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A complicated jealousy
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2026-09-08 19:04:44
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My mother's suspicious partner (The night between us) A blade to his side
Rhea returned to the ballroom without looking back. Whatever she had just seen in the corridor, she refused to let it ruin the evening. Alaric had been standing with Iris, and perhaps there was nothing more to it than what it looked like. Maybe Iris had simply found a way to insert herself into his night, just as she always seemed determined to do. Either way, it wasn't her business, and she reminded herself of that as she slipped back into the crowd.The formal part of the evening was drawing closer to its end, and guests had begun gathering around the stage as Sheikh Zayyan Al-Mansouri prepared to give another speech. Rhea stayed close to Maya and John, deliberately keeping her attention on them rather than risking another glance toward Alaric or Iris. Whenever she felt Iris's eyes drifting in their direction, she simply turned away and pretended not to notice.John seemed completely unaware of the storm going on inside her head. He leaned toward Maya and whispered something that ma
My mother's suspicious partner (The night between us) A complicated jealousy
By evening, the grand opening of The Zayyan Aurelia had transformed the newly completed hotel into the most glamorous place in the city.The luxury property—developed by Lumina Enterprise for one of Dubai’s most influential real-estate tycoons, Sheikh Zayyan Al-Mansouri—had drawn some of the biggest names in business, entertainment, and high society. The hotel’s grand ballroom glittered beneath enormous crystal chandeliers. Cameras flashed continuously. Waiters moved between elegantly dressed guests with trays of champagne and carefully arranged hors d’oeuvres. The dress code was black tie and evening elegance, and almost everyone seemed determined to leave an impression.Alaric Thorne did not need to try.He stood near the center of the rooftop ballroom in a deep burgundy Tom Ford tuxedo. The perfectly tailored suit emphasized the breadth of his shoulders; the dark shirt beneath gave him a more commanding presence than traditional black ever could. He had spent most of the evening mo
My mother's suspicious partner (The night between us) He's off limits
The next morning, Iris came downstairs expecting to see Alaric.Instead, she caught only the sharp sound of the front door closing. She stopped halfway down the stairs and looked toward the entrance, but Alaric was already gone. He hadn’t even glanced in her direction before leaving. His coldness from the night before had only hardened further.Her jaw tightened.Apparently, last night’s humiliation hadn’t been enough.Her phone rang before she could let the anger settle. It was her mother. Iris answered, forcing her voice into something bright and cheerful.“Good morning, Mom.”“Good morning, darling. How are things going over there?” Her mother’s voice dropped, eager and conspiratorial. “How’s my son-in-law doing?”Iris glanced toward the empty doorway. “Everything is fine,” she lied smoothly. “He’s actually been very sweet. We’ve talked, so don’t worry. Everything is moving in the right direction.”Her mother sounded delighted. “I knew it. Your father and I have always believed the
My mother's suspicious partner (The night between us) Crossing limits
Alaric’s thoughts were still tangled in the dinner when his phone rang.The sharp sound cut through the silence of the car, yanking his attention back to the road. He glanced at the dashboard screen and frowned when Matt’s name appeared.Of course.He had barely made it halfway home, yet somehow Matt always knew the exact moment to call—as if he could sense he was done with the dinner with Melissa. He let the call ring until the screen went dark.A second later, it rang again.Alaric exhaled through his nose, pressed the button on the steering wheel, and answered.“It’s late, Matt. Whatever you’re calling about can wait until tomorrow. I’ve had a long day, and I’m not in the mood for talks.”Matt chuckled, the sound low and knowing. “That tells me the dinner didn’t go as smoothly as you planned. Let me guess—she didn’t want to talk.”Alaric stayed silent.Matt waited.When nothing came, he tried again. “Don’t tell me you spent an entire evening taking a woman to dinner only to come h
My mother's suspicious partner (The night between us) Leave Newyork
Rhea tried to push the morning's awkward encounter out of her mind by the time she reached her department. Thankfully, most of the team had already left for their morning meeting with Alaric, leaving the usually busy department strangely quiet. John, who was the only person there, sat at the desk beside hers, looking over a document with an expression that suggested he was either working very hard or completely lost. He looked up when Rhea approached. After she took her seat, she noticed a burger and a drink sitting beside her keyboard. She glanced at John. “I left those there for you,” he said. “I got too much for myself, so I decided to share.” Rhea looked at the food before looking back at him. “You bought this for me?” A small smile tugged at her lips. “I already had coffee on my way to work, but…” “Coffee isn't breakfast,” John interrupted. “I mean it's adds to hunger if I'm being honest.” Rhea laughed softly as she picked up the burger. “Thank you. That's
My mother's suspicious partner (The night between us) Dinner
Later that night, Alaric lay on his bed with one arm beneath his head, staring at the ceiling.The room was dark except for the faint light slipping through the curtains.He had expected exhaustion to come easily.It didn't.Instead, his mind returned to Rhea.Again.He exhaled slowly and rubbed a hand over his face.“This is getting ridiculous.”He had a plan.A very clear one.Melissa was the person he had approached for a reason. He needed answers, and getting close to her was the easiest way to find them.Yet somehow, her daughter had become the distraction he never anticipated.A twenty-three-year-old woman who was supposed to have nothing to do with his investigation had somehow gotten under his skin.Maybe Matt was right.Maybe taking Melissa out was exactly what he needed.He needed to focus on the plan and stop allowing Rhea to occupy so much space inside his head.She was Melissa's daughter.Nothing more.*****“Yes, Mom. I've eaten, and I'm fine. You don't have to keep chec
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