Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1452 Confrontation and Contest

"Aunt Celine, your storytelling skills are truly amazing. You know the details so well, and everything is logically sound. Why do I feel like you are the mastermind behind this whole thing?" Her eyes swiftly locked onto mine before quickly returning to normal.

She remained composed as ever. "Do you think we gave up investigating over these years? It's no coincidence. Later, our people found Clark's body, which finally put an end to any leads regarding Rory."

I smiled. This twist eliminated Clark, leaving me wondering how she'd react if faced with him again.

"Not long ago, there was news that Rory was still alive. Stella rushed to the scene to bring him back but was ambushed by ill-intentioned people, resulting in her getting serious injuries. Her leg still hasn't fully recovered."

Her words were succinct yet captivating, completely changing the facts. Not only did she frame my father as the one who betrayed Louis, but she also portrayed me as an imposter.

In her narrative, the real Stella had long been dead.

I couldn't help but admire her control. Despite being at a disadvantage, she orchestrated a major turnaround.

Her words left me trapped. If I tried to claim my identity now, it would only backfire.

her, my father was the true culprit behind Louis's demise, and

Stella, legitimizing her reasons for

what were you implying?" Celine's gaze pressed me for more

pushed me to a dead end. Whether I affirmed or denied her words, I would expose myself to ridicule in

grew awkward as

gaze met mine. They were tinged with scorn and disdain, a sentiment only I

a hard place, we stood there, our gazes locked in a silent

hand at my

was urging

signal, I felt a wave of relief. With a mischievous smile, I withdrew my intense gaze from Celine's face and glanced around the hall at

scrutinizing guests.

I turned back to Celine, enunciating each word deliberately. "What I meant is... I am indeed Rory's daughter,

bizarre mixture of shock and disbelief as the words left my

fooled everyone into believing she was genuinely shocked and unable to

couldn't help but commend her