Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 120

was astonished, “How did you recognize me?”

The videos she posted on Twitter usually only showed her hands playing an instrument, and when she danced, she wore a mask the whole time.

In real life, it was the first time a fan had recognized her,

Hamilton just chuckled. The red light turned green, and he drove off.

Lizetta, hanging on the edge of her seat with anticipation, urged, “Tell me! You must be a fake fan, leaving your idol hanging like that?”

“I’m a die–hard fan! I’ve watched each of your dance videos at least a hundred times. The last time I gave you a ride on my motorcycle, I thought your figure looked familiar. But it was dark, and I wasn’t sure. You have a tiny mole on the side of your right index finger. I made a point to check tonight, and that confirmed

Lizetta glanced down at her hand. The small mole was tucked between her index and middle fingers, barely noticeable.

She was thoroughly impressed that he had noticed

Just then, a cellphone ringtone sounded from the back seat.

It was Joseph’s phone. Lizetta leaned over to grab it.

A call from Remington.

Her smile slowly faded, and she immediately switched it to vibrate.

again quickly, and Lizetta

voice was

me. We’re

off the car now, send me your location, and I’ll come to pick you up!” Remington

no argument.

lip. Wasn’t he with Evelina, having just made a romantic confession? Why wasn’t he glued to his sweetheart, but instead, looking for her

you take care of

now,

with anger and a chilling edge that Lizetta could

and the drone lights twinkling in the sky, her heart felt like it was fraying at the edges,

her lips,

Hamilton’s considerate voice

need to trouble yourself, Mr. Dashiell. We’re almost home.”

she hung

muted the phone and shoved

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car was quiet again. After a moment,

I did it on

and candid that Lizetta couldn’t even get

at her warlly, “Sis, are you