MasukIris Mayer was Katheryn’s first love. Her first kiss. Her first forever. Until he left her at the altar without a word. Shattered and humiliated, she married his brother, the one who stayed. The one who promised stability. The one who slowly turned her life into a beautiful prison. Years later, Katheryn is trapped in a cold, suffocating marriage to Jacob Mayer, a powerful man who treats love like ownership. Divorce isn’t an option. Freedom isn’t allowed. And the only thing keeping her in that gilded cage is her daughter. Then Iris comes back. Richer, sexier, and more irresistible than ever. Kathryn swore she hates him but living under the same roof brought back the feelings between them and soon, it turned into something reckless… something sinful. What started with glances and Stolen touches turns into hot midnight encounters. A series of hot affairs both of them couldn’t resist. She betrayed her heart once by marrying the wrong brother. Now she’s betraying her husband in the most scandalous way possible. But when long-buried secrets rise to the surface and the truth about the past finally unravels, Katheryn must decide Is this just lust and revenge? Or was Iris always the only man she was meant to choose?
Lihat lebih banyakIRIS’S POVThe ceremony was still going on, and the guests were watching the couple at the altar while a string quartet played softly in the background. My attention kept going to the mansion because Kathryn had been gone for more than five minutes. I stayed where I was because I did not want to draw attention to myself that would only make things more complicated.. I was getting more and more uneasy because my instinct was telling me something was not right.The person doing the ceremony smiled warmly."Love is about choosing someone every day " he said. "It is about choosing them when things change."Some of the guests nodded their heads.Others were smiling.Jacob was standing next to Anna looking very confident and from afar he looked just like the successful businessman, people thought he was.It all looked perfect.It was not.My phone was vibrating in my jacket.I already knew who was calling me.It was Daniel.I stepped away from the guests and answered the phone right away.
KATHRYN’S POVThe applause at the start of the ceremony filled the estate, warm and happy. It made my chest feel heavy. I sat next to Iris in the front row trying to look calm because many people were watching us. My thoughts kept wandering. To Jacob and Anna who were now standing under the flower arch and to a little girl who should have been happy somewhere instead of being another mystery.The person leading the ceremony. Everyone turned to face the altar.Everyone except me.I leaned over to Iris.“I need to check something.”He didn’t look away away but he found my hand under the chair.“Kathryn.”“I’ll be careful.”His jaw got a little tighter.“This isn’t, about what Anna said is it?”“No.”I looked at him.“It’s about Celine.”He studied my face. Knew he couldn’t change my mind.“You know this house better than I do.”“I do.”“If something feels off…”“I’ll come back.”“You’ll call me.”“I promise.”He let go of my hand slowly.“Five minutes.”I smiled a little.“Bossy.”“I’v
KATHRYN’S POVThe door opened a little before Anna's assistant came in holding a tablet and wearing a headset."Miss Carter they are ready for you," she said.Anna smiled at her."The guests are seated the officiant is in position and your father is waiting outside," the assistant told her.Anna nodded."I will be there in a minute," she said.The assistant did not move."We are already two minutes behind schedule," she said."I said a minute," Anna replied.The assistant said, "Of course.” Then left, closing the door quietly.Anna looked at her bouquet."So," she said, trying to smile."I suppose this is goodbye," she added.I looked at Anna for a time."No " I said.She frowned."Not yet," I told her.I took a step forward. Gently took Anna's hands."Kathryn," she said, looking surprised."Please," I said, my voice calm."Just listen for thirty seconds," I asked her.Annas fingers tensed in my hands."I did not come here to ruin your wedding," I said."I know " she replied."I did n
KATHRYN’S POVI knew the place we were going to before we even got there. The entrance was fancy with marble, big flower arrangements, and a line of expensive cars. It all seemed to say, "Look at how fancy we're," rather than "Welcome come on in." It was the kind of place Jacob would like because he always cared more about how things looked than if they were truly good.The driver stopped under the entrance. For a moment Iris and I just sat there.He looked at me."Do you still want to do this?" he asked.I smiled, even though my heart was beating fast."Ask me again after we eat some appetizers," I said.He chuckled."I promised I'd be here," he said."And you'll keep your promises " I said."I plan to," he replied.He got out of the car first. Walked around to my side. When he opened the door he didn't offer his hand because he thought I needed help. He offered it because we were in this together.I took his hand."Ready?" he asked.I took a breath."Ready " I said.The ballroom lob
KATHRYN POVThe door opened without hesitation, and the moment I saw Iris step in, something inside me tightened, because I had already started to think his presence meant trouble, not comfort.Iris did not. The way he closed the door behind him very quietly made it feel less like a visit and more
IRIS POVThe transition from the air of the restaurant to the enclosed quiet of the cinema felt deliberate. It was like stepping into a space where everything could be controlled again. I let that settle in my chest as we walked toward the ticket counter. Celine stood between us. Her small hand swu
KATHRYN POVMy eyes went to Celine and the second she saw me her face lit up. “Mommy," she said. Her voice had a complaint mixed with excitement. "I’ve been waiting for you.”I let out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding. I walked toward her with a smile. “I didn’t know I was taking that long
JACOB POVThe silence on the line was really long. I could almost hear Michael thinking. "You have got to be kidding me," Michael finally said, his voice lower now. That told me I had crossed into something real.I let out a breath, controlled. Nothing inside me felt controlled anymore."If I was






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