Semua Bab The Boss's Seduction: Bab 11 - Bab 20

I scrambled for an excuse. "I mean… what man would want people to know he got divorced not long after the wedding? It's embarrassing."Dominic, however, didn't seem to care. "People have shotgun weddings. Why not shotgun divorces? What's there to be embarrassed about?"He could be nonchalant, but not everyone shared that kind of mindset or courage.I said, "Things between us were relatively stable before. If we suddenly announce a divorce, his parents will definitely start asking questions. So, I doubt he'll say anything.""Stable? That so-called stability—did he give you that?"I fell silent.Of course not. Deep down, it had been Dominic who gave me everything.He noticed my lack of denial and tugged the blanket around my shoulders."That kind of so-called stability, if it depends on someone else giving it to you, will always leave you insecure."I looked up at him. "I'm just an ordinary woman. I don't have big ambitions. A home, a husband who loves me, a steady job—that's al

Clearly, Eric had spun the story to cast himself as the absolute victim.He admitted to having "some minor health issues," but never mentioned infertility, and naturally, the root of those issues was, according to him, me.In his embellished version, I became a woman with an insatiable sexual appetite, and he—after being relentlessly "drained" by me—ended up with problems."Mom… do you really think I'm that kind of person?""You…" she snorted coldly. "You were always like that. Ever since you were a teenager, boys were constantly hanging around our house."I wiped the corner of my eye again. "So that's really how you see me?"She fell silent for a moment, then snapped, "A person shouldn't forget where they come from. Eric helped pay off your brother's debts. You shouldn't be sneaking around behind his back.""I…"I couldn't even deny it. There was another man—but it wasn't cheating. Eric had hand-delivered me to Dominic Chase's bed."You what?" she cut me off. "You better go b

Seeing me stunned speechless, Celeste looked thoroughly satisfied. She smiled smugly. "Still think you can act all high and mighty in front of me?"She deliberately tugged open her collar, revealing a faint hickey."You can't compete with me. If you're dreaming about stepping over me, wake up. I told you before, I've seen plenty of women like you. Dominic may be tough as steel, but women come and go. I'm the only one who's been irreplaceable all these years."If you're smart, you'll take advantage of his current interest in you. Cash out while you still can. Don't wait until he gets tired of you. By then, you'll be worthless."She strutted through her little speech as if generously pointing out my path.Truth was, I wanted to leave Dominic as soon as possible. But I owed him an astronomical debt, and he wouldn't let me go.Still, I didn't get angry. Instead, I walked over with a cup of coffee and set it down on the table."Ms. Hart, they say older ginger is spicier for a reason."

Seeing that I wasn't offering any explanation, Tammy, ever the tactful one, didn't press for answers."Seriously, I go away for one business trip, and you go through all this?" she sighed with heartfelt concern. "How did you even get through it alone? Where are you staying now? If you don't have a place, just move in with me. I've got a spare room, and no one else is ever at home. It's quiet. You'd like it."She knew my situation well. I was from out of town, and my family wasn't well off. Buying a place anytime soon wasn't in the cards.As for my relationship with Dominic, I couldn't tell her anything. She couldn't know about our arrangement."No need," I said. "I already found a place to rent."She nodded. "Well, if you ever need help, just say the word. Don't hold back.""I'm good, really." I glanced toward the hallway. "Looks like our food's here."We started eating and chatting. Between bites, she asked, "So, what's the plan now?""What plan?" I smiled. "Just carry on with

Dominic arched a brow and smirked meaningfully. "Do you need to see a doctor?"My eyes widened. My face was burning. "You have the nerve to say that out loud? If the doctor asks how I got hurt, what am I supposed to tell them?"He chewed slowly, then set down his fork, his expression full of mischief. "Just tell them I—"Before he could finish, I shot to my feet. My face must've been red as a tomato."Don't you dare."I put down my utensils and bolted to the bedroom.Laney came out of the kitchen and glanced at the nearly untouched food in my bowl. Suspicious, she looked at Dominic. "Why didn't she eat?"From behind the slightly ajar bedroom door, I heard him say loudly, "She said it didn't taste good."'That guy! Absolute menace!' I fumed.Laney had always been kind to me. I rushed out of the room and hurried to explain. "Don't listen to him. That's not true at all."I returned to the dining table, but the moment I sat down, the soreness reminded me of last night. My brows k