He was aroused by her.

Nolan didn't use hot water; he let cold water from the shower run over him to clear his mind.

Even though he did that, the image of Hellen today lingered in his mind.

He remembered her beautiful face and smiling eyes, her full lips painted a deep red. It seemed she often wore that red lipstick, as every time he saw her, it was the same color, leaving a deep impression.

That leg was so soft that he could feel its smoothness through the fabric, wriggling near his foot, making him truly itchy.

Nolan realized he thought about her too much, so he quickly dismissed the thought and showered.

Even if he wanted to have an affair with her, what then? His wife would find out, given how she always watched him. But the more his wife controlled him, the more Nolan longed for something new that he'd never had in this life.

When Nolan and his wife were in bed, Grace snuggled against him, wrapping her arms around him.

"Honey, what's wrong today? Didn't we say we'd get intimate tonight?"

Her eyes blinked at him, her face flushed with passion as she looked at her husband. Because of his busy work schedule, it was hard for them to have regular intimate moments, but every time they did, it left her so satisfied she could hardly stand. So, if they had planned it, she looked forward to it.

"Let's skip tonight; I'm quite tired. The cases are giving me a headache; let's sleep early."

Grace felt a hint of disappointment in her eyes but quickly felt more sympathy for him. His work was too exhausting, with frequent business trips and attending seminars. Fortunately, she had the free time to take care of him.

Meanwhile, Hellen was also lying in her bed, thinking about how to approach Grace to get close to Nolan. It was really difficult, and this time she wasn't confident in her plan.

The next morning was the weekend, and she had turned off her alarm the day before. But the loud ringing of her phone made her a bit annoyed.

"Hello…."

A sleepy voice came over the phone, and Alex frowned.

"It's rare to see you sleep this much. Join us at the golf course this afternoon; there's something we need to discuss."

"Okay!"

"You remember to wear..."

He hadn't finished speaking when he heard the phone hang up, so he frowned slightly, thinking she must be sleeping in since it was Sunday.

Hellen grumpily pulled the blanket over her head to continue sleeping. The caller was her brother, who had returned from the US a few months ago. Her family didn't live here, so if they invited her, it must be something important. But since it was at the golf course, there might be business partners or someone important.

After the call ended, Hellen lay there, her mind racing through strategies. She knew she needed to be more than just a passing acquaintance with Nolan; she had to create a scenario where their paths would cross more frequently. As she drifted back to sleep, her thoughts turned to her plan, considering every possible angle and detail. The opportunity to meet Nolan outside of his usual routines seemed promising, and the golf course could be the perfect setting.

On a Sunday afternoon in City C, the streets were still bustling. Although there was a slight decrease in activity compared to usual, it was still enough to make the sunshine here feel particularly oppressive. Hellen had just changed clothes and stepped outside. The golf resort area was completely different from the city's noise; it was truly peaceful.

However, looking at the sunlight outside, she still had a slightly furrowed brow.

- Here, apply this sunscreen.

Hellen took the sunscreen from her sister-in-law and applied it to her arms and neck. Emma looked at her sister-in-law with admiration. Her skin was as smooth and white as a baby’s, and her beautiful face, even when frowning, couldn’t hide her natural beauty. Indeed, she was born beautiful.

The Hellen family had always been beautiful and had such a refined demeanor from a young age. Even Emma was captivated by Hellen's beauty and charm. Therefore, every time she met Hellen, her beauty always made Emma feel mesmerized.

- Haven’t you seen enough of my brother? Don’t treat me like him.

Emma laughed heartily; indeed, the siblings were very similar. But girls, who tend to take more care with their appearance, were naturally more attractive. Emma always looked at Hellen with such admiration.

- If you think she's beautiful, you should appreciate it now. After you get married, you’ll be looking at my brother’s aging face and won’t find it interesting at all.

Hellen laughed cheerfully. Her brother’s love for golf made him look quite tanned, but not old. But her sister-in-law always liked to tease her brother like that.

- What’s the occasion today? Why did you call me too?

Emma thought for a moment; this was a matter pushed by their parents in the US. She felt a bit awkward about it.