Chapter 2 " Your period's over . So , no protection tonight , hmm ? " Under the dim hallway light , Julian's low , sultry voice was thick with suggestion as he swept the coquettish woman into his arms . He kissed her passionately , carrying her toward the master bedroom . On the bed , Gwyneth froze , every muscle tense as the unmistakable sounds of their approach grew louder . She held her breath , desperate not to make a sound . A woman's breathless voice drifted closer . " Julian , your engagement's tomorrow . What if Gwyneth finds out ? " } ] Julian's eyes sparkled with careless charm, but there was a trace of disdain in his tone . " She passes out cold whenever she's had enough to drink . You've got nothing to worry about . " } He punctuated his words with a heartless kick to the bed , right where Gwyneth lay " asleep ." Then , with a casual tilt of his chin , he nodded for Queenie Shaw to come closer , his voice dripping with arrogant certainty . " Pain flared in Gwyneth's ankle , making her whole body shudder . It felt as if something inside her snapped - clean and irreparable . She swallowed hard , forcing down the metallic taste that rose in her throat . Burying her face in the pillow , she barely dared to breathe , terrified they'd realize she was only pretending to sleep . She'd thought Julian might stay out tonight . After all , he sometimes crashed at a friend's place after a night of drinking . " But nothing could have prepared her for this : her fiancé , just hours from their engagement , not only coming home , but bringing with him the last woman she would ever have suspected . Queenie . It was Queenie.§ Gwyneth's eyes filled with tears as humiliation and fury crawled up her spine . She dug her fingernails into her thigh , fighting the urge to sit up and scream at them . Five years , she'd given Julian everything , loved him with all her heart . Yet not only did he see her as worthless , he'd been cheating on her all along , with Queenie , of all people . He could have chosen anyone . Why her ? }] Queenie had once been a scholarship girl , sponsored by Gwyneth's mother . After her mother passed away , Gwyneth took over the support . She'd even brought Queenie into the company and mentored her , helping her rise to creative director while still barely out of school . Whatever Queenie needed - money , opportunities , guidance - Gwyneth had provided without hesitation . } All these years , she'd treated Queenie like a sister . Suddenly , she heard the unmistakable sound of a zipper . འ ༠༤ Queenie's voice trembled with nervous excitement . " Not here , let's go back to my place, If she finds out , it'll ruin everything ." > But Julian's next words struck Gwyneth like a bolt of lightning , leaving her paralyzed . " She's as clueless as they come . If she were half as smart , she'd have realized long ago that her parents ' accident was all our doing . We pushed her off the edge , then played the savior . That's why she's so loyal . She really thinks we rescued her . Honestly , what could she possibly figure out ? " Queenie's laugh was light and satisfied . " You're right . If her parents hadn't died , she wouldn't have clung to me , wouldn't have taught me everything about the business , given me all her contacts . " } } Gwyneth gripped the bedsheet so tightly her knuckles turned white . Shock and hatred made her tremble uncontrollably . Tears slid down her cheeks , but she bit her lip until she tasted blood , refusing to make a sound.§ Queenie's voice chimed in again , sweet and sly . " So , when are you going to break up with her ? " ? Julian lifted her easily , his tone relaxed and magnetic . " She's landed plenty of deals for the company these past years . Once she wraps up this last project , she's out Don't worry . I'll take care of you . As soon as the transfer papers for Fletcher Group go through , I'll put her parents ' company in your name * % Queenie giggled , tracing a finger down Gwyneth's back . " Then , Julian , I want you . Right here . On her bed . " Julian smirked , all indulgent affection . " Anything for you , you little minx . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!