Chapter 124

Although Desmond recognized Cassandra's beauty, he didn't dare make a move since she was Tristan's wife. Even so, the thought of her fair skin, graceful figure, and faint fragrance gnawed at him like a colony of ants. He glanced at Kimberly beside him. She was plain, tired despite her makeup, and dressed in simple clothes. He felt nothing but contempt for her. Comparing her to Cassandra was frustrating. How did he end up with someone so dull? Kimberly had grown used to his insults and showed no reaction. If he ignored her warning, he'd learn the hard way and face the consequences. She lowered her eyes, a flash of cold malice flickering within them. ... Feeling restless, Desmond suddenly thought of his old lover and decided to give her a call. Lily was practicing her dance routine when her phone buzzed, and the name on the screen caught her off guard. "Damn it! Why is he calling now?" she muttered. Desmond was a stain on Lily's past that she wanted no part of. Early in her c