"You know, I stayed up all night in the office that day and the next day I received a watch from the same brand as yours, but I never wear it to avoid suspicion..."
Slap!
The crisp sound of a slap echoed in the air, together with my fingertips and heart went numb.
My proud composure crumbled at that moment.
"Who do you think you are? Daring to interfere in my marriage?"
He covered his face, only showing surprise for a moment, then laughed.
"Are you afraid?"
Seeing my silence, he grew smug. “Don’t worry. I’m not the kind of man who uses dirty tricks or meddles in other people’s marriages.”
His tone shifted, his smile widening. “Unless the other person makes the first move. Then I’ll take the remaining ninety-nine steps without hesitation.”
His eyes blazed with a fanatical light, which suddenly brought me to my senses.
That year, if Gabriela hadn't taken that first step, it would have almost cost her her life.
I would never have walked the remaining 99 steps with tears in my eyes.
And the woman before me, strutting around arrogantly, was even proud of it.
I had a powerful family background to back me up, but what about him?