I Chose Me Over My Marriage novel Chapter 170

If Maxwell hadn't fully grasped what was happening earlier, Lyra's final declaration shattered whatever illusions he had left.

This whole night was an elaborate, perfectly executed trap designed exclusively for him.

He couldn't deny his relationship with Aria.

And he certainly couldn't confess his true feelings for Lyra.

If he did, the fragile foundation of his new career would instantly collapse.

He would be buried alive in the rubble, never to see the light of day again.

After the dinner concluded, Director Chambers and Director Grant were the first to leave.

Lyra and Chloe had both driven, parking their cars in the ground-level lot.

They walked out together, chatting idly as they headed toward their vehicles.

Behind them, Maxwell and Aria walked in suffocating silence.

It wasn't until he watched Lyra and Chloe drive away that Maxwell finally dropped the act.

He shot out a hand, gripping Aria's wrist like a vise, and yanked her violently toward him. He wanted to make sure she clearly saw the absolute fury burning in his eyes.

"Aria, you did that on purpose!"

With nothing left to lose, Aria completely dropped her previous cautious, submissive act.

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