The Transactional Marriage That Imploded novel Chapter 54

Yet now, he didn't hesitate to pull every string and leverage his top-tier privileges just to give Cynthia and Lamont a perfectly comfortable, luxurious day out.

It was true what they said—a man's effort always aligned with where his heart was.

If it weren't for her own medical issues, she genuinely wouldn't have wanted to carry a child with his blood. Anything connected to that man was nothing but a curse.

Lamont clung to Mathis like a koala. Even in this blistering heat, Mathis held the boy comfortably in his arms.

Cynthia, dressed in a soft, flowing cream dress, walked intimately close to Mathis. She reached up to brush a strand of her hair off his shoulder, and they exchanged a quiet, low conversation. The atmosphere between them was warm and deeply familiar—the kind of effortless intimacy that only came from years of being together.

The group bypassed the massive, sweating crowds completely, strolling straight into an exclusive, air-conditioned VIP glass lounge.

Inside, the suite was fully equipped with plush leather sofas, custom kid-friendly desserts, and sterilized maternity supplies.

There was even a professional photographer waiting inside, ready to capture a perfect set of family portraits for them.

As Mathis walked in, his eyes caught Bianca's. The soft, affectionate gaze he had just given his son instantly hardened into freezing indifference as he looked away, keeping his eyes locked straight ahead.

Behind him, Cynthia shot Bianca a look of absolute triumph, muttering just loud enough to be heard, "Loser."

Bianca rolled her eyes and shot back, "Shameless."

Cynthia didn't bother arguing. In her mind, she had already won Mathis's heart, leaving Bianca with absolutely nothing.

She lifted her chin and walked into the lounge like royalty.

Xanthe's face was flushed with fury. "How can they have the nerve to be this disgusting right in front of you?"

"Let's just go. It's too hot," Bianca said smoothly.

"Not everyone is as morally bankrupt as Cynthia, throwing themselves at married men," Bianca pointed out coolly.

"Good point."

As soon as they stepped out of the park gates, Simon Jennings called. "I've got everything arranged. You can come see Mabel today."

A genuine smile finally broke across Bianca's face. "Perfect. I'll head over from Universal Studios right now."

Simon sounded surprised. "You're at Universal Studios? Didn't you run into Mathis and the others?"

"Yeah," Bianca replied, her tone completely indifferent. "With the massive circus he put on, it was impossible to miss them."

"And it doesn't bother you that they're being so public?" Simon asked gently.