All Chapters of The Underestimated Husband's Dominance: Chapter 91
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Chapter 91
CHAPTER 91THIRD POVLena’s eyes narrowed as she took a step closer to Connor, her hands clenching involuntarily at her sides. Her voice, though calm on the surface, trembled with barely restrained anger and disbelief. “Connor, I don’t understand why you’re here. Why show up at my engagement party? Surely, this has nothing to do with me, right?”Connor’s expression remained calm, his lips curving into that small, knowing smile. He took a calm step back, tilting his head slightly as if considering whether to humor her or not. “Lena,” he said smoothly, his voice low but clearly audible, “I am not here because of you, nor because of your engagement party. I came here with my date. That’s it. If anyone thinks otherwise, maybe they should consider getting glasses—or at least opening their eyes a little wider.”The words hit Lena like a lightning strike, and for a brief moment, she faltered. Her composure, however, was immediately restored. She forced herself to mask the shock behind a bitte
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“Hmm…” Iris began, her voice smooth, yet carrying a teasing lilt that made everyone within earshot lean in slightly. “I didn’t think I would get the chance to say this today, but Lena… honestly, I think you could have used this engagement party… to ask me for tips on makeup.” She paused deliberately, letting her words hang in the air. “Tips… you know, for makeups that don’t make your face look like a masquerade.”A ripple of laughter rolled through the hall. Most of the guests, who had been quietly observing the awkward tension, couldn’t help themselves. Only Benjamin’s father and Lena’s parents remained expressionless, their faces tight with restrained concern and confusion. Lena, however, felt every word like a needle prick against her pride. Her cheeks burned red, and for a fleeting second, she could not speak.Iris didn’t stop there. She leaned slightly closer, maintaining that casual, confident posture, and continued with a clinical assessment of Lena’s flaws. “Your foundation is
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Connor adjusted his cufflinks calmly, as though nothing unusual had just happened. The stunned silence in the hall did not seem to affect him at all. Then, with a polite smile that only deepened the humiliation Lena felt, he turned slightly toward her and Benjamin.“Well,” Connor said evenly, his voice calm and almost courteous, “if you’ll both excuse us, Iris and I have a date to enjoy.”He gestured subtly toward the elevator that led to the upper floors. Iris smiled beside him, completely at ease, as if this were any normal evening and not the engagement party of the woman standing right in front of her.Connor took a step forward.Before he could pass, Lena suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist.The contact made several nearby guests gasp softly.“What is the meaning of this nonsense?” Lena demanded, her voice shaking despite her attempt to sound firm. Her fingers tightened around his hand as though letting go would make everything real. “What exactly are you trying to do,
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The elevator doors slid open smoothly, revealing the top floor of Elite Series Hall.Connor stepped out first, his posture relaxed, his expression calm. Iris followed beside him, her heels clicking softly against the polished floor. The atmosphere upstairs was entirely different from the noisy, tense engagement hall below. The lighting was warmer, the space quieter, and the air carried a faint scent of luxury.The entire floor had been reserved.No other tables were occupied.Only one table sat at the center of the hall, carefully arranged with fresh flowers, crystal glasses, and soft lighting that reflected gently off the gold accents in the room.Iris looked around slowly, her lips parting in quiet amazement.“This place…” she murmured, lowering her voice instinctively. “It’s beautiful.”Connor pulled out a chair for her. “Please,” he said calmly.She smiled, sitting down, while Connor took his seat across from her. For a brief moment, neither of them spoke. The silence felt in
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The glass doors of Elite Series Hall slid open once again.Diego Spears walked in with long, confident strides, his presence ncommanding the entire space without him needing to say a word. Two bodyguards followed closely behind him, their expressions sharp and alert. All three men were dressed in impeccably tailored suits—dark, expensive, and unmistakably elite.The celebration inside stopped instantly.Diego paused just a few steps inside the entrance, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings. His brows slowly drew together as he took in the decorations, the guests, and the general atmosphere of the hall.But there was no sign of Connor.He turned slightly and glanced at the bodyguard to his right. “Are you sure this is the place?” he asked in a low voice.“Yes, sir,” the bodyguard replied immediately.Diego’s gaze hardened. “Go outside. Check again.”The bodyguard nodded and stepped back out through the doors. A few seconds later, he returned, bowing slightly. “The banner confirms
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Mr. Montgomery let out a scoff that was sharp and deliberate, the kind meant to reclaim dignity after being spoken down to. He straightened his back and raised his voice just enough to draw attention.“Mr. Diego.”Diego halted mid-step.His two bodyguards stopped instantly, like shadows frozen behind him. The sudden pause drew curious glances from nearby guests. Diego turned slowly, his expression unreadable as his eyes settled on Mr. Montgomery.“Yes?” Diego asked, with a flat tone.Mr. Montgomery forced a laugh, waving his hand lightly as though the tension was nothing more than a misunderstanding. “You really are something,” he said. “Pretending you came here for someone else—someone supposedly bigger than our family.”Mrs. Montgomery chuckled awkwardly, quickly joining in. “Honestly, you almost had us fooled.”Lena’s lips curved into a tight smile. She folded her arms, nodding. “You’re very convincing,” she added. “For a moment, I really thought you came for someone else. You are
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Connor walked forward calmly, his steps unhurried, as though the stunned silence around him did not exist. The moment he reached Diego, Diego straightened instantly.Diego and his two men bowed slightly once more at Connor’s appearance.“Good evening, Master,” Diego said respectfully.The word landed like thunder.Lena staggered back half a step.“Ma—Master?” she repeated hoarsely. She shook her head hard, as if trying to physically shake the sound out of her ears. “No. No, that’s not right.”Her eyes darted wildly between Connor and Diego, desperately searching for an explanation that would make sense.“What did you just call him?” Lena demanded.Diego did not even glance at her.Instead, his face lit up with genuine relief as he turned fully to Connor. “I finally get to meet you in person after such a long wait,” he said with deep respect. “Thank you for granting me this opportunity. Truly.”Connor nodded slightly. “You didn’t need to rush here,” he said calmly. “I told you I was on
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Lena let out a sharp, mocking laugh and folded her arms tightly across her chest.“There is absolutely nothing to see here,” she said loudly, making sure every nearby guest could hear her. “Mr. Diego Spears, you can stop this performance now. You cannot stop me from celebrating my engagement here.”She lifted her chin proudly. “You have no influence in this place whatsoever.”Diego did not respond. He simply held his phone in his hand, his expression was unreadable.Lena scoffed again and turned slightly, as though dismissing him completely.Benjamin stepped forward then, his shoulders squared, his voice rising with arrogance.“You see,” Benjamin said, pointing loosely at Diego, “just because people made the mistake of treating you like some kind of celebrity when you walked in does not mean you are actually somebody.”A few guests exchanged uneasy glances.Benjamin continued, growing bolder with every word. “You are a nobody. The fact that I kept quiet while you were blabbing earlier
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The last of the Montgomery guests were finally pushed out of the hall, their angry voices fading into the night as the heavy doors shut behind them. The once-chaotic ground floor slowly returned to silence.Torn ribbons lay on the floor, overturned chairs were scattered around, and the air still carried the sharp tension of what had just happened.Diego Spears stood a few steps away from Connor, his expression calm but apologetic.“I should apologize,” Diego said, breaking the silence as he adjusted his cufflinks. “Truthfully, I should have done this a long time ago. I shouldn’t have allowed the Montgomery family to stay here for even a second.”Connor smiled faintly, shaking his head. “It’s fine. Really. You handled it when it mattered.”Diego studied him closely. “You’re far too patient, Connor Winchester.”Connor glanced toward the elevator, then back at Diego. “Patient?”“With your ex-wife,” Diego clarified. “Lena Montgomery. If it were me, I would have crushed her arrogance the m
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Connor ran his hand through his thick hair in frustration as he stepped out of the elevator on the top floor. His heart was beating fast, his mind racing.“Damn it, Iris…” he muttered under his breath.The hallway felt colder than usual. The soft music that once played in the building now sounded distant. He clenched his fists.“If I don’t find her here,” he whispered to himself, “I’ll go straight after the Black Lotus myself.”His eyes burned with determination.“I won’t even tell Harris.”He knew Harris well. The man would never allow him to rush into something this dangerous alone.“He’ll try to talk me out of it,” Connor said quietly. “He’ll say we need a plan. He’ll say we should wait.”Connor shook his head.“But I can’t wait. Iris doesn’t have time.”He took a deep breath.“I’ll handle this myself.”With long strides, he walked back into the elevator and pressed the button for the ground floor.As the elevator descended, his phone buzzed in his pocket. His heart jumped, but wh