TimeNovelDaniel wasn't a heartless man. Evelyn had worked tirelessly in his household over the years. And while she might not have achieved much, her sacrifices were undeniable.
As for her affair with Lucas, it wasn't solely her fault. As her husband, if Daniel had kept his distance from her from the beginning, hadn't had Gigi, and hadn't given her any false hope, they wouldn't have ended up in this position.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEvelyn's betrayal was undoubtedly a grave fault, but he wasn't faultless either. If he had treated her like a real husband should, none of this would've ever happened. After learning about Evelyn's infidelity, he spent nights reflecting on his own actions.
Initially, he had intended to give Evelyn a way out. But now, watching her recklessly dig her own grave, he realized he had shown her enough mercy. There was nothing left to say.
"Evelyn, you've exhausted every ounce of my patience for you. I suggest you stop talking before I do something I can't take back." He didn't love Evelyn, but she carried his family name, and he couldn't let her disgrace them any further.
Her cheek, still throbbing from Lucas' slap, hurt terribly. But she didn't bother to soothe it. Instead, she glared at Daniel, her eyes blazing with resentment. If she could turn back time, she would never have married him.
Meanwhile, Lucas had been doing his best to fade into the background. He felt a wave of relief when he saw Evelyn and Daniel confront each other.
In truth, this situation could be as simple or as complicated as Daniel wanted it to be. He was well aware that Daniel would likely let him go-at the right price.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter mulling it over, Lucas told Daniel, "Let's not drag this out any longer, Mr. Hamilton. What is it that you want? Whatever it is, tell me, and I'make it happen. This isn't a stor either of us wants to make headlines. So, send these reporters off, and we'll settle this like men." Daniel smiled. "I appreciate your straightforwardness, Mr. Castillo. Then, I'll tell you what I want." He paused before continuing, "I don't want your money or your men. All I ask is that you slap Evelyn 30 times, and I'll immediately let you go." As soon as his words sank, Lucas' eyes lit up. "That's it? That's all you want? Are you messing with me, Mr. Hamilton?"
e Truth be told, Daniel's terms were tempting-but he wasn't one to abuse women. Still, if a few slaps couldn resolve everything, it might be worth considering. Even though he said he couldn't do it, his eyes darted toward Evelyn, clearly weighing his options.
Evelyn had already been slapped once, and after hearing Daniel's terms, she shot him a murderous gtare "Sdrew you, Daniel! How could you be so heartless after everything we've been through? I'm going to make you pay for this!"
Fuming, she crawled out from under the blanket, completely naked, and launched herself at Daniel. "Go to hell, you son of a bitch!"
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