Chapter 16

In a five-star restaurant in Hestonia, Linda was dressed to the nines, sitting at a table with several of her former friends. "Linda, this place is amazing!" "Yeah, one dish costs thousands! My gosh, Mr. Fletcher really spares no expense on you." ... Their words, dripping with envy, made Linda beam with pride. She had once been hidden away as a mistress, unseen by the world. Now that Natalie was gone, she was rightfully Oliver's wife. "This is nothing," she said, smiling. "Once Oliver arrives, I'll introduce him properly." Before she could finish, the private room door swung open. Oliver stepped in, his expression dark as thunder. "Oliver, you're here!" Linda quickly rose to greet him, but he sidestepped, leaving her hand in midair. Her smile froze. "Oliver, what's wrong? We're all waiting for you. Please, come in and sit." Determined, she reached out again, but this time, he forcefully pushed her away. A tense silence fell over the room; everyone waited, eager to watch the