All Chapters of My Ex-Husband’s Vengeful Obsession: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Tessa pressed on her lipstick and stared at her reflection, making sure her long hair fell perfectly over her shoulders. She had made her decision that afternoon. Nathan wanted it all, every inch, and Tessa, as his woman, was supposed to give it. But what if she could satisfy him without actually going all the way? What if she focused entirely on his pleasure, letting him have everything while keeping herself safe? She was doing this for herself. Even though being with him thrilled her, she couldn’t keep confusing her heart. Every time she gave Nathan pleasure, her defenses melted, and she couldn’t allow that. Tonight would be torture, because she had promised herself she wouldn’t take any pleasure while he got everything he wanted. Tessa heard the door open and footsteps coming down the hall. Her heart slammed so hard she thought it might stop. She stood tall, like a tree rooted to the floor, adjusting her red stockings and making sure the garters sat perfectly on her thighs. Her

For the first time, Nathan took Tessa out somewhere that wasn’t the hospital.The masquerade ball was a charity event, or more precisely, an elite fundraiser.Tessa hadn’t wanted to come. Crowds weren’t her thing. But since everyone would be wearing masks, she decided to go. At least tonight she could see the world outside Nathan’s mansion.They stepped into the grand hall where laughter and chatter filled the air.Tessa told herself there was nothing to be afraid of. None of these people mattered anymore. Maybe once, back when she was still naïve, she’d called them friends. But that was a long time ago. They’d all left when she fell apart, some even joined the crowd that tore her down.She and Nathan made their way to the refreshment table and grabbed a few appetizers.“Hungry?” Nathan asked, studying her face.“A little,” Tessa said shortly.She watched the guests laughing, smiling their fake smiles. Everything looked polished and perfect, but felt completely empty. Tonight, she was

Tessa fought the urge to run. She forced herself to stay focused on the stage, trying to ignore the sound of her heartbeat pounding out of control. The necklace up for auction was breathtaking. The emerald gleamed under the lights, like a fragment of the forest trapped inside a crystal. “Starting bid at eighty thousand dollars,” announced the auctioneer. “Nathan, once you buy one thing, we’re leaving, okay?” Tessa whispered, half-pleading. “The color’s just like your eyes when you’re mad,” Nathan murmured. She turned sharply toward him. Nathan leaned forward, his elbows resting on his knees. “What did you say?” she asked. He didn’t answer. His gaze was locked on the necklace as if the rest of the world didn’t exist. The light caught his blue eyes, sharpening them with intensity. The bidding began. Without hesitation, Nathan raised Tessa’s paddle. “One hundred thousand dollars,” he said firmly. The room went silent. Heads turned. Nathan had just raised the price by twenty thou

Tessa obeyed, not because she wanted to, but because she knew fighting back would only drag her humiliation out longer. The stares burning into her back felt like fire, but the one that made her stomach twist was Nolan’s. He was looking at her shamelessly, his lips curved in that filthy smirk as his eyes slid down her body. Even behind the mask, his face made her sick. He looked like a predator who’d just spotted easy prey. A wave of discomfort crawled across her skin. She quickened her pace, trying to move out of Nolan’s sight. Thankfully, the crowd began to scatter, and that disgusting man finally disappeared from view. But Nathan didn’t lead her toward the exit like she thought he would. Instead, he stopped in the center of the ballroom, where the orchestra had started playing something soft. The strings and piano blended into a sweet waltz that felt completely out of place in the thick tension between them. “Dance,” Nathan said. It wasn’t a request. It was a command. “I’m not

Before getting out of the car, Nathan called Dr. Bennett. They parked behind the hospital to avoid unwanted eyes. The last thing Nathan wanted was for anyone to see Tessa like this.Tessa let him carry her inside. For the first time, she didn’t care if someone recognized her, which told Nathan how deep her shock ran.Dr. Bennett came rushing to meet them. “Private room, third floor,” he said briskly, checking something on his tablet. “We need to assess for shock and possible internal injuries.”Tessa didn’t resist when they moved her to the bed. Her green eyes stayed vacant, staring at nothing, as if she were lost somewhere between reality and the trauma she’d just lived through.Once they were in the private room, the doctor started asking questions, but Tessa didn’t even look at him. She didn’t answer, didn’t blink. Yet the moment he touched her, her body tensed, ready to strike anyone who came near.Nathan watched closely, wondering if her reaction came from pure shock or suspicion