Todos los capítulos de The In-Law Mistress: Capítulo 51 - Capítulo 60

"Giving your enemy the illusion of victory is the best way to ensure they march toward ruin without ever looking back."The ticking of the wall clock echoed like war drums through the quiet, opulent penthouse.Julian stood tall, unmoving. His gaze was entirely composed, holding the depth of an ocean untouched by anger.He let Victoria circle him, basking in the heady, hollow scent of her own satisfaction.It never even crossed Julian’s mind to reveal the aces up his sleeve. The CCTV footage, the wire transfer records of bribes, the proof of embezzlement, all that lethal ammunition was locked tight in his legal team’s steel vault.Let Victoria feel on top of the world tonight. The surprise in the courtroom the day after tomorrow would taste so much sweeter if the victim was slammed down from the height of her euphoria."Turns out your tongue is still pretty sharp for a woman who was just released from the police station

Elena lowered her head, staring down at their intertwined fingers. Faint tears began to pool in the corners of her beautiful eyes."I'm scared, Julian," she whispered, her voice trembling as she fought back the surge of emotion in her chest. "I'm so scared.""Scared of what? Am I not right here with you?""I'm scared for our future," Elena said softly, looking up at Julian with a hurt expression."Even if you and Victoria get officially divorced soon, this won't just go away. The campus gossip, the leaked photos, the public accusations, all of it is attached to me now."A single tear escaped and traced a line down Elena’s smooth cheek."People out there will never want to hear the truth, Julian," Elena continued, deep despair bleeding through her voice."From now on, our relationship will never be easy. Wherever I go, people will always point fingers at me as a cheap woman, a homewrecker who stole her own h

"The absence of love never truly slays the soul, yet the arrival of the right heart can awaken even the coldest stone."Elena’s heart skipped a beat. A wave of panic shot straight to her fingertips."U-Um, Grandma. Th-that was just my friend!" Elena stammered, her knuckles turning white as she gripped her phone tighter."He's just a friend who happens to be helping me out here. Don't worry, okay?! You should get some rest. I'll call you back later. Bye, Grandma. Love you!"Without waiting for her grandmother's reply, Elena hurriedly hung up the call. She breathed a long sigh of relief, placing a hand over her pounding chest.However, the moment she turned her head toward the dining area, every bit of that relief evaporated instantly.Julian was standing rooted near the dining table. The wooden spoon was no longer in his hand.His handsome face was set in a deep frown, his eyes flashing with a clear glint of disappointment. He slowly paced toward the sofa."A friend?" Julian asked, his

She looked into the sincerity and sheer determination blazing in Julian's eyes. This man was preparing to wage a massive war to clear her name and obliterate their enemies once and for all.Elena knew that the absolute best thing she could do right now was to be obedient and refrain from becoming a burden to the man she loved.She nodded, her lips curving into a sweet, reassuring smile."I promise, Julian," she whispered softly. "I'll be waiting right here for you until you come home."The following morning, the atmosphere inside the master suite felt impeccably serene, a stark contrast to the fierce storm destined to rock the courthouse in just a few short hours.Elena stood before the sprawling walk-in closet, thoughtfully selecting an outfit worthy of Julian for the day ahead."I originally had zero interest in showing up to that ridiculous trial," a raspy, sleep-laden baritone suddenly rumbled near her ear.

"Truth is not what you perceive on the surface, but a mind game orchestrated by the puppeteer behind the curtain."Edward wore a self-satisfied smirk as he stepped back toward his table. Victoria gently patted her attorney's shoulder, fixing Julian with a fiery, triumphant glare.‘You're finished today, Julian!’ Victoria thought with deep-seated malice.The Presiding Judge nodded slowly after examining the stack of photographs handed to him. He then shifted his gaze toward the defense table on the right."Counsel for the Defendant," the Presiding Judge called out."Does the defense have a response or an exception to the lawsuit just presented by the Plaintiff?"Alvin did not rise immediately. Instead, he exchanged a quick glance with Julian.Julian offered a subtle nod. A faint, deadly curl formed at the corner of his lips.The tycoon leaned back into his chair, perfectly composed and ready to en