CHAPTER SIXTY: PAY

Axel's laughter echoed through the empty halls of his apartment, a bitter and vindictive sound that reverberated with the weight of his newfound resolve. As he paced back and forth, his mind churned with thoughts of retribution, fueled by the fire of betrayal that burned deep within his chest. He had been so naive, so blind to the truth that had been staring him in the face all along. How could he have been so foolish to trust Sarah, to believe that she was the innocent victim in all of this? No, she was just like the rest of them, a deceitful snake hiding behind a facade of sweetness and light. But now, Axel knew better. He would play her game, play the role of the loving husband until she least expected it, and then he would strike with all the force of a hurricane, tearing apart their sham of a marriage and leaving her broken and alone. With a grim smile, Axel began to formulate his plan, each piece falling into place with the precision of a master strategist. He would make her b