Chapter 16
Adam misseri intemnally. She won’t shut up about getting a divorce, yet she’s secretly ratting me out. She knows damn well that Mom would block the shrome in a heartbeat if the found out. Shit, Dolores, you’ve got some nerve!
guard, Yara blurted out, “You didn’t book up? Then what’s with those hickeys on your neck?”
Her eyes suddenly widened as a thought struck her. “You’ve been screwing around with Alison again, haven’t you? Those marks–are they hers? Are you trying to fuck with me? Listen up, I will never, ever be okay with you two, not now, not ever!”
If there had been another r pillow on the bed, she would’ve chucked it at him without a second thought
Adam instinctively touched his neck and said calmly. “You’re mistaken.” Leaving it at that, he scowled and disappeared into the bathroom. Downstairs, Dolores walked out of the hospital into the scorching sun. Gail had texted, inviting her to dinner that night.
celebrate ditching that loser!”
With t
time to kill and no need to visit the studio, Dolores stopped by the supermarket to grab sor
some necessities. After work, Gail showed up, all smiles. “I just landed a huge deal today. I’m taking you out for a lavish dinner to celebrate ditch Dolores chuckled and teased her. “Heiter not let y
your dad hear you say that, or he’ll chew you
Adam held a powerful status in Marvilla, controlling much of the city’s economy and being a renowned business magnate. If Adam were to overhear Gail’s comments, it wouldn’t just be her antique shop at risk, but potentially the entire Quinn Group.
“Don’t worry, I keep that kind of talk just between us” Gail assured her confidently.
As they entered Hortensia, Marvilla’s top–tier club, Dolores was taken aback. The place was dazzling, yet it wasn’t what she had expected for a incal. “This is your idea of a lavish dinner?” she asked.
Hortensia was notorious for its opulence and exorbitant prices, more about the atmosphere than the food. Patrons often came here with motives other than dining.
“Isn’t a six–figure bill posh enough Tonight, we party till we drop. I’ve been sick of your monk–like existence. You’ve stuck it out for three years. Adam was a regular here, but tonight, we’re the ones who are going to enjoy it! Gail boasted boldly.
During her marriage, Dolores’s life had been as austere as a nun’s, shuttling only between home and office, a far cry from her formerly spontaneous
Gail noticed Dolores’s subdued nood as they followed the waiter and mistakenly thought she was mourning her marriage. “If you’re sad, just let it all out later. It’s just us tonight, and I won’t judge.
But Dolores had no intention of letting anything out. Her day had been unproductive, and her unresolved divorce, coupled with Yara’s situation, left her feeling completely despondent.
She murmured, “We’re still married”
The club was booming, making it hard fo
it hard for Gail to hear. “What did you say?”
“I didn’t go through with the divorce from Adam today” she replied,
Gail paused for a beat, then probed cautiously, “Do you not really wanna splits
She knew Dolores was all tangled up about Adam. He had turned cold after getting married but had always treated Dolores decently and stepped up when she needed him most.
Plus, the whole knight–in–shining–armor act still hit a soft spot, especially after three years together.
Dolores froze, not replying right away. It wasn’t that she wanted to stay married; she was dead set against it. But the mess of today was too complex
Seeing Dolores’s reluctance, call ramdded on. “If you don’t wanna divorce, just bullshit some excuse to sull. Or clue in your mother–in–law. ! foraking love’s you, and if she gets wind of Adam’s crap, she might just light your corner!”
Dolores sorted at Ciall’s wild suggestions, her curiosity tickled. “And then what she asked, a hint of amusement in her voice.
Chapter 16
Gall smirked. “Then just ise him out. Men are all about the chase, right? The more you snub him, the more irresistible you become. Look at how Alison has got the push–and–pull down to an art. Cop a page from her book, and Adam will be dancing to your tune.
As they laughed and headed into their booth, at the end of the corridor, a man had caught every word.
He whispered to the waiter, “Take me to the third floor
Hortensia, this swanky club, was all about showing off with its membership tiers,
Olaf Galio usually had the run of the top floor, but tonight he stuck to the shadows after spotting his buddy’s wife and catching some sketchy looks thrown her way.
Olaf hit up Adam’s number. “Hey, your wife’s at Hortensia
Adam was on the phone while driving Alison back to her place. Earlier, Alison had paid a visit to Yara in the hospital after learning of her admission. However, she was met with nothing but Yara’s biting sarcasm and was eventually kicked out
Upon receiving the call. Adam furrowed his brows in confusion and asked, “What the hell is she doing there?”
With a playful chuckle, Olaf teased, “Plotting how to keep you on your toes, mate. Talking about making your mom keep you so tied up you think about divorcing”
Adam’s
response was a silent, sharp glance, his eyes
yes narrowing with unreadable thoughts.
Olaf quickly shared the room number and hung up.
Inside the car. Alison semed Adam’s mood dip, the air thick with tension. “Adam, what’s wrong?” she inquired gently.
can’t
Adam simply shook his head, saying nothing until they stopped. He then softly urged. “You head up first. No rushing back to dancing, you’re not healed yes
As Alison bit her lip, a mix of emotions flooded her. “Adam, are you still pissed about me bringing up Theo in front of Dolores yesterday? Frowning. Adam lit a cigarette, the emerging smoke veiling his deeper voice. “No, just stop stirring things up with her.
“Am I stirring things up? All I did was drop a name and she lost it. Are you being too soft on her!” Alison’s voice wavered with a blend of frustration and grievance
le, so I’m off. If you’re looking for something to make up
Adam took his time grinding out the cigarette, his tone indifferent. “I’ve got things to handle, so for yesterday, just name it”
Alison’s eyes widened, her voice tinged with disbelief and anger. “Compensate? Why are you covering for her? She’s the one who slapped me; she wes me an apology, not you
She inhaled sharply, her voice firm. Fine, you w
you want to fix things? Divorce her and marry me!”
Adam gave her a frosty look, his voice icy. “You really wa
wanna lose your spot as a lead dancer?”
That comment hit Alison like for water, quelling her impulses and fantasies. The dance company she had joined was globally renowned, with the lead dancer role bring highly coveted.
Sering her mute response, Adam felt boredom creeping in. He tapped his fingers on the s
Adam, L‘ Aluon tuned.
He turned, bus n
steering wheel, visibly irritated. “Get out”
is tone cutting. “Im not known for my patience. Don’t make me say it again.
Twenty minutes later, as Adam approached Huvitensa, he saw several i
I male attendants entering Dolores’s suite.
Through the party ojerno, he glimpsed her face, glowing radiantly from the alcohol, her beauty enhanced to a heart–stopping degree, her allure both inysteresis and dangerously seductive
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