Chapter 588:

Alexander clenched his jaw, his face tightening with tension. Joyce chuckled, clearly enjoying the sight of him.

“I just love this look on your face—swallowing your pride, yet with no option but to give in. A full day and night is the least I’ll accept. If you don’t agree, you’re free to walk away right now. But don’t complain when I get ruthless.”

As Alexander stared at her assured expression, his hatred burned, but there was no escape. The business he had fought so hard to build had to be preserved. He couldn’t let go of the Bennett family’s legacy, something that had stood for over a century.

Joyce was certain Alexander would comply. She turned on some classical music and stepped into the bathroom for a bath, leaving the door ajar. From there, she had a perfect view of Alexander’s inner turmoil and slow unraveling. Joyce couldn’t help but smile.

When she had chosen Doug, she hadn’t felt much different from how Alexander felt now. But that was just how people were. Once there was a first compromise, there would be a second.

Each time she gave in, it made it easier, and soon the struggle was forgotten, becoming something she just accepted. After all, the discomfort was only temporary, but the happiness that money brought lasted forever.

Joyce smiled as she watched Alexander get up from his seat. Slowly, he started to take off his clothes, one piece at a time.

had only been together once before. It wasn’t particularly memorable, especially when compared to

look down on her when they married? Now, seeing him kneeling before her, kissing her feet, Joyce’s face twisted

the story world

hour. Women and indulgence had never been

endless repertoire

Doug’s woman

forehead throbbed, and he couldn’t help but wish it

day and night crawled

finally left, his

her lips curling into a smug smile, called out, “Feel free to reach out if

routine, Alexander boasted a chiseled physique far superior to Doug’s, whose

across the bed, her

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