NovelEnglishLooking Blanche in the eye, Portia said with determination, “I’m going to be his woman.” That was the only way she could step on Debbie and teach her a hard lesson that she would never forget.
“NO! Don’t you know Carlos is married? You’re not going to be anyone’s mistress,” Blanche snapped. There was no way that would end well. Men made endless promises to their mistresses about how they’d divorce their wives and marry them. They rarely did, and if the mistresses got pregnant, well, that was all over.
Portia was not willing to be an ordinary man’s mistress. However,
Carlos was not an ordinary man. Being his mistress was much better than being an ordinary man’s wife. Portia said in a calm voice, “Mom, I don’t think Carlos loves his wife. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have kept her a secret from the public. He has gone to parties with Olga a couple times. Besides, he walked out of the hotel with a college girl last time, and I’m sure that wasn’t Olga. See? He has so many women. Men are all unfaithful. And Carlos is no exception. Have you ever heard of the daughters of the prominent families in Alorith getting married? No! Of course, Carlos’ wife is not from a powerful family. Do you think I can’t drive Mrs. Hilton out of the Hilton family and replace her?”
“Um… Blanche hesitated. She had to admit that Portia had a point, but she was afraid that people might gossip behind her back. After all, it would be disgraceful if Portia was a mistress.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtPortia knew what was on her mother’s mind.
“Mom, don’t worry. I don’t think people would gossip about me. Carlos is so rich and powerful, nobody will trash talk him or his woman. After I bechis woman, our family will be more respected.”
“After I becMrs. Hilton, I’ll ask him to fire Emmett!” she swore to herself.
Blanche had been thinking of marrying her daughter to Carlos instead of
Lewis. Despite being the general manager of Hilton Group’s New York branch, Lewis wielded Little power in the company. But the truth was,
Carlos had turned this offer down without hesitation. Left with no other option, she then decided to marry Portia to Lewis. After all,
Lewis was Carlos’ cousin. The Gomez family could still benefit from an association with Carlos.
Portia’s explanations made Blanche feel better about her plan. She was still wary, but Portia seemed logical about this.
“But it’s not easy to get close to Carlos,” she said to her daughter.
“I know. From now on I’ll work harder to stand out. You and Dad can try your best to getthe invitations of the parties, dinners, and commercial activities Carlos will attend,” said Portia.
She had been trying to be a better woman all the time. It used to be just for show, but now it was for Carlos.
She understood that only an exceptional woman deserved to stand by him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn New York
The next morning, sprofessionals cto the Hilton’s house to investigate the case involving the missing items. Debbie just wanted to get out of there, so she Left the house with Carlos without asking the men anything.
She felt much better after wandering around and having sfun.
When the sun started to set, it was tto go back. She wanted to find
Carlos to go htogether with him, but then she learned that he wasn’t in the office, so she had to head halone.
Since it was late, she ate dinner outside. When she went back inside, not a single soul was around.
The chandelier in the Living room had been switched off. Only sdim wall fittings in the hallway were on. The place was almost eerie now.
Debbie paused. She could almost hear ghosts, but she wasn’t sure what it was. The shadows on the walls did Little to dispel the unsettling feeling. She peered into the gloom, trying to see into adjoining areas, but had Little Luck. She changed into slippers at the vestibule. Just as she walked into the living room, snoises startled her. This wasn’t her imagination this time. Debbie looked towards the sound.
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