Chapter 135

Suzan set her phone down, a triumphant smile lighting up her face.

She sauntered over to her wardrobe, carefully selecting a seductive nightgown, then spritzed on Mitchell's favorite perfume.

Staring at her reflection, she let out a cold, self-assured laugh. “No matter what, I'm always the one Mitchell truly cares about," she murmured to herself,

satisfaction gleaming in her eyes.

Pressing her lips together thoughtfully, Suzan recalled her earlier scheme. It seemed it was time to put her plan into action.

Mitchell was still wavering, so Suzan knew she'd have to get to him through Adeline. Adeline was at the age where all she wanted was a grandchild-Suzan could certainly use that to her advantage.

As night fell, Mitchell arrived just as he'd promised.

Suzan had been ready for hours. She'd arranged a candlelit dinner, slipped into her sheer nightgown, and greeted him at the door with an alluring smile.

I'm so happy to see you," she

and before he knew

he was

and led him toward the dining table. In the candlelight, her nightgown

she said sweetly. "You always say my cooking

could master-because it was Mitchell's favorite. To please him, she'd even taken

glanced over the table, noticing the care she'd put into every detail. His expression grew complicated. Lately, he'd been a bit distant with

really hungry right now. I just want-" Mitchell's voice dropped,

her waist, fingers unconsciously tracing the silky fabric of

quietly delighted, though she kept her face innocent and drew back a half-step, biting her lip ever so slightly.

up into his arms and

was filled with rising heat and the sounds of

weekend with his wife to discuss

immediately. After all, given her role, she was expected to be

The weekend arrived quickly.

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