All Chapters of Tempting My Mom's Man: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

EP 11 Valerie's eyebrows rose. “A nightclub?” she asked, her gaze flicking toward Jaden. “And that's where you fell in love?” A few people around the table chuckled. Jaden merely smiled, swirling the whiskey in his glass. Valerie leaned back in her chair, studying him. “So, let me get this straight. You met her at a nightclub, saw her crying her sorry eyes out, and suddenly decided you wanted to marry her?” Jaden's lips twitched. “You make it sound rather pathetic.” “Because it is.” He gave a quiet laugh. “I wouldn't call it pity.” “Then what would you call it?” Jaden opened his mouth to answer when suddenly the grand double doors swung open. The entire room fell silent. The chairman walked in, leaning heavily on an elegant walking stick. His silver hair was neatly combed back, his expression stern, and every step he took carried the kind of authority that made conversations die before he even reached the table. Immediately, everyone straightened. Dianne put down her gla

EP 13"Henry!" I called, "Why ain't you asleep?""I figured you'd be awake."His footsteps approached slowly. He walked over and sat on the wide stone bench built into the balcony railing, leaving a careful distance between us."What are you doing out here, Victoria?""Breathing," I said coldly, not moving an inch toward him. "The air inside this house is rather toxic."He kept staring at me. I didn't look back, but I could feel his eyes fixed on me. It was as if he hadn't blinked once.I kept my gaze fixed on the night sky, pretending I didn't notice, but somehow, I liked the fact that he was sitting next to me.Maybe it was because the night was cold and dark, and his presence made it feel strangely less lonely. Or maybe it was because, for a few minutes, I didn't have to think about anything.I simply sat there beside him, and for some inexplicable reason, I felt at peace."Are you happy?" He finally asked, breaking the sweet silence I was already loving.I turned slowly. "Happy?"

EP 15Before the reception could officially come to an end, I realized I hadn't seen Henry for quite some time. I scanned the room several times, but he was nowhere among the guests.Valerie, however, was impossible to miss. She remained on the other side of the ballroom, watching Jaden and me with the kind of suspicion that made the back of my neck prickle.But I'd forced myself to ignore her completely.Eventually, the music grew quieter, guests began saying their goodbyes, and Jaden and I were ushered toward the waiting car.A while later, into the evening, the front door of the Vicos estate swung open, and Henry staggered inside.His tie hung loosely around his neck, his jacket was undone, and the sharp smell of whiskey announced his arrival before he even made it halfway across the foyer.Valerie, who had been waiting worriedly for him, immediately rose from the sofa. She shot him a disgusted look when she saw him stagger in, completely drunk.The last time she'd seen him, he had

Chapter 17"Jaden..." I called, but he didn't answer. He gripped my wrist and pulled me away from Henry, drawing me closer to himself."Let go!" Jaden declared.I began to use my other hand to peel Henry's fingers off my skin, one by one, treating his touch like it was nothing more than dirt on my sleeve."Let go of me!" I snapped."You think I came here because I care about you?" I let out a soft, mocking laugh before going further. "Joke's on you, Henry. I came because I wanted to see just how pathetic you've become."I held his gaze, letting every word sink in."Jaden told me you were weak, Henry. I didn't believe him until tonight."My eyes swept over him, taking in his disheveled appearance."Look at you. Falling apart over a woman who doesn't even want you, while your wife..."My gaze shifted to Valerie. She stood a short distance away, her arms folded tightly across her chest, silently watching the entire scene.Then I looked back at Henry. "...stands right there, watching you

EP 19Breakfast eventually came to an end. Jaden and I excused ourselves and returned upstairs after the Chairman left. Valerie and Henry left for their room too.The moment our bedroom door closed behind us, Jaden turned toward me, his face hardening."We have a problem," he said, pulling off his suit jacket and drawing his tie down to release his neck.I frowned. "What problem?""Valerie," he muttered."Valerie? How?""She's been watching us. I think she's suspicious of us.""I know, but...""No." He shook his head curtly. "I don't think you understand how suspicious she is."I remained quiet, staring at him as he continued."She's been watching us, watching you from the day you walked into this house with me."He walked closer to me and lowered his voice, just in case Valerie was standing at the door again, eavesdropping."She doesn't believe this marriage is real. Or rather, she's suspicious of us, and the look in her eyes tells me she'll do everything she can to find out the trut