Semua Bab Owned by my husband’s boss: Bab 31 - Bab 40

Jake stood outside the door, the plastic wrap of the bouquet crinkling in his grip. He’d spun a quick lie to the nurses about being Anna’s husband, and they’d waved him through without a second thought. A slow smirk pulled at his lips as he pushed the door open.Inside, Anna’s mother sat propped up against the stiff white pillows. Her eyes locked onto his, widening in an instant. A genuine, bright smile broke across her face."Jake!" she cried out, her voice trembling with excitement. "Is it really you?""How are you, Mom?" Jake asked. He moved toward the bed, a practiced smile playing on his lips as he extended the flowers. "These are for you."She took the bouquet, but her smile shifted into a playful pout. "Why haven't you visited for so long? You moved me to this new hospital, and I haven't even had the chance to thank you properly.""I'm sorry," Jake said, his voice smooth. "I’ve been so busy. Didn’t Anna tell you?" He watched her closely, waiting to see if Anna had let anything

“Wa...wait... wh... what?” Jake stuttered, his face twisting. “What is yours?” Anthony’s eyes turned pitch-black as he loomed over him, casting a long shadow.“You heard me loud and clear. Don’t you dare get close to what belongs to me,” Anthony growled. Jake scoffed and stumbled back a step, wiping blood from his mouth.“This has to be some joke,” Jake said with a dry, hollow laugh. “My wife can’t belong to you.” He shook his head, looking at the floor as if trying to convince himself. “You are mistaken, Sir Anthony. Anna is my wife,” he said, raising his voice so it rang out clearly.“She isn’t your wife. She belongs to me.” The raw possession in Anthony’s voice made Jake flinch. Anthony’s gaze then shifted sharply to Anna.“What the fuck is he saying, Anna?” Jake’s voice broke. “He is the man? The one you’ve been having an affair with?” He stared at her, his face pale as if he couldn't believe the words coming out of his own mouth. Anna’s face remained like stone. She walked over t

Anthony’s knuckles turned white as he clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fury as he stared at her.“What are you doing here? Who invited you?” Mr. Jeffery’s voice boomed, his face reddening with every word.“I did,” Lola said. She didn't flinch as her father’s angry gaze snapped toward her. “She’s back in the country, so why shouldn't she be here?” Lola walked toward Elena and pulled her into a brief hug. “It’s good to see you again, sister-in-law.”A sharp smirk played on Elena’s lips. “It’s good to be back.”Anthony let out a harsh scoff. He felt like he was seconds away from losing his mind.“Are you insane, Lola?” Mr. Jeffery’s chest heaved. “After everything she did, you still have the nerve to bring her back into this house?”“I didn’t do anything wrong, Father,” Lola replied coolly, glancing at Anthony with a smirk of her own. “You said we could bring a friend. It just so happens my friend used to be Anthony’s wife.”Elena’s eyes glimmered with mischief. “It’s sad to rec

Anna’s skin felt itchy. Her eyes darted toward the exit as she shifted from one foot to the other. She needed to leave—now.“Naomi, I think we should—”“Oh my God, isn't she beautiful?” Naomi interrupted, leaning in. “Her skin is perfect.”Anna didn’t answer. Her stomach twisted into a tight knot, and a wave of heat rushed to her face.“Naomi, I can’t be in here anymore,” Anna said, her voice rising above the chatter of the crowd.Naomi finally turned, her brow furrowed. “Why? What’s the matter?”Anna’s throat felt dry. She couldn't just say it: I’m at a party for my boyfriend’s ex-wife. Instead, she forced her lips into a grin, but her eyes remained cold and panicked. “I just don’t feel well,” she whispered.Naomi opened her mouth to respond, but a sudden voice cut through the air.“Thank you all for coming to celebrate me!” Elena stood in the center of the room, glowing. “It feels so good to be back and better.”The room erupted in applause. Naomi clapped along, her previous concern

“Why Anna, tell me why,” her mom says, her voice sharp and her jaw tight. “You have such a perfect family. Why do you have to ruin it with your infidelity?” she added, narrowing her eyes as she spoke. Anna is still a little frozen, her mouth parted ways, unable to say anything.“Mom..” she finally spoke as tears rolled down her eyes. “I… why.. did you slap me?” she says as she choked on her breath. This is the first time her mother has ever laid her hands on her. She has been mischievous in the past, but never for once has her mother ever raised her hands on her.“You are asking why I slapped you?” her mother says, curling her lip in a sneer. “Anna, you are cheating on your husband,” she says, snapping the words out. Just then, Jake entered the room. His face is sad, his shoulders slumped and his head hanging low—a show to put on for his mother-in-law. Anna scoffed.“Is that what he told you?” she says, swallowing hard to keep from crying. “He told you I cheated on him in our marriage