Chapter 4 Your Next Lover Elaine walked over to Stacy , her gaze falling on the child in her arms . Shauna's skin was as smooth and white as porcelain , like a little doll . Her chubby cheeks were a soft pink , and her big , round eyes were as dark and shiny as marbles , making her irresistibly cute . A mist seemed to form in Elaine's eyes as she reached out and gently touched the baby's soft cheek . It felt as smooth as a freshly peeled egg , soft and tender under her fingertips . This was his daughter , Shauna . She paused for a moment , then gave a bitter smile . He had a wife . He had a child . His daughter was named Shauna - the name that matched the daughter they had once imagined having together . Stacy noticed Elaine's discomfort , but with everything happening , she couldn't focus on it . Her voice became urgent . " Cordell , Shauna has diarrhea . " Cordell immediately stood up , walking quickly toward them . He glanced at the baby in Stacy's arms before grabbing the car keys from the coffee table . "We're going to the hospital . " Elaine instinctively took a step forward to follow , but then stopped after just a couple of steps . In his arms was his wife . His wife was holding their child . What was she supposed to do ? Watching them leave , Elaine bit her lip , clenching her hands by her sides . A faint , metallic taste lingered in her mouth . ***** The Silver Oak Grand Hotel was the largest in Aleshire , grand and opulent . The corridors were lined with deep purple , embroidered carpets , and the crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling looked like a blooming white flowers , beautiful and sparkling . With a soft chime , the elevator doors opened , and Elaine stepped out . She wore a white dress with beige high heels . Her face was calm and pale , with a quiet elegance , and her tall , slender figure stood out as she walked . She made her way straight to the presidential suite . Before arriving , she had learned that Jackson Mason had a long - term suite here at the Silver Oak Grand Hotel , one he used for his affairs . To put it simply , " affairs " meant a lot more than casual meetings . As she raised her hand to knock on the door , it suddenly swung open from the inside . A woman , crying and hiding her face , rushed past her , disheveled , clutching her purse tightly as she left in a hurry . Jackson changed lovers every three months . He had just broken up with his last one a few days ago , so this woman … had her attempts to seduce him failed ? Elaine pushed the half - open door the rest of the way open and stepped inside . Her heart skipped a beat with nervousness as she scanned the room . It was empty , except for the sound of water running from the bathroom . She tossed her handbag onto the couch and waited . After a moment , the bathroom door opened . She turned her head at the sound , and her gaze fell on the man's strong , sculpted body . His handsome face was slightly flushed from the steam , and his wet , black hair clung to his forehead , with droplets of water glistening on his skin . His chest , a smooth honey - tan , was flat and toned , and as the water from his hair dripped onto his chest , it followed a path down his body , slipping under the towel wrapped loosely around his waist . This man - he was even more strikingly handsome than any celebrity . When Jackson saw someone unexpectedly standing in the room , brows furrowed in irritation . " Get out . " his Elaine's cheeks flushed slightly . She cleared her throat to hide her embarrassment . 288 Vouchers He was simply too good - looking . It felt as if God had been extra kind to him when creating him . Taking a deep breath , she steadied herself and then stated , " Mr. Mason , I'm here to apply for the position of your next lover . "