บททั้งหมดของ Betrayed by One CEO, Married to Another: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

In the third year of Michelle Lowe’s relationship with Sigmund Lloyd, the man she had been financially supporting, her family went bankrupt. To save the company, her father tried to force her into an arranged marriage. That very night, she packed up everything she owned, ready to elope with Sigmund. However, when she arrived at the exclusive club where he worked, she saw him elegantly socializing with powerful guests.His refined manners and quiet confidence made him look nothing like the poor young man she’d been supporting for the past three years.“Sigmund, I heard the Lowes are going under. Mr. Lowe is trying to sell his daughter off to save the company. You’re not going to help your girlfriend?”“Girlfriend? She’s just something to keep Sigmund entertained. His real girlfriend’s coming back soon. Once she’s home, he’ll ditch that fool Michelle and move on without missing a beat.”“Well, she’s pretty and has a great body. You get her for free, and she even pays you. You’ve made

Michelle’s throat tightened, and she let out a faint, humorless laugh.How ironic.She had always been the one using money to make people go away, yet tonight she was the one being bought off.“Does Sigmund know you’re making decisions behind his back?”Emily smiled. “You probably have no idea how close Sigmund and I were. We almost got married once.“He used to take me to a different island every year because I loved the ocean. He bought a private restaurant just to recreate the food I missed from my childhood. “There’s a tattoo on his chest—a rose ring. I inked it myself. It was meant to be our wedding ring.“Do I need to tell you more about his background? You’ve been with him for three years and still don’t even know who he really is. Do you honestly think he loves you?”A chill spread through Michelle’s body. So, everything he liked and did have been because of Emily.“Miss Lowe, you think you were keeping him, but in truth, he’s been using you as my substitute.”Emily’s smile b

Perhaps sensing Michelle’s change in attitude, Sigmund began sticking close to her over the next few days, hardly letting her out of his sight.To make up for what happened that night, he booked a candlelit dinner aboard a luxury cruise.The dining hall was decorated in a refined, old style, and beyond the windows stretched the endless ocean.Just as the waiter brought over flowers and wine, Emily appeared, looping her arm around Sigmund’s with a delighted smile.“What a coincidence, Sigmund! You’re here too?”Michelle’s expression froze for a moment.There was no such thing as coincidence.This had clearly been planned.No wonder he had suddenly suggested dinner on a cruise. He’d only wanted a chance to run into Emily.“Miss Lowe, would you mind if I joined you?”Michelle didn’t even have the chance to refuse. Sigmund had already pulled out a chair for Emily, looking more than pleased to have her there.When ordering, Emily laughed teasingly. “You ordered all my favorite dishes again.

A flicker of guilt crossed Sigmund’s face. He pulled her into his arms, murmuring, “I’m sorry, baby. I got caught up and forgot. I’ll make it up to you, I promise.”The next day, he took her out, keeping the destination a mystery.Half an hour later, Michelle found herself standing in a bridal boutique.When she saw the carefully selected gown Sigmund had chosen, her eyes widened.“What are we doing here?”“You’ve always wanted to get married, haven’t you? I thought you could try on some dresses. If you like one, we’ll buy it.”His tone was calm, almost casual, but Michelle’s heart twisted painfully.What was the point of buying the gown? To put it on display?She didn’t understand what he was planning, but she did need to pick a wedding dress for her own wedding. So, she quietly went along, trying on one gown after another.Finally, Sigmund pointed to the last one and told the clerk, “This one. Have it wrapped and sent to this address.”He wrote down the address of the villa, then w

Hearing Michelle’s answer, Sigmund let out a quiet sigh of relief.He quickly packed a few clothes and explained, “I found a new part-time job. I’ll be away for a few days for training. Baby, I’m going to miss you while I’m gone.”Michelle only gave a faint “mm” in reply. He was probably just going to stay by Emily’s side to take care of her.When she walked into the dressing room, she saw rows of clothes and gifts she had bought for him over the past three years. The few things he’d ever given her barely filled a single shelf.That night, she signed the final papers to sell her villa, leaving all follow-up matters to the real estate agent.On her last night before leaving, she met a few old friends for drinks. Halfway through, her head started to ache, and she stepped outside for some air.She looked down from the second-floor terrace.The courtyard below had been elegantly decorated, clearly reserved for a proposal.The place was draped in romantic lights and scattered rose petals.