His Mistress is His Ex-Wife
Chapter 11: Sacrifices

Chapter 11: Sacrifices

"How can you be easily swayed by a woman? I thought you loved your wife, Sasha, yet when a beautiful woman approached you, you easily gave in to the temptation. Do you really know how to love, Dominique? What does love mean to you?" Sabrina couldn’t help but raise these questions as she watched Dominique’s sleeping figure, her eyes filled with resentment and mockery.

After passing out, Sabrina moved him to the bed. She stripped him of his clothes, covering his naked body with a blanket. She sat on the edge of the bed with her clenched fists.

Sabrina took a deep breath as she stood up. She headed to the bathroom to take a quick shower and brush her teeth. She wanted to erase the lingering taste of Dominique’s kiss from her mouth.

Upon entering the bathroom, she promptly vomited. The memory of the earlier kiss in the dining area disgusted her, causing her stomach to churn with strong distaste.

This was now the effect of Dominique on her. The butterflies were gone. The love that once nestled in her heart for him had now been replaced by anger, hatred, and disgust. Despite this, Sabrina had to endure it for the sake of her revenge.

After throwing up, Sabrina rinsed her mouth thoroughly with water, expelling it to cleanse. Then she brushed her teeth multiple times as if it could help her get rid of the unwanted memories of their shared kiss.

Sabrina, feeling the need for a thorough cleanse because of Dominique’s touch, decided to immerse herself in the warm water of the bathtub. As she sank into the water, she closed her eyes, allowing the tension to dissolve.

Sabrina took her time, letting the warmth envelop her, cleansing not only her body but also the turmoil within. In that relaxing moment, her thoughts drifted back to a memory from three years ago—a conversation between her and Lanny.

[ FLASHBACK ( Three Years Ago ) ]

Seated on a chair, Sabrina faced a full-length mirror with Lanny standing behind her. Carefully, Lanny started unwrapping the bandages that concealed Sabrina’s face. As her face was unveiled, a cascade of complex emotions played across Sabrina’s eyes.

Her hands trembled as they reached up to touch her altered face. The reflection staring back at her seemed like that of a stranger. She could no longer recognize her own self. As the realization sank in, tears started to escape from the corners of her eyes.

"Sabrina! Stop crying. Do you really wanna do this? You have to strengthen your resolve! Be brave, Darling!" Lanny uttered words of encouragement for Sabrina.

Holding her sobs, Sabrina bit her lower lip and wiped her tears away. She nodded her head and said, "Yes. I know. I want to do this! For my revenge. There is no turning back now."

Lanny smiled and held her shoulders. "That’s my girl. Now, look at this pretty face. This face will be the new you. The face that will bring Dominique Smith down, including the people who betrayed you and your brother. You are no longer Sabrina Williams. You are now Athena Ivankov!"

A heavy silence fell upon them when Enzo’s name was unintentionally brought up by Lanny. Both of them wore somber expressions as they thought about Enzo. Sabrina’s brother had been missing for two years now. Enzo’s whereabouts remained unknown, leaving them in uncertainty about his fate. Was he alive or not?

Enzo’s disappearance strengthened Sabrina’s resolve to get her revenge, intensifying her hatred towards Dominique and the entire Williams family.

"Thank you for everything, Lanny. I owe you a lot." Sabrina expressed her heartfelt gratitude, changing the topic.

"Don’t thank me. We haven’t started the war yet." Lanny winked at her and giggled to lighten the mood. "Sab, listen to me carefully... this is our Game Plan."

Sabrina nodded in response, focusing her attention on Lanny. This woman had become her pillar of support. She was like a master, a guardian, a mother, a friend, and a sister to her.

"Our plan has four steps. First– Seduce Dominique. Second– Break his marriage. Third– Steal his fortune and wealth. And lastly, Dump him!"

"But I have to warn you, Sabrina. In order to succeed... you have to make many sacrifices. And you have to endure a lot of things." Lanny’s voice was laced with genuine concern for her friend.

"I am willing to do anything for the sake of my revenge," she replied with conviction.

Lanny sighed deeply. "To seduce him... you will have to use your body. You have to be intimate with the man you despise the most. And, unfortunately, you’ll have to engage in a physical relationship with him. I mean... Sex. Kiss him. Touch him. Please him with your body. You also have to pretend that you love him. Can you handle that?"

’If he can do it, then I can also do it... pretending that I love him, having sex with him... kiss him... touch him even though I hate him so much.’ Sabrina clenched her fists before nodding her head. She was a little bit scared. But she had to do it. There was no room for hesitation.

Lanny continued, "To destroy his marriage, you have to become his mistress. In the eyes of others, you will be seen as a homewrecker. They will mock you, even throw stones at you... ridicule and insult you."

"I couldn’t care less about people’s opinions. They have no right to judge me. They don’t know what I’ve been through."

Lanny smiled when she heard her response. "You have to be ruthless, clever, and merciless, Sab. Never forgive... and never forget."

"I understand, Lanny."

"Good! I think you are ready. We can do this, Sab. I will always be here for you. I’ll protect you on your brother’s behalf." Lanny’s heart clenched when she mentioned Enzo once again.

’Right. I’m not doing this only for myself. It’s for my father and... for my brother.’ Sabrina’s eyes teared up once again at the thought of Enzo.

[ End of Flashback ]

After recalling the past, Sabrina felt a renewed sense of determination to play her role in seeking revenge. She stepped out of the shower room and headed straight to the bedroom. It did not take long when Lanny also showed up, holding a camera.

"Are you ready for this, Darling?" Lanny asked her, worry flashing in her eyes.

Sabrina nodded, a subtle smile playing on the corners of her lips. With eyes filled with resolve, she gently removed her bathrobe, revealing her nakedness. She then climbed onto the bed, joining Dominique as she lay down beside him.

Shortly after, the room echoed with the click of multiple camera shutters.