Before he knew it, she stood up and prepared to undress.
“This time, I have swallowed all my pride. Regardless of the cost, I am giving myself to you. After tonight, you shall file for a divorce with your wife and marry me instead.
Stephen’s expression darkened.
“You want to marry me? Why? Don’t tell me that you are interested in me because I know that is not the truth,” he challenged.
Avril groggily looked at Stephen and suddenly felt a little delirious.
The wine was strong, and she could finally feel its effects.
After giving it some thought, she replied, “Firstly, I do like you. Secondly, your wife had an affair with my dad, so my mom left him. She felt bad, so she decided to raise Levant after stealing my mom’s man. I want to take revenge on her by stealing her man.”
Stephen was speechless. He squinted at her with a dim expression on his face.
Portia and Murphy…
If they really liked each other, I can give them my blessing. I am no longer in love with Portia. After being tied to her for almost half of our lives, a separation between us seems like the best ending.
If so, I can be buried with Rosalie after I die.
The corners of his lips curled upwards, and he looked at Avril meaningfully. In a serious tone, he confessed, “You don’t have to do this, I will divorce Portia anyway.”
Avril frowned. “Do you mean it?”
Stephen nodded. “I mean it. You can go back and rest since your wish will come true soon.”
“After you file a divorce with her, will you marry me?” Avril injected.
Raising his brows, Stephen refused, “No.”
“Well, that can’t do. I will only achieve what I want if you marry me.”
Then, she began to undress.
Immediately, Stephen stopped her. Despite that, Avril did not care. She continued to undo her buttons, one by one and even threw her jacket onto the ground.
“Avril, stop it! Go back to your room and get some sleep,” Stephen shouted.
Avril’s red lips curled into a shy smile before she whispered, “Your daughter was the one who told me to take a bolder step. Am I not being bold enough?”
Those words took Stephen with surprise.
This is Nicole’s idea?
“Are you serious?” He questioned.
Avril nodded her head vigorously.
“It’s true. She told me that your wife had a lot of courage when she pursued you and advised me to do the same.”
It did not take long for a knock to sound on Nicole’s bedroom door. Evan opened it to see Stephen standing outside while supporting a drunk woman. He felt a little odd.
“What is this?” Evan uttered.
Angrily, Stephen spat, “This is Nicole’s fault. Let her settle it.”
Then, he helped Avril into the bedroom and shot Nicole a deathly glare before he left.
The drunk woman staggered and landed onto the soft bed.
“Stephen, come here. Please give me a kiss,” she cooed.
Puzzled, Evan looked at Avril then glanced at Nicole.
Earlier, Stephen said Nicole caused this. Did she do this?
“Did you spiked her drink?” Evan sounded bewildered.
Feeling wronged, Nicole fervently shook her head.
At that moment, Avril sat up from the bed suddenly and glared at Nicole. “You told me to be gutsier…to strip and throw myself into his arms.”
What the heck? What kind of nonsense is this?
I wanted her to be bolder, but I did not mean it that way!
“I encouraged you to do more, but I did not tell you to strip!” Nicole yelled.
“You…you told me to be daring enough…to strip,” Avril slurred and started to undo her clothes again.
Evan looked at Nicole with a puzzled expression on his face.
Exasperated, Nicole protested, “I did not tell her that! I swear I did not.”
“It’s useless to explain it to me. I think you should explain it to your dad instead. He seems angry,” Evan advised.
Nicole was speechless.
Seeing how Avril was about to tear her clothes off, Evan turned to leave the room.
“Stephen, please hug me! How about a kiss?” Avril continued to whine.
Nicole felt Avril’s body heating up, so she helped the drunk woman to the bathroom and ran some cold water for her to take a bath.
