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Lustful Desire Chapter 186.
Eddie's POVThis was it. The manipulation tactic I knew was coming. She was playing the concerned mother card, trying to guilt me into letting her stay. I wouldn't fall for it."Of course you can see Chloe," I countered, my voice steady. "We can work out a visitation schedule, but that doesn't mean you can just camp out here. You need to make other arrangements."Her face contorted in fury. The glass of wine she precariously balanced on the coffee table teetered precariously, threatening to spill."I. Am. Not. Going. Anywhere. This is my home," she stubbornly said in reply, each word punctuated by a stab of her fingers in the air towards my direction.My insides clenched. "This isn't your home, Jenna," I said, my voice dangerously calm. "You haven't lived here for years. And besides, remember why you left in the first place?"Her eyes widened for a split second, a flicker of fear momentarily replacing the anger contorting her face. It was gone as quickly as it came, replaced by a forc
Lustful Desire Chapter 187.
Eddie's POV"Look, Jenna," I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "This changes things. But listen, crashing at my place with Amelia here isn't exactly ideal.""I know, I know," she interrupted, wiping away a stray tear. "I wouldn't ask if I didn't have my back against the wall. Maybe… maybe I could stay in the guest wing? Just until I get back on my feet. I can find a new agent, a new job…"The guest wing. It was a self-contained suite in my mansion, a comfortable space that had mostly sat unused since Chloe had gotten older. It could work… temporarily."The guest wing," I repeated slowly, considering the ramifications. "Look, I can't promise anything long-term, but for a little while… maybe. But there are ground rules."Her eyes lit up with a flicker of hope. "Ground rules? I can do ground rules, Eddie. Anything.""First," I said, holding up a finger, "no drama. No more arguments, no more fights. If things get out of hand, you're out. Second, you respect Amelia. She's part of our
Lustful Desire Chapter 188.
Jenna's POVI watched the door close behind me as Eddie left the guest suite. I listened to his footsteps and waited until they faded away before I wiped away the fake tears that I had allowed to roll down my cheeks with my fingers. A smile spread across my face and I let out a small laugh as I walked over to the bed and plopped down on it. I could not believe that he fell for my act. But then, despite the fact that the whole world knew him as a cold, rigid, wealthy billionaire, I knew from years of being married to him that he was a softie when it came to women crying. I rolled over on the bed and looked up at the ceiling, thinking about what I had to do next. Nothing I had told Eddie was true. The truth was a meticulously crafted web of lies, designed to snag Eddie back into my orbit.Pathetic, really. The man who built a financial empire couldn't sniff out a sob story as transparent as a Tiffany window.This guest wing was more than comfortable; it was decadent.My gaze swept ac
Lustful Desire Chapter 189.
Eddie’s POVTaking a deep breath, I launched into a hurried explanation. The story Jenna had concocted about a bad investment, and my reluctant agreement to let her stay. I left out the part about my suspicions of her motives, not wanting to give James more ammunition to question my judgment.James listened patiently, the only sound his occasional "uh-huh" or a low whistle. Finally, when I finished, a long silence stretched between us."You sure about this, Eddie?" James finally asked, his voice laced with concern."Honestly? No," I admitted, frustration creeping into my voice. "It feels like a bad idea, but I couldn't just leave her on the street."“Hmm..” His disapproval was quite clear from over the phone. I huffed in annoyance, knowing he was right."It wasn't that simple," I countered. "The bigger issue is Amelia. How am I supposed to explain this to her? We just… confessed our feelings for each other, and now I have to drop this bombshell on her?""Well, that changes things," Ja
Lustful Desire Chapter 190.
Eddie’s POVThe weight of her words settled on me like a lead blanket. "It wasn't that simple, Amelia," I pleaded. "She said she had nowhere else to go, and…" I hesitated, searching for the right words."And what?" she challenged, her voice laced with a bitterness I hadn't heard before."And seeing her with Chloe again…" I trailed off, unable to finish the sentence.Amelia scoffed. "So you caved? Out of some misplaced guilt or… what? Are you hoping to rekindle your old flame?""No!" I exclaimed, the indignation burning in my chest. "Of course not. It's just… complicated.""It seems like you have a talent for making things complicated, Eddie," Amelia said, her voice shaking. "And dragging me into the middle of your mess."Tears welled up in her eyes, threatening to spill. My heart ached at the sight."Amelia, please," I reached out for her hand, but she pulled away instinctively."Don't," she said, her voice tight. "I need some time to process this. This changes everything."With that,
Lustful Desire Chapter 191.
Amelia’s POVBlair squeezed my hand. "You're not being foolish, Amelia. It's natural to let your guard down when you connect with someone. But this whole situation with Jenna… yeah, it's a major curveball.""Exactly," I said, wiping away a stray tear with the back of my hand. "I don't even know what to think.""He did apologize, right?" Blair pressed gently."Yes," I admitted. "He said he messed up."Blair squeezed my shoulder gently. "You know, you don't have to rush into anything," she said. "Take your time to process this. Talk to Eddie when you're ready, but don't let him pressure you."I nodded again, a wave of gratitude washing over me for having Blair by my side. "I know," I said. "It's just… I thought things were going so well with him. We just confessed our feelings for each other, and now this.""Yeah, it's definitely a curveball," Blair agreed. "But listen Amelia," she said, her voice firm now, "you deserve someone who is honest with you, someone who respects you. And if Ed
Lustful Desire Chapter 192.
Amelia’s POV"How did you...?"The door to the room swung open before I could finish my question, revealing a tall figure with a tired but relieved smile on his face. It was Dad. He looked older, his face etched with worry lines that hadn't been there before. But his eyes, when they met mine, held a warmth that instantly calmed my racing heart."Hey, sweetheart," he said, his voice gruff with emotion. He crossed the room in a few long strides and pulled me into a tight hug. The familiar scent of his aftershave and the calloused strength of his arms brought back a flood of childhood memories."Dad," I mumbled, burying my face in his shirt. Seeing him, after weeks of being on a business trip, brought a fresh wave of relief. He was here now, back by my side and Mom's.He squeezed me tight, his voice thick with emotion. "I just got back this morning. They told me you were here, so I rushed straight up."Pulling back slightly, I looked up at him, a million questions swirling in my head. "B
Lustful Desire Chapter 193.
Amelia's POVI laughed, a genuine sound that filled the sterile hospital room. Despite the tension of the conversation, it was comforting to know Dad still had my back, ready to step in like a knight in shining armor if needed.Just then, a knock on the door interrupted our moment. It creaked open to reveal a tall man in a crisp white coat, his face etched with a mixture of seriousness and professional optimism. It was Dr. Davies, Mom's new oncologist."Amelia, Mr. Johnson," he greeted us with a warm smile, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "May I come in?""Of course, Doctor," Dad said, gesturing him inside.Dr. Davies pulled up a chair and settled in, his gaze moving between us in a way that suggested he knew about our recent conversation, or at least sensed the emotional undercurrent in the room."I have some news," he began, his voice gentle yet firm. "We've been closely monitoring Mrs. Johnson's response to the new treatment plan, and I'm happy to report that there are some posi
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