Deception and Love: I Won't Be Sad to LeaveChapter 1 Midnight Message
Deep into the night, the man beside me breathed deeply and evenly, sound asleep.
Yet, I tossed and turned, unable to find rest.
Just moments ago, Arthur Ford's phone suddenly lit up, revealing a message from Lyla Jennings on the screen.
Before this, out of trust for my partner, I had never looked through Arthur's phone, but this time, as if possessed, I opened the message.
A provocative image confronted me, shaking my core beliefs—Lyla, in a skimpy lace camisole, shyly nestled in Arthur's arms.
[I miss you already, even though you just left.]
My heart plummeted to the depths of disbelief as I stared at the man sleeping beside me.
Lyla was Arthur's secretary, having joined his company six months ago.
She always spoke in a gentle, endearing manner and was very likable, and Arthur had never given her more than a glance, maintaining a professional distance with subordinates.
Unbeknownst to me, behind the scenes, they had gotten together.
Turning over, I dimmed the phone to its lowest brightness and swiftly scrolled through their conversation history.