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.

mean? Good or bad? Couldn’t he give a clear answer?

had even humbled himself to testify for me, even

apartment, I threw my bag down, collapsing onto the sofa,

looked at the nine photos the police placed before him–eight men and me; the men were leering, like sewer rats. He

the first 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

with mist.

wife’s calls. Why was your phone in your

she’d been to my office; she took my phone, saying she wanted to play games; I

use your phone?” The explanation didn’t satisfy the police.

the security footage; my office has

to investigate

being interrogated. Rita cried, blaming Seraphine for everything. When

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anger me. She acted like everyone else could die, but her beloved could not. The two female officers interviewing her wanted to

answered everything the 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

were being interrogated, the Shaw and Crowe legal teams arrived, attempting to secure bail. Sherry was fighting them, providing further evidence and representing the victim. Caffrey wouldn’t escape punishment. As for Julian… he wouldn’t be released until 8 AM

up after a few hours; I’d changed out of my red dress, removed my makeup,

up at the stars.“Some

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

beer, gazing at the silent surroundings, I said, “I can’t reject all dogs in the world just because one bit me.”