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.”

around Lena often. I thought you liked her

many men. You, on the other hand, are elegant and capable.

Melanie and Bryan were very convincing, and

wonder Bryan had warned her earlier that he would be busy with preparations for the West Corp’s anniversary celebration. He

was busy with tonight!

into her palm as she listened. The sound that came next was of Bryan, panting. It was

had claimed he would never be with Melanie, but it seemed he

deceiving her

and frustration. She wanted to storm out and 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

arrived at Melanie’s residence to escort her to the anniversary celebration at the West Corp

outfit that perfectly suited the occasion. She stood confidently alongside the Wests and several board members, greeting the prominent figures of Harbor City’s business world and

well–known media.

remarked warily. “There seem to be many

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

the International

dear, for your support,” Bryan said insincerely, leaning close as he feigned intimacy

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