Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 131

Hearing It was Evelina, Lizetta chilled out instead. Looked like the one who should be freaking out now was probably Remington.

She leaned into his ear and taunted, “Aren’t you gonna let go? If Evelina gets shocked and something happens to the baby, don’t expect me to take the fall.”

Remington’s grip on her waist tightened a bit, but soon enough, he let her out of his hold. Lizetta wanted to hop off him quickly, but his hurry to avoid any scandal made her feel kinda ticked off.

She chuckled with a mischievous glint in her eye and reached to roll down the car window. But her hand was suddenly seized by the man, his voice sharp, “I know what you’re playing: get away from me now!”

Lizetta’s face lost its color, feeling as if she’d been slapped hard. She got up and moved back to the passenger seat.

As soon as she settled down, Remington rolled down the window. Evelina’s smiling face appeared, her makeup on point.

Last night, Evelina’s social media followers dropped like flies, and netizens pressured her to post donation

receipts.

In the end, the Hawthorne Group’s official website released a statement saying that as the Hawthorne family’s daughter, Evelina’s charitable donations were done in conjunction with the Hawthome Group.

mercenaries to cool down the heat, finally putting an end

she showed no sign of

the car? Oh, Sis, you’re here too?”

she was clueless about the tense vibe inside, all innocently enthusiastic.

“Go wait

and didn’t even turn her head, but when she heard Remington’s words,

to meet Evelina today. No wonder he was too busy to

head up then,” Evelina obediently nodded..

leave but glanced back, considerately saying, “Take your time talking, Remington. I can wait a bit longer. The

to look at Lizetta, “Which shop are the desserts

CEO’s office, handling all sorts of errands. The desserts for the female guests at the CEO’s office

with a smile, “From LR.”

flat tone, “Call them and arrange a weekly delivery to the Hawthome family mansion.”

with joy, “Remington, you’re so good to me. Thank you, Sis.”

Chapter 131

a smile, and cheerfully headed toward the elevator, her footsteps seemingly mocking