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

Chapter 29

A soft sound came from the bed. Before I could stand, a large hand clamped down on the back of my head. My lips pressed against his jawline… My pupils dilated. The smooth texture of his skin, the strong scent of his cologne–warm, fragrant, exquisite–registered in my brain with pinpoint accuracy.

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Evan stiffened, releasing his grip; his head tilted back; his hand returned to the back of my head, gently pushing my head back. Our eyes met. One was dazed; one was impassive.

After a long moment, I came to my senses, quickly removing his hand, quickly smoothing my hair, trying to regulate my breathing. “It’s 5:30; you really should get up.” I quickly left.

Evan:… He was silent for a moment, covering his eyes with his hand.

I rushed back to my room, washing my face. My reflection was crimson. I’d simply followed procedure; why had it ended with me kissing him?! It was… bizarre!

At 6:00 AM, I returned to his room, steeling myself. Zach was already there. We waited in the living room. Watching Zach, I wondered–he’d been with Evan for so long; he must have done this before. Had he? Or…? Had he experienced….?… My mind uncontrollably conjured images of Zach pressed against Evan, forced to kiss him… Ugh…

“Ms. Frost, why are you looking at me like that?” Zach touched his face, unnerved by my shifting expressions.

“Nothing. I just…” I pressed my hand to my chest.“Think our jobs are challenging.”

“No job is easy; you’ll get used to it.”

…You have a good attitude.”

I

my lips. He was right; but… well… forgive my lack of enlightenment.

expressions as I looked at Zach, heard me say, “Our jobs are challenging.” He lowered his head, rubbing his temples, then laughed—a sigh of exasperation.

Zach turned; I followed suit. Our eyes met; mine immediately flickered away, settling on his

I followed. The car left the hotel, heading towards the ONE 15 Marina Club. The car was silent. I sat rigidly, tense from neck to toe. I wanted to relax but

low voice

responded reflexively.“Yes, Sir? Do

of water.”

from the car’s refrigerator, opened it, and offered it to

sips. Relax; don’t dwell on your mistakes.” City lights streamed past the window, my cheeks flushed crimson. I sat up straight,

Mistakes? Ms. Frost made a mistake? When? How did he not know?

driver stayed in the car; Zach and I followed Evan onto the yacht. It was a luxurious three–decker, all

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the top deck had a private area

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greeted us enthusiastically, making my skin crawl. Ten or so other wealthy guests

Huang. She’s twenty–one, just back from studying art in the US; she graduated from the same university as Mr. Jones.” Huang Kaihao introduced

the glass doors. Exchanging glances… there was a

them politely. Olivia Huang couldn’t take her eyes off him, completely captivated; seeing his tall, imposing figure, she

CEO wouldn’t have

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didn’t say anything about a blind date,” I said. “If