Todos los capítulos de The In-Law Mistress: Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 30

With that, Julian straightened his posture, locking eyes with the cousin who had just insulted Elena. His gaze was cold and utterly intimidating."The quality of a stitch does not define the class of a woman," Julian said, his voice terrifyingly calm yet carrying a pressure that silenced the entire table instantly. "Some people need high-end designer labels to cover the emptiness inside their heads. As for Elena, she needs no validation from a piece of expensive fabric to appear honorable. I believe that discussing the authenticity of someone else's clothing at a formal dinner party only exposes the poverty of your own social education."The sarcasm, wrapped in polished, sophisticated language, struck the cousin like a physical blow. Her face flushed a deep, humiliated crimson, and she bowed her head, not daring to utter a single word in the presence of the powerful billionaire. Victoria remained silent, her jaw tight with irritation, seeing her own husband defend her stepsister. S

Victoria’s gaze swept the room, darting toward the large bed. But the room was silent. The suite was completely empty."Damn it!" she hissed. Her breath came in frustrated gasps as she found nothing. She was completely unaware that for Elena’s security and comfort, the cunning Julian had booked two rooms side-by-side; they were actually staying in room 1010.With hands trembling from agitation, Victoria reached into her purse and dialed Julian’s number, intent on demanding an explanation for his whereabouts. At the same time, inside room 1010, his phone on the nightstand began to ring. He sat comfortably against the headboard, his shirt unbuttoned, merely staring at the screen with a cold, mocking smirk.Elena, oblivious that Victoria was lurking in the corridor, had already stepped out after finishing her appearance in the new, luxurious gown gifted by Julian. She opened the door to room 1010 and stepped into the hallway, intending to return to the party alone to avoid suspicion.

Julian responded to Elena's protests with ease. One hand remained on the steering wheel while his eagle eyes stared straight at the girl."Get in, or I’ll get out and carry you into this car myself!" the man threatened. His voice was low, yet pregnant with a command that brooked no argument.Hearing the reckless threat, Elena panicked instantly. She looked left and right anxiously, terrified that a member of the Thorne family might still be lingering in the restaurant’s parking area. Finally, with no other choice, Elena opened the car door and slipped into the cabin of the luxury vehicle, which smelled faintly of masculine cologne.As soon as the door shut tight, she unleashed her frustration. "Why are you being so reckless? What if someone sees?"She protested with her chest heaving. Elena was truly annoyed by Julian's impulsive actions, which always managed to leave her flustered and stripped of her composure.Julian started the engine and drove along the now-quiet night streets. H

Elena’s face turned corpse-pale as she read the text accompanying the video message. The mysterious sender was demanding a fantastic sum of money as ransom. The blackmailer threatened to send the full video to Richard Thorne and Victoria that very night, if the money wasn't transferred to a holding account within three hours.Her breath hitched as panic swamped her mind. 'I’m dead!' She knew exactly that this video would be the end of her entire life if it were leaked. 'Daddy certainly wouldn't hesitate to throw me onto the streets like worthless trash. Meanwhile, Victoria would make me suffer for a lifetime for messing with her husband!' she thought.The girl stared blankly at her small purse, the place where the unlimited black card Julian had given her was stored. Using that card to pay a blackmailer was an incredibly dangerous move. 'Julian monitors every transaction on that card. If there is a sudden large expenditure, he will know immediately,' she reasoned.Elena was trapped

The atmosphere inside the room instantly grew suffocating, thick with a intense, surging tension. A sly smirk never faded from his handsome face as he stepped toward the row of glass cabinets displaying his various specialized collection tools.These were objects that, until now, Elena had only dared to imagine in her wildest nightmares."You made a huge mistake, Elena. In this room, every mistake must be paid for with obedience," Julian hissed, his voice deep and heavy.Elena was incredibly nervous as she watched Julian open the cabinet. 'Oh my God, what is he going to do?'she thought to herself.She remembered the last time she had been 'tortured' using a small vibrator. That alone had successfully left her overwhelmed and distressed.The man picked up a high-spec, sophisticated vibrator with a flexible silicone surface. "Come here!"Without much word, Julian led Elena onto the massive bed. He gently handcuffed both of her wrists to the bedposts, ensuring the girl could not escape t