"Say it, Victoria. Say it to everyone, including Dad, as loudly as you said earlier." Emberly smiled, feeling no guilt about eavesdropping on the conversation between Victoria and Maverick. "It seems you're so jealous of my wife that you're accusing us," Maverick said coldly, refuting her claim. “I’m not accusing! I heard it myself!” Finally, Emberly admitted her actions. “How shameless,” Maverick mocked, causing her cheeks to flush red with embarrassment. Emberly glared at the calm man, even though she had exposed them. Instead, Maverick humiliated her, which she couldn’t accept. “You’re the shameless one! Marrying Victoria in a contract marriage, deceiving all of us, yet bringing another woman to your bed!” “Isn’t that the act of a lowly man, as low as a prostitute, huh?” she sneered, looking down on Maverick with satisfaction. “For someone who looks down on Alden, you’re even lower than him.” “Your defense of him seems more than enough to prove that you’re still in a relation
Since Petter hadn't returned from work yet, Victoria took Maverick to her old room in the house. Fortunately, the room looked pretty clean and well-maintained. Not much had changed since the last time she remembered it. She was worried about Maverick, who looked tired after returning from a business trip and coming straight here. Although her heart was in chaos and she was exhausted from hiding her pain, it didn't change her feelings that made her unable to ignore him. “You can rest in my room first. I’ll go out.” Victoria wanted to leave him alone so he could be at ease. However, he immediately held her hand. “I want to be with you. I’m tired, and I… miss you so much. Can’t you stay here?” When she heard and saw him, the tremble in her heart remained the same. Victoria tried to control her expression and suppress her feelings to avoid being hurt. She should have refused him and left immediately, but her heart didn’t listen again and again. “Alright…” Her mouth again followed her
"Do you think Miss Lexie will help you?" Jaxton asked cautiously. He arrived in the middle of the conversation and heard the rest between Maverick and Lexie. At first, he thought his boss would tell the woman the whole story about their past and wanted to rekindle their relationship. However, his guess was way off. Maverick actually wanted to use Lexie to testify about Alden Benedict’s past mistakes that led to the accident and drag him to court. “It’s for her justice, too, so there’s no way she’ll refuse. It’s like killing two birds with one stone.” Maverick answered confidently and smugly, as if victory were already in his hands. “It’s a coincidence and luck that the two of you are in the same place,” he said, prompting Maverick to nod and grin. “I think you still…” Jaxton trailed off, but Maverick, who knew what his secretary was about to say, shook his head. He emphasized, “I don’t have any feelings for her anymore. I’ve never doubted my feelings, not even since I saw her. I’m
A few days passed. Two days after their last conversation, Maverick left on a business trip. And now it had been a week since the two had been apart. This was the first time they had been separated for so long during their marriage of more than half a year.Victoria had to admit that longing had taken root in her heart. In addition, she couldn't shake her thoughts about Maverick's slightly changed attitude toward her. Her decision to tell him about her meeting with Lexie to see Maverick’s reaction brought her regret. Victoria sighed deeply and muttered, “I should have kept it from Maverick.” Her heart was always restless, imagining what might happen. She feared that Maverick might be reminded of his ex-girlfriend. She also couldn't stop worrying that they might start a relationship again behind her back without her knowledge. All those thoughts and feelings left her frustrated. Even her work, which had been quite successful so far, couldn't satisfy her. "Madam Victoria..." Standing
Maverick stood in his office, lost in thought as he gazed out the large window that offered a view of the city and its skyscrapers. His body had arrived at the office a few minutes earlier, but his mind was still elsewhere. More precisely, it was on someone who had been occupying his thoughts for some time now—Victoria. At first, he thought it was just a fleeting feeling because they lived together and often met, and it would fade over time after they parted ways. He never imagined that he could fall for her. This time, he couldn’t deny that Victoria could replace his ex-girlfriend and first love. However, there was one thing that bothered him to this day. Despite all his efforts, Victoria seemed unmoved and even tended to avoid him. It was impossible for her not to notice his obvious feelings. Unless she was deliberately avoiding him. And the only reason that came to mind was that Victoria didn't like him.“Impossible.” When that thought crossed his mind, Maverick chuckled and shoo
Maverick stared intently at the sleeping face before him. He watched every feature—the eyes, eyebrows, nose, and lips- which once again sparked an irrational desire, much like how he had always acted when it came to her. He wanted to kiss her, hold her, and possess her, but aware of his condition, that desire was easier to control. Suddenly, the closed eyes moved as if signaling the woman was about to wake up. Before the eyes opened, Maverick naturally closed his eyes again, refusing to be caught watching his wife sleep. So all he could hear was her breath before she finally yawned. He then felt her hand touching his forehead. “Hmm… I think he doesn’t have a fever. Thank goodness.” Her voice murmured, but it was still audible in the quiet room. Maverick guessed that she must have checked his body temperature by comparing it to hers. He wanted to smile, so his eyes opened, and he immediately looked at his wife. “Good morning.” “You’re awake? How do you feel? Is your body more comfor