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Chapter 180

Len straightened up, his expression hardening. "What? No. I would never."

1 stepped forward, standing next to Leo. "Andrew, I don't know what you're suggesting, but Leo had nothing to do with this," I said, my tone firm. "In fact, he's been working tirelessly to organize a search and rescue team." Andrew's expression didn't soften immediately, but he sighed, rubbing his temple.

"I'll deal with this later," he muttered. "I've got to leave for now."

Cecily sniffed softly beside him, her cheeks streaked with carefully placed tears.

stay here," she said, her voice trembling. "I can't leave while Derrick is missing."

Andrew gave her a weary nod, placing his hand on her shoulder in a gesture that was almost mechanical.

"I'll be back soon," he said to her. Then, he turned to Leo again, his tone a bit colder.

"We're not done talking." Without waiting for a response, he turned on his heel and left, disappearing into the night.

The moment Andrew was out of sight, Ceccily's entire demeanor changed.

Her previously soft, vulnerable face turned pale with anger.

She spun on Leo, her movements sharp and aggressive.

"You!" she spat, rushing up to him and grabbing the lapels of his shirt. "You killed him, didn't you? Derrick's dead because of you!"

Her voice was full of venom, her eyes wild with hatred.

didn't

hand away from his shirt. "Don't you dare frame me for this, Ceccily. If I wanted to mess with Derrick, I wouldn't drag other people into it. And I certainly wouldn't send a search and rescue team to

grief and anger had overtaken any

eyes blazing. "You've always hated Derrick. You

Ceccily lunged forward,

the one caught in

between them

voice sharp. "This isn't

then, I noticed several reporters had arrived at the

flashed as they filmed us, eager for a dramatic story. This was the last thing

it firm. "You're angry, I get it, but we need to stay

that moment, one of the rescuers came over, his face

in the convenience store buying something when the explosion happened. He's got some minor injuries but needs to go to the hospital for a checkup." The news hit Ceccily

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slightly, and she let out a

lit up

and burst into tears, this time genuine. "Oh,

myself a sigh of relief as well, my heart rate finally slowing

trying to convey that we

was quick to recover her composure, though

on a show, aren't you? This whole thing is a performance," she snapped. "Besides, Leo is Derrick's brother. It's the least he