Donald forced a laugh, "Sir, I'm not as noble as you. You know what they say—the grass is always greener on the other side."

Donald continued, "Aspen is a brilliant and beautiful woman from the Bridgefields' Stevens family. Wanting her is only natural. And…"

When Donald hesitated, Mark pressed, "And what? Tell me everything so I can try to help you find a way out of this mess."

Donald shifted uncomfortably before admitting, "And sleeping with someone like Aspen isn't just about the pleasure and the thrill of conquest. I was planning to secretly record it, so I could enjoy it again later. With that kind of video, I could even make her come back for more…"

Mark took a deep breath, staring at Donald intently. "Donald, you should have been a porn director elsewhere instead of a chief commissioner in Jayrodale."

Donald's eyes lit up excitedly, "Mr. Thatcher, so you're into that too! No wonder you asked so many detailed questions!"

"Shut up!" Mark snapped, his face reddening. "Th