Chapter 199 Age Takes Its Toll
Elara Montague helped him out of the car.
Colton Silverton was indeed quite intoxicated, unlike his past experiences with alcohol. This particular drink seemed stronger and more intoxicating. Elara didn’t have any money, so he had to foot the bill for the hotel room.
Once they were in the room, Elara pretended to help him to bed and said, “Rest well.”
Colton grabbed her wrist. Elara feigned surprise, but didn’t resist too much, and reluctantly agreed.
Passions flared, and naturally everything fell into place.
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Afterward, Elara sat at the edge of the bed, holding the blanket, looking pitiful with her watery eyes. Colton stared at the bloodstains on the sheets, remaining silent for a while.
He sighed heavily, “I never expected you to still be a virgin. If I took you, then I will certainly take responsibility for you.”
Elara’s eyes flickered, unable to meet his gaze. She had bled, as Xander had taken her to the hospital for a procedure to repair her virginity. Xander had said that she was a clean girl, and Colton would appreciate and cherish her even more.
Indeed, Colton cared a lot.
She tightly gripped the blanket. Her heart was filled with hatred towards Arwen. Because of Arwen, she had lost her innocence. Only then would Elijah reject her. Her heart was filled with resentment. She was determined to get revenge on Arwen Silverton. Taking away her husband now would be a form of revenge. Thinking this, she acted even more convincingly, “I know you didn’t mean it, I don’t blame you.”
Saying this, Elara stood up, but due to exhaustion, she fell into his arms again. Colton had never felt so passionate before. He found a youthful vigor in Elara Montague, feeling as if he was still young and capable of fighting.
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Once again, they engaged in a passionate entanglement.
Afterward, Colton was generous and left her some money, saying, “Find a place to settle down, preferably somewhere discreet. Use the rest of the money to buy whatever you like.”
Elara declined, “How can I accept your money?”
“Am I still a stranger to you now?” Colton looked at her with a smile.
The lines on his face were somewhat deep. They were marks left by time, but in reality, Colton Silverton had a very masculine appeal. He was also tall in stature, just not as young as before. However, at his age, he possessed a certain charm that young men lacked.
Elara wasn’t entirely opposed to it. Moreover, she had other things on her mind. She only wanted revenge. With Xander’s brainwashing and Colton’s recent concern for her innocence, it was clear how important a woman’s purity was. She now had only one thought: to get revenge on Arwen.
She shyly lowered her head.
Colton reached out to touch her face. “Youth is truly something, your skin is so smooth.”
“Do you have anyone else in your family? How can I help you?” Colton asked.
Even though they had just met and spent the night together, they felt familiar with each other.
Elara followed Xander’s instructions, who said that the more pitiful she seemed, the more Colton would dote on her.
“My parents died when I was very young.”
She didn’t consider it a lie, her parents did pass away early.
“I only have my grandfather, and we rely on each other. We are very poor, and my grandfather’s health is not good. I borrowed money at a high interest rate to pay for his medical treatment. I only borrowed eight thousand dollars, but within a week, the interest had reached five thousand dollars. Those loan sharks are ruthless. I couldn’t gather the money in such a short time, that’s why they were after me. If it wasn’t for meeting you, I would have fallen into their clutches.”
Colton caressed her hand. “Indeed, with such a beautiful face, if it fell into their hands, they would surely ruin it. But you were lucky to meet me, I will take care of you.”
“… Are you married?” Elara asked cautiously, “I don’t want to ruin your family.”Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.
Thinking of Arwen, Colton’s expression changed. “My wife has grown old and worn out. I can’t stand looking at her.”
Elara raised an eyebrow, feeling somewhat pleased.
To be honest, Arwen took good care of herself. But to be called old and worn out, it seemed her position in the family wasn’t that great.
“You’re mean, how could you say such things about your wife?” Elara cuddled up to him, acting coquettish. “Am I prettier than your wife?”
Colton answered without hesitation, “Of course you’re prettier.”
In reality, Arwen was more beautiful than Elara Montague when she was younger. It was just that she had aged, that was all. It could only be said that time was merciless. If Arwen hadn’t been beautiful, Colton wouldn’t have been so loyal. For all these years, he hadn’t had a single scandal.
“It’s getting late, I have to go home.”
Even though he was reluctant to leave this tender moment, he still felt a bit apprehensive about Arwen, afraid that she would find out, afraid that she would cause a scene. He left his business card behind. “Contact me if you need anything.”
Elara nodded.
Colton got dressed and left. When he returned home, Arwen had just come back as well. Seeing her husband coming in from outside, her eyebrows furrowed. “You didn’t come home last night?”
Colton shifted his guilty gaze away. “Oh, I had a bit to drink and ended up falling asleep in a private room.”
Arwen smelled the alcohol on him, confirming her suspicions. “Go wash up.”
She knew that she had been neglecting him during this period, so she didn’t think too much of it. After all, they had been together for half a lifetime, and Colton Silverton had never made any mistakes in their relationship.
“Alright.” Colton deliberately avoided Arwen and quickly headed towards the bathroom.
Arwen stretched lazily. She had been busy with work at the company these past few days, but it had paid off. She and Thorne had finalized a project and were planning to meet with the other party tomorrow. Thinking of this, her mood improved.
She went to another bathroom, cleaned herself up, and put on a sexy outfit, waiting for her husband in the bedroom. Colton Silverton, feeling guilty for his indiscretion, hesitated to face Arwen and took a long time to come out of the bathroom.
Arwen was growing impatient and said, “Why did you take so long to wash up? Are you trying to wash away some evidence?”
She said this jokingly, but it startled Colton. His hairs stood on end.
Colton composed himself and pretended to be angry at his clothes, “What are you talking about?”
Arwen walked over gracefully and gently patted his chest, her voice soft and alluring, “Just kidding with you. I’ve been busy helping Thorne stabilize the company these past few days, so I haven’t been taking good care of you. I’m sorry.”
As she spoke, her body almost hung onto Colton’s, her hands not staying still.
Colton had just been with Elara. How could he be in the mood? He couldn’t even raise his spirits.
Arwen sensed it, but didn’t pay it much mind, thinking that she could make him interested in her.
But it didn’t work.
Colton quickly explained, “I’ve been tired lately.”
Arwen looked at him, “What have you been tired from? Do you know how long it’s been since we’ve been together?”
Today, she had intentionally come back early to make it up to him. And she was showing him such affection in the early morning.
Colton’s eyes darted around, “I know, I know you’re tired. You’re doing it all for our family. I understand, I don’t want you to be too tired.”
Arwen was half skeptical, “Really?”
“Oh, come on, can I still deceive you? If you don’t believe me, then I swear, if I’m lying, I’ll never be able to become a man…”
“Alright.” Arwen interrupted him, “Can’t I believe you?”
But as soon as she finished speaking, Colton’s phone rang.
Colton’s nerves tightened, he quickly went to grab his phone, but Arwen was one step faster and picked up the phone, giving her husband a sideways glance.
“Why do I sense that you’re a bit nervous?” asked she.
“What am I nervous about?” Colton pretended to be casual.
Arwen glanced at the caller ID and saw an unknown number; she then pressed the answer button.