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Chapter 21

“Oh, is that so?”The staff quickly apologized, “I’m so sorry, I misunderstood.”Delilah, who did not seem very bothered, assured the staff, “It’s alright.”Jules coughed faintly, then requested, “Would you pick something for me that matches the dress she has on?”The staff sprang to the task. “Right away!”After she hurried out of the room, the two of them were left by themselves.They fell into an awkward silence. It was so quiet one could hear a pin drop.Delilah pursed her lips awkwardly before breaking the silence. “Jules, it’s fine if our outfits don’t match. You don’t have to worry about that.”Jules assured her, “It’s fine, I don’t mind.”Delilah smiled. “If that’s the case, then sure, wear something that matches my look today.”She said so with a look so intense that Jules had to look away.He was not dense. It was apparent to him by now that Delilah seemed to be pursuing something more than a professional relationship with him.However, having just gotten over a f

Chapter 22

“Very well. Please, come in.”As soon as they entered the venue, Layla tore her hand away from Roland’s and started to search for Jules.Roland cried out after her, “Layla, where are you going? Wait for me!”Layla snapped at him. “Don't follow me!”Roland was hurt by her aggression and cried out, “What’s going on with you? Why are you so mean to me? Yesterday, you told me you were going to marry me. What happened to that? Is this how you should treat your future husband?”Layla shot a look at him and declared, “My only husband is Jules Fanon. I’ll never marry you!”“What did you say?” Roland’s eyes widened in disbelief. “You’re not going to marry me?”Layla dismissed him curtly. “I don’t have time for this right now. Just go home.”She thought Jules would be upset if he happened to chance upon her having another complicated back-and-forth with Roland.After scouring the venue, she finally spotted Jules sitting in a corner.The moment she saw him, she was utterly awestruck.I

Chapter 23

Though Roland wrapped himself around Layla’s arm to earn her favor, her attention remained fixed on Jules the entire time.Soon, the host announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, the auction has officially begun! All proceeds will go to charity to support today’s cause: building schools in rural areas…“And now, let’s introduce our first item of the day: an antique ruby necklace dating back to the 15th century!”Jules, who attended the auction without any explicit purpose in mind, was surprised by how captivated he was by the very first item put up for auction.Though he was captivated, he could not possibly afford something like that.Meanwhile, Delilah looked to the side and caught a gleam in Jules’ eyes. That was all she needed to know that Jules was interested in the item.She said, “That necklace would look good on you. Would you like me to get it for you?”Jules could feel the heat of her breath beating against his ear. He turned to meet the intense look in her eyes, then assured

Chapter 24

“I’m not moving. What are you going to do about it?"With a sneer, Roland looked at Jules’ leg, which was wrapped in a cast. “I must say, I’m quite surprised that you’d rather die than sleep with Shelby back then! Did you think Layla was going to take pity on you just because you jumped from the second floor? “What did that get you in the end? You broke your leg, and she still ended up coming back to me anyway!”Jules narrowed his eyes. “Roland, I haven’t even settled the score with you yet. What are you trying to achieve by coming up to me to gloat? Besides, I know you were the one who got Shelby involved in your scheme.”Roland cried out sharply, “Alright, you got me. What about it? I promised her that if she played along, she’d get a chance to sleep with you since she’s been lusting after you for ages.“The right move for you would’ve been to sleep with Shelby since Layla doesn't want you anymore! You’re getting on in years yourself, so you should be grateful anyone even wants

Chapter 25

The look in Layla’s eyes turned glacial when she turned to Roland. “What did you just say? Did you call Jules an aging old man?”Roland stammered, “No, I… I just got too excited and misspoke!”Then, he started to cry from nervousness, “And what about the things you bought at the auction? Weren’t they for me? They were for Jules this whole time?”Layla declared, “That’s right. He’s the only one who deserves to have them!”“Why? Why can’t you let me have them?” Roland whimpered in an utterly desolate voice, “He’s been trying to pick on me again and again! I thought you’d defend me, but you chose him every time! Why are you so good to him?”Jules stared at him in disbelief. “Me? Picking on you?”At first, he planned to give Roland a chance, considering he was a young, naïve man who had not wised up to the ways of the world.Since he had proven that he refused to learn his lesson, there was no reason to hold back anymore.“Go ahead, then. Explain how I’ve been picking on you.”Rol

Chapter 26

“Roland, I haven’t even settled the score with you yet. What are you trying to achieve by coming up to me to gloat? Besides, I know you were the one who got Shelby involved in your scheme.”“Alright, you got me. What about it? I promised her that if she played along, she’d get a chance to sleep with you since she’s been lusting after you for ages.“The right move for you would’ve been to sleep with Shelby since Layla doesn't want you anymore! You’re getting on in years yourself, so you should be grateful anyone even wants you at all! You better stop all that antic about jumping to your death, and wise up!”Roland shook his head and cried out, “No! None of this is real!”He turned frantically to Layla to explain, “Layla, it isn’t what it sounds like, believe me! Miss Payton must’ve had someone fake a recording so she could frame me! She’s only doing this to protect Jules. It’s all fake!”“Fake, you say?” Layla wrenched his wrist with such force that it felt as if his bones would br

Chapter 27

Layla went home to see Roland cussing up a storm in the living room.“Let me out! I want to see my friends! What right do you have to keep me locked up in here?”With that, Roland grabbed a vase from a table and hurled it violently toward the housemaid.The housemaids were frantic to stop him.“Mr. Presley, please! You have to calm down!”“It was the madam who gave the order. We have no choice!”Roland was furious. “Out! All of you, out!”He turned around to grab another vase to throw. This time, he accidentally struck Layla instead.It struck her right on the forehead, leaving a large bump that swelled up very quickly.The moment he saw her, he cried out, “Layla, you’re a liar! You promised me that you’d marry me, then you humiliated me in front of a crowd. Have you thought about how much that upsets me?”Layla let out a sardonic chuckle. “Me, a liar?”Then she marched toward him with a cold smile, causing Roland’s anger to deflate and turn into fear.Layla began to expose

Chapter 28

Layla flicked an icy look at Roland. “And what about it? It’s not as if you’ve never slept with a fifty-year-old woman before.”She nonchalantly picked out a few pictures from the stack and showed them to him. “Look at them. They’re just about my aunt’s age but aren’t even half as wealthy as she is. Here’s your chance to become the boy toy of an old cougar. What’s not to love?”Roland wailed, “No! I was young and naïve then and was too desperate for money. That’s why I made the foolish mistake of sleeping with them! Ever since I met you, I haven’t slept with anyone else. You have to believe me! I’m not lying to you!”He was shaking his head desperately and bawling his eyes out.Then, a housemaid said, “Madam, a car is parked outside. The driver says he’s here to pick up Mr. Presley for the wedding.”The color drained from Roland’s face the moment he heard this.With that, he fell into despair and pleaded desperately before Layla, “Layla, don’t do this! Have you forgotten how clos

Chapter 29

“Try these too.”Suddenly, Jules realized every single creation she made happened to be his favorites.He was puzzled. “How did you know what kind of food I liked?”Delilah smiled playfully. “Back then, when I realized I was interested in you, I did my research. How else am I going to stand a chance?”Jules found himself rather amused by this and could not help chuckling.She was a wonderful woman who loved joking around with him.While they were halfway through their meal, they suddenly heard a familiar voice calling out from outside, “Jules!”Jules’ expression changed in an instant. It was as if everything had lost its appeal the moment he heard the voice. Then, the same voice cried out again, “Why won’t you come out? I’m going to keep waiting here until you come to meet me!”When Delilah went to the window to look outside, she found Layla standing right outside.Layla could hardly keep her balance, which suggested she had been drinking.Upon hearing Delilah point out Lay

Chapter 30

Layla had checked beforehand to make sure Jules was home before coming over. Why did he refuse to come out to meet her?“I want to see Jules! He’s the owner of the house!”She clutched the collar of the security guard’s shirt to force her way inside.The guard frowned. “I’ll have to call the police if you keep resisting!”She cried out in protest, “I own this house as well, and I want to see him. He’s my husband! Open the door right now and let me in! You don’t know who you’re messing with. I can ruin your life if I want to!”Suddenly, a passerby who recognized her called out, “Isn’t that Miss Turner, Mr. Fanon’s wife?”Upon taking a closer look at Layla, she cried out, “Oh, it’s you! Didn’t you know your husband was driven out of here last night?”Layla grabbed the person’s arm and cried out hysterically, “Where did he go? Do you know where he went?”“How would I know? All I know is that I saw him leaving with some woman! Did you get into some kind of argument with him?"Layl

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