Lahat ng Kabanata ng A One-Night Stand With Her Ex-Husband: Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

Anders threw an arm around Marius's shoulder, acting as if he were completely oblivious to Marius's anger. Instead, he turned to Cynthia and said, "Cynthia, just say the word. What do you want me to do? Break one of his legs? What do you think?"Though his words were directed at Cynthia, his gaze flickered toward Lucien. Lucien stood quietly to the side, his expression indifferent. He made no move to stop Anders, nor did he attempt to help Cynthia out of the situation. He simply watched, as if waiting for her to handle it herself.Cynthia narrowed her eyes slightly, looking at Marius the way a master looks at a pet. That look alone made Marius's skin crawl, as if a cold serpent had fixed its eyes on him. Then, she spoke at a leisurely pace. "No need to break his leg. It's all in the past. However—Marius, you'd better start using your brain from now on. Stop letting people manipulate you."On the surface, it seemed like she was pleading for Marius, but in reality, her words carried an

Their eyes locked in midair, sparks colliding in the silent tension. In an instant, memories of the previous night's passion surged like an unstoppable tide, drowning out all restraint.Lucien could no longer hold back. He leaned in and captured Cynthia's lips in a fierce, searing kiss. At the same time, he swiftly yanked the blanket away, his movements urgent yet filled with tenderness. His body pressed against hers in an unrelenting embrace.Cynthia knew this was playing with fire, but every nerve in her body had already been ignited. Lucien's lips trailed away from hers, grazing the delicate curve of her ear. He nibbled at the tip, sending a sharp jolt of sensation through her, spreading in waves that left her trembling. Instinctively, she shut her eyes.In this heightened world of sensation, she found herself responding, kissing him back, surrendering to his passion. Encouraged, Lucien's kisses deepened, more possessive, as if he wanted to pull her into himself, to fuse their very

Mandy's gaze flickered toward Hogan, who had been sitting quietly all along. The corner of her lips curled up, causing the beauty mark below her lip to lift slightly as well. "Hogan, you're here too? Cynthia, you really are something—no matter where you go, there's always a man circling around you."Cynthia had no interest in talking to her and treated her as nothing more than air.But Mandy wasn't done. This time, she turned to Hogan, feigning concern. "Hogan, as a friend, I have to warn you. You really shouldn't be getting too close to her in private. You know how Lucien is."Her words were deliberately vague, making them all the more cutting.Pearl looked at Cynthia in shock, while Georgia was already fuming. She recognized Mandy immediately—that woman always acted superior, always looking down on others. She was full of scandals herself, yet she had the audacity to judge her sister. What right did she have?!Hogan took a leisurely s

Cynthia sneered at him, but Lucien pulled her close again, holding her hand as he asked, "Does it hurt?""Hm, actually, it does hurt a little." Cynthia's tone instantly softened, her voice so sweet it could melt bones. "Darling, I'm tired. Can we leave now?""From now on, let me handle the fighting." Lucien scooped her up in his arms and walked out."Wait! I'll tell Grandpa about this!" Mandy screamed hysterically, but the two paid her no mind.Gina followed them out.Edric clenched his fists tightly as he watched them leave, his knuckles cracking with barely contained rage. Mandy got up from the floor, swung her hand, and slapped Edric across the face. "Coward!" she spat.But this time, Edric didn't hold back. He retaliated with a full-force slap of his own, sending Mandy crashing to the ground once more. She was so shocked that she forgot to speak.Lucien held Cynthia tightly as he carried her outside Bistro. The

By the time everyone finished eating, night had fully settled in. After reluctantly bidding farewell to Cynthia and Lucien, Pearl and Gina got into Hogan's car together.The moment Gina sat down—barely settling into her seat—she couldn't help but steal another glance through the window at Cynthia and Lucien standing outside. Her voice was filled with awe, as if she were still in a dream."I actually had dinner with my Lucien tonight… I still can't believe it! I even spoke to him. And—oh my god—I shook his hand!"As she spoke, she slowly lifted her left hand, gazing at it with an expression of pure infatuation, as if Lucien's warmth still lingered on her skin."I don't think I can ever wash this hand again…"Pearl, sitting beside her, rolled her eyes at Gina's near-delirious state and nudged her lightly."He's Cynthia's now, you know. Big C herself. You might wanna snap out of it.""I'm not like yo