2. Wounded Heart

"Miss, this man is named Greg. He's an adult model."

"Is he handsome?"

"I'd say yes. His body is also quite professional. Should fit the criteria you want."

"Give me the photo."

Elea stared intently at the photo her assistant had given her. She then smiled, quite satisfied with the good looks of the man in the photo.

"Arrange a meeting for tonight," Elea said, choosing firmly. "Tell him to be quiet. Being obedient will get him more tips."

"Yes, ma'am."

After the assistant left, Elea took a deep breath. Then she stood up, staring blankly ahead. Soon her status would change to that of a widow. That's too bad. Elea silently lamented her unfortunate fate. She didn't expect much, she just wanted to be loved by her husband. But fate played cruelly with her. Humiliation and betrayal became the reciprocal of her sincerity all this time.

Knock knock knock

"Come in!"

"Miss, Mr. Luis is outside. He wants to see you."

"Did he come with his girlfriend?" Elea asked. There was a sting in her heart as she asked.

"No, Miss. Mr. Luis came alone."

Elea immediately asked her assistant to pick Luis up and bring him into the room. It was a bit strange. Why didn't Luis come with Yasmine? Isn't this what they wanted? To be free to have a relationship without being hindered by her presence.

Meanwhile outside the room, Luis looked nervous as he was about to open the door. Since his marriage, this is the first time he has visited KJ Group. And the fact that he's coming to deliver divorce papers makes Luis feel even more uneasy.

"What's wrong with me?" he wondered.

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Luis' body jumped in shock as the door to the room suddenly opened. In front of him, now stood a beautiful figure wearing a flat expression without a smile. It was a far cry from what Luis was used to seeing. Elea who always greeted him with a sweet smile even though he always ignored her. This change in attitude made Luis feel uncertain. He should have been happy that Elea was finally no longer whining like a puppy demanding to be loved.

"Already enjoying the beauty of your future ex-wife, hm?" asked Elea sarcastically. She deliberately suppressed her voice at the mention of the word ex-wife.

"Huh? What did you just say?"

Elea chuckled. Clasping her hands together, she asked Luis what he had come to the company for. "What did you come here for? If it's not to discuss the divorce, I suggest you leave immediately. Your arrival is ruining my mood if you must know."

"Don't go too far, Elea. I'm still your husband now."

"Not anymore after you gave me the divorce papers."

Luis' gaze shifted to the direction Elea was pointing at. Coughing a little, he quickly handed over the file containing the divorce papers that had been completed.

"All you have to do is sign it. I'll take care of the rest."

"That's the way it should be. Just a moment."

Not allowing Luis to come inside, Elea quickly signed and went back out. Don't ask what her mood was like now. It was messy and sad. However, Elea tried hard to look strong. She didn't want Luis to insult her again.

"Goodbye, ex-husband. From now on you are free to have relations with your mistress," Elea mocked as she handed over the file she had finished signing.

"She's name is Yasmine. Not a mistress," Luis said loudly in defense.

"I don't care. Now that we are no longer husband and wife, I need you to burn all those photos immediately. Otherwise, I will send this tape to Mom. After that, you just have to wait for the storm that will happen to the two of you."

Luis was stunned in disbelief when Elea showed him the cell phone that was being used to record their conversation. Had he not been afraid of the threat, he would have seized and destroyed the phone. Fortunately, Luis was still in control of his emotions and immediately took out a few photos and burned them in front of Elea.

"Are you satisfied now?"

"Very." Elea smiled. "Thank you for your cooperation. Now you can go."

"Elea, I'm ....

Before Luis could finish his sentence, Elea had already closed the door to the room. Luis was annoyed, of course. Grumbling, he was forced to leave.

"She's like that because she wants to attract my attention on purpose. Cihh, you sly fox. You think you can trap me with a divorce and a cold demeanor? I won't. I will only love Yasmine forever," Luis grumbled and drove to the apartment. He needed to see Yasmine to seek comfort.

It would be a lie if Elea wasn't hurt. As disappointed as she was in Luis, she still cried when she realized they were no longer husband and wife. All those years of love, now all her sacrifices had ended in disappointment. It was devastating.

"Ask him to come to my villa. Before sunset, make sure he's waiting there." Elea gave the order while pressing her tight chest. Let it be like this. It would still happen sooner or later.

Not wanting her sadness to be seen, Elea rushed to the bathroom to wash her face and then dressed up as beautifully as possible. Tonight would be a new chapter in her life. Sleeping with a man she didn't love, Elea laughed at her poor self.

"Look at you, Elea. You're like a clown in disguise in a crowd. Your smile is so sweet, but why is your fate so bad? Letting other people touch your body, isn't it very humiliating?" Elea said sadly. Finished preparing, she quickly exited the room. She smiled at everyone who greeted her. Trying hard to hide the sadness that was shackling her soul.

Meanwhile, elsewhere, a man looked happy after receiving a message. His handsome face and tall posture made him look very charming.

"Prepare the car. No one should disturb me tonight."

"Yes, sir."

No one knows one's fate except God. Elea, who was disappointed at being betrayed by love, did not realize there would be a big surprise in store for her. Carrying a fragile heart, she stepped into a luxurious villa that she had bought with her own money.

"I'd better take a bath first. It won't be funny if my man protests because my body smells like sweat," Elea consoled herself. Between nervousness and helplessness, she staggered into the bathroom and stripped off her clothes one by one. "Everything will be fine. Yes, I'll be fine."

Tired of heart and mind, Elea accidentally fell asleep in the bathtub. That is, until a gentle stroking made her wake up and stunned.

"Sorry for being late. Did I make you angry?"

A very melodious voice. Elea was lulled. She forgot to blink her eyes as she was mesmerized by the good looks of the man who would become her sleeping partner.

"Can I join you?" Greg asked with a sweet smile. His hand moved slowly into the cool water. "Want to share the warmth with me?" Free. Consider it an introduction. Is that okay?"

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