ログインBecause of Mr.Madrigal’s huge indebtedness to the businessmen with whom he was associated, he was able to betray and sold his daughter River to a businessman named Spencer Vilavide. Well known to be a billionaire and handsome but, has a Narcissistic Behaviour where it becomes manipulative and overly arrogant. So even though River was afraid of this man, she don’t have any other choice but to follow what her father's ordered. For the sake of her family, who needs to provide financially and physically for her. And during her stay in Vilavide’s mansion, she suffered a lot and endures the pain from Spencer's abusive hands. But as time went on. She also got used to his sadistic behavior and her fears of him, turn into a furious toward the man. Until she didn’t notice that she was gradually falling in love with the young man who was also gradually changing his treatment of her. Will two people shaped by cruelty and suffering stay together? Is there any chance that River can fall in love with a man who causes her pain and struggle in life? And Can Spencer change his narcissistic behaviour for love?
もっと見る結婚6周年の夜だった。
紗月(さつき)が3時間かけて用意したヒレステーキは、フランス産のワインと並んだまま、すっかり冷めていた。
垂れた蝋が白く固まり始めたころ、ようやく玄関の電子錠が鳴った。時計の針は、もう日付を越えている。
ドアが開き、夫の一条雅人(いちじょうまさと)が入ってきた。
上質なオーダースーツから、いつものシトラスに交じって、覚えのない甘い花の香りがした。
「雅人さん、お帰り。遅くなるなら、連絡くらいくれても……」
エプロンをほどきながら歩み寄る。けれど雅人は紗月を見もせず、ブランド物のブリーフケースをソファに放った。
「仕事が忙しかったんだ。こういう日だからって、大げさに用意しなくていいって言っただろ」
食卓を一瞥した目にあったのは、喜びではない。隠そうともしない疲労と、面倒くささだった。
ほどきかけた紐が指から滑った。結び目の端が手首に引っかかっても、紗月はしばらく外せなかった。
夫のブランドが年商数十億円を上げるようになってから、こんな扱いは日常になっていた。
「花音は?」
「9時に寝たわ。パパを待つんだって、最後まで頑張っていたけど……」
「そう。疲れたから先にシャワー浴びる」
雅人は乱暴にネクタイを緩め、寝室のウォークインクローゼットへ向かった。
食卓を片づけようとした紗月の目に、ジャケットの内ポケットから滑り落ちた銀色の封筒が留まった。
厚みのあるエンボス紙に、南青山の高級プライベートジム『ルミナス』のロゴが金箔で押されている。
(プレゼント……?)
記念日を忘れていたわけではなかったのかもしれない。ほんの一瞬、そんな期待が胸をよぎった。
シャワーを終え、ガウン姿で戻ってきた雅人は、封筒を持つ紗月を見て鼻で笑った。
「もう見たのか。明日の朝、渡そうと思ってたんだけど」
「これ、何? プライベートジムの会員権……?」
炭酸水を飲み、雅人は食卓の向かいに気だるげにもたれた。
紗月の頭から足先までを眺める目は、売れ残りの商品を品定めするように冷たい。
「来月、うちのブランドのリニューアル記念ガラがあるだろ」
「ええ。半年以上かけて準備しているパーティーでしょう?」
「主要な投資家もインフルエンサーも、みんな夫婦で来るんだ」
雅人はボトルを食卓に置いた。硬い音がした。
「俺も妻を連れていかなきゃならない。だけど正直、今のお前のその格好で、あの人たちの前に出られると思うか?」
息が詰まった。
「その……格好って。どういう意味?」
「鏡を見ろよ、紗月。背中は曲がって、肩は内側に丸まって。歩くたびに足を引きずってる。子どもを産んで5年もたつのに、腹だってたるんだままだ」
口から出てくる言葉の一つひとつが、鋭い氷の針のようだった。
「1回3万円もする、最上級のVVIPパーソナルトレーニングだぞ。それを100回分、何のために契約してやったと思ってる? パーティーまでに、人前に出せるくらいにはまともになれってことだよ」
「雅人さん……言い方がひどすぎるわ。私がどうしてこうなったと……!」
悔しさで声が細かく震えた。
「花音を産んで、体も休められないまま、あなたの会社の最初のロゴとカタログを作ったのは私よ。開業資金が足りないとき、実家に頼んでお金を用意したのは誰? あなたの仕事が軌道に乗るまで、昼も夜もなく働いたのは私でしょう!」
「またそれか。いつの話を、一生恩に着せるつもりだ?」
苛立った声に遮られた。
「あのころは俺だって大変だった。今は俺の稼ぎで、そこらの人間の百倍も楽に暮らしてるだろ? 夫が成功したんだから、それに見合うように自分の手入れくらいしろよ。いつまでみっともないことを言ってるんだ」
雅人が近づき、紗月の顎を強くつかんで上向かせた。
冷たい瞳の中に、血の気を失った自分の顔が映っていた。
「ほかの奥さんを見習えよ。子どもを産んだって、独身のころの体形を保ってる。正直、今のお前は……女として見られない」
女として見られない。
青春も、仕事も、すべてを注ぎ込んできた妻への宣告だった。
雅人は手を払い、寝室へ入ると勢いよくドアを閉めた。
静まり返ったリビングで、紗月は崩れそうな膝をどうにか支えた。握りしめた封筒が、くしゃりと音を立てる。
クローゼットの姿見には、伸びたTシャツを着て、肩を丸めた女が立っていた。
結婚前、旧姓の『橘紗月(たちばなさつき)』として胸を張って仕事をしていたデザイナーの輝きは、どこにもない。
涙が込み上げても、歯を食いしばった。
(泣くな、紗月。泣いたら負けよ)
踏みにじられた羞恥の底から、冷たい意地が湧き上がってきた。
* * *
翌朝10時。
南青山のプライベートジム『ルミナス』で、重厚なガラスのドアが開いた。
ブラックウッドのアロマが漂う、VIP専用トレーニングルーム。
緊張に体をこわばらせた紗月が入ると、マシンの前にいた男がゆっくり振り返った。
息をのむほどの体格だった。
機能性Tシャツ越しにもわかる引き締まった筋肉。鋭い顎の線。そして、底の見えない涼しい瞳。
元日本代表強化選手のVVIP専属トレーナー、桐生怜司(きりゅうれいじ)だった。
彼の視線が、紗月の青白い顔からこわばった首筋、内側に入った肩へと下りていく。
夫の侮蔑とは違う。体が上げる悲鳴と、崩れたバランスを見抜くような目だった。
「一条紗月様ですね」
「……はい」
息をのみ込んだ紗月のすぐ前まで、怜司が歩み寄った。
188cmの長身が迫り、思わず一歩後ずさる。
その瞬間、彼の視線が、丸まった背中を捉えた。
「逃げないでください」
低い声で、はっきりと言った。
「奥様のお体は今、すっかり壊れてしまっています」
Spencer's POVI didn't talk to River for a few days because I was ashamed. I am ashamed of what I have revealed about my life. It's not my kind to express my feelings to other people, especially when it comes to my past. I was convinced with River's charm that's why I couldn't help but let out a grudge against her. She just stares at me like I'm hypnotized."Master Spynx. The Mendez event is tomorrow." I suddenly woke up hearing Troy's voice in front of me. "Tomorrow?""Yes Master Spynx. As far as I know, big businessmen from different countries will be attending and I'm sure your parents will be attending tomorrow as well." Troy said. I let out a deep breath then rested my elbow on my desk. "Tell River to get ready for tomorrow. I'll take her with me." "Noted. Master Spynx." Troy said with a bow.Troy left my office so quickly that I leaned back in my chair and thought again. 'How can I deal with my parents without losing my temper? I need to act casual in front of them, especiall
River's POVAfter we got to the mansion, Spencer continued drinking alcohol and no matter how much I tried to stop him, he didn't stop, so I just let him. I know he's still hurt by his past and I can't blame him if he's struggling to forget that. If you were the one who was abused by your own parents, won't you hold a grudge? Even me who was sold and left in the air by my family had a grudge against them. How about Spencer? That had suffered even worse. Then suddenly I feel guilty about my evil plans with Spencer."Oh River! What are you going to do?" I whispered to myself.Again, I remembered Spencer sob while we were on the yacht. It didn't sink into my mind that a ruthless and no sympathy man like Spencer could even cry. The saying is true, when you are hurt. Tears will be uncontrollable no matter how much you hold back. You will still cry one's heart out no matter how strong you are. I was about to take a nap when I suddenly heard a loud crash from the other room so I got up with
Spencer's POVWe were halfway to the sea so I decided to take a break while sipping the wine in my goblet. I looked at the silent image of River sitting on the side. She's really beautiful in any angle, so it's impossible not to like her. He captured someone like me who is hard to love because of my past relationship, how about other men?"F*ck!" I cussed in my mind."You look angry."I turned around at River's sudden comment so my fisted palm suddenly calmed down."N,, no." I said"Eh, why did your fist suddenly stiffen? What's on your mind?"I was slightly shocked by what River said to me. I didn't think she could ask me this. But I didn't feel annoyed or angry at her straightforward question. Perhaps for me it's better for her to be honest with me than to just keep quiet on the side."Nothing, something just occurred to me."I said. Of course I won't admit to what's in my brain. I also don't want her to think that my admiration for her is deep. "Okay." Her short reply.I felt my n
River's POVDuring my few stays at the mansion, I also found delightment that also came with responsibility because I was assigned by Spencer to manage his foundation. I don't really think that one Spencer Vilavide cares about the elderly and children who have been abandoned by their families and orphaned by their parents. I know Spencer has many flaws. That is not hidden from my knowledge because I have seen and know what he does behind the public eye. He has illegal businesses that you really don't want to be involved in because of this chaotic system, but on the other hand, he has more legal businesses to cover up his true personality. Everyone knows that he is ruthless and impatient, so many people are afraid to provoke him. So I really can't believe that he created a foundation that is open to everyone who needs help.Even though I was tired coming home from the mansion, it was worth it because I was able to serve many elderly and children at the foundation. Their smiles made me
River woke up because of the sun's rays hitting her face, so she tilted on her bed and her eyes immediately caught Spencer who was lying next to her and looking at the ceiling."Good morning baby."Spencer greeted with a smile that was now staring at her. So she quickly covered her face with a blanket
When River moved to the safe house, Spencer has been always coming home with Spawn. So he is rarely seen in his mansion. But this will also be the reason of his fight with Aliyah, because he no longer shows on his wife."Where the hell are you staying!? Spencer!" Aliyah asked him angrily as she follo
River is currently living in her new residence where Spencer considers it a safe place. A week has passed since she came home from the hospital, and because her wounds are slowly healing, Lara decided to send her home. She even thought that she would take her home to where she was staying recently b
When Spencer woke up, a beautiful face immediately appeared on him, so he stared intently at River. He knew that River was not his ex-wife but he couldn't help himself but think that River was her because they had the same face."Why are you here?" River asked him. He immediately frowned and came to






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