All Chapters of The Mistress Maxed His Black Card: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

A sharp ringing filled my ears, and the world around me spun into a blur.When I didn't reply, Eric called me."Anne, why aren't you saying anything?" he asked gently.As I listened to the familiar indulgence in his voice, I couldn't help but ask, "Can you come home today? We don't need the money anymore, okay?"He paused briefly, then let out a soft chuckle. "Do you miss me that much? After we finish paying off the debt, we'll have all the time in the world."Someone called for him in the background, and he quickly hung up.I stared blankly at the hundred dollars he had just sent.Next to me, the young woman let out a helpless sigh. "My sugar daddy just transferred another hundred thousand dollars and told me to buy something to spice things up. But honestly, nothing here costs that much. I'll get you a few outfits with the rest."Before I could even respond, Susan Winslow had taken my hand, settled the bill at the supermarket, and ushered me into a high-end boutique.As I st

Chapter 2

Susan said, "My sugar daddy was in the back seat the whole time, watching me live. And that funeral gig? It should've paid 700 dollars, but he had someone force it down to just 70."As I took in the smug look on her face, I asked, "Doesn't it bother you that he has a girlfriend?"Susan gave me a strange look. "His love, his money—everything he gives is mine. Anne, aside from the title of girlfriend, what does that woman even have?"…I didn't remember how I made it home.The cramped, hundred-square-foot rental had once been something Eric and I built together with care. Back then, Eric had sworn it would be just the two of us forever. In that carefully woven lie, I lived happily for years, forgetting how difficult life had been.Perhaps it was fate that I stumbled upon Susan's account.She was in the middle of a livestream. The camera was pointed at Eric, whom I would have recognized even if I were reduced to ashes.Eric pulled off the threadbare T-shirt he had worn for years a

Chapter 3

I was sick, running a high fever of 102 degrees.In my daze, my thoughts were filled with fragments of Eric. From the moment we started dating, he had done everything to make me feel safe.His profile pictures across all his social media accounts were of me. Because I had chronic sinus issues, he had quit his ten-year habit of smoking. He remembered every little thing about me, even my period cycle.How could someone like Eric, who instinctively protected me even during an earthquake, ever cheat? Why would he cheat?My body burned and then chilled, and I could feel him bustling around me. He swapped the towel on my forehead every half hour and wiped my lips with a cotton swab every 15 minutes. When I opened my eyes, he looked just like he always did whenever I was sick. His eyes were red and full of concern. I weakly lifted my hand and touched his cheek, realizing for the first time how distant he felt."Anne, you're finally awake. I was so worried about you. I made some pum

Chapter 4

On the table sat the candle Eric and I had bought to save electricity. Its weak flame flickered as cold air slipped through the door crack.I lowered my eyes. "Eric, let's get married."In my memory, he had always said those words to me first. When I finally said them, his first reaction was panic.He forced a smile. "Anne, what's going on?"I didn't answer.The clock hands cut through the silence like nails. Time dragged on, and his eyes held a complexity I couldn't read.After a long moment, he let out a sigh. "Alright. Once you're better, we'll talk about marriage. Don't overthink it. I'm just afraid I can't give you the life you deserve."Minutes later, he seemed like a completely different person. In a daze, I glimpsed the boy who had once shared his hopes for the future with me.I nodded, but the joy I expected never came. Something dark weighed on my chest, refusing to lift."Eric, this is your last chance," I thought—but he still walked away.The woman's miserable sob

Chapter 5

Eric took Susan on a trip. Just before boarding the plane, he checked his phone and found no new messages. A surprising wave of relief swept over him.Five years of lies had kept him tense at all times. He was constantly afraid that even the smallest slip might expose him.Back then, he had lost a game, and his friends dared him to act broke and try to win over a random young woman from a game. They laughed and said, "Mr. Sterling, you're out of cash. You'd never be able to get someone like Anne."Then, he had drawn the paper with the name "Anne Emerson."Even though he could have enjoyed a life of luxury, that random draw from years ago had set a chain in motion he could never undo. Perhaps being away from this kind of normal life for so long made Susan's endless chatter feel even more lively on the trip.When Eric saw her bright smile and the way she clung to him, he felt a surge of satisfaction. He turned off his phone and stopped Susan from taking any pictures. The instant

Chapter 6

What lingered in Eric's fading consciousness was my exhausted whisper from that day. I had asked him, "Are you really with your coworker?"A wave of panic surged through Eric. He gripped his phone so tightly that his knuckles turned white. He dialed the number he knew by heart, but the call that used to be answered instantly would no longer go through."Eric, what's wrong? Do you need to go to the hospital?" Susan asked with concern, noticing how pale he had become.If this had been before, he would have dragged her onto the bed and claimed her without hesitation. But now, regret hit him without warning. He staggered to his feet and headed for the door, shaking off the hand clinging to his arm. "We shouldn't see each other anymore," he said.No matter how Susan chased after him or demanded answers, he did not respond with another word.Eric called Joe. "Prepare 9,999 red roses for me, and buy out all the fireworks you can find," he ordered.During the four-hour flight at an alt

Chapter 7

The first thing that caught his eye was a pinned post titled "Farewell Letter".The video showed an announcement for a flight about to take off.The caption beneath it made Eric freeze."Eric, if loving someone is this hard, then from today on, we will never see each other again," I had written.The belief that he could win me back as long as he lowered his pride was shattered instantly.Panic, fear, and helplessness surged through him all at once.With trembling hands, he tapped into the account tagged in the post.The account, titled "Sue's Love Diary", was filled with evidence of his betrayal.When he saw the verified label marking it as a "couple content creator", a bitter wave of irony swept over him.That explained everything.That was how everything had been exposed.He thought he had covered his tracks perfectly, but he had overlooked one thing—Susan had never been the type to quietly accept being the other woman.His phone rang, and for a brief moment, hope flicker

Chapter 8

Tears welled up in Eric's eyes as he continued, "I thought I just couldn't accept rejection when you turned me down, but after I learned about your background, I started to feel sorry for you. That was when I realized that somewhere along the way, I had truly fallen for you. "I admit all my mistakes. You can punish me however you want. Just don't treat me like this. Don't be so cold…"A soft breeze brushed past, and for some reason, memories of the past surfaced again.Back then, we were still in college, and life had not been so difficult.Once, he had forgotten our anniversary, and I pretended to be upset and ignored him.His eyes were red, and fear swirled within them.I forgave him that time.But after all these years, everything had changed.At that thought, I calmly said, "You should know where my bottom line is. I once loved you, so I accepted all that suffering willingly, but now I don't want to anymore. Leave. Don't come looking for me again."A new volunteer had jus

Chapter 9

Eric's account was brand new, its name just a jumble of random characters. Over ten videos had already been uploaded, and each one was a personal confession from him.Commenters tore into him mercilessly."When Anne devoted herself entirely to you, you were busy with your other woman.""Do you really think faking remorse will earn you anyone's sympathy?"The ever-proud Eric had just finished one part-time shift and was hurrying to the next. On the way, he posted a reply."I truly love Anne. I have to atone for the wrongs I've done."His words immediately provoked anger among people online."What love are you talking about? The love where you and your mistress lived lavishly while she ate scraps?""Or is it the one where you slept on a million-dollar mattress in a mansion while she shivered in a drafty apartment?""If that's what you call love, then congratulations to her for seeing your true face and escaping the misery."Eric recognized his fault and found himself completely

Chapter 10

I had never neglected my studies, yet the years I had missed in hands-on experience had to be made up. My life basically revolved around the dorm, the cafeteria, the library, and the lab.The juniors who recognized me tactfully avoided bringing up the past, showing me a respect I could never repay. I devoted myself to my work, guiding them whenever I could.Elisa came looking for me again one night. By the time I left the lab, it was already 2:00 am. Suddenly, she jumped out from the bushes."Anne, please, forgive Eric," she pleaded. "I apologize. My words back then were harsh. If you're willing, both his father and I will allow you to join the family."My heart pounded, and my face went pale. A security guard heard my scream and rushed over."Are you okay?"At the sound of that familiar voice, I looked up instinctively. Eric stood before me in a baggy security uniform, looking exhausted and worn down.Memories of years past surged back—when he was full of ambition and had promi

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