Chapter 33

Each encounter with Monique, whether it unfolded within the cozy confines of the kitchen, amidst the verdant tapestry of the garden, or within the very corners of the house itself, ignited an incendiary reaction within her.

It was as if the mere presence of this woman was an accelerant to the smoldering embers of her annoyance, fanning them into a raging inferno. Her blood, once simmering, now surged with an even fiercer intensity because of Monique's ostentatious displays.

Monique's penchant for grandiosity seemed boundless, her every action a calculated performance designed to lure Damian's gaze. Whether it was the elaborate dishes that she cooked, a culinary orchestra of flavors that played a seductive tune, or her meticulous prowess in maintaining the home's impeccable appearance, Monique's endeavors were an unspoken challenge, an audacious bid for Damian's attention.

Seated within the living room's embrace, she found herself engrossed in the ephemeral world of TikTok