Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 43

The call ended, and Lizetta slammed on the brakes, gasping for air as she leaned over the steering wheel

It was the outcome she had desperately wanted, but at this moment, she felt anything but relieved or happy.

She suddenly threw her head back, forcing the tears back into her eyes, and only when she looked down did she notice the small camera still hanging around her neck.

It was the gift from Remington. She hadn’t bothered to grab anything else when she left the house, but the camera had ended up dangling from her neck.

She had been excited to wake him up and ask how he managed to get in touch with Cash, but who would know.

Lizetta yanked off the camera, flung open the car door with all her might, and tossed the camera into a nearby trash can.

She got back in the car, and drove off. But she hadn’t gone far before she abruptly stopped, reversed, and, ultimately, couldn’t resist picking the camera back up.

Why should the idol take the fall for a jerk? It was not the idol who was at fault, the jerk didn’t

deserve it!

Oakridge Heights.

The ambulance arrived quickly. Evelina was loaded on, and it sped away with its siren wailing.

In the mountains, a Bentley was parked in a secluded spot, watching the ambulance disappear into the distance. Elara in the back seat looked anything but pleased,

“How could this happen!?”

didn’t work out: I’ll plan for the next. Lizetta doesn’t have much clout but she’s too proud and fragile, no rush.”

person beside her patted

Evelina out of there, he returned to the villa, feeling weak

had screwed up big time at work today, failing to keep the door and letting Evelina sneak in. He had no idea what kind of punishment was

for greedily snagging that one hour of sleep. His phone rang. and he answered. After listening

I got it. I’ll report to

towards the study. The door wide open, the

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and carpet out. Cedric stepped away, walked to the

dense night outside, as immovable as a

few butts were already stubbed out in the ashtray beside him. Cedric’s eyelids twitched violently; he sensed trouble.

been a problem with the project at Solstice Kingdom; it’s tricky. I request to go there immediately to redeem myself;

next day dawned clear and refreshing.

more accurately, she hadn’t slept at all. She blamed her insomnia on excitement, about to get divorced, about to free herself and become

the moon.

her messy hair, “Lizetta, beauty comes too easily for

washed up, did her hair, and put on a stunning makeup. She then picked out a gorgeous outfit and stepped out

room and whistled when she turned and saw Lizetta.

you aiming to be a heartless

leather jacket and black boots to match. She looked ready

her fiery red lips, she was the epitome

ex–husband, wishing him to

grabbed her bag at the

want me to come with you?”