Falling for a Lie: My Stepbrother's Hidden Revenge

Chapter 252

Eder’s frustration grew even more, and he felt like his heart was being uueezed in pain. He wanted to explode with anger, but he managed to control himself, not wanting to lose his temper in front of Sylvia

However, Eric seemed fearless and continued clapping his hands in the hallway, repeating those code words over and over again. It tested Eder’s patience to the maz.

If Eder didn’t need Eric for a mission, he would have sent him away to work hard in Africa. The thought brought both satisfaction and frustration to Eder’s mind.

Eder tried his best to endure the constant clapping and repetition of those triggering words, but there came a point where he couldn’t take it anymore. His patience reached its limit.

Meanwhile, Sylvia remained oblivious to the tension building inside Eder. She was still sitting on top of him, focusing on massaging his belly and neck, unaware of the turmoil.

To keep a calm appearance, Eder took out his phone and sent a message to Eric. He told him that for each clap, 1000 would be deducted, and he should handle the financial settlement himself and leave the villa immediately. He hoped his message would make Eric stop the disruptive clapping.

Soon, the noise outside the door quieted down. Eder received a message notification and so desperate messages from Eric, filled with crying and begging emoticons.

series of

Without hesitation, Eder clicked on a button to block Eric’s messages, cutting off the communication.

Sylvia, still focused on her task, remained unaware of what had transpired. She continued massaging Eder’s belly and neck, completely unaware of the tension and drama unfolding around her.

After more than thirty minutes, Sylvia finished the massage session. She stepped off the bed and headed to the bathroom to wash her hands. Returning with a basin of hot water and a towel, she helped Eder wipe his body.

“Eder, my hands are all red from scrubbing,” she said, sitting back down on Eder and showing him her reddened palms.

Eder gently grabbed her small hand and pressed his cool, thin lips against her palm, kissing it tenderly and affectionately. His actions were filled with sincerity,

Sylvia quietly observed him, her eyes fixated on his handsome face. A smile appeared at the corners of her mouth, unable to be hidden.

After kissing her palm, Eder gazed at her with a half–smile, his dark eyes shining. “Once my injuries heal, I’ll be the one to improve your blood circulation and remove blood stasis.”

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meaning, and

be shy!” she responded with a mix of playfulness and

event the ribbon–cutting ceremony for the Angle Building, Sylvia woke up early, refreshed herself, and proceeded with her morning skincare routine, including applying a face mask and moisturizer. Then, she began

in a sleek black silk robe. With his deep and captivating eyes, he entered the room and

asked, eyeing the eyebrow pencil in her hand. Before she could react, Eder reached out

a bit skeptical. “Are you sure? Today’s ribbon–cutting ceremony is crucial, and we can’t afford any mistakes.”

on her shoulders and turning her to face

Initially, she thought his technique was decent. However, as five minutes passed, Eder had yet to finish drawing her eyebrows.

intentionally mess up my face

trotters!”

hand, which was in the process of drawing eyebrows, froze instantly, and

his hand.

She then turned her head to inspect her reflection in the mirror. Surprisingly,

achieving the perfect shape for her eyebrows. She hadn’t expected his makeup skills to be so impressive.

Sylvia asked curiously. “Based on your skillful

icy, enough to freeze someone in their tracks. Eder’s smile faltered. How did the conversation

come

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three times, attempting to prove his innocence. “No, I didn’t. I’m not. I promise. I learned sketching portraits in the military, and I thought I could give it a try. Besides, didn’t we agree to leave the past behind? Why are you suddenly bringing up unrelated

aura becoming more prominent.

insisted, but his explanations only seemed to make matters worse. He could clearly sense the chill emanating

that matter was mentioned, he was always in the wrong. Quickly standing up, he assumed a

eyebrows for, and you will be the only one,” Eder stated, looking up

gently touched his sharply defined facial contours with her small hand. But as soon as she remembered how he used to behave and always told lies, her hand transformed

won’t work on

shining with determination, and a lot of cold arrogance Sylviad the corner

an eyebrow. “It depends on how

with a mixture of challenge and affection.

time running out, Sylvia hurried to resume her makeup, and Eder assisted her in selecting the perfect