Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1704

Germaine sighed heavily, taking in her familiar office surroundings as a deep sense of emptiness gnawed at her.

Since she and Jenson had become a couple, he seemed to be around less and less. Today was no exception. He had rushed off without a word, and this marked the third time this week he'd been out all day.

His sudden detachment left her feeling increasingly disappointed, spiraling into self-doubt.

Was it really true that once a man won over a woman, he would lose interest?

Germaine knew men like that existed, and she couldn't shake the thought that she might just be another "challenge" to Jenson.

From the start of their age-gap relationship, insecurity had been her constant companion.

Still, as an adult, she understood that life didn't revolve solely around feelings. As co-leader of the company, she needed to regroup and take charge in Jenson's absence.

Determined, she tossed her bag onto the sofa and returned to her desk.

Just as she powered up her computer, a private email notification flashed on the screen. Curious, she clicked on it. It was from a younger girl she had met seven years ago in a niche online game.

"Hey Germaine! There's an offline cosplay meet-up for the game! You have to come. I've been waiting for you for so long. Let's not miss this chance! The address is…"

A warm glow filled her at the thought of being remembered. After reading the message, her spirits lifted.

Wanting to give Jenson some breathing space, she decided to accept the invitation.

…

Just as she looked up, a large, ornate floral display above her unfurled. Dozens of glowing, shimmering paper streamers rained down, catching the light and sparkling beautifully in every direction.

At that moment, Germaine felt as though she had been transported back into the game.

Her character, Aurelia Moonshadow, had a signature move called "Heavenly Blossom", in which she would gracefully scatter enchanted flowers.

Was this some kind of surprise orchestrated by the event organizers?

From the surrounding speakers, a deep, captivating voice filled the room, drawing everyone's attention to the center.

"You've always asked me why I choose to play such an unappealing hero like Drakor the Bull King. Today, I can finally reveal the truth. The answer is simple. I've wanted to be your lover from the very beginning."