am. Why would I do something to hurt you? I don’t even have enough time
When Thaddeus woke up again, he found himself naked on the bed with a barely dressed Ginny beside him. The scene messed up his thoughts, and before he could say a word, a group of reporters and paparazzi came in with cameras, snapping pictures of them. “Mr. Fontaine, Ms. Kimball, is there anything either of you wants to say about this affair?” Thaddeus grabbed the landline from beside the bed and tossed it at the paparazzi. “Get out!” “Come on, you are the heir to a big company and you are abusing reporters? How shallow! I’ll expose you!” “Yeah! Take his picture!” The camera shutters flickered ceaselessly as the paparazzi and reporters took pictures of Thaddeus and Ginny. Thaddeus wanted to get on his feet but realized that he was left with only underpants. How ridiculous! He clearly remembered passing out at the hospital but could not remember what happened after that. What had happened while he was out cold? How did he end up in bed with a woman that was not his wif
“I didn’t do anything.” Ginny swallowed. The gears in her mind were spinning rapidly, thinking of a way to handle the meticulous man. “You came up yourself.”"Impossible. Why would I come up here for no reason?" Thaddeus warned, his voice low and threatening. "Tell me the truth, or..." “You came up by yourself! It was your second personality who did it! He's foolish and perverted. I outwitted him, and he sent Mona home before coming to my room.” Thaddeus held Ginny’s neck after listening to her explanation. He narrowed his eyes and questioned her coldly, “My second personality… How did you know about that?” He tightened his grip on her neck, causing her to gasp for air and struggle to break free. “I…I found it out on my own…” Thaddeus released her but did not believe what she said. “Speak the truth!” Ginny shook her head. “It is the truth! If you don’t believe it, forget it.” “The reporters and paparazzi are here because you called them. It must be a trap. Ginny, don’t
Tim frowned. “Don’t let Mona know about this.” Ginny shrugged. “I’ve already called the reporters and paparazzis, and you are telling me not to let Mona know?” “Who told you you could act on your own?” Tim bellowed. “Who told you to get the paparazzi?” “Come on, Mr. Graves. Don’t be so selfish. I sacrificed my body to help you get Thaddeus’ medicine. Now that you’ve achieved your goal, can’t you let me have my way?” “You want to hurt Mona?” “Yeah. I want her to see me and Thaddeus on the same bed.” “I can not allow you to do that.” Tim pulled his phone out and informed his men to deal with the reporters and paparazzi. He could not let Mona know about this. Ginny crossed her arms and sneered, “Mr. Graves, I see you cared a lot about Mona. However, if you really did, why destroy her family? Can’t you just let her live her life?” Tim put his phone away and looked askance at Ginny. He explained with disdain, “Thaddeus is not someone you can spend your life with. Sooner or
Tim wanted to say he felt bad for her. However, it felt inappropriate, so he changed it to something more formal. Mona flickered her eyes. She found Tim’s troubled look amusing. “I’m okay. Thank you for your help.” Tim was intoxicated by her gentle gaze. He stared at her face for so long that even Mona felt embarrassed. “Is there something on my face?” Tim regained his composure and realized he was being impolite. He said, “1108. Thaddeus is in that room. Go.” Mona smiled at him. “Thank you, Tim.” She then headed to the elevator and went upstairs. When she got to the suite, she knocked on the door. The man opened the door to his wife, and his reaction was somewhat evasive. “What are you doing here?” “I should be asking you that question,” Mona said angrily. “You checked into a hotel and didn't come home last night, yet you question why I’m here? Thaddeus, what did you do last night?” Thaddeus combed his hair with his fingers. His head was still a mess and could
“Calm down.” The man looked at Mona, and she returned his gaze coldly with expressionless less. It was as though Thaddeus’ heart was being pounded by a hammer. He wanted to hold her hand, but she avoided him. “Am I not calm enough?” Mona’s eyes turned red and teary, and her vision blurred. “Thaddeus, you disappoint me.” Thaddeus was drowned in frustration, but he kept his calm and talked to Mona, “Mona, I promised I didn’t cheat on you, nor will I ever do so.” Mona pushed the man away. “How can you promise me? With that mouth of yours?” Thaddeus took a few steps back, his mood turning terrible. Why must the woman be so stubborn and unreasonable? Why could she not talk properly and communicate with him? Thaddeus felt helpless, as he had no evidence to clear his name. All he could do was watch Mona leave the room. He collapsed on the couch, his mind racing with thoughts on how to solve the problem and clean up the mess his second personality had left behind. What a pi
Mona shook her head. She simply could not tell Tim about the shameful things that happened to her family. “Let’s go to the beach for a change of air.” Tim turned the steering wheel and drove off. “Maybe you will feel better after taking in some sea breeze.” Mona leaned back and stared out the window blankly, her thoughts messy. She knew the second personality was responsible for what had happened last night. However, no matter who it was, they were both her husband. Sleeping with another woman was solid evidence that he cheated, and she could not accept it. The more she thought about it, the more pain she felt. She covered her face as she was drowned in thoughts. Mona was torn between her love for Thaddeus and the hurt and betrayal she felt. She wondered how she could ever trust him again and what kind of attitude she should adopt to continue living with him after what had happened. Tim was restless as he drove. He, too, shared Mona’s silent torment and felt guilty. He