Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 743 She Cheated On Me

Rachel froze on the spot. Dylan’s words left her momentarily confused. “You mean…”

Dylan said, “Marry into the Aniston family, become its matriarch, replace Meryl. But most importantly, win Chandler over–make him forget about her.”

Dylan believed Chandler had lost all sense of reason over Meryl. If this continued, there was no telling what reckless things Chandler might do next. The only solution Dylan could think of was to shift Chandler’s attention elsewhere.

Rachel had grown up with Chandler–they were childhood friends, bonded by years of companionship. So in Dylan’s mind, she was the only suitable replacement for Meryl.

Rachel bit her lip. She hadn’t expected Dylan to come up with such a plan. She thought, “He’s going straight for the root, cutting it off clean. But isn’t this just making me Meryl’s stand–in? No, maybe not even that.”

Rachel lowered her gaze. Dylan, however, wasn’t in a hurry–he gave her all the time she needed to think it over.

He knew all too well that the Morgan family had fallen into decline over a decade ago. Rachel, an orphan with no suppor had struggled to find her place in this world.

People like her, who had lived without security their entire lives, longed for stability above all else. If he offered her a home, she would be grateful beyond measure.

And the Aniston family–one of the most powerful and influential–was a dream for any woman. Dylan was confident she would agree.

Rachel clenched her fists. Then, all of a sudden, she looked up and met Dylan’s gaze. “I refuse.”

Dylan’s eyes widened slightly, clearly caught off guard. “What did you say?”

“I don’t want to be a replacement.” Rachel’s voice was calm but unwavering.

years, hoping he would notice her. He was exceptional–someone she admired and looked up to. For a long time, she had thought she loved

wasn’t until now that she realized–she had never truly loved Chandler. If anything, her feelings for him had been more about possession than

Chandler’s heart belonged to Meryl. If she forced herself into the picture, she didn’t stand a chance. Even

moment Chandler found out what Andy had been up to all these years, he would likely turn against her as well. Which meant that everything Chandler had done in the name of

of the biggest reasons Meryl left was because of her. Rachel had been gravely injured, but that didn’t mean she had lost her ability to think. No matter how she looked at it, taking advantage of the situation now

into a dead–end. Not to mention, with her current condition, she was practically half–crippled. Who knew how much longer her body

her to turn him down. He thought, “Fine.

her phone, debating whether to

calls.

phone aside, lay back on the bed, and stared blankly at the

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everywhere for Meryl but found

her. After returning from Powell Manor, he locked himself in his study. His expression was

out. Walter grew anxious. When dinnertime rolled around, he finally couldn’t hold back

response.

about calling someone to talk some sense into him. But

in the hallway. Just as he was about to knock again, the door suddenly swung open from the inside. Chandler stepped out, his eyes bloodshot. “Get the car

immediately followed. “Mr. Aniston,

Villa. I need to see John.” Felix wasn’t going to give

a bar right now, drinking with friends.” Even so, he started

drunk. He was swaying as he walked, a lazy grin on his face as he waved goodbye to his