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This woman, her husband’s “business colleague,” was planning to spend the weekend in this very apartment—with Richard.
Trying to gather information without revealing her inner turmoil, Mila asked casually, “So, what brings you here? A special occasion, perhaps?”
Carol’s face lit up with a grin.
“Yes, actually. I’m spending the weekend with a very special man in my life. We’re finally getting some alone time.”
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The words hit Mila like a punch to the gut. Every doubt she had was now a painful reality.
Richard wasn’t going on a business trip—he was planning a romantic getaway with Carol. Mila’s emotions began to boil, but she maintained her professional façade.
“How nice,” she managed to say, her voice steady despite the torrent of anger and betrayal she felt. She couldn’t allow Carol to sense that anything was wrong.
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By the end of the tour, Carol was satisfied and signed the rental agreement without hesitation. Mila handed over the keys, her face composed, but her mind racing with thoughts of revenge.
