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.

she admired and looked up to. For a long time, she had thought she

and Chandler searched for her desperately, Rachel didn’t feel the devastation she expected. It wasn’t until now that she realized–she had never truly loved Chandler. If anything, her feelings

into the picture, she didn’t stand a chance. Even if Dylan pressured Chandler into marrying her, it would only ruin whatever friendship

still alive. The 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

mean she had lost her ability to think. No matter how she looked at it, taking advantage of the situation now would be pure foolishness.

wasn’t going to dig her own grave. She also wasn’t going to back herself into a dead–end. Not to mention, with her current condition, she was practically half–crippled. Who knew how much longer her

so soft and delicate–he hadn’t expected her to turn him down. He thought, “Fine. If that is

disappointed. Rachel picked up her phone, debating whether to tell Chandler about

calls.

the bed, and stared blankly at

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Meryl but found no

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

out. Walter grew anxious. When dinnertime rolled around,

response.

about calling someone to talk some sense into him. But Dante had flown to Havenbrook to see Anne, and there was no one left who could get through to

the door suddenly swung open from the inside. Chandler stepped out, his eyes bloodshot.

“Mr. Aniston,

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

a bar right now, drinking with friends.” Even so, he started the car and drove Chandler straight to the

He was swaying as