Chapter 23 The Wests‘ Grand Celebration

In Bryan West’s office, hidden cameras were already in place. All the footage streamed to Melanie’s smartphone in a grid pattern. She instructed the driver to send her home.

Not long after, Annie’s people disguised as paparazzi arrived and positioned themselves outside the West Corp’s building, just as Lena Jones peered out from Bryan’s office window.

Lena panicked and dialed Bryan’s number on her phone.

On the other end, Melanie picked up the phone and answered the call.

“Babe, I’m trapped at the West Corp. You have to come and…”

Before Lena could finish her sentence, Melanie pressed the play button on her computer, playing a pre–recorded conversation Annie had prepared for Lena to hear.

“Whose call is that, Bryan?”

“It doesn’t matter. You’re the one I’m focused on.”

“Really?”

“Of course.”

I see you hanging around Lena

she’s friendly with many men. You, on the other hand, are elegant and capable. I’m not a

convincing, and it left Lena trembling and she collapsed to

that he would be busy with preparations for the West Corp’s anniversary celebration. He explicitly told her not to

he was busy with

was of Bryan, panting. It was a sound Lena knew too well confirming her suspicions that he was indeed lying

he would never be with Melanie,

deceiving her all

confront Bryan, but the growing crowd of paparazzi and fans outside made it impossible for her to escape. Overwhelmed and desperate, she paced back and forth in Bryan’s office. However, as time passed, she began to feel physically and mentally drained. Her vision blurred, and a profound weariness overcame her, making her long for nothing more than to curl up

next morning, a chauffeur from the West Corp arrived at Melanie’s residence to escort her to the anniversary celebration at

herself meticulously, wearing an elegant and tasteful outfit that perfectly suited the occasion. She stood confidently

from well–known media.

presence of journalists. He remarked warily. “There seem to be many

is to you. That’s why I made sure to invite entertainment media

for the International Socialites Gala.”

as he feigned intimacy in front of the cameras. “After today.

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