Chapter 90
Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call
Chapter 90
Sullivan must have come directly from the office.
Dressed in a threeâpiece tailored suit that he wore with an effortless charm, he exuded a youthful handsomeness underscored by the distinctive allure of a successful man.
Many a young lady sneaked glances at him.
Accustomed to admiring eyes, Sullivan strode straight up to Megan, glancing at the massive movie poster. âFancy watching this one?â he asked.
Megan clutched her movie ticket a little tighter. With a coy smile, she denied it. âJust here to grab a sodalâ
Sullivanâs gaze was penetrating. He watched her for a moment, then casually bought her a drink. As he paid, he remarked offhandedly. âYou never used to be a fan of this stuff.â
âPeople change Megan replied with a light smile.
Handing her the soda, Sullivan grinned. âHow about catching the movie together then?â
It was the first time Sullivan had extended an invitation for a date. In the past, this wouldâve sent Megan over the moon, giddy with excitement for nights on end. But now, she couldnât be bothered to feign interest.
Yet, she knew all too well that her husband wasnât easily dismissed. A direct refusal would be unwise.
âHmm. Megan hummed noncommittally.
She handed him her shopping bag, claiming sheâd go buy the tickets. But as Sullivan took the bag, he fumbled, and it tumbled to the ground, spilling black lace lingerie all over the pavement.
And they were a size C!
Before any onlookers could catch sight of the spectacle, Sullivan quickly gathered the scattered items. When he looked at her again, his sharp features bore a profound intensity. âJust bought these?â
Megan took a sip of her soda, slipping her arm through his.
In a soft whisper, she teased, âJust picked them up with Lucia. Sullivan, do you like them?â
His eyes darkened further.
Megan ramly flirted with him like this, especially after their marriage. His cool detachment and his domineering nature behind closed doors meant there was little need for seduction. Yet, even knowing her playfulness was deliberate, he felt a flicker of provocation.
Sullivan gave her a playful swat on the behind and said lazily, âMrs. Lowry, youâre getting naughty!â
They never did watch the movie. Sullivan took Megan home instead, in the back of a chauffeured car
Once seated, Sullivan couldnât wait to kiss Megan. His hand reached for the red privacy button; the partition rose slowly, shielding them from the driverâs gaze.
The temperature inside the car climbed, and Sullivanâs voice was too heated. âLetâs go home and you can model that lingene for meâ¦. yeah?â
Megan caressed his chiseled face and said softly, âSullivan, did you leave work early just for this?â
He paused slightly. Gripping her slender neck, his eyes were deep.
They both knew the truth: he had come to see if his Mrs. Lowry had been stepping out, and she, for her part, was not entirely focused on
their home.
But neither spoke of it openly.
Megan picked a dyed, chestnutâcolored hair from the seat beside her, her tone light. âItâs not Biancaâs hair color And since Bianca doesnât usually sit in the back, and the driver cleans the car daily, Iâm guessing Cressida was in your car this morning. Sullivan, I donât pry into your affairs, but I expect a basic level of respect in our marriage!â
She almost accused him of having an affair with Cressida.
Sullivan glanced at her sharply, scoffing. âIs that all you wanted to say?â
Still with her gentle demeanor, Megan replied, âSullivan, if asking questions made any difference, we wouldnât be where we are today. If you want me to be jealous, then I demand you cut ties with her Can you do that?â