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.”

know, I see you hanging around Lena often. I

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

and it left Lena trembling and

with preparations for the West Corp’s anniversary celebration.

he was busy with

came next was of Bryan, panting. It was a sound Lena knew too

would never be with Melanie,

deceiving her all

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,

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

occasion. She stood confidently alongside

from well–known

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

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

me for the International

said insincerely, leaning close as

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