All Chapters of Love Trap: The Billionaire's Regret: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Karl quickly changed out of his clothes into a pair of soft cotton trousers on returning from his brooding walk. "Karl, why are you straight up ignoring me now?" my tone was gentle yet firm as I turned to lay on my side facing him on the bed. Karl turned his head away from me. "I'm trying to move past the whole divorce request thing you sprung on me earlier," he muttered with his jaw clenched.I placed my hand on his stubbly cheek and turned his face back towards me. His eyes were dark with mixed emotions while we held each other’s gaze. "I'm really sorry for that outburst, babe. You know I also can't bear the thought of being apart from you, even for a single day, let alone getting divorced and splitting up for good. It physically pains me when you're upset with me," my voice was thick with emotion. He pulled me into a spooning embrace from behind.I felt warmth blossom in my chest from his tender touch and snuggled my body back against his. I covered his large hand res

The clock finally struck 5 o'clock, signaling the workday was over and we could head home. I gathered up my laptop, notebooks, and random desk clutter into my bag and made my way out of my office and down the hall toward Karl's."Hey babe, you finished up yet?" I called out after pushing open his door without knocking, as was our usual routine. Karl glanced up from the stack of papers he was poring over, giving me a brief nod of acknowledgment before turning his attention back to the documents in front of him. I crossed the room and came up behind his chair. I draped my arms around his broad shoulders and began to knead the tense muscles there with my fingertips."Ugh, I still have a bit more work to get through," he grumbled, reaching up to squeeze my hand in silent thanks for the impromptu shoulder massage. "Why don't you just have the driver take you home? I'll wrap things up here and be along in a little while."I opened my mouth to protest, not loving the idea of going h

The tension in the air was so thick and oppressive. It felt like I was being slowly suffocated by an invisible force. I was rooted in place, my heart hammering against my ribcage with such force I was certain Karl must be able to hear it. His penetrating stare bored into me. Those dark eyes that I had once found so captivating were now filled with a storm of emotions I couldn't begin to decipher. His eyes were narrowed to slits, his strong jaw clenched so tightly I could see the muscles working beneath his skin. He searched my face with an intensity that made me want to shrink away, looking for any flicker of explanation or understanding. I could see the war of emotions raging behind his intense gaze—shock, anger, confusion, and hurt battling for dominance."I..." My voice faltered before I could even get a single syllable out. The words caught in my constricted throat under the weight of his scrutiny. I sucked in a deep, shuddering breath, my chest heaving with effort as

~The next morning~I dragged myself downstairs after finishing my customary ritual, only to find Karl waiting. He was having trouble finding a way to interact with me. I was in no mood either. We ate breakfast together in agonizing, suffocating silence, the quiet only broken by the occasional clink of silverware against ceramic.As we prepared to leave for work, I found myself contemplating actions that might further provoke Karl's anger, perhaps even drive him to finally make good on ending our marriage once and for all. I found myself hanging out with a group of my coworkers a few hours later."Hey, what do you all think about grabbing some dinner after work?" I asked, trying to keep my tone light and casual despite the tension that had been building up inside me lately.My coworkers' reactions were mixed. Some seemed enthusiastic about the idea, while others seemed a bit more hesitant. "Sure, dinner sounds fun...but is Mr. Sullivan going to get mad at us for going out wit

I got dressed in a seductive costume inside the dressing room, preparing to entice Karl into a trap I knew he'd fall deep into. Lust was my weapon, and I was determined to use it well.My objective was to exploit Karl's sex sensitivity by dressing provocatively in a short nightgown that reached just below the hips.I intend to hang my sexuality on a plate and not mind being consumed. I went into the bedroom and found Karl lying flat on the bed with his phone in his hand.I flushed slightly when my entrance drew his attention. He scanned my body with darkened eyes, took a long breath and swallowed anxiously."Lavinia!" Karl murmured. The tension between us was almost palpable. My actions were deliberate and calculated to elicit a specific reaction from Karl. I raised my palm to my mouth and rolled my tongue over it in a manner I knew would captivate him. True to expectation, Karl’s response was immediate. His eyes fluttered shut with desire and longing etched across his