Falling for a Lie: My Stepbrother's Hidden Revenge

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With a masterful show of aloofness, Eder fixed his gaze on the floor. A shell of indifference hardened around him, infused with a dense melancholy that hung like a thick fog, forming an invisible barrier. It was an unspoken warning, making it difficult for anyone to dare approach him.

Despite her best efforts, Sylvia found it increasingly challenging to unravel the labyrinth of his emotions. Yet, the one emotion she did understand was the raw, white–hot anger churning inside her like a volcanic eruption waiting to happen. One thought dominated her mind, resounding like a drum in her heart–to beat him senselessly until he’d be rummaging for his teeth on the floor, instilling enough fear to make him think twice before uttering the words ‘break up‘ again.

This fiery anger was her guiding compass, leading her across the room, her soft steps barely audible over the rhythmic hum of the house. Her target – the mahogany ruler, stashed away in the first drawer of the antique bedside table.

However, she hesitated as she extended her hand, ready to clutch the instrument of her rage. The mahogany ruler was indeed heavy, symbolizing the weight of her fury. But what if she lost control, and Eder, in his indifference, didn’t dodge in time? What if her wrath did more damage than she intended?

But to retreat, to return empty–handed after such a determined advance, would it not make her seem ridiculous, diminishing the seriousness of her intent?

Stealing a glance at Eder who sat on the floor, her eyes locked with his – his ebony irises revealing nothing. With no weapon at her disposal, it felt like she was walking into a gunfight with a butter knife. It was rather embarrassing.

Her gaze flickered to the sleek black leather belt hanging lazily on the coat rack nearby. A silent determination overtook her as she grabbed it, expertly rolling the soft leather until it fit comfortably in her hand, the chill of the metal buckle biting into her palm. Armed, she returned to the bed, the stark contrast of the intimidating belt against her demure stature making a powerful statement.

“Do you see what I have here?” she questioned, her sweet voice adopting a fierce undertone that carried an unmistakable threat. “Do not tempt me to use it on you!”

Eder’s response was minimal, a subtle flutter of his long lashes as he glanced at her weapon sideways. His expression remained unreadable, his eyes cast under a mysterious shadow, an impenetrable fortress of

silence.

“Remember when you clung to me, pleading for another chance, when I had let go? Now that I’m willing to take a leap of faith with you to explore this future for a longer while, you’re retreating. Why? I demand a reasonable explanation!” she insisted.

Under the warm glow of the lamplight, Eder’s chiseled face was magnified in all its rugged beauty,

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captivating in its silence. A gentle bob of his Adam’s apple betrayed his nervousness as he lowered his gaze, retreating further into his emotional shell.

Ilis silence was louder than words, a silent protest, a refusal to engage. Was he resorting to the age–old strategy of the silent treatment?

Feeling a bitter taste of rejection, Sylvia bit her lower lip, the sharp sting echoing the throbbing pain in her heart. “So, you need more time to think, do you? Then take all the time you need! Just make sure you’ve thought it through thoroughly before opening your mouth again!” she spat out, tossing the belt

onto him.

Turning her back to him, she stormed out, leaving behind a turbulent wave of anger that slammed the bedroom door shut. With her dramatic exit, a tangible blanket of gloom draped over the room, permeating every corner with a palpable sense of tension.

to the adjoining room, her decision to sleep

with calming silence, but her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. Eder’s indifferent look surfaced

confined, she sat upright in bed, reaching for her phone. It was 2 a.m. already! Eder

the covers, the alien sensation of solitude creeping up on her.

found

morning, Eder’s door

to

Group, refusing to exchange

weather, the towering buildings shrouded in an almost deathlike

chin resting in her palm, her gaze

replayed in her mind like a flickering film reel, distracting her from Beth’s report sprawled in front of her.

made when she

unless he was feigning petulance or in actual pain. Yet, even in pain, he was capable of enduring it silently.

14:25

My

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a reaction?

she became that something was amiss. All the signs pointed towards a possible injury

is why he was caught off guard and easily toppled from the bed. The realization hit her like a ton of bricks, and she hammered the table

these signs. Now that

slightly. “Director Lancelot, did I make a mistake

attend to something and will have to step out. Continue the report once I’m back. If I don’t return, we

S City grew fiercer by

Grant Group’s CEO’s office, Eder sat adjacent to the floor–to–ceiling window, exuding an air of fatigue and despondency. His black

cracks in the window, the relentless rain dividing them further, a stark reminder of Nick’s words in Frant City.

your system will lead to complications over time. It could leave you incapacitated. Sylvia may initially pity you, but how long will that last? The moment you resorted to alternative medicine, your broken

hand clenched into a tight fist, his complexion paling further, spirits

self–inflicted torment. A sharp pain was better than a prolonged one. Making Sylvia detest him, despise him, allowing her to move past the hurt and start anew

elegantly perched on a nearby sofa, pouring herself

of tea.

had stepped into the office, Eder seemed to be

I had to guess, it’s less about work and more about a recent tiff with

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“Know your place.