Todos los capítulos de The In-Law Mistress: Capítulo 81 - Capítulo 90

Elena’s cheeks instantly flushed a deep crimson. Her lovely face burned all the way to her ears under Julian’s piercing question and intense gaze.She was far too shy to give him a straightforward answer. Quickly turning her head away, she let out a quiet huff."I-I already told you back then," she stammered, scrambling to save face. "Maybe you're just the one who forgot!"Julian raised an eyebrow, a teasing, lopsided smirk playing on his lips."Forgot? How could I possibly forget something that important, Piccola? I’m quite certain you’ve never spelled it out clearly for me."Elena bit her lower lip, wringing her fingers beneath the table as her heart hammered wildly against her ribs. Yet beneath her embarrassment lay a deep, genuine emotion she wanted to convey.To be completely honest, she felt a bit bewildered by the tumultuous feelings surging in her chest. After a lifetime filled with nothing but hardship, she had never known what it felt like to fall in love.Slowly, she looked

Elena held her breath. Her heart hammered wildly against her ribs, completely on high alert.Trapped between the solid wall of Julian’s broad chest and the cold tile behind her, she squeezed her eyes shut tightly.She had resigned herself to her fate. She fully expected the man to push further, demanding the "proof" they had argued about back in the dining room.Yet those agonizing, tense seconds stretched on with nothing happening.Julian, despite the blazing hunger roaring inside him at the sight of his woman without a single thread of clothing, still possessed a conscience and sharp reason. He loved Elena far too deeply.He knew all too well the sheer weight of the trauma and exhaustion she had endured throughout the day.From her father’s venomous insults, to her captivity in that dark room, right down to the high-voltage tension of last night’s raid.The titan drew a deep breath, suppressing the burning pull of his desires before letting a tender smile touch his lips.He slowly t

In the morning, soft beams of sunlight seeped through the floor-to-ceiling glass walls of the dining room, shimmering across the breakfast spread laid out over the table.In his private study just down the hall, Leon was wrapping up the final coordination over the phone.Strictly per his master's orders, he had bought out every single remaining seat in the executive train carriage Elena was scheduled to board.To ensure his boss's lover wouldn't suspect a thing, dozens of handpicked elite operatives clad in casual civilian attire had already filled the surrounding seats.Leon had issued explicit instructions that no operative was to sit directly beside or directly in front of Elena, allowing the young woman to feel entirely comfortable and unbothered during her journey.Besides, his boss would have been thoroughly displeased if anyone sat too close to her anyway.Once everything was locked down perfectly, Leon sent a final status report to the CEO's phone:Leon: Mr. Vance, the entire

Elena’s eyes widened. Her heart felt as though it were about to leap out of her chest at his words."W-What? Are you crazy? Don't tell me you're actually coming to my grandmother's village!"Seeing the sheer panic on her face, Julian couldn't hold back his laughter any longer. A rich, warm chuckle escaped his lips once more."Relax, Piccola, relax," he said, gently pulling her down into the window seat right beside him. "I'm only joking."Elena let out a long, shuddering breath of relief. She slapped his broad chest in frustration."Oh, good grief! You almost gave me a heart attack! I genuinely thought you were crazy enough to abandon your company!""I honestly wish I could come with you," Julian admitted, gently brushing back a stray lock of her hair."Unfortunately, I can't. My schedule is packed this week. I have several high-stakes meetings with international clients and acquisition documents that need my signature, things even Leon can't handle for me."Elena smiled warmly, relie

"Very well, Mr. Vance. Your car is ready out front," Leon responded promptly.Without wasting a moment, Julian rushed off to the Vance Group headquarters.His schedule was packed this morning. Several foreign investor clients were already waiting for him in the main boardroom to negotiate a joint project worth tens of trillions of rupiah.From morning until nearly noon, he remained buried in time-consuming business affairs.Yet, amidst the tense meetings and the endless stack of documents requiring his signature, he never let his phone leave his grip.During every brief break, his fingers moved swiftly, sending quick messages to Elena.Julian: How far along is the train, Piccola? Don't forget to drink the water I packed for you.Elena: Just passed the third station. You're so possessive! Focus on your work!Julian: My only focus is you. Call me if you need anything.Reading his woman's concise reply brought a subtle smirk to Julian's lips, momentarily washing away the exhaustion in hi