The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Richard's mood was as gloomy as the stormy weather outside, a deep frown etched on his face, betraying his inner turmoil.

On the TV screen, Mara appeared again, barefoot, with a subtle sway of her hips, having changed into a deliberately provocative outfit-a sheer black lace nightgown, abandoning her previous innocent facade for that of a seductive temptress.

Biting her lower lip, she refused to believe that all her efforts wouldn't sway Nathan. Tonight, she was determined to have her desires fulfilled.

With that thought, she moved to the kitchen to pour a glass of water, retrieving the drug she'd acquired once more, dissolving it into the drink.

Returning to Nathan, she found him slumped on the couch, his eyes tightly shut, not finding peace even in his drunken slumber.

Frustration turning her face red, Mara clenched her fists. She wasn't willing to give up now, not when she'd waited this long for the moment. Carefully, she lifted his head and helped him drink the water, worried about waking him and ruining her plan.

As Nathan swallowed the drugged water, Mara's eyes sparkled with excitement this drug was even more potent than the previous one.

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Nathan's body suddenly heated up, his cheeks flushing a deep red as he felt as though his body was on fire. His eyes snapped open, an uncontrollable urge leading him towards Mara.

With a click, his fingers reached for his belt, unbuckling it in one swift motion.

Mara had been waiting for this moment, her eyelashes fluttering as she closed her eyes, lying seductively on the floor in anticipation.

Mara, her eyes wide open in shock,

his belt and swung it against his arm, the force causing blood

screamed, "I'm right here in front of you, and you still won't have me? What's wrong with

and humiliated than ever, anger and hatred surged through

another snap, Mara cried out in pain. Trembling, she touched her

And now, you've disfigured my face. Do you have any idea what this face means to me? I

mouth from biting his tongue, "Someone

declaration reached Cecilia, who was sitting in front of the TV screen, her eyes swollen from crying, clutching Vivienne's arm in panic, "Vivienne, please, we

gaze sharp, "He won't be harmed, not on

Vivienne's arrival, Nathan was clutching

had found him. Vivienne quickly administered acupuncture to Nathan, calming the turmoil and pain in

feared he might have been

pleaded, "Nathan, I won't divorce you. I refuse to

rushing into his arms, "I won't divorce you. I've seen everything. You never

years of unwavering love, gently

Mara, watching everything unfold,

her palms. She realized too late that she had fallen

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was dismissive, kicking Mara in the abdomen with such force