Semua Bab A One-Night Stand With Her Ex-Husband: Bab 91 - Bab 100

Inside the private dining room, Gina stood with her arms crossed, glaring at Cynthia, who was leisurely flipping through the menu."Just say it," Cynthia said, not even looking up.Gina suddenly slammed her hand on the table. "Be honest! Did you have a fight with Lucien and use me as a shield?""Weren't you here today to be a shield?" Cynthia finally looked up, the corners of her mouth curling into a faint, ambiguous smile.Gina pointed at her with a trembling finger. "Cynthia! I can't believe you used me, your best friend, like that!" She clutched her chest dramatically. "I'm doomed! Lucien definitely thinks there's something going on between us! I'm done for!"Grabbing Cynthia's wrist, she pleaded, "You have to go explain to him right now! I'm not into women! That's my idol we're talking about!"Cynthia calmly pulled her hand back, uninterested in Gina's exaggerated performance. If Gina knew what Lucien was really like in pr

Edric's fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white, the sound of grinding bone echoing like teeth on edge.Lucien looked at him with contempt, as if sizing up a pathetic insect. A cold smirk curled at the corner of his lips—pure disdain. This was supposed to be his rival? Disgusting. Not even worth the effort it would take to put him in his place.He turned to leave.Through gritted teeth, Edric spat a curse: "One day, I'll crush you under my heel. And she—she'll be beneath me, begging—"Before the words could fully leave his mouth, Lucien's foot slammed into Edric's stomach.Edric hit the ground like a sack of rags. He hadn't even caught his breath before Lucien stomped down on his face, grinding his heel in with deadly force. His eyes were sharp enough to kill."Then you can die now," he growled."Lucien!" Cynthia shouted, unable to hold back.Lucien turned his head, his warning

Cynthia wandered aimlessly through the night and somehow ended up at the very spot where she'd argued with Edric earlier that day.Since leaving with Lucien, she hadn't kept track of what had happened afterward. According to Vicky, Edric's car—which Lucien had mercilessly smashed into—had been towed away. The repairs would probably cost a fortune.Edric never reported the incident to the police. Considering he was the one who'd initiated the kidnapping, getting the law involved might've landed him in deeper trouble.Cynthia let out a quiet sigh.Lucien had rammed his outrageously expensive sports car into Edric's without a second thought. That ruthlessness—so ingrained in him—wasn't something ordinary people could comprehend."Were you really trying to kill him back there?" she asked aloud, not turning around.Lucien was standing under a tree, its dense foliage casting shadows over him. He was half hidden, half illuminated, as if caught between two worlds.He'd been tailing her ever s

In the parking lot, Janet finally broke down, sobbing uncontrollably."He actually threatened to send me to Black Island—for her!"She stomped her feet hysterically. "I'm telling Grandpa! He'll kick her out for sure!"Selena clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms. Lucien's words still echoed in her mind, stabbing like knives. All her hatred found a new target—Cynthia. It was all that bitch's fault."She's your brother's ex-wife?" Selena asked, barely keeping her fury in check."That's her!" Janet gritted her teeth. "She cheated on him back then—everyone knew! And now she dares come back?"A flicker of malice flashed in Selena's eyes, though her face remained composed with concern."Lucien is completely under her spell. Bringing her here tonight… he must be serious about getting back together."Janet's face turned pale. Lucien held the reins of power in the family now. If he insisted..."No way! I won't allow it!" Janet grabbed Selena's hand. "You have to help

The lights in the room suddenly went out. A spotlight cut through the darkness, illuminating the spiral staircase.A red carpet lined the stairs, and fresh flowers were wrapped around the banisters. Mandy descended slowly, wearing a dazzling red mini dress, a glittering crystal crown atop her head, and sky-high red heels that clicked delicately with every step.Edric stepped forward and offered his hand to guide her down. She flashed him a flirtatious smile. Edric gently held her hand."My princess, happy birthday," he whispered, before planting a soft kiss on her cheek.They looked like a prince and princess straight out of a fairytale. The scene was picture-perfect, and the applause thundered through the room.Cynthia watched the whole display. Watched the man who had been part of her entire youth now smiling so happily while holding another woman's hand, walking toward Thomas. Even though she had long considered Edric nothing more than trash, she couldn't stop the rush of emotions.