Chapter 84

"It was she who seduced me, but I admit, I lacked self-control! In that situation, I should have walked away, but Cindy... Honey, men have desires. I don't deny that. Cindy knows how to push those buttons. She's had many boyfriends and grew up abroad, so she's very skilled at seducing men... I lost control and crossed the line. I admit, not controlling my desires was my fault, and I deserve the blame."

Max's main point here was to convey that he made a mistake that any man could make.

I scoffed and replied, "People have desires, but only animals can't control them and pounce on any opportunity."

Max was speechless.

I took a deep breath and said, "Keep going. That's not the main issue. Max, what's the deal with the five million dollars?"

Max explained that the next morning, Cindy had a five million dollar check ready for him.

"She apologized, saying she was in a bad mood last night and tricked me into going out. Then she handed me the check, saying she knew my company was struggli