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.

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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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his meaning, and

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

Sylvia woke up early, refreshed herself, and proceeded with her morning skincare routine, including applying a face mask and moisturizer. Then,

revealing Eder dressed in a sleek black silk robe. With his deep and captivating eyes, he entered the room and naturally positioned himself

Before she could react, Eder reached out and gently took hold of it. “Let me help you with

ribbon–cutting ceremony is crucial, and we can’t afford any mistakes.”

determination, placing his hands on her

shape her eyebrows. Initially, she thought his technique was decent. However,

something amiss, Sylvia gave him a warning look and playfully threatened, “If you dare intentionally mess up my face and ruin my makeup, I’ll twist your fingers until they

trotters!”

of drawing eyebrows, froze instantly,

his hand.

her head to inspect her reflection in the mirror. Surprisingly, her eyebrows were

the remaining gaps, achieving the perfect shape for her eyebrows. She hadn’t expected his makeup skills to

you actually know how to do makeup. Who taught you?” Sylvia asked curiously. “Based on your skillful technique, have you helped other women with their makeup

her gaze turned icy, enough to freeze someone in their tracks. Eder’s smile faltered.

you trying to come up with excuses to deceive me? Did I hit

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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

narrowed her gaze, her dangerous aura becoming more prominent. “Are you

I’m not,” Eder insisted, but his explanations only seemed to make

the wrong. Quickly standing up, he assumed a rigid military posture

and you will be

with her small hand. But as soon as she remembered how he used to behave and always told lies,

on others, but they won’t work

and a lot of cold arrogance Sylviad

and train me?” Eder raised an eyebrow. “It depends on how capable

locked, filled with a mixture

makeup, and Eder assisted her in selecting the perfect colors for eyeshadow, blush, and