All Chapters of HIS SECRET DESIRE (MxM): Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

79 Chapters

Chapter 51—Taking Action

Sophie's POVI spent two days researching private investigators online while Christopher was at work, feeling like a character in some film instead of a woman trying to understand her own marriage. The irony wasn't lost on me that I was more comfortable hiring a stranger to follow my husband than asking him directly where he'd been.The investigator I finally chose was named Tio Chad, recommended by a friend from the charity board whose husband had used his services during a business dispute. Discrete, professional, thorough, she'd said, and he understood how to handle situations involving prominent families.I called his office Wednesday morning after Christopher left for work, my hands shaking. A pleasant voice answered on the second ring.“I’d like to schedule a consultation,” I said, finding my voice. “It’s about a personal matter.”“Of course,” the receptionist said. “Mr. Chad is available this afternoon at two, if that suits you.”That's perfect, i gave her a false name, Sarah A

Last Updated : 2026-02-12

Chapter 52—Ghosts from the Past

Robin's POVI was halfway through repainting the trim in Mrs Henderson's dining room when my phone rang with a number I didn't recognize, and normally I wouldn't answer during work but something made me pick up on the third ring.Robin? The voice on the other end was familiar in the worst way, a voice I hadn't heard in over a year and had been perfectly happy never hearing again.Adam. I set down my paintbrush and walked out to the hallway where Mrs Henderson couldn't hear. What do you want?I know I'm probably the last person you want to hear from but I've been thinking about you a lot lately, I wanted to talk to you about us.There is no us, there hasn't been an us for a long time. I leaned against the wall, trying to keep my voice steady even though hearing him brought back all the anger I'd worked so hard to move past.I know I fucked up, I know I hurt you and I've spent the past year regretting it. He sounded sincere, which made it worse because Adam had always been good at sound

Last Updated : 2026-02-12

Chapter 53—Planning Freedom

Christopher's POVI'd been thinking about the cabin all week, about the way Robin and I had come together there after our fight, desperate and angry and needing each other. But the cabin was always stolen hours, always temporary, always shadowed by knowing I'd have to leave.What we needed was something different, somewhere we could just exist without looking over our shoulders or counting minutes. We needed space to breathe, to be Christopher and Robin instead of the CEO and his secret.I was in my office Thursday afternoon when the idea took shape, looking at my calendar and seeing next weekend was relatively clear. No galas, no board meetings, no family obligations. Just two days that could belong to us if I was brave enough to take them.I pulled out my phone and texted Robin. "Are you free next weekend? I want to take you somewhere."His response came back almost immediately. "Where?""Somewhere we can actually relax. No interruptions, no schedules, just us."There was a pause be

Last Updated : 2026-02-13

Chapter 54—Weekend Escape

Robin's POVThe cottage was better than I'd imagined, all weathered wood and ocean views and the kind of privacy that made me feel like maybe we could actually breathe here. Christopher had picked me up Friday evening and we'd driven up the coast with the windows down, his hand on my thigh while music played low.We barely made it inside before Christopher had me against the door, his mouth hungry on mine and his hands already working at my clothes. I want you on the balcony, he breathed against my neck, I want to fuck you where anyone could see if they looked hard enough.There's no one around for miles. But the idea sent heat through me anyway.He led me out onto the deck overlooking the water, the cold air hitting my skin as he stripped off my shirt and pushed my jeans down. The railing was rough under my hands as he positioned me facing the ocean, his body pressed against my back.You're mine out here, he said low in my ear, no secrets, no hiding, just mine.Then take what's yours

Last Updated : 2026-02-13

Chapter 55—Dreams and Desire

Christopher's POVSunday evening we sat on the couch with the fireplace crackling and glasses of wine we'd barely touched, Robin's head on my shoulder while we talked about things we'd never said out loud before.I never wanted to be CEO, I admitted, my fingers playing with his hair. I wanted to be an architect, design buildings instead of just approving construction budgets.Robin shifted to look at me. Why didn't you?Because my father needed an heir and I was the only option, and by the time I was old enough to have my own dreams he'd already mapped out my entire future. I took a sip of wine. I went to business school because he told me to, married Sophie because it was good for the business.“What would you design,” Robin asked, his hand finding mine, “if you could actually do it?”Something sustainable, eco-friendly, buildings that work with the environment instead of against it. I laughed bitterly. Ironic considering my company tears down old neighborhoods to put up luxury condo

Last Updated : 2026-02-14

Chapter 56—The Shadows

Tio Chad POVI'd been following Christopher Hall for three days before Friday arrived, documenting his movements with the kind of methodical patience that made me good at this job. Thursday morning I started my surveillance at six AM, parked across from the luxury penthouse building where he lived with his wife, the woman who'd hired me under the name Sarah Anderson.Christopher Hall was a creature of habit during the week. Left for work at seven fifteen every morning, black Mercedes, never varied his route. Spent most days in his office at Golden Anchor Homes headquarters, business lunches that looked legitimate, evening meetings that ran late but all seemed work-related.Tuesday and Friday nights though, those were different. That's what Ms Anderson had mentioned, the pattern she'd noticed, and she was right to be suspicious.Friday afternoon I watched him leave his office earlier than usual, around three PM instead of his typical six or seven. He didn't head home though, drove inst

Last Updated : 2026-02-14

Chapter 57—The Weight of Return

Christopher's POVMonday morning I sat in my office staring at spreadsheets that meant nothing, numbers blurring together while my mind was still at the cottage with Robin. The weekend felt like a dream already, forty-eight hours of freedom that reality was actively trying to erase.My father had called twice before nine AM, both times demanding updates on the European expansion and asking pointed questions about the fertility appointment Sophie and I had attended. I'd given him the answers he wanted to hear, the lies coming easier now that I'd practiced them so many times.Yes, the appointment went well. Yes, Sophie and I are committed to the process. Yes, I understand the board's expectations regarding an heir.Every word tasted like ash.Victor knocked on my door around ten. The board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, just wanted to confirm you've reviewed the projections for Q2.I have. I hadn't, not really, but I'd skim them before Thursday and fake my way through like I always

Last Updated : 2026-02-16

Chapter 58—Unwanted Echoes

Robin's POVTuesday morning I woke up thinking about Christopher and the cottage and how Monday night at the cabin had felt different, more serious somehow, like he was actually starting to believe his own promises about leaving. He'd told me he was researching divorce lawyers, making actual plans instead of just talking about them, and I wanted so badly to believe him.But then my phone buzzed with another text from Adam and reality came crashing back."Good morning. I hope you're having a better day than yesterday i've been thinking about you constantly."I deleted it without responding, the same way I'd deleted the other messages he'd sent since that phone call last week. I wasn't going to engage, wasn't going to give him the opening he was looking for.Work helped distract me. I had three jobs lined up for the week, starting with finishing the trim work at Mrs Henderson's place and then moving on to a kitchen renovation in the suburbs. Simple, straightforward projects that let me

Last Updated : 2026-02-16

Chapter 59—The Truth in Pixels

Sophie's POVWednesday afternoon I was at the museum pretending to care about table arrangements when my phone buzzed. Email from T. Chad Investigations. My stomach did this weird flip thing and suddenly the curator's voice about centerpieces sounded like it was coming from underwater.I stared at the notification for way too long, my thumb hovering over it like touching the screen would make everything real in a way I wasn't ready for. Which was stupid because I'd literally paid someone to find this information, but now that it was here I sort of wanted to throw my phone in the trash and go back to not knowing.I'm sorry, I interrupted the curator mid-sentence about floral budgets, I need to take this, can we finish tomorrow?She looked annoyed but nodded and I basically ran to my car, my heels clicking too loud on the marble floors. In the parking lot I sat there for a full minute just breathing before I opened the email.Ms Anderson,Per your request, I have compiled a preliminary

Last Updated : 2026-02-17

Chapter 60—Unexpected Kindness

Sophie's POVI called Tio from my car, my voice sounding steadier than I felt. Can we meet? I need to settle the payment and I have some questions.Of course, Ms Anderson. There's a coffee shop on Fifth and Market, quiet place, good for private conversations. Say thirty minutes?I'll be there.The drive over felt surreal, like I was watching myself from outside my body. Every red light gave me too much time to think about those photos, about Christopher's face when he looked at Robin, about how I'd somehow spent ten years married to someone who was in love with somebody else the whole time.The coffee shop was exactly what Tio had promised, small and tucked away with only a handful of customers. He was already there at a corner table, looking professional and composed in a way that made me feel like I was falling apart by comparison.Ms Anderson. He stood when I approached, gesturing to the seat across from him. Thank you for meeting me.I sat down and pulled out my phone, opening my

Last Updated : 2026-02-17

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