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.”

hanging around Lena often. I thought you

a celebrity. And she’s friendly with many men. You, on the other hand, are elegant and capable.

were very convincing, and it left Lena trembling and she collapsed

busy with preparations for the West Corp’s anniversary celebration. He

he was busy with

next was of Bryan, panting. It was a sound Lena knew too well confirming her

would never be with Melanie,

deceiving her all

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

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

that perfectly suited the occasion. She stood confidently

from well–known media.

noticed the large presence of journalists. He remarked warily. “There seem to be

“Yes, I know how important today is to you. That’s why I made sure to invite entertainment media who

me for the International Socialites

said insincerely, leaning close as he feigned intimacy

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