Falling for a Lie: My Stepbrother's Hidden Revenge

hapter 7

“Why would you DO this?”

“I spelled it all out for you–after today, Sylvia would be OUT of the Lancelot family. What possessed you to tip her off?”

“Now she’s vanished. How the hell is this wedding supposed to happen?”

Jocelyn never expected this sudden interrogation. Panic flashed in her eyes before she turned on the

waterworks.

“Lorian, you’re hurting me…”

“How could you think I’d do that? When would I even have talked to Sylvia alone? I’ve been glued to your side this whole time. I know what this plan means to you–I’d never sabotage my own wedding day!”

“Did Sylvia feed you some story? That homewrecker’s daughter couldn’t say anything good if she tried! She’d love to tear us apart so she could keep you all to herself!”

Jocelyn had said similar things countless times before.

“How could a whore’s daughter have decent intentions? She’s obviously after the Lancelot

fortune–waiting for you to fall for her so she can grab your inheritance!”

“Nothing good comes from a homewrecker. All those gifts? Just bait for bigger prizes. She’s not just targeting you–she and her scheming mother want the entire Lancelot company!”

“Lorian, be careful. Don’t fall for her innocent act. That whole ‘caught in the rain and got sick‘ drama? Pure manipulation for your sympathy!”

In the past, Lorian had swallowed every word Jocelyn said.

Especially since his father retired and handed him the company right after Sylvia’s mother arrived.

had never questioned Jocelyn’s version of events. He had always seen Sylvia as

inheritance.

gone, he couldn’t match these accusations with the gentle sister he

had been laser–focused on her studies.

laptop sat open in front of her, she never once peeked at it.

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Chapter 7

daily interactions, she actively avoided

be the

a long pause, he took a deep breath.

response,

with you? Did Sylvia actually get to you? You can’t possibly believe her. Don’t forget

swore you’d avenge your

the video now. The guests are all here. Sylvia’s mother looks totally distracted–perfect timing to destroy that home–wrecking bitch! She’ll never

Jocelyn turned to leave,

playing the video. Sylvia isn’t here. There’s no

“It’s over.”

explain his own

had dropped a house on his chest. He could barely breathe.

six years suddenly seemed completely meaningless.

eyes. She tried another angle,

patience snapped. Lorian’s expression turned glacial.

you’re making her out to

not your place to

show of

response, he walked away

stood alone, staring numbly at the news