All Chapters of The Affair Revenge My Bestfriend's Husband Offered Me: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

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Chapter 168 You Still Care For Me

Leo's cottage was quiet when Nerissa knocked.The door was slightly ajar. She pushed it open with her shoulder, careful not to spill the tray in her hands. Soup. Bread. A glass of water. Simple things. The only things she could think to bring.Vance was lying on the bed in the spare room. His wetsuit was gone, replaced by a dry shirt and sweatpants—Leo's, probably. His face was pale. His eyes were closed.He opened them when she entered."You should be resting," she said."I am resting.""You should be at a hospital.""I am fine." He tried to sit up. She set the tray o

Chapter 169 What Will You Do Now?

"Then stop pretending," he said quietly.She looked at their hands. His was pale, still trembling slightly. Hers was steady."What will you do now?" she asked. "After knowing about Maya?"Vance was silent for a moment. Then: "I want her to know me. I want to understand her. To be someone she can trust. To be her real father." He paused. "Will you allow me?"She looked at him. His face was open. Vulnerable. Hoping.The old Nerissa would have said no. Would have made an excuse. Would have run.But she was tired of running."Go ahead," she said. "Maybe it is time al

Chapter 170 Because You Want to

The morning sun was pale gold over the container office.Sam was already at the dock, loading gear into the boat. His movements were efficient, quiet. He had not slept well. The shadows under his eyes told the story.Leo walked down the ramp, a tablet in his hand. "I cannot go with you. The recycling client moved the meeting to this morning. I have to be there."Sam nodded. "I can manage alone.""I know." Leo turned to Nerissa, who had just appeared at the edge of the dock, a travel mug in her hand. "He will need help mapping the new site. Do you mind?"Nerissa looked at Sam. He was avoiding her eyes."Yeah," she said. "Why not? Two is better than one. And I want to learn from the start too."Sam finally looked at her. His expression was guarded. "You are sure?""I am sure."He nodded. "Then let's go."They climbed into the boat. Leo untied the rope and pushed them off. The engine sputtered, then hummed. The shoreline began to shrink.Nerissa sat in the bow, her hair blowing across he

Chapter 171 I Will Fight For You

The crab scuttled into a crevice. "You scared it," she said. "I did not. It left because it was embarrassed. I caught it staring at you." She shook her head, still smiling. The silence that followed was softer. Not the heavy silence of before. Something almost like relief. She looked at him. At the strand of hair still fallen across his forehead. Her hand lifted. She did not think about it. Her fingers reached for his hair—to brush it aside. Why did I do that? she thought. But she knew why. Because he made her feel safe. He made her feel seen. He made her feel like she could be herself, without walls, without masks. And his easy warm smile made her want to re

Chapter 172 The Daughter

The container office was quiet when Vance walked in. Leo was alone, hunched over a stack of paperwork, his pen moving across a form. The meeting had ended. He looked up when the door creaked. "Vance." "Where is everyone?" Leo set his pen down. He did not look away. "Sam and Nerissa went to map the new nursery site. The cove. They left this morning." Vance's chest tightened. He nodded slowly. He had no right to be jealous. Sam worked with her. They were partners. He had been there for years. But his heart did not care about rights. He thought of Sam's easy smile. Sam's hand on Nerissa's shoulder. The way they moved together like two halves of the same whole. He pushed the image away. "I thought I would help with the office work," Vance said. Leo shrugged. "There is not much left. I can handle it." Vance stood in the doorway for a moment. Then he turned. "I will be outside." He walked toward the garden. The sun was warm on his face. The wind carried the smell of salt and

Chapter 173 Just The Two of You

The morning sun was pale over the container office. Maps of the coastline covered the table. Spreadsheets of damage assessments, water quality reports, and photographs of dying coral were pinned to the walls. Sam stood at the head of the table, his arms crossed. Leo sat beside him, a tablet in his hand. Nerissa and Vance faced them. “The company has denied everything,” Sam said. “Their lawyers are stalling. They think we will give up.” “We will not give up,” Nerissa said. “Then we take them to court,” Leo said. “But we need more than data. We need a witness. Someone from inside.” Vance spoke. “I have contacts. Environmental lawyers who have won cases like this. They are expensive, but they are the best.” Sam looked at him. “And what do you want in return?” “Nothing.” Vance’s voice was calm. “I want the reef to survive. I want them to stop destroying your work. That is enough.” The room was silent for a moment. “We need to do one more thing,” Nerissa said. “Before we file. We

Chapter 174 The Ultimatum

“It is not a threat. It is a promise.” Vance straightened. “Horizon Global has worked with governments across six continents. We have the resources, the legal team, and the public trust. You have a dying reef and a mountain of denials.” Nerissa added, “We have the data. We have the law on our side. And now we have the backing to take you all the way.” Silence. The legal director whispered to the CEO. The CEO’s hands curled into fists. “We need time to consider.” Vance shook his head. “You have had years. We are filing by the end of the week. If you want to negotiate, you know where to find us.” He turned and walked out. Nerissa followed. Behind them, the boardroom erupted in panicked whispers. They did not speak until they reached the car. Vance opened the passenger door for her. She slid in. He walked around to the driver’s side and started the engine. “They will not change,” he said. “Not until they are forced.” “I know.” “Then why did we come?” She looked at him. “Bec

Chapter 175 I Love You, Vance Blackwood

The rain hammered the roof. The windows fogged. Their breaths mingled in the small, enclosed space. The kiss deepened. Her fingers tangled in his wet hair. His hands pressed against her back, pulling her closer, as if he could erase five years of absence with the pressure of his palms. "Vance," she murmured against his lips. He pulled her. She moved without thinking—swinging one leg over the center console, then the other, until she was straddling his lap on the driver's seat. The steering wheel pressed against her back. She did not care. His hands found her waist. Her hips. The curve of her spine. Everywhere. He could not stop touching her. She kissed him harder. He met her with equal hunger. Then, breathless, she broke away. She rested her forehead against his. Her chest rose and fell. His did the same. She lowered her head to his chest. She listened to his heartbeat—fast, strong, alive. He wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. The rain softened. "Nerissa," he s

Chapter 176 I Am Already Lost

WARNING: This chapter contains explicit sexual content.He kissed her.And she kissed him back, but this time, her fingers left his hair and found the buttons of his shirt. She unbuttoned him slowly, one by one, their lips never parting. He helped her, shrugging the damp fabric from his shoulders, letting it fall somewhere behind them.Her palm pressed flat against his bare chest. She felt his heartbeat beneath her fingers. Strong. Steady. Real.He pulled her blouse over her head. His fingers found the clasp of her bra—one hand, practiced even in his desperation. It came loose. He pulled it away. His hands cupped her, his thumbs brushing her nipples, and she shuddered."May I?" he asked her, but didn't wait for answer.His mouth left hers. He kissed her jaw. Her throat. Her shoulder. Lower. His lips closed around her breast, his tongue teasing, and she moaned, her head falling back.His other hand slipped beneath her skirt, tracing up her thigh, finding her. She was ready. She had bee

Chapter 177 The Goodbye

The door clicked shut behind Vance. Nerissa and Sam stood facing each other in the warm light of the kitchen. The house was quiet. Maya was asleep. Evelyn had retreated to her room. But the space still felt too small, too crowded with unspoken words. Sam looked toward the window. The night was dark. The sea was a distant murmur. "Sam," Nerissa said. He held up his hand. "Not here," he said quietly. Nerissa nodded. He opened the back door. The cool air rushed in. She followed him out. They walked in silence. Past the vegetable garden. Past the low stone wall where Vance had sat with Maya. Down the narrow path toward the beach. The gravel crunched beneath their feet. The moon was pale, casting silver light on the sand. Sam led her to a large piece of driftwood, smoothed by years of tide and wind, half-buried in the sand. He sat down. She sat beside him. Not close. Not far. The waves lapped at the shore. Soft. Steady. Indifferent. For a long moment, neither spoke.

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