Chapter 30
A devilish smirk crossed his face... "Tell your lips to stop begging me to kiss them all the time. Though I wouldn't mind to indulge it for once." He whispered, his warm and sweet breath fanning her face, making her immobilized and sending tingles inside her pants.
Marlie's eyes popped up in shock and her breath grew heavier, a mixture of anger and unexplained emotions were rampaging inside her.
To make matters worse, Chad pulled her closer, bringing their faces near. What the hell? What annoyed her most was the fact that she couldn't even move away even if she wanted to. Her body and senses were betraying her at this moment with Chad's close proximity.
Chad felt at ease with their closeness, as he always had whenever he held Marlie close in the past years. He had never held Charlie in that way before. Surprisingly, he was somehow loving this proximity between them now. It didn't feel as bad as he had always thought.
From Chad's expression, Marlie could decipher his intentions, and she managed to regain control of her breathing yet she couldn't move away from him.
Chad noticed Marlie's emotions change and smirked victoriously.
"Lately, you seem to bring out the devil in me," Chad remarked, still captivated by Marlie's lips, while she sat there in confusion and conflict.
Unannounced, Angelina entered the room, finding herself amidst a whirlwind of intense emotions. She couldn't fandom the scene in front of her. What's going on?
Chad's back was turned to the door, oblivious to her presence. Perhaps he was too consumed by his carnal desires to hear her footsteps, unlike Marlie.
Great! This was the perfect opportunity Marlie had been waiting for.
Even though Marlie knew it wasn't the wisest decision, she couldn't resist seizing the opportunity. Attempting to compose herself, Marlie struggled to suppress her emotions, and Chad suddenly tried to withdraw from her grasp.
However, Marlie suddenly grabbed his head, acting swiftly, preventing him from pulling away and noticing Angelina in the room. Chad was perplexed, but Marlie maintained a seductive gaze.
When Angelina finally caught a clear glimpse of the situation, Marlie cursed the idea running through her head. She shot Angelina a provocative smile, which Chad mistakenly believed was meant for him.
Unbeknownst to him, the smile was directed at Angelina, the person standing behind his back. But he happened to be the only one unaware of her presence in the room. Impulsively, Marlie pressed her soft lips against that of Chad's.
Shock was written all over Chad's face. He could not believe what was just happening. He only wanted to tease his wife a little. Who would have that the latter would take things seriously as to kiss him for the first time in their marriage
Rather than resisting the soft touch of her lips, Chad was drawn to reciprocate her kiss. After all, he had already been tempted by her.
He held Marlie's petite body in his arms, passionately embracing her lips. Was it because she was his beloved Marlie?
The sight froze poor Angelina, her face reflecting the shock one might feel upon encountering a ghost. Tears welled up in her eyes. She felt defeated.
Angelina had merely come to deliver the clothes Chad had asked his assistant, David, to purchase for their outing. Who would have thought this would be the sight she would witness upon entering the room?
As she mournfully observed the scene, Marlie lost control of herself without even realizing it. What started as a brief kiss evolved into a desire for more passion. All causes of reading were thrown out of her mind. Her revenge was forgotten at that moment. Her so-called hard for Chad was also gone. All that was left was how her body yearned for Chad
Marlie found herself engulfed in Chad's embrace, sitting on his lap, while her hands explored his silky hair. This only intensified the kiss, much to Angelina's horror. And Chad's desire for more than just a kiss was awakened.
Chad held Marlie tightly, pulling her even closer, her body pressed firmly against his, as his left hand gently cradled her neck, deepening the passion of their kiss.
Angelina felt immobilized, unable to move her legs or utter a single word as if her voice had been stolen from her and her legs glued to the spot.
At that moment, Chad's desire reached its peak. He wanted more than just a kiss, and Marlie desired no less. Chad's right hand moved to unzip Marlie's dress, revealing her flawless skin and the pink bra that held her breasts. He passionately kissed her neck, causing Marlie to let out a profound moan, much to Angelina's horror.
Trembling uncontrollably, Angelina dropped the clothes she had been clutching to the floor, making a sound to break the couple's sealed lips. Both Chad and Marlie turned to meet her gaze, shocked.
And as for Marlie? Well, before she could contemplate anything else, she felt satisfied knowing she had given that homewrecker a taste of her own medicine. The devilish smirk on her face spoke volumes.
In tears, Angelina left the room, her heart shattered. It was only a brief moment before Chad followed after her, leaving Marlie behind. Almost rushing out shirtless. Marlie innocently reminded him to cover himself.
"You wouldn't want the whole world to know how well your wife pleased you in bed," she put on a fake victorious smile to mask her true emotion.
Realizing that buttoning up a shirt would take too long, Chad quickly grabbed a bathrobe. He hurried into the hallway, only to find Angelina already on her way out of the house, tears streaming down her face.
He didn't care about her feelings. He just wanted to comfort her and also wanted her not to enter his room again without permission. After all, they are childhood friends.
Meanwhile, back in the room, Marlie tried justifying what she truly felt in Chad's embrace and his kisses, "It was all part of the plan. I was just following the plan. It meant nothing." She repeated those words over and over, trying to convince herself that she wasn't affected by Chad's touch and kisses. She recited it until she regained her composure.
She redressed herself and reached for her phone. Dialing a number, she made a call. The person on the other end answered, and Marlie began speaking without any pleasantries... "Mark, the plan was successful." Mark replied, "Good. Let's proceed to the next phase of the plan."
After Chad chased after Angelina, Audrey, and Silvia rushed out of the dining hall to assess the situation. They were responsible for the flawless arrangement of the dinner, especially since the woman they had chosen for Chad was joining them. This meal was organized to emotionally manipulate Charlie (Marlie).
Without allowing Chad to say anything, Angelina didn't hesitate to walk away while crying.
Meanwhile, in the room, Marlie continued her phone conversation with Mark. "What's the next step?" Mark's voice came through the phone, and Marlie responded, "Right now, I need to find something to eat. So, let's talk later..."
Before Marlie could finish her sentence and end the call, Mark interrupted her, asking,
"Marlie?"
"Hmm?" Marlie hummed in response.
"What exactly did you do this time?" Mark questioned. It was he who had instructed her to corner Chad and Angelina and manipulate Chad with her feminine charm to ignite jealousy in Angelina. However, he needed to know the details of how she accomplished this.
Marlie blushed and remained silent, leaving room for Mark to discover the truth himself.
"Let me guess... You kissed him, right?!" Mark exclaimed, forcing Marlie to vividly recall their recent intimacy.
Mark found himself rendered speechless, unable to articulate his thoughts until he finally mustered a few words to form a question.
"Can it be true that you enjoyed his kisses?" Mark playfully asked Marlie, much to her irritation. Did he truly expect an answer?
"Go to hell!" Marlie snapped at Mark, abruptly ending the call to avoid further annoyance. She wanted nothing more than to forget the regrettable mistake she had just made. Did he have to remind her of it? Marlie angrily threw her phone down and exited the room.
Descending the stairs, Marlie encountered the entire household gathered near the main entrance. "Are they all here to console the home wrecker?" she muttered to herself, pausing halfway down the staircase.
Vien noticed her and approached, moving closer to whisper, "This undoubtedly bears your signature, making it perfect." They exchanged happy smiles.
Vien was happy to see Angelin crying. She had never liked her anyway. The old woman hated the fact Angelina had hurt Charlie several times before her death. She couldn't be happier to see Angelina in a state where Charlie once used to be.
Both Silvia and Audrey bombarded Chad with questions about Angelina's sudden departure without a farewell.
Chad remained silent, refusing to offer any explanations. Why should explain himself kissing his wife? No one asked Angelina to enter his room without permission anyway.
Leaving everyone in the hallway, he headed straight to his room, signaling for Marlie to follow. Marlie trailed closely behind him, aware of the stares from the mother and daughter and the servants as well. Not that she shared though.
Upon entering the room, Marlie hoped to appear innocent in Chad's eyes, but he had seen through her facade. Before she could fully close the door, Chad moved closer, standing behind her.
With one hand, he firmly held her waist, forcing her closer and causing Marlie to grip the door handle in fear. Chad whispered threateningly to a trembling Marlie, "The next time you attempt such behavior, I will make sure you fully enjoy the consequences, until the very end." He said with a menacing grin.
Marlie managed to slip away from Chad's grasp with much difficulty and rushed to the safety of the bed.
The implications of his statement terrified her. What did he mean by her " fully enjoy the consequences, until the very end"? Clutching the sheet tightly, Marlie tried to regain control over her fears.
Chad scoffed at the sight of trembling Marlie. She had the guts to pull that act but trembled at the statement he made.
"Go to sleep" he ordered softly, retreating to the bathroom for a shower.
"Charlie..." Marlie called out of fear as if begging her to save her, as a tear of apprehension rolled down her cheek.