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The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Forty-Six
Chapter Forty-SixAs soon as Bella picked up the phone before she could even speak, the voice on the other end spoke first. [Have you received my apology gift? Why haven't you replied to my messages? Are you still angry with me?]"I've already said it, I'm not angry. What our relationship is, don't you understand?" Bella sighed, her mood unsettled, but her mind was clear. She is very aware of the relationship between herself and Levi. The thing that must not be violated is having feelings for the other person. Levi's actions right now are like the two are lovers, but Bella knows clearly that he is just doing so on a whim.Arbitrary people like Levi can easily do actions that make others misunderstand, especially women. It's not natural that Levi is so loved and admired by most women, not only because of his handsome appearance but because of his misleading actions that make others think he is a kind and warm person. Bella only recently realized this, not through a specific moment, bu
Last Updated : 2024-02-16The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Forty-Seven
Chapter Forty-Seven"It's like you're talking about yourself. Indeed, Max betrayed you and your marriage, but aren't you also having an affair?" Levi spoke bluntly, disliking Bella's apparent inclination to forgive Max.Bella remained unruffled by Levi's frank revelations. Instead, she looked at him and chuckled, "Exactly, I acknowledge my actions were despicable and repulsive. Despite knowing that Max was unfaithful first, I too engaged in infidelity while our marriage was still ongoing."Levi smirked, "So, you feel guilty and remorseful towards your husband? I always knew you were kind, but I didn't expect this level of kindness. It's quite ironic.""No, I don't feel guilty or remorseful towards him; I'm merely curious," Bella clarified.Frowning slightly, Levi found Bella's speech ambiguous and often veiled, making it hard for him to discern her true intentions. However, it also added to her mysterious allure, leaving him curious about her thoughts. "Infidelity is infidelity, what
Last Updated : 2024-02-16The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Forty-Eight
Chapter Forty-EightBella's vision began unclear and somewhat hazy, with a lingering bitter taste of alcohol in her mouth. She wanted more to drink, but Levi stopped her, supporting her waist as her body leaned entirely on him."Didn't expect to see you like this. I wonder if I should thank Max for missing out on such a woman," Levi signaled a nearby waiter and then carried a drunk Bella upstairs of the bar.Bella was still inebriated, not feeling sleepy, so when Levi lifted her, she struggled uncomfortably, saying, "I still want to drink more, let me go.""There's plenty in the room. Drink as much as you want," Levi chuckled, wondering if Bella's self-restraint stemmed from knowing her own tendencies when drunk. Yet, he found her drunken antics endearing, except for the fact that she wasn't rambling as usual when intoxicated but surprisingly coherent.Bella pushed Levi away forcefully, standing upright, her flushed face the only indicator of her intoxication.“Let me help you.” Levi
Last Updated : 2024-02-19The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Forty-Nine
Chapter Forty-NineMax noticed Pearl's silence and sighed, "If you understand, don't overthink it. We're in a situation where you need to be clear-headed. Don't let selfishness make everything messy. Alright, I have to go home now. Good night!"Pearl reached out as if to hold onto Max, but then withdrew her hand, feeling confused and uneasy. She turned back to the bed and put on her nightgown lying on the floor. Max had left, and she couldn't muster the mood to sleep anymore, pacing around the bedroom and incessantly biting her nails. Nail-biting seemed to be Pearl's habit whenever she felt stressed and anxious."Damn it! What is Bella up to? Why would Max want to go back to her? It's infuriating!" Pearl vented her anger aloud.But she didn't know what to blame Bella for because Pearl knew very well the nature of her relationship with Max - one that couldn't be public. If Max didn't quickly acquire the company and divorce Bella, then a third party like Pearl could only continue this r
Last Updated : 2024-02-19The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Fifty
Chapter FiftyBella pale upon hearing Levi speak like that. She was indeed very distressed and bitter to be betrayed by two people she trusted at the same time, but she never thought of taking their lives. She just wanted them to know the pain she had to endure and make them pay for what they did to her."If you're crazy, be crazy alone, don't drag me into it," Bella retorted coldly.Levi seemed somewhat disappointed. "Ha-... I thought you'd do something more exciting. Rest assured, even if you commit murder, I can turn you from a criminal into a victim. Besides, we're in the same boat, as you've reminded us many times. We have a mutually beneficial relationship, so there's no need for you to hesitate in making demands of me."After hearing him speak, Bella's complexion grew even paler, but she didn't show her confusion outwardly, only staring at his smiling face intently. She didn't know what this man was thinking to casually mention "murder" like that.Bella knew he liked to joke, j
Last Updated : 2024-02-19The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Fifty-One
Chapter Fifty-OneThe office door slammed shut, and Max infuriated, kicked the nearby chair hard before turning to look at Bella."Spit it out, where were you last night?" He interrogated his wife fiercely in the office.But faced with her husband's attitude, Bella not only didn't feel embarrassed or anxious but instead remained composed as if Max's anger had nothing to do with her. Sitting down calmly, her indifferent demeanor only fueled Max's anger further."Why are you so angry? Didn't I tell you last night that I met an old friend?" Bella spoke gently.However, her response didn't calm Max's anger; he didn't believe what Bella said."I know you're lying, Bella."Bella didn't think Max would catch her lying, so she maintained her attitude and calmly asked, "You think I'm lying? Why would you think that?""Besides Pearl, who else do you have as a friend? It's always been just Pearl as your close friend, who else could tolerate your personality besides her? Lying has its limits, Bel
Last Updated : 2024-03-20The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Fifty-Two
Chapter Fifty-TwoBella was in a cheerful mood, so she was extremely productive at work. Her colleagues noticed her mood and asked, prompting her to speak with a smile."Nothing special really, just been able to do some interesting things lately, so my mood isn't bad.""What interesting things?" A curious male colleague asked.Bella casually mentioned a few things she couldn't directly say: that Max was her husband and Pearl her close friend, and they were in a complicated relationship, while she, like a scorned wife, was trying to find ways to punish them.Her colleagues, though friendly, were not discreet. They had no qualms about divulging others' secrets within the company. To them, even Bella, the secrets of others were just stories for gossip and discussion.The colleagues who had been eagerly listening were disappointed. They thought they would hear something exciting and interesting from Bella. They then started discussing the company's CEO, Max Cooper, and his secretary, Pear
Last Updated : 2024-03-21The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Fifty-Three
Chapter Fifty-ThreeAs evening descended, just as Bella was about to close the door behind her in preparation for bed, a foot wedged itself in the doorway, preventing the door from closing completely. Bella furrowed her brows at her husband, who stood outside with a bright smile."Bella, let's sleep together tonight," Max said, his voice gentle as he looked at her.Three years into their marriage, they had shared a bed, but Max had never touched his wife. It was only half a year ago that Bella discovered her husband's affair with her close friend, prompting her decision to stop sharing a bed and separate their sleeping quarters.However, Bella didn't clearly state the reason for their separate bedrooms; she simply cited their busy schedules and the need for personal space to rest. At that time, Max had no objections, for the woman he desired to be beside then was Pearl. But now that Max saw a problem, they had been sleeping separately for half a year."Why the sudden...?" Bella attemp
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The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Ninety-Two
Chapter Ninety-Two"She insulted me, and you're just brushing it off?" Pearl wanted a few comforting words from him, but his indifference left her deeply dissatisfied.Max didn't look at her; he focused on his documents. With a sigh, he said, "Enough. Tonight, join me and Bella for dinner at this restaurant. She really wants you to come. She considers you her best friend, yet you treat her this way. Don't you feel guilty towards Bella?""WHAT? Max… what are you talking about? You're asking if I feel guilty towards Bella? Are you crazy? Why should I feel guilty towards her?" Pearl was furious at Max's words, unable to comprehend how he could say such things.They had been secretly involved behind Bella's back for years, even before Max and Bella got married. Together, they planned to take over Bella's father's company and intentionally made it impossible for Bella to conceive. Everything that had happened was a joint effort between Pearl and Max, not just her alone, yet now Max made it
The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Ninety-One
Chapter Ninety-OneAfter the health check-up that day, the person most anxious and eagerly awaiting the results was Pearl, even though she had nothing to do with the health check-up. In contrast, Max seemed almost indifferent to it and showed clear annoyance whenever Pearl brought up the subject."Can you stop it already? I know what I need to do. Stop nagging about it all the time. Don't you find it annoying? If you have so much free time, you should focus on your own work. You know very well that the salary you receive every month is too high compared to the effort you put into your job," Max snapped irritably. He was growing increasingly fed up with this woman. Who was she to demand that he listen to her?Too troublesome!Pearl immediately retorted, "Why are you yelling at me? What did I do wrong by asking you to do this? You regretting it now? Don't forget, there's no turning back for us anymore."Of course, Max understood Pearl's words better than anyone, but he deliberately pret
The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Ninety (1)
Chapter Ninety (1)The Previous Night…The party had come to an end, with most of the guests having left, leaving only the staff to clean up. Max was so drunk that he was no longer conscious, and slumped over the food table despite the waitstaff's attempts to rouse him."Sir? The party is over...""Just continue with your work. He's my friend; I'll take him home," Levi said, raising an eyebrow at Max, who was asleep on the table.The male staff member immediately bowed, "Yes, sir."Levi called two bodyguards to help Max into the car. The driver was surprised, seeing his master allow someone else into the car besides Ms. Bella, moreover a drunken man.As the driver was about to take orders from Levi, he said, "I'll drive him home."In the car, it was just Levi and Max. Max was completely unconscious, sleeping in the back seat, unaware that Levi was taking him home.Seeing Max's sleeping form in the rearview mirror, Levi couldn't help but smirk. "Perhaps after tonight, I'll have to get
The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Ninety
Chapter NinetyMax wanted to relive the sensation of last night, but he couldn’t remember anything at all—not even a blurry image in his mind. This made him even more regretful and unwilling to accept that he had made love to his wife while being completely unconscious.Just as he was about to touch Bella's chest, she gently pushed him away and spoke in a tired and somewhat coquettish tone, “Last night was enough. I can't continue anymore. Besides, you were so drunk last night that you had no control, and now I’m extremely tired and have no energy left.”Hearing his wife’s words, Max felt both happy and confused. He didn’t know how to feel about what Bella said because he couldn’t remember experiencing any of it. Did they really make love? But he couldn’t doubt her since the love marks on Bella's neck and chest, along with her exhausted state, were clear evidence of how crazy their last night had been.Seeing Max standing there lost in thought, Bella pouted and asked, “What are you th
The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Eighty-Nine
Chapter Eighty-NineAfter Levi left the company, Pearl was extremely upset in the office. It was the first time she had been ignored and shown disdain by a man.As soon as Max returned to the office, Pearl clung to his arm and said coquettishly, "Max..."Before Pearl could finish her sentence, Max gently pushed her away and sighed, "How could you be so rude, Pearl? You can address me however you want in the company, but Levi is not just my friend; he's an important client. Thanks to him, I've been able to secure many successful projects.""I... I didn't mean to, I just thought since he's your friend, he's also my friend. I just wanted to be friendly and create a harmonious atmosphere. He didn't need to be so harsh with me." Pearl pouted, feeling she did nothing wrong, thinking Levi was being too strict and arrogant.Max didn't want to continue this topic but felt the need to make Pearl understand. "Are you delusional? Levi is your friend? Do you think you're on the same level as him?
The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Eighty-Eight
Chapter Eighty-EightMr. James seemed to sense the unusual nature of his daughter's marriage clearly. Rarely seeing his daughter and son-in-law, and knowing that Bella did not want him to interfere in her small family to ensure her happiness and her right to decide her own fate, he had complied with her wishes.However, when Bella mentioned that she had been experiencing abdominal pain to the point of bleeding and yet Max showed no concern, Mr. James found it hard to accept such indifference.“Tell me, what’s going on between you and Max?” Mr. James tried to suppress his discomfort as he spoke to his daughter.Bella, of course, wanted to tell her father everything, but it wasn’t the right time. She simply smiled lightly and said, “Nothing is wrong, Dad. Don’t worry too much, I will handle everything myself.”“You? Handle everything yourself? Bella, I respected you and gave you the full right to make your own decisions and didn’t interfere. But look at this, married for four years and
The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Eighty-Seven
Chapter Eighty-SevenThe atmosphere in the room began to feel strange, and Bella was confused by his question."Are you asking about the nature of our relationship? What are you talking about? Of course, our relationship is mutually beneficial. You help me get revenge on them, and in return, I fulfill your sexual needs." Bella said casually because it was the truth, an obvious truth. She didn't understand what Levi was implying.Levi didn't show any particular reaction as if he had already guessed Bella would respond that way. He sighed softly."But I feel that in this relationship… I'm not getting any benefits."Bella didn't understand, but she knew his words carried a hidden meaning. She frowned slightly, "What do you mean? Speak clearly, you’re not someone who likes to be vague."Levi's gaze was cold and dangerous. Bella couldn't look into his eyes for too long, so she took a sip of tea to calm herself. She didn't know why Levi was angry, but since she needed his help now, she coul
The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Eighty-Six
Chapter Eighty-SixBella worked, but her mood was restless and anxious. She kept glancing at her phone, waiting in worry and unease, but also full of anticipation and hope. Lauriel, sitting next to her, chuckled softly."Are you waiting for your boyfriend to call? You really know how to choose a boyfriend. He's not only handsome and tall, but he also seems very wealthy... like someone with high social status. Bella, tell me, which prestigious family does your boyfriend belong to? He doesn't seem like an ordinary salaried worker like us."Lauriel spoke with admiration in her eyes, not just for Bella's exceptionally attractive boyfriend but also because she had heard that the man had paid all of Bella's hospital bills, wanted to transfer her to a private room, and ensured she received special care. This level of attention wasn't something an ordinary man could afford, everyone knows that hospital fees are not cheap, and hospital services are extremely expensive.Bella knew Lauriel had
The Temptation of Adultery Chapter Eighty-Five
Chapter Eighty-Five"Miss Bella... please stay in the hospital for another day or two until your health is fully recovered. You are leaving right after waking up will-" The doctor said worriedly.Bella waved her hand, cutting him off, "I know, but I feel much better already. I have things to do and can’t stay here any longer."Hearing this, the doctor continued to advise Bella to stay for further examinations. Bella raised an eyebrow and said, "You don’t need to worry. I’ll rest well at home, so there’s no need to stay in the hospital.""But if you leave now, what am I supposed to tell Mr. Karter?" the doctor murmured. However, he couldn’t stop Bella if she wanted to be discharged.Since there were only the two of them in the room, Bella heard him clearly. She shrugged and said, "I’ll tell Levi later."Though she didn’t show any special emotion outwardly, Bella felt extremely uneasy inside. When Levi left the room, she had the quiet space to think more carefully about the unusual thin
