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 pursed

voice was deep and

me. We’re on

location, and I’ll come to pick you up!” Remington commanded,

no argument.

a romantic confession? Why wasn’t he glued

of Evelina. Joseph

now, Lizetta. Can’t

with anger and a chilling edge that Lizetta could feel through the phone.

he had left her in the crowd, unhesitatingly squeezing through to Evelina, and the drone lights twinkling in the sky, her heart felt

moved her lips, her

it cold? Should I turn on the heater? Hamilton’s considerate voice broke the silence

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

she hung up abruptly.

muted the phone and shoved it back into Joseph’s

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car was quiet again. After a moment, Lizette turned to

it

candid that Lizetta couldn’t even get mad.

warlly, “Sis, are you