Chapter Twenty-One

~Maria Pov~ "This is why women get such a bad reputation. They really just don't go far without some men backing them up," Josh said. Hearing those words from him irritated me. He had no right to say that, given the relationship he had with the director—something that would be considered questionable in some places. I wasn't one to judge, but the way the director played favorites with him was no different from his comment. "Guys do it too. It's the acting industry, we're all guilty," I said. I watched him try to adjust himself, giving a slight cough. "I didn't mean it that way," he responded. "We worked with her. She was a good actress. Let's not act like the press, judging her," I said, not waiting to hear his response as the curtains opened. We were about to address the final episode, which had just aired. "Brace yourself. They're going to be brutal," Josh said, walking past me as the camera lights flashed aggressively. I couldn't see properly at first, but I adjusted

Última actualización : 2026-09-15

Twenty -Two

~Maria Pov~ I sat in the tub, my hands tracing where he'd touched me. He'd stopped once he thought I was satisfied—though this time, I'd tried to hold back a little longer. That didn't last once his hands brushed my lap. He'd never touched me there before. It was another step forward. "I'm an idiot," I muttered to myself, sinking my head fully beneath the water. I stayed under longer than I needed to, the water muffling everything. (Can I really keep doing this?) I thought. As much as I wanted to avoid what was bugging me, the whole Teresa situation wasn't going away. And if that text really was from Vivienne, I had no idea how I was supposed to face that. (Miserable, it said. Wasn't that already where I was?) I pulled myself back up for air, settling in and staring at the ceiling. I never expected to become his mistress. But here I was, anyway. I looked at the door, pulled myself out of the water, and began to dry off. From the drawer, I picked out something new—a cream n

Última actualización : 2026-09-17

Chapter Twenty -Three

~Maria Pov~ My mundane weeks were coming to an end. After my realization about Lewis, I'd become distant not that I was sure he'd noticed, but it didn't matter. I'd spent most days sleeping and listening to my dad's fishing tales. He was enjoying his new job, and it had kept him out of drinking. Like right now—he'd been talking for the past few hours about his last big catch. "So you get back to work next week?" he asked, finally interested in something different. "Yes," I said. "Though there's a mixer event tomorrow." I picked up my empty plate and went to place it in the kitchen, then came back and sat down next to him. "Have you spoken to Eric lately?" he drawled. My head tilted, now facing him. "Why?" I asked. "I didn't borrow anything lately," he stammered. This time, it was me who was guilty of that, but I wondered why he was even asking. "I was thinking of pitching in. I'm making some money now," he confessed. You could tell he didn't want to admit it; he sti

Última actualización : 2026-09-19

Chapter Twenty-Four

~Maria Pov~ My mouth was unable to form the right words. "Is something wrong?" Finn asked, trying to pull my attention back. I yanked my hand away from Lewis's grip and turned to Finn, forcing myself into a conversation with him. He glanced toward Lewis, but I gave Finn an awkward smile, and we continued talking. Trying everything I could to avoid noticing every single thing about Lewis, I excused myself from Finn to get some fresh air. I slipped through a side door that led to a narrow alley behind the restaurant. String lights hung loosely overhead, clearly meant for smoke breaks. It was empty. Just what I needed. "What are you doing right now?" My body stiffened, surprised by the voice. I knew whose it was—but more than that, I was surprised he'd followed me. "Mind telling me what that was all about?" he asked, approaching me. "What are you talking about?" I denied, his presence made me feel trapped. He didn't speak, but I could feel his gaze on me. I took a s

Última actualización : 2026-09-21

Chapter Twenty -Five

~Lewis POV~ Earlier I can't understand her, was I the reason she was crying? There was a heavy pain in my chest, and all I could think to do was hug her. (I'm only doing this to get her trust.) But I couldn't explain how easily she swayed me. She didn't respond to my calls for a week. I found myself watching the cactus she'd given me, waiting for her to walk through that door. She never did. Planning the mixer had been the only way I could think of to see her. I don't think I did anything wrong. So why was she avoiding my gaze? I caught her staring at me more than once, and every time, all I could think about was wanting to hold her. I needed her touch. (Maybe she just brings out something purely physical in me.) That had to be it. I placed my arm around hers beneath the table, if only to stop her from looking away. I wanted answers—why was she avoiding me, when she was the one who'd begged me not to end this? But she wouldn't say a word. Then some man leaned into

Última actualización : 2026-09-21

Chapter Twenty -Six

~Maria Pov~ The crash was still echoing in my ears when I realized Finn had pulled me against him, sheltering my head with his shoulder. Dust settled over the set . Inches from where I’d been standing a second ago.the heavy chandelier lay shattered. “You’re shaking. Did any of it hit you?” Finn’s hands were on my face, pushing hair out of my eyes. “No—no, I’m okay,” I swallowed, my eyes locked on the glitter of broken glass on the floorboards. “I’m fine.” Crew members rushed over, shouting for a medic, and the director was pale, stammering out apologies about faulty rigging. Finn kept his arms half-wrapped around me, ignoring everyone else, but my eyes were already scanning the crowd. And I found him. I couldn't read the expression on his face, but I smiled anyway, silently forming the words, I'm fine. “Let's get you to the hospital, just to be sure,” Finn said, pulling back my attention to him. Before I could respond, he lifted me into his arms. I managed to convinc

Última actualización : 2026-09-23

Todos los capítulos de The Man I Should Hate Is My Sponsor: Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 26

Chapter Twenty-One

Twenty -Two

Chapter Twenty -Three

Chapter Twenty-Four

Chapter Twenty -Five

Chapter Twenty -Six