My Extraordinary Wife

Perhaps it had been too long since the man in the box had seen any light, for he subconsciously lifted his hand to shield his eyes. Only after some time had passed, and he had probably adapted to it, did he lower his hand.

He then stood up from the box and scrutinized his surroundings curiously.

When his gaze fell on Mary, he was promptly elated. “Why are you here as well, Mrs. Berry? I’m so glad to see you!”

Mary’s face blanched, and she could not help taking several steps back.

“Who are you? I don’t know you!” she shrieked.

“I’m Mario from the host club, Mrs. Berry! Back then, you were exceedingly satisfied with my service. Have you forgotten? You even said you’d bring me abroad after Mr. Berry had gone to prison!” Mario jumped out of the box and rushed over to Mary.

The host club?

The instant the crowd heard those three words, their jaws dropped in shock.

The look in their eyes as they regarded Mary brimmed with ridicule and scorn alongside disdain.

Even Ashlyn was obviously taken aback. She reflexively glanced at Lucas, only to meet the man’s bewitching eyes.

man… How did he come up with such an idea? Many families in the upper classes enjoy indulging in the pleasures of the flesh, so it’s nothing new.

face drained of all color, Mary hid behind Penelope. “Stay away from me! I really don’t know you, so don’t slander me! I’m pure and innocent, never having done such a shameful thing as patronizing

Penelope was likewise stunned.

to a host club and hooked

moment, Bianca’s

and Nicholas, but never had I expected her to be so foolish

brought here for no reason. You’re the only person I know. Why are

irate that

She felt weak all over, and

was as though an invisible hand was squeezing her heart to a pulp. What should I do? Am I to

not help screwing her eyes shut, seized by the urge to

straitlaced man and had many

resentful for a time, so she went out and patronized a

was exceptionally skilled in

him out quite a

the host club after the

so powerful and capable that he actually found

was all but