The hotels were chosen for their privacy.
Yet, how were they captured on camera?
Amid his panic, another message arrived.
âIf you donât want me to expose your scandal, do as I sayâ¦â
Roy stared at the message, and his expression visibly shifted.
âWhatâs the matter? You look upset.
â
Valeria noticed Royâs abrupt halt and turned back, her concern evident.
Roy met her gaze, anxiety flickering across his face.
He pocketed his phone hastily.
Valeriaâs brows furrowed in confusion.
âWhatâs going on? Why are you sweating?â
No sooner had she spoken than Roy pressed her abruptly against the wall, causing her to gasp in surprise.
âWhat are you doing?â she demanded, her eyes wide.
Royâs hands braced against the wall as he gazed down at her.
âValeria, youâre free now.
What are your thoughts on us being together?â
His words were clear: he wanted her by his side.
Valeria, taken aback, could only utter, âRoyâ¦â
âLet me finish,â he cut in, his voice earnest.
âValeria, Iâve dated plenty, but none have captivated me like you have.
You bring a certain allure, an experience that intrigues me.
And letâs face it, the nights must get Lonely, right? Why not consider a new start with me? Iâm confident weâd make a great couple, in every sense.
Plus, I have connections that could smooth your path forward.
No one would dare cross you in the entertainment industry.
â
Valeria stared at the man in front of her, his features striking, yet he now appeared like a stranger to her, no longer the person she once knew.
Suddenly, Rosalynnâs warning echoed in her thoughts.
She had cautioned that Roy was a complicated man.
Valeria realized how naive she had been.
âRoy, you think Iâm a woman who yearns for sex, huh?â she challenged him, her voice firm.
âWhat do you take me for?â
Roy replied with a dismissive tone, âCome on, weâre both grown-ups here.
Letâs drop the act, shall we? Just one night with me, and youâll forget all about your ex-husband.
I guarantee I can make you happier.
â
As he spoke, his hand crept to her waist, his smirk sinister.
Valeriaâs expression iced over.
She shoved him back forcefully and slapped him across the face.