Infidelity: His Regret, My Revenge – A Twisted Love Story You Can't Ignore

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Chapter 26

I anxiously replayed my conversation with Evan. He’d said, “Go home and sleep,” and I’d replied, “Me too,” so… so what?! How am I supposed to respond to that?!

The glamorous woman who’d dominated the ballroom moments ago now had wide, innocent fox eyes, bewildered and hesitant like a child stumped by a question; her gentle demeanor was both pure and seductive, capable of arousing a man from head to toe…

Evan looked away. Seeing he wasn’t pursuing the matter, I lowered my head. The conversation ended abruptly. The elevator reached my floor; I politely said goodbye. “Good night, Mr. Jones. Sleep well.”

He gave a noncommittal hum. I stepped out, watching the elevator doors close. Just as I breathed a sigh of relief, a long finger slipped through the crack; the doors reopened.

…? My relaxed nerves tensed again.

“I’ve tried on the suit,” he said calmly.

Ah, that… I smiled.“Did it fit?”

“Not quite. The shoulders are too narrow; the trousers are too short.”

… I froze, sighing inwardly.“Perhaps… I should just give you the money.”

He didn’t respond to my suggestion, merely gazing at me with his deep eyes, his expression unreadable. The elevator doors slowly closed.

reeling. What did that mean? Good or bad? Couldn’t he give a clear answer? This guessing game was exhausting; that’s why I’d left so quickly; talking to him was stressful… my brain cells were dying.

complaining about him, I remembered he’d saved my life and had even humbled himself to testify for me, even showing up at the park

apartment, I threw my bag down, collapsing onto the sofa, closing my eyes, and falling asleep.

the police placed before him–eight men and me; the men were leering, like sewer rats. He couldn’t bear

two, only answering the third call, but it was your lover, Caffrey, who answered. Your wife recorded it; we’ll play it for you.” The police pressed play. Julian listened again, reliving the ordeal. The police’s statement, “she called you three times,” connected the events, painting a gruesome picture… His head rested on his arm; his eyes were filled

with mist.

you didn’t answer your wife’s calls. Why was your phone in your lover’s possession?” The police’s

she took my phone, saying she wanted to play games; I was busy

phone?” The explanation

the security footage; my office has

be sure to investigate thoroughly.”

being interrogated. Rita cried, blaming Seraphine for everything.

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claiming he knew nothing; her phone call was intended to anger me. She acted like everyone else could die, but her beloved could not. The two female

police asked; she’d never experienced such humiliation. She deeply regretted it; she’d thought Rita would be a good daughter–in–law; she never imagined she was more terrifying than a ghost. Committing such a vicious

the Shaw and Crowe legal teams arrived, attempting to secure bail. Sherry was fighting them, providing further evidence

to my apartment. I’d woken up after a few hours; I’d changed

sat on the balcony, eating barbecue and drinking beer. I rubbed my glass, looking up at the stars.“Some say you should be happy after revenge; I suppose I should be.” I raised my beer

at me.“Olivia, will you… ever believe in love again?” She was also asking herself; she didn’t believe anymore. Had every beautiful, capable,

surroundings, I said, “I can’t reject all dogs in the world just because