All Chapters of After His Thirty-Third Betrayal: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

I stared at Morrison in disbelief.If it hadn't been for the intel I received three months ago saying Luca would attend this year's Family gathering, I would have ended things with Morrison the first time he cheated.I had thought our relationship had simply fallen apart.But now Morrison had erased our past without a second thought.He wouldn't even acknowledge what I was to him.Sarah's smile returned. She wrapped her arms around Morrison's neck and pouted. "I knew you wouldn't lie to me. From now on, you have to tell me about every woman who shows up around you. I was so worried I almost cried."And to make it up to me, I want the latest-model sports car."Morrison pinched her nose indulgently. "Done. Whatever you say."Watching them like that, I was afraid that one more second would break my composure and I'd lash out at Morrison for his cruelty and hypocrisy.I took a deep breath and turned to leave.But I had barely taken a step when Morrison called out, "Celine, where are you go

The night before the Four Families' gathering, the senior members of the Lehman Family finally learned that Morrison intended to bring Sarah.Reese, one of the senior members, found Morrison and tried to stop him. "Boss, Sarah has no useful skills and no family connections. How can she represent the Lehman Family at the gathering?"Morrison sat on the leather sofa, idly turning a crystal ornament in his hand. "Celine was an outsider too. You let her attend. Why not Sarah?"Reese sighed. "After Celine joined the Lehman Family, she helped secure shipping routes to Australia and brought the Family enormous profits. Of course she's qualified."Henrik spoke up as well. "Exactly. Boss, if you like Sarah, buy her jewelry and watches. We wouldn't say a word. But Celine hasn't done anything wrong. Stripping her of her place at the gathering like this will make her a laughingstock among the Four Families."I smiled bitterly. Over the years, I had done everything I could to earn the right to stan

My handler read the arrest warrant for Luca Bauer aloud.When he finished, he walked over to the heads of the Four Families with a smile and explained the situation.I escorted Luca toward the exit.Morrison cut through the crowd and grabbed my arm."Celine, what is this? Why are you helping the police arrest Luca?"My colleague rushed over to back me up."Mr. Lehman, let go! Or we'll charge you with assaulting a federal agent."Morrison's eyes widened. "You're a cop?"I waved my colleague off and handed Luca to her, then turned to Morrison.My voice was professional and even. "Yes. I'm a federal agent."Luca committed a serious crime years ago. The federal government has been pursuing him ever since. I'm sorry for disrupting your gathering, but cooperating with the government is every taxpayer's duty. I hope you understand."Morrison stared at the unfamiliar look in my eyes, and a broken laugh escaped him.His jaw clenched. "Your people sure have creative methods. Faking a relationshi

Morrison's mind reeled as if struck by something heavy. When the ringing faded, the memories that jealousy had buried began to surface one by one.Celine couldn't handle spicy food, but she had tried dish after dish just to share a meal with him.Morrison had felt sorry for her. "You don't have to force yourself to do things you don't enjoy for my sake."Celine, face flushed and drenched in sweat, sipped her milk and laughed. "I want to be part of your world. I want to know you just a little bit better."At the time, he had thought: You don't need to come to me. You've already filled every corner of my life....He remembered how, during those hectic days, all he had to do was look over his shoulder, and there she would be, her eyes shining.She would clench her fist and mouth the words: "You've got this. I'll always be here."...He remembered the birthday the year before, when Celine clasped her hands to make a wish."To be with Morrison forever."Not even death could keep us apart."

I was granted a two-year leave.I traveled to a remote village and rented a farm.Every morning I fed the sheep and chickens, weeded the garden, and patched up the fences. In the afternoon, I brought whatever eggs we didn't need to the neighbors or sold them at the market in town.In the evenings, I curled up on the couch with the TV on.Life was slow and easy.One day, same as always, I sold my eggs at the produce store in town and picked up some supplies.On the way home, my truck ran out of fuel and got stuck in a mud rut.I called a tow company.With no nearby landmarks to give them, the tow company struggled to pinpoint my location.The sky grew darker.Just when I was running out of ideas, the rumble of a truck engine drifted over from down the road.My spirits lifted. I hurried to the roadside and waved."Hi! My truck's out of fuel. Could I borrow some?"The truck stopped.A young but ruggedly handsome man stepped out. He looked at me with an intent, quiet gaze.I smiled warmly.