Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 140

Lizetta whipped around and yanked the car door with all her might, even pounding on the window glass.

“Bang, bang, bang!”

“Are you out of your freaking mind?” Remington yanked her back.

Lizetta lifted her head from the man’s embrace, her eyes bloodshot, glaring at him with disgust.

“I’m not crazy. I just can’t stand sharing the same air with you; I’m about to hurl‘ She was dead serious, feeling like she was about to throw up in frustration.

Remington, however, thought she was so disgusted with him that she was on the verge of puking, especially since the look she gave him was devoid of any past trace of sweetness, adoration, or tender reliance.

His heart clenched, his Adam’s apple bobbed violently, and he abruptly closed his eyes and let go of her

“Stop the car! Let her bail,”

The car screeched to a halt, and Lizetta couldn’t wait to shove the door open and jump out. True to form, the car didn’t stick around for a second and zoomed off.

Thinking of Yolanda still at Skyward Studios, Lizetta flagged down another ride and headed back. When she returned, Yolanda was sitting at the flowerbed by the entrance.

Remington didn’t do anything to you, did he?”

and gave Yolanda a once–over, making sure she

you doing sitting

my mind. This ain’t over, even if I can’t snatch back the opportunity, I’m going to give her a taste of her own medicine and tarnish her reputation right here! She’s not getting off scot–free!

pulled her up, an idea forming in her mind. Just then, Louis happened

to dance, after all, Elara was a dancer. But her skills. were amateurish.

but Remington had announced–if Evelina could

Louis didn’t dare offend her, so he just bit the bullet and

n our end.”

sign the contract, we’re all

a smug smile as she saw Lizetta and intentionally walked past with Louis.

here? I was just about to sign the contract with Louis. If you’re having trouble finding a ride, how about waiting until I’m done, and I’ll give you a lift?”

clicked her tongue, itching to tear her apart, but Lizetta squeezed Yolanda’s

off,” she said to Yolanda, not bothering to lower her voice, and Evelina

meat was already in her mouth – did Lizetta really think she would give it

we have a word in private?”

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looked at Evelina, who thought the former must have