A Heart Unbroken: The Rebirth of a Scorned Bride

"Lillie, I've missed you so much. Come here, baby!" In the second-floor lounge of the Marriott Hotel in Acomore, Carlos Benson held Lillie Joe tightly, almost melting into each other. His kisses were like raindrops falling on her face. His lips traveled from her lips to the tip of her nose and then to her brow. Lillie closed her eyes, savoring the moment. When his kiss reached the corner of her lips again, she opened her eyes, a teasing yet hesitant gaze meeting his, her hand gently pressed against his chest. With a triumphant glint in her eye, Lillie pretended to push Carlos away with feigned concern. "We shouldn't... Penelope is probably still suffering from that fire. Aren't you afraid she'll escape and come after us?" Carlos leaned in, grasping her chin, their eyes locking. Desire flickered in both their gazes. Despite her fake concern, Lillie had already draped her legs over Carlos' waist. Carlos loved her fair, slightly plump thighs. They felt soft and supple under his touch, so he squeezed her thigh in delight. He felt immensely satisfied and smiled. "Don't worry. We just saw her burn to death. She was completely charred. Even if she had ten lives, she couldn't come back to catch us. If you're still feeling unsure, once the fire is out, I'll take you to see for yourself. But for now, let's forget about her. Come here, baby. I can't wait any longer!" Carlos said, pinning Lillie onto the bed. He swiftly unzipped her dress and then removed her underwear. Soon, they were both naked. As he finally entered her, Carlos let out a satisfied sigh. He began to pound her hard, and Lillie moaned, whispering in his ear, "You're finally mine alone. Penelope deserved to die!" Carlos suddenly thrust into her deepest core, and Lillie's moan was swallowed by his kiss. ***** Meanwhile, in a factory on the outskirts of town, a raging fire was spreading uncontrollably, fanned by the wind. The factory, once used for selling furniture, had become a storage site for unsellable, abandoned second-hand furniture. Carlos had soaked the surrounding flammable materials and cardboard boxes with gasoline so that the fire would catch immediately. An hour earlier, Penelope Larsson had been there, having a fierce argument with Carlos. He dragged her by the hair, pinning her to the ground, dousing her in gasoline. After leaving, he threw a lighter into the room where Penelope was. The fire ignited quickly, and the door was locked, trapping her inside. By the time the wooden door burned down, Penelope was already unable to escape the inferno. She lay on the ground in agony, recalling what had happened an hour earlier. Carlos had texted her, inviting her to dinner, only to drive her to this factory. He blindfolded her, promising a surprise, and when she opened her eyes, she found herself in a room lit by candles. Standing next to Carlos was Lillie. They kissed right in front of her, leaving Penelope stunned. Carlos had betrayed her! He had cheated on her! Penelope struggled to get up and demand an explanation, but this cheating scoundrel had already bound her wrists and ankles. She could only listen to their taunts. "Penelope, you're so calculating and clever, yet you didn't suspect Carlos at all." Lillie climbed onto Carlos' neck, clinging to him seductively, her tone alluring. "Thanks to your lack of suspicion, we've been able to be together openly." Penelope's eyes filled with tears as she screamed, "Carlos Benson, you asshole! How could you cheat on me after everything I've done for you?!" Carlos covered his ears in annoyance. "So what if I did? What's so special about you? You shallow woman!" Lillie added fuel to the fire, "Penelope, the shares of Larsson Group are now in our hands. Remember? You signed the transfer contract yourself just now. We didn't force you." "What?! Carlos, you...!" "No wonder Carlos prefers me. I have a great figure and nice skin, and I'm stunning. Whatever you did for him, he did for me. He even insisted you sign that share transfer contract. Hmph..." Penelope retorted, "Oh please, your face is all plastic surgery. You look like a newly made beauty sponge, and none of your features are easy on the eye. Stunning? Huh..." Carlos quickly restrained the furious Lillie, soothing her by stroking her back. "Don't bother with her. She's about to be burned alive anyway..." "True," Lillie said. "Serves her right!" She then swayed away, with Carlos following after tossing the lighter. "Come back, Carlos! Carlos... You can't do this to me for that beauty sponge!" But no one returned. The flames gradually consumed Penelope's body, starting with her legs. She screamed, "I'll haunt you even in hell! Carlos Benson... You scumbag... Bastard!" Soon, Penelope lost her consciousness.