Mona sighed helplessly. “Ms. Colister, you are a celebrity. Could you please mind your words in public?” “You’re the one who should be mindful of yourself. What do I have to be afraid of?” Marianne lifted her chin arrogantly as if she wanted to make things worse for Mona. “Don’t you know that Mr. Fontaine is a married man? If this gets to his wife, you’ll be finished! Finished, I tell you!” Mona wanted to laugh out loud. She raised a brow and said, “Really?” She had no idea that ‘Mrs. Fontaine’ was a vengeful person who would hunt down every woman that her husband slept with outside. “I bet you don’t know that Mr. Fontaine keeps his wife away from the public’s eye. He’s only sleeping with you now because you’re his new toy. Once he’s fed up with you, he’ll throw you aside, just like he did with me. In the end, he only cares about his wife.” Mariane voiced her grievance with gritted teeth. She resented Mona.If it were not for Mona’s intervention, she would have slept wit
Thaddeus got out of the car and nodded at the director. His towering figure emanated a pressuring aura. The shoot was held in Vision Studio, a professional production studio located in the heart of the city. There was no lack of handsome and beautiful talents in the studio, but Thaddeus’s height and handsome looks stood out from the bunch. Several crew members came over and flattered him. He glanced over the crowd around him and somehow landed his attention on the twins sitting under the parasol. He was surprised. The director looked in the same direction and saw the kids. Thinking that the man might be angry, the director immediately said, “I’m so sorry about that, Mr. Fontaine. They’re one of our crew’s kids. I’ll call someone to bring them away.” “It’s okay.” Thaddeus waved his hand indifferently, showing an emotionless look on his face. While the director recovered from the anxiety, Thaddeus had already headed over to the twins. Bobby and Millie were in their own li
Mona’s shoot went on smoothly. The director even praised her for her sensibility in front of a camera, which delighted her. During break time, the director instructed her to get her makeup touched up in the changing room. So she walked out of the studio and decided to check on her kids first. As soon as she stepped out, she ran into Thaddeus, who was wearing a frosty look that veiled his emotions. Mona was startled. She sneaked a glance at her twins further away and started sweating nervously. Why would the man be here? Having him so close to the kids was giving her a heart attack! “Mona, let me introduce you to Mr. Thaddeus Fontaine, our sponsor and producer for the commercial. He’s also the CEO of Timez Group.” While Mona’s thoughts were scattered, the director stepped in and passionately introduced her to the man. “Don’t worry, Mr. Fontaine. Mona might be new in the industry, but she’s as good as those veterans. I’m sure you will be very happy with the outcome.” Thad
“It’s alright. We can stop pretending soon. Mommy will do better.” Mona consoled her kids and brought them to the car that the agency had prepared for her. “Mona, are you free tonight?” The director suddenly called her from behind. Mona had just put the kids into the car. She looked back at the director and smiled, “What’s the matter, director?” “We’re having a gathering later. Join us if you have the time. I can introduce you to more people in the industry.” Mona’s eyes gleamed. It was a golden opportunity that she could not miss. “Thank you, director. I’ll be there!” Mona brought the kids home, had lunch with them, and tucked them in for a nap. When the babysitter came, Mona went out. It was almost time for the gathering, so Mona called a ride and headed to the designated hotel. She thought it would just be a simple gathering over dinner, where guests would sit around a table and chat over drinks and food. However, when the waiter brought her into the main ban
Mona did not linger any longer at the event. She left through the side door, away from the crowd. Marcus watched her leave without any scruples. He could not help but let out a sigh in admiration— Mona was a hero among women.Almost every woman out there idolized his boss, and were willing to kill to crawl into his bed. However, Mona was different. He was unclear if Mona was a person with integrity or she simply hated his boss but could not afford to offend him. Marcus went back to Thaddeus. “Sir, Ms. Ortega declined your request. She said she’s feeling unwell tonight and wanted to leave early.” Thaddeus swirled the wine in his glass silently and drained it to the last drop. Even Marcus gulped when he saw his boss’s sexy Adam’s apple move. “Sir, do you still want to keep room 502?” After all, he still had Marianne for the night. Thaddeus glanced at Marcus coldly. “You can have it.” The cold glance gave Marcus chills. “I’m single. Why would I want the room to my
Thaddeus went silent for a while. The call plunged into an awkward silence, which fueled Mona’s anxiety. She dared not hang up on him either. After a while, the man's deep voice said, “Grandfather’s birthday is in two days. Be prepared to join me at dinner.” Mona’s heart slightly moved. Thaddeus said that he would submit the divorce papers after his grandfather’s birthday event. Now it made sense why Mariane was pregnant. It was time for her to give up the position of the secret wife. After the call, Mona felt relief more than ever. She started a countdown to the birthday event in her heart. On the auspicious day, Mona dressed up meticulously for the event. She wore a beautiful fitting dress that looked fashionable and elegant, suitable for attending formal events. Thaddeus parked the car by the road and picked her up. The man’s gaze was glued to her body. The tight dress highlighted her voluptuous body, especially her slender waist. Thaddeus gulped nervously be
Mona sat alone in the living hall. While she did not fit in with the Fontaines, she did not mind.To kill time, she grabbed a book and started reading. A while later, a loud engine rumbled from the front yard. The servant said, “Madam Eleanor and Master Victor have arrived.” Mona turned to the entrance. A woman in her mid-forties came in. Her illness painted her face pale, and the dark eye circles gave her a tired look. She was Eleanor Fontaine, Thaddeus’s half-sister. It was then that Mona noticed the young man beside Eleanor. He looked rather familiar. The man had also spotted Mona, and he was stunned. His gaze fixated on her face for quite a while. Mona blushed after being stared at so brazenly. Suddenly, she remembered. He was the man who abducted her to the club a few days ago! Eleanor noticed the blank look on her son’s face. She introduced him to Mona, “Victor, that’s Mona, your Uncle Thaddeus’s wife. You should call her Aunt Mona.” Mona got up with a polite
Victor then came back in with Eleanor’s medicine. Mona secretly sized up Victor. She was curious as to how much she resembled the Susan he mentioned. Why would he lose control over himself whenever he saw her? As she drifted away in her thoughts, the grip on her waist tightened and brought her back to the present moment. “Ouch! That hurts!” she grunted and frowned at Thaddeus. Thaddeus looked at her and softly tapped on her nose. “It’s dinner time. Don’t be nosy.” Mona was stunned when she locked eyes with the man. There was an unprecedented affection and kindness in his abyssal eyes, yet they felt surreal. He must be acting. His grandfather wanted Thaddeus to live a good life, so Thaddeus used her to entertain the old man and make him happy. The man was on par with Marianne in terms of acting. If he were to debut as an actor, he would probably get an award. Unfortunately, the couple’s ending would probably disappoint the old man. Dinner began once everyone was sa