Chapter 1

My wife Rachel had just given birth not long ago, and she was rushing off to the gym.

"I ruined my body giving you a child, and you won't even let me go to the gym?"

Ignoring my attempts to stop her, Rachel slammed the door and left.

I was only worried about her being weak after just giving birth.

I knew Rachel was a fitness fanatic, but I couldn't just let her do whatever she wanted right after delivery.

As it happened, I had business to discuss with the gym owner, so I could drop by and check on her.

Who would have thought I'd see Rachel through the window, dressed provocatively and nestled in some young man's arms.

"I've missed you so much these past few months."

"You just gave birth and you're already here to see me. Does your husband know?"

"So what if he knows? I told him I'm here to work out. He has no idea. Let's keep going with our session."

The two were in an intimate position, their movements full of desire.

With a cold expression, I dialed Rachel's number.

The phone rang for a long time before she answered.

I stood outside the gym's floor-to-ceiling windows, watching Rachel lean into that young trainer's embrace, laughing happily.

One of his hands wrapped around her waist, while the other roamed inappropriately over her post-pregnancy belly that hadn't yet recovered.

"Scott, I've missed you so much these past few months."

"Rachel, you just gave birth and you're already here to see me. Does your husband really know?"

"So what if he knows? I told him I'm here to work out. He doesn't know I came to see you."

The two acted as if no one else existed. She wore a sports bra and tight yoga pants, practically draping her entire body over him.

Yet just a month ago, she had been holding my hand in the delivery room, saying childbirth was too hard and painful.

This was my eighth time calling. She finally pulled out her phone from her bag, glanced at it, and frowned impatiently.

The trainer reached out to decline the call for her, but she stopped him.

"Don't. It's him."

"Your husband?"

He sneered.

"Great timing. What a buzzkill."

She raised her index finger to her lips in a shushing gesture, then answered the call, her voice instantly switching to sweet and soft mode.

"Hey, did you miss me?"

I stared at her familiar face through the glass window, my throat tightening as I asked.

"Where are you?"

"At the gym, silly. I told you I had an extra session today."

As she spoke, she traced circles on Scott's chest with her finger.

"I was so into my workout, I didn't hear the phone."

"Are you alone?"

"The gym's pretty empty today, but a female trainer is with me. Don't worry."

She gestured toward empty air as if indicating a female trainer. Scott stifled his laughter and leaned in to kiss her earlobe.

"Oh, the trainer's calling me. I missed so much because of the pregnancy, I need to make up for it today. Gotta go. Love you!"

Before I could respond, the line went dead.

Then I watched as the second she hung up, she turned around, hooked her arms around Scott's neck, and they kissed passionately.

Her hands threaded through his hair, his palms slipped under her sports bra.

I headed straight for the gym entrance.

"Oh my! Mr. Gonzalez! We've been waiting for you!"

The gym owner, Guillermo, rushed out to greet me, enthusiastically grabbing my hand.

"For someone of your stature to visit our humble establishment—it's truly an honor!"

I had to stop in my tracks as Guillermo launched into a monologue about their business philosophy, membership growth rates, and equipment upgrade plans.

But I didn't hear a single word. My gaze remained fixed over his shoulder on those two people through the glass.

Guillermo finally noticed something was wrong with my expression and followed my line of sight.

His smile froze on his face.

Guillermo coughed awkwardly.

"Mr. Gonzalez, please excuse this. Our gym has strict policies—we absolutely prohibit inappropriate relationships between trainers and clients. Please wait a moment, I'll handle this right away."

He strode into the gym. Even through the glass, I could hear him shouting.

"What are you two doing?! Put your clothes back on!"

The two jumped apart in a panic, scrambling to separate.

When Guillermo got closer and saw who they were, his anger flared even more.

"You two again? Didn't I just warn you last week?"

Scott sheepishly straightened his clothes while Rachel kept her head down, adjusting her bra straps.

Guillermo spoke in a low voice.

"Both of you better behave. There's a big shot coming to inspect today. If you mess up this investment, you're both fired."

Scott froze.

"Big shot—is it that investor you always mention, Mr. Gonzalez?"

Guillermo nodded.

"Yes, he's right outside."

Scott became excited, grabbing Rachel's hand.

"Let us meet him! This is such a rare opportunity—we want to broaden our horizons too!"