The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 451

The two of them remained seated in front of the computer, watching the next video in silence.

Dick had just clicked play when Aline's face suddenly changed. She shot out a trembling hand and slammed the pause button.

She didn't dare meet Dick's eyes. Her voice shook as she whispered, "Honey, can we please stop watching?"

After so many years together, they could read each other's thoughts with just a glance.

Dick's expression darkened. He pried her hand from the mouse and pressed play again, ignoring her plea.

On screen, the nightclub was awash in neon, pulsing with music. A woman lounged at the center of a crowd of fresh-faced college guys, her dress daring, her smile even more so. The men jostled for her attention, vying to get close.

"Pick me, babe. I'm strong-I'll show you a good time."

"Come on, gorgeous, I promise you won't regret choosing me."

One of them flashed a dazzling grin. "Look at us—we're a team. We'll treat you like a queen, Carlotta."

nearest guy's suit pocket. She patted his chest and shot a suggestive glance at the others, grinning. "No

into a mess

woman beside him. His eyes

Desperate, she tried to explain, "Honey,

across her cheek. The sound echoed through the

you and our daughter everything, and this is how you

hair

pry his

If anything,

snapped in Aline. In a panic, she grabbed a bottle of red wine from the

sleep around, but I'm supposed

fell into a wild, vicious struggle, furniture crashing, cushions flying. By the time they

the living room

apart, the fury

Citrine's doing. We have to get

elegant woman; in her place was a snarling wreck. "That little tramp. I should have gotten rid of

concealed disgust. When she finally quieted down, he said coolly, "Call her. Find out what