secret lover 156 Summary
Axel looked at Evelyn with a softened gaze, but beneath his gentleness was aplex tension. He hesitated before telling her that he had overheard her conversation in her office the previous night, which had clearly bothered him. Evelyn’s heart raced as she realized he had heard her asking Oscar to investigate his cousin Maxime. Despite her nervousness, she stayedposed and reached for his hands, offering a reassuring smile.
Axel was surprised when Evelyn admitted she had also been dishonest with him by having a friend look into Maxime. She revealed that she had noticed Axel’s anger toward Maxime the night before and wanted to understand why Maxime bothered him so much. Evelyn’s true motive was to uncover what kind of enemy Axel was hiding, as she felt she couldn’t wait for him to share everything. Axel responded with a warm smile and reassured her that Maxime was not truly a threat, just an annoyance.
Their conversation took a yful turn as they teased each other about jealousy and possessiveness. Axel’s affectionate touch and steady kiss conveyed his deep feelings for Evelyn, silently iming her as his. Despite the lighthearted moment, a subtle tension returned when Axel’s mood shifted, and Evelyn sensed something was wrong. She pressed him gently, concerned about the change in his demeanor.
Axel then asked about the friend Evelyn had sent to investigate Maxime, seeking to know if any information had been found. Evelyn’s calm exterior briefly faltered, hinting at the unresolved worries and secrets still lingering between them. The chapter ends on this note of quiet tension, with both characters navigating theirplex emotions and hidden truths.Continue Regr Chapter Reading Below
Axel’s eyes softened as he looked at her, yet beneath that gentleness lurked a shadow—somethingplex, unreadable, and taut with tension.
He didn’t speak immediately.
Instead, his thumb traced a slow, soothing line along her jaw, as if trying tofort her before delivering words she might not want to hear.
“I’ll tell you,” he finally said, his voice low and measured, careful not to rush.
Her stomach clenched tightly. “Axel…”
“Eve,” he interrupted softly, his tone steady but heavy with emotion left unspoken. “Last night, I overheard your conversation in your office. I’d be lying to both you and myself if I said it didn’t bother me.”
The room seemed to spin around her.
“That’s why I asked if you had a secret I didn’t know about.”
Evelyn’s heart skipped a beat. Her mind instantly reyed the image of her office door, left slightly ajar, and the call she had made to Oscar.
“Oh God. He actually heard me asking Oscar to investigate his cousin. But wait… how much did he really catch?”
A nervousugh threatened to escape her lips, but she swallowed it down, forcing herself to remainposed.
Standing before him, she reached for his hands, holding them gently in hers. Despite her racing pulse, she managed a faint, reassuring smile.
That small smile seemed to catch Axel off guard. He lowered himself to crouch until their eyes met evenly.
“Eve…” His voice dropped, a tremor of uncertainty slipping through. “You’re not angry? Not upset that I overheard your conversation?”
A soft chuckle escaped her. She shook her head slowly, radiating calm confidence.
Axel frowned, unconvinced. His grip on her hand tightened, his voice deepening. “Seriously?”
“Why would I be upset?” she teased lightly. “If anything, I should be the one apologizing. I wasn’t exactly honest with you either.”
Relief flickered across his features, a quiet breath breaking the tension hanging between them.
“Axel,” she said, meeting his gaze without hesitation, “I lied to you, too. I asked my friend to look into your cousin.”
His eyes widened slightly, surprise briefly piercing his usualposure.
Before he could respond, she went on.
“Last night… I could feel your emotions, Axel. You were angry at him, even if you tried to hide it from me. I saw your jaw clench. You looked like you wanted to punch him right then and there.”
He let out a low chuckle, lowering his gaze to their intertwined hands resting on herp. “So you noticed that…”
“Of course,” she replied softly, smiling. “You think I wouldn’t notice? You’re not as unreadable as many believe, Axel. Maybe to others, but not to me. One look at you, and I knew your mood soured after meeting him.”
He lifted his head, amusement sparkling in his dark eyes.
“I couldn’t just stay still,” she admitted. “I wanted to understand why he bothers you so much. Maybe I could help.”
Though only partly true.
In reality, she hadn’t done it out of kindness—she needed to uncover what kind of enemy her husband was hiding.
Evelyn understood a man like Axel Knight wouldn’t survive in his world without his ownwork of eyes and hackers. Yet she couldn’t bring herself to wait for him to share everything.
Axel smiled, the corners of his mouth lifting in a warm, teasing curve. “Oh, my wife… you’re too kind.”
He raised his hand to her cheek, his thumb moving in slow, deliberate circles over her skin. His touch was warm, sending a flutter through her heart.
“But you don’t have to worry about your husband,” he murmured. “I’ll be fine. That Maxime is nothing to fear. He’s just ruining my mood with his presence.”
Evelyn blinked, thenughed softly. “Eyesore? Really?”
He shrugged, though a mischievous glint shone in his eyes. “What? I’m just being honest.”
“You sound jealous…” she teased with a yful smile.
“Jealous?” He feigned surprise. “Of him? He didn’t even get the chance to make me jealous.”
“Hmm.” Evelyn tilted her head, a teasing sparkle in her eyes. “Are you sure? Because that re you gave himst night looked pretty territorial.”
He chuckled under his breath and leaned closer, his nose brushing hers.
“Maybe I am a little possessive. But can you me me?”
Her lips curved into a smile, warmth blooming in her chest. “You really have no shame, do you?” she teased.
“Not when ites to you.” His voice lowered into a husky whisper, thickening the air between them.
Then Axel’s thumb brushed her lower lip, and she instinctively parted her mouth just slightly.
She felt her heartbeat pounding beneath his palm when he leaned in and kissed her—not wild like the night before, but steady and grounding. A kiss that spoke volumes: “You’re mine, Evelyn,” without uttering a single word.
When he finally pulled away, he rested his forehead against hers.
“You know,” he murmured softly, teasing, “if you wanted to know more about Maxime, you could have just asked me.”
“I doubt you’d have told me the truth,” she countered with a faint smile.
He chuckled in response.
She brushed her fingers through his hair, still damp from his earlier shower, savoring the moment.
“You hide a lot behind that calm face, Axel. Sometimes, I can’t tell where the truth ends and your secrets begin.”
He smiled faintly but remained silent.
His quiet stretched just long enough for her to sense a shift in his energy.
Evelyn’s smile faded as she noticed the change—his eyes darkened, his jaw tensing slightly.
“Axel?” she asked softly, concern threading her voice. “Did I say something wrong?”
He smiled, but the warmth didn’t reach his eyes.
Her chest tightened uneasily. Something was off. Again.
‘Why do his moods swing like a roller coaster?’ she wondered silently. ‘Is he on his period? Wait… but he’s a man.’ She shook her head, dismissing the absurd thought with a small, private smile.
“Axel,” she said again, voice firmer this time, “something’s bothering you. What is it?”
“Eve,” Axel responded quietly, “who’s your friend that’s been investigating Maxime? Did your friend find anything?”
For the briefest moment, Evelyn’s calm facade faltered.Conclusion
The chapter delicately explores the fragile dance of trust and vulnerability between Evelyn and Axel, revealingyers of theirplex rtionship. Both are caught in a web of secrets and guarded emotions, yet their interactions brim with a tender intimacy that refuses to be overshadowed by suspicion. Their yful teasing and quiet confessions illuminate the deep connection they share, even as unspoken tensions linger beneath the surface.
In this moment of raw honesty, the lovers confront the uneasy bnce between love and doubt, each trying to understand and protect the other while navigating their own fears. The chapter closes on a note of quiet uncertainty, reminding us that even in the closest bonds, shadows remain—waiting to be faced, together.What to Expect in Next Chapter?
The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the fragile bnce between trust and suspicion that now defines Axel and Evelyn’s rtionship. As Axel probes more about the investigation into Maxime, tensions are bound to rise, testing the limits of their honesty and loyalty. Evelyn’s internal struggle between protecting her husband and uncovering hidden threats will be even more pronounced, revealing cracks in their seemingly unshakable bond.
Emotions will run high as the couple navigates the murky waters of secrets and half-truths, with Axel’s shifting moods hinting at unresolved conflicts beneath hisposed exterior. Readers can anticipate moments charged with both tenderness and tension, where every nce and word carries weight. The subtle dance of power and vulnerability between them will intensify, making it clear that their love is asplicated as the dangers lurking around them.
Sara Lili
<strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.