Chapter 126 Caught on Camera
Derek’s gaze remained fixed on Helen, clearly admiring her figure.
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Helen scowled and said, “You can’t just spy on me! I’m your cousin’s fiancée. What do you think you’re doing?”
A crooked grin tugged at Derek’s lips. “Spy? I didn’t sneak a look. You left the door ajar–I just happened to glance over. I’m a man, and when I see a beautiful woman, it’s hard not to look. If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for being too stunning“.
They say women love a little danger, and Helen was starting to understand why.
She had been angry at first, but hearing his cheeky response, her frustration surprisingly turned into laughter.
“You smooth–talking troublemaker.”
Seeing the shy smile on her face, Derek couldn’t hold back any longer. He stepped forward and wrapped her in his arms, his voice low and teasing by her ear. “So, do you like smooth–talking troublemakers?”
The warmth of his breath tickled her skin, sending a strange shiver through her.
But then reality hit. She was engaged to Linden. Helen pushed at Derek’s chest.
“Don’t do this. I’m supposed to be your cousin’s fiancée
The more she resisted, the tighter he held her, his hands slowly running along her soft skin.
“The two of you aren’t married yet, so technically, you’re not my cousin’s wife,” he whispered. “The moment I saw you, I couldn’t look away. Linden’s lucky to have such a beautiful girlfriend. Honestly, I’m jealous.”
Derek had always been good at reading people–especially women. He knew just what to say, how to act,
and when to lean in.
Helen, hearing his words, couldn’t help but feel flattered. “Thanks for liking me, but I already belong to Linden. This just isn’t meant to be. Let me go–if he sees us like this, it’ll be a disaster.”
Derek didn’t back down. He stole a kiss, quick and light on her lips. “Relax. He won’t find out.”
He was certain Helen wouldn’t say a word to Linden. That confidence made him bolder. He kissed her again this time deeper–and gently pushed her toward the bed.
Soon, the two of them collapsed onto the mattress.
Helen’s body softened against him, but her voice held on to protest. “You need to think rationally. We can’t do this.”
Derek raised an eyebrow, murmuring, “Your body says otherwise.”
Then he kissed her again and again, each one trailing across her skin like a warm drizzle of summer rain, until Helen could no longer think straight.
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Chapter 126.Caught on Camera
And so, she gave in to the heat of the moment, losing herself in Derek’s arms.
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Meanwhile, Caroline had just finished her lunch delivery and made a quick trip to the grocery store to pick up some household items.
Back at her condominium, she parked her scooter. As she turned around, she spotted a man and a woman walking out from another building.
The woman was Helen. But the man? Definitely not Linden.
Before Caroline could make sense of what was happening, she saw Helen tiptoe and kiss the man on the lips.
Caroline’s eyes widened in shock.
What in the world? Was Helen cheating on Linden?
Maybe she was getting back at Linden? Earlier, Caroline had told her Linden was spotted with another woman–though that had been a lie, just to provoke her
Still, it wouldn’t have been surprising.
In her past life, Caroline had learned the hard way: Linden was a player. Women came and went around him like a revolving door.
Seeing the two locked in an embrace, Caroline pulled out her phone and recorded a short video. Then, she sent it to everyone in the Somertons group chat.
Except Liam.
She had already blocked him on WhatsApp.
Helen had always been seen as the perfect daughter. Caroline wondered how the family would react when they saw her true colors.
Over at Waterford Gardens, Edwin was the first to open the message.
The moment he saw the man in the video wasn’t Linden, his expression hardened. He quickly texted Caroline. “Who is that guy? And where did you get this video?”
He couldn’t believe his daughter would betray Linden.
And if Linden ever saw this, the engagement would be over.
Caroline replied, “How should I know who he is? I’ve never seen him before. And the video? I just shot it moments ago.”
Seconds later, her phone rang. It was Edwin, and his voice was thick with anger. “I’m warning you–delete that video. If this ruins Helen’s chances with Linden, don’t even think about coming back to this family!”
Caroline chuckled softly at the threat. She said, “Then I won’t come back. What makes you think I care?”
On the other end. Edwin said nothing. But the sound of his heavy breathing made it clear–he was furious.
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