Selena ignored Lilian's questions and insinuations. She only glanced briefly at the woman with a faint smile, then walked gracefully through the corridors of the house, her heels clicking softly on the marble floor, marking her wordless departure. The silence made Lilian furious.With a swift movement, Lilian turned and ran towards the main room. Her breathing was ragged, curiosity and anger mixed together on her face."David!" she shouted as she reached the doorway.David was still sitting on the edge of the bed. His eyes were blank, his face cold, but his neck still felt warm-as if those lips had just touched it. He stared at his own reflection in the mirror for a moment, then looked down."David, do you hear me?" Lilian stepped in, standing right in front of him.David raised his face. His gaze was sad yet stressed."Selena... she didn't go to work. She's such a bitch, David! Did you see her dress? She must have wanted to flirt with her boss. She knows what she's doing. Will you sh
At ten in the morning, the air was quieter than usual. David sat casually in the living room, wearing a black T-shirt and house pants. In his hand was the morning newspaper, while a steaming cup of coffee sat on the small table beside him.He deliberately didn't go into the office today. His brain was still spinning, remembering Selena's touch, the look in her eyes, and the red marks on his neck that had started to fade but left deeper traces. The calm atmosphere suddenly changed as Lilian's steps were heard coming down the stairs. The heels of her shoes clicked softly but seductively, until she finally appeared in the living room. Her long hair was down, and she was wearing a maroon silk nightgown, very thin, with a cleavage low enough to attract anyone's attention."Still reading the newspaper, David?" asked Lilian as she leaned against the side of the sofa, her gaze full of play.David glanced over, his lips forming a small smile that he couldn't hide."Just the opinion page," he
"Why are you still with him?"Lillian's spoiled voice was soft, almost a whisper, but clear enough to pierce the ears of Selena, who stood transfixed in front of the hotel room door."I'm going to divorce him, darling. Believe me, I just need the right time. You know how much my mom loves that woman."Selena's heart stopped beating. Her hand clutching the cell phone shook violently, while her legs felt weak. Her breathing was ragged, as if her chest were being crushed by something heavy.From the corner of the slightly open door, she could clearly see the scene that shattered her world—David, her husband, with Lillian, the friend she had trusted.Lillian rubbed David's face with her fingertips before pressing her body closer. "I'm tired of waiting, darling. I want you to be completely mine. I want Mrs. Smith's status to be mine alone."David gave a small grin, his hands wrapping around her slender waist. "And you're going to get it, darling."Without hesitation, David's lips kissed Li
Selena squirmed softly, her head feeling heavy as if it had been hit by a hammer. She groaned, trying to open her eyes, but the glare from the sunlight coming through the window made her squint.As her consciousness began to return, she felt something strange.Wait...The sheets under her body were warm. And... wait a minute. This wasn't her room! Her eyes flew wide open. She froze, turning her head to the side.There, a man slept soundly with his chest exposed, displaying perfectly formed abdominal muscles. His skin was slightly tanned, his face masculine, with a sharp jawline and a perfect nose. His black hair was a little messy but still looked incredibly seductive.But that's not what shocked Selena. She looked down, seeing herself without a single thread on her body. Instantly, her blood rushed.When her eyes caught sight of the faint red stain on the white sheets, her heart sank.Oh my!A trembling hand covered her mouth. She tried to remember what happened last night, but there
Selena was still standing still with her wallet in her hand, while David was again busy checking his cards, not noticing the change in his wife's expression."Your real father?" Selena repeated, her voice hoarse and almost a whisper.David nodded without looking at her. "Yes. I haven't seen him in fifteen years. After divorcing my mother, he went somewhere. No news, no trace. Until now, I don't know where he is either."Selena swallowed hard. She felt like laughing sadly. She knew where David's real father was. He had just slept with her last night!The thought made her stomach turn. She couldn't accept this reality. There was no way her life could turn into a living hell this quickly.Before she could say anything, David's cell phone suddenly rang. The man glanced at the screen briefly, then quickly walked toward the balcony to pick it up.Selena just watched in silence.David's voice sounded softer, more intimate. There wasn't that gruff tone like when he spoke to her. And Selena kn
Dominic sat in his study, staring at the laptop screen with a sharp expression. In front of him was a full report that had just been sent by his confidant, Selena Vaughn.Her marriage to David Laurent had never been made public. In fact, none of the media were even aware of their relationship.Dominic had only discovered a fact that was enough to make him pity her: Selena's mother had been in a coma in the hospital for a year.Dominic closed his laptop and then reached for his cell phone. He called Selena, inviting her to his private apartment located in the city center.An hour later, Selena appeared at the door.Once inside, she immediately scanned the room with her gaze. "How luxurious," she murmured with a small smile. "No wonder you can give away a billion just like that."Dominic only smiled slightly. "Have a seat."Selena walked over to the sofa and sat down casually. Her eyes looked at Dominic quizzically."What brings me here, Uncle?" she asked directly.Dominic sat opposite
Selena arrived home earlier than usual. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down after what she had seen at the hotel."Calm down, Selena. You have to stay calm."Her steps were light as she entered the house. She turned on the kitchen light and then started preparing dinner.If David thought she was going to cry and beg for his attention, then he was sadly mistaken.Selena knew he was tired of her, but she was going to make him turn to her.She cooked David's favorite dish—a medium-rare steak with black pepper sauce, mashed potatoes, and sautéed vegetables. The aroma of grilled meat filled the kitchen, tantalizing her senses.Just as she finished arranging the food on the table, the sound of the door opening was heard. David came home.Selena turned around, smiling softly. "You home, darling?"The man took off his tie carelessly, looking tired and lazy. "Hn."Selena walked over, grabbed the tie, and hung it on the hanger neatly. Then, she picked up her jacket, folding it c
Selena lay still on the bed, staring at the ceiling of the room with empty eyes. She wasn't really sleeping, just waiting. And finally, as the clock passed twelve o'clock at night, she heard the sound of the bedroom door opening very carefully. David came out. Selena held her breath, waiting a few seconds before slowly getting up and following him in silence. She had expected this. She saw David walking down the hallway towards the guest room where Lilian was staying. Selena pressed her body against the wall, hiding in the shadows as she watched her husband knock softly on the door. It didn't take long before the door opened slightly, then wide enough to let David in. Selena bit her lip, holding back the anger that rumbled in her chest. She approached with silent steps, standing just outside the room. "Are you asleep?" David's voice sounded low and soft. Selena closed her eyes for a moment, trying to restrain herself from breaking down the door and slapping her husband.
At ten in the morning, the air was quieter than usual. David sat casually in the living room, wearing a black T-shirt and house pants. In his hand was the morning newspaper, while a steaming cup of coffee sat on the small table beside him.He deliberately didn't go into the office today. His brain was still spinning, remembering Selena's touch, the look in her eyes, and the red marks on his neck that had started to fade but left deeper traces. The calm atmosphere suddenly changed as Lilian's steps were heard coming down the stairs. The heels of her shoes clicked softly but seductively, until she finally appeared in the living room. Her long hair was down, and she was wearing a maroon silk nightgown, very thin, with a cleavage low enough to attract anyone's attention."Still reading the newspaper, David?" asked Lilian as she leaned against the side of the sofa, her gaze full of play.David glanced over, his lips forming a small smile that he couldn't hide."Just the opinion page," he
Selena ignored Lilian's questions and insinuations. She only glanced briefly at the woman with a faint smile, then walked gracefully through the corridors of the house, her heels clicking softly on the marble floor, marking her wordless departure. The silence made Lilian furious.With a swift movement, Lilian turned and ran towards the main room. Her breathing was ragged, curiosity and anger mixed together on her face."David!" she shouted as she reached the doorway.David was still sitting on the edge of the bed. His eyes were blank, his face cold, but his neck still felt warm-as if those lips had just touched it. He stared at his own reflection in the mirror for a moment, then looked down."David, do you hear me?" Lilian stepped in, standing right in front of him.David raised his face. His gaze was sad yet stressed."Selena... she didn't go to work. She's such a bitch, David! Did you see her dress? She must have wanted to flirt with her boss. She knows what she's doing. Will you sh
Six o'clock in the morning. The sun had just peeked shyly through the window, refracting warm light into the quiet room. It was still quiet, with only the chiming of clockwork and the gentle blowing of air from the air conditioner.Selena had just finished her shower. Her long hair was still wet, water dripping down the ends of the strands that touched the skin of her back. She stood in front of the mirror, wearing a sheer satin blouse and a tight skirt of matching color. The blouse was slightly open at the top, revealing a faint but tantalizing cleavage. Her makeup was not overdone, just a touch of pink lipstick and a thin stroke of eyeliner emphasizing her eyes. She looks mesmerizing. Selena didn't usually look like this. Selena took a deep breath, looking at her reflection in the mirror. "This time, I'm sure... That jerk will definitely be tempted by me, huh," she muttered softly.Selena stepped quietly onto the bed. David was still fast asleep, his body only covered by the blanke
The glow of the streetlights reflected faintly in the taxi window as Selena leaned back tiredly in the back seat. Her face looked calm, but her mind was still swirling in inexplicable chaos. Her hands still held the warmth of Dominic's embrace, but her heart felt cold.The woman let out a long sigh as the taxi pulled up in front of the house. The gate was locked, but Selena knew where to keep the spare key. Quietly, she opened the door and stepped inside.The house was quiet. There was no sign of life in the living room. A dim lamp illuminated a vase of flowers in the corner of the room, still in the same position as she had left it.Selena went upstairs, her steps slow but sure. When she passed her own bedroom, she stopped. The door was slightly ajar, and it seemed empty inside.Selena smiled a little, as if she already knew the answer. Then she slowly made her way to the room at the end of the hall.The door to Lilian's room was tightly closed. But the voice behind it was clearly au
Selena stepped out of the house quietly. The black lingerie was now partially covered by the silk robe, but her cleavage was still clearly visible. She didn't try to cover it up. Selena walked steadily towards the gate of the house.Her steps stopped when she heard the sound of quick steps from behind."SELENA!" David's voice boomed, followed by a rough tug on her arm.Selena hadn't had time to turn her head when her body was forcefully pulled back. Within seconds, David had pushed her against the fence, one hand gripping Selena's neck."What's crazy, huh? You're out at this time of night dressed like that?" his eyes were burning, his breath ragged.Selena didn't fight back. Her gaze remained calm, her lips smiling faintly despite the choke on her neck. "It hurts, David," she said softly."Answer me, where are you going dressed like a whore?" he snapped, the pressure on his hands growing stronger.Lilian appeared in the doorway. "DAVID!" she shouted in panic. She ran over.David glanc
Selena stood in front of the mirror. She was wearing sheer black lingerie, the lace material wrapped around her curves like a seductive black mist. She left her hair loose, slightly disheveled, deliberately made to look as if she had just woken up. Her lips were given a touch of deep red. Sexy, but not cheap. Elegant, like poison wrapped in silk.The door to the room opens. David enters, his hair still wet. He was already wearing a gray T-shirt and casual shorts. His steps were casual, there was no sign that he had just hugged another woman an hour ago.Selena said nothing. She approached slowly, like a cat trying to get its owner's attention. Once close enough, she wrapped her arms around David from behind, her cheek pressed against the broad back of her husband."Honey..." she whispered softly, her voice almost chanting. "when are you going to touch me?"David suddenly stiffened. He looked down, staring at Selena's hands wrapped around his waist, then quickly disengaged and turned a
As soon as she opened the door, the lavender scent from the living room diffuser hit Selena's nose. She squirmed a little, threw her blazer on the back of the sofa, and walked towards the kitchen to get a glass of water.The sound of footsteps approached from the direction of the stairs."Uh, you're finally home," Lilian's voice came from the kitchen. She was wearing pastel-colored satin pajamas, her hair rolled up casually. A faint smile hung on her lips.Selena turned her head. "Yes," she replied briefly."Where were you last night? Your husband contacted you but his number is not active," Lilian asked as she opened the fridge, grabbed a slice of watermelon, and sat on a stool near the minibar.Selena poured water into a clear glass. "A friend of mine is sick. I stayed with her all night. In the morning I went straight to the job interview," Selena replied. Lilian nodded slowly, as if trying to digest. "I see. So you've got a job now?""Yes, I'm a secretary at a well-known company
The soft click of the door sounded as Selena entered it. It was raining, and her leather jacket was wet at the shoulders. She placed her bag on the living room table, took off her shoes, and called softly, "Lilian?"There was no answer. The house felt too quiet, like an empty stage with no performers. Selena took a deep breath. "Maybe she's sleeping," she muttered to herself, trying to quell the tension that was faintly creeping up.She climbed the stairs slowly. Her steps were light, almost silent. The door to Lilian's room was slightly ajar. Selena approached, wanting to check if her best friend was really sleeping. But as she stood in the doorway, the world seemed to stop.David was supposed to be her husband. The man who swore at the altar to love her.And Lilian. Her best friend since college. Someone she already considered like a sister.The two of them were making out. Lilian's neck is traced by David's lips. Their bodies are joined, naked, in a passionate embrace. The bed was
Dominic woke up with a heavy sigh, his brown hair slightly damp with sweat. His eyes opened slowly, looking up at the luxurious ceiling of the room with the chandelier swaying gently. He sighed, then glanced at the side of the bed.Selena lay naked, a white blanket wrapped around her slender body. The eyes opened slightly, squinting lazily as she realized Dominic was staring at her."You're awake, Uncle," she said softly, her voice husky and spoiled. Dominic only raised an eyebrow. He couldn't catch his breath yet. His body was limp, almost as if it had lost energy completely. Usually, he was always the one in control. But it was with Selena that he completely lost control. "I have to admit," he muttered as he sat on the edge of the bed, his back straightened but his face still confused, "never before have I been made helpless by a woman." Selena rose slowly, pulling the covers up to cover her chest. She rested her chin on her bent knees and smiled broadly. "Really, Uncle?" Domini