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.

never questioned Jocelyn’s version of events. He had always seen Sylvia as a threat to his

inheritance.

he couldn’t match these accusations

together, Sylvia had

his work laptop sat open in front of

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daily interactions, she actively avoided discussing Lancelot family matters.

person be the calculating

he

of response,

you? You can’t possibly believe her. Don’t forget

you’d avenge your mother!”

video now. The guests are all here. Sylvia’s mother looks totally distracted–perfect timing to destroy

Jocelyn turned to leave,

not playing the video. Sylvia

“It’s over.”

his

someone had dropped a house on his chest. He

for six years suddenly seemed

Jocelyn’s eyes. She tried another angle, trashing Sylvia with every other word.

snapped. Lorian’s

making her out to be!”

Lancelot family business. It’s not your place to

show of

he walked away to find Sylvia’s

at the news on her

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