Semua Bab My Husband's Affair, My Anniversary Gift : Bab 101 - Bab 110

Lily walked out of the gala hall. She didn't look back once.Outside the main doors, the cool night air hit them. Lily breathed in deeply, her chest rising and falling, though her face still carried that same serene mask. Only her trembling fingers betrayed her, curling into her palm until her nails dug into her skin.Jacob glanced sideways at Lily. "You handled that like a queen," he said, his tone half teasing, half admiring.Lily's lips curved faintly, though it didn't reach her eyes. "I wasn't playing a role, Mr. Grey. I just gave back what was his.""You call that just giving back?" Jacob chuckled softly. "That was a declaration of war. You do realize half the media out there already think you're the mysterious wife, don't you? And tonight…" He shook his head, amused. "You gave them enough fire to burn the city."Lily stopped for a moment at the edge of the steps, her gaze turning upward toward the night sky. The stars were hidden behind clouds, but the air felt strangely freeing

"David, you're drunk," Marina said softly, moving closer, her voice laced with fake concern. She reached for him, holding his arm.He pushed her away weakly. "Go home. We'll... talk tomorrow." His words slurred slightly. He stood, but his knees buckled."David!" Marina caught him quickly, slipping under his arm. "Let me help you to bed."His mind was foggy, his lips dry. He wanted to argue, to push her away, but the strength wasn't there. His thoughts scattered like smoke. He let her guide him upstairs, his steps uneven.When they reached the bedroom, he collapsed onto the bed. His head pounded. He tried to fight the heaviness in his eyes, but it was impossible.Marina sat beside him, her chest heaving with both triumph and desperation. She reached for her gown straps, slowly slipping them down her shoulders. Piece by piece, she removed it, then climbed onto the bed beside him.Her hand caressed his cheek. "David..." she whispered.His eyelids fluttered. He blinked, struggling to focu

Marina laughed coldly."You think you're clever, but look at you. Walking around malls alone, buying dresses for yourself. Do you even have any dignity left? David never loved you. He never even acknowledged you as his wife publicly. You were just a shadow in his house."Lily's chin rose proudly."Better a shadow with dignity than a mistress pretending to be a wife."Marina's smile froze."What did you just say?""You heard me." Lily stepped closer, her voice low but sharp like a knife. "You've been nothing but a mistress. A woman who couldn't resist climbing into another woman's husband's bed. Tell me, Marina, how does it feel to win a man only through his weakness and lies?"Marina's assistant gasped softly, "Miss Laurent..."But Marina's glare silenced her."You dare insult me?" Marina snapped, her voice shaking."Why not?" Lily shot back. "What are you? A future wife? Don't make me laugh. You're just the woman who had an affair with a married man."Marina's face turned red.Her fi

Marina had been impatient for days. After he signed the divorce papers, she hadn't seen him. He hadn't come to her place, hadn't answered her calls, and when she went to his office before, the assistant always said he was "busy" or "in a meeting." She was running out of patience.Sitting in the backseat of her car, her leg bounced nervously. The driver glanced at her through the mirror."Miss, where should I drop you?""David's office," she said quickly, brushing her hair back with trembling fingers. Her voice was soft, but there was no hesitation.The car moved through the traffic. Marina's heart was pounding. She hated this feeling, like she was chasing him instead of being wanted. She told herself she was the winner now—the one with his signature on paper, the one who would stand beside him.When the car stopped, she stepped out in her fitted dress and heels, holding her bag tightly. She inhaled, forced a confident smile, and walked toward the tall glass building. The receptionist

Her thoughts were interrupted by a low voice."Who was it?"She nearly dropped the phone. David was standing behind her, his sharp eyes locked on her face.Marina forced a laugh and put the phone down quickly. "Oh! Just my assistant. My phone died, so I used yours."David frowned, but only for a second. He didn't think much of it. He slipped the phone back into his pocket. "Let's go."They left the restaurant together. The driver opened the car door. David motioned for her to go first.Inside, the leather seats smelled faintly of cologne. The city lights flickered outside the tinted windows."Let's drop you first," David said flatly as the car pulled onto the main road.Marina's chest tightened. She bit her lip, then leaned closer. "David, I don't want to stay alone tonight."His gaze shifted to her, hard and cold. "Marina, I have work.""Please," she whispered, her hand slipping onto his arm. "I won't disturb you. I'll just sit quietly on the side. Please…" Her fingers clung to his s