"So-called 'a wife is not as good as a concubine, a concubine is not as good as a stealthy affair,' truly has its reasons. The allure that draws countless men and women to an affair lies in the taboo-filled thrill, which could be interrupted or discovered at any moment. Especially in the case of Adrian and Nicole, the danger is great, and so is the excitement. Hence, a very satisfied Adrian proceeded to pay five times the 'prostitution fee'—indeed a 'whopping' sum."
Whenever he thought about Nicole accepting the five-dollar bill, trying to pretend she didn't care, he felt quite smug. As long as he could continue this subtle strategy of provoking her anger without giving her an outlet, Nicole would eventually realize that complete submission to him was her only choice.
"You're turning into a real asshole, Ed," Charlize warned him afterward.
