Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

\"Yoli!\"

Lizetta took a step forward, but Remington stepped in front of her, blocking her path.

\"Let them explain. There must be some misunderstanding.\"

Lizetta furrowed her brows. Although Cassius's behavior tonight made her feel even more disappointed than she had been with Remington in the past, Cassius didn't seem as protective or concerned about Margaret either.

Lizetta hesitated for a moment and then turned to another bodyguard, instructing him.

\"Follow them and make sure Yoli isn't put at a disadvantage.\"

After the bodyguard followed, Lizetta looked back up at Remington and said,

\"Thanks for tonight, and for the trouble Mr. Temple went through. I have some other matters to attend to, so I'll head out now.\"

Lizetta nodded at both Remington and Timothy before stepping out of the VIP room.

As her figure disappeared, Timothy nudged Remington with his elbow, teasing him,

\"Man, she's got a heart of steel. You've done so much, yet you let those gossipmongers do the talking for you. But, dude, the way Lizetta looks at you is just like how she looks at me...\" All distant and polite.

However, before Timothy could finish, Remington turned to look at him.

you talk

a zipping motion

truth? Does

when

is in the restroom, and we've got the people from the West family

nodded and quickly walked toward the

she found Stella, completely disheveled, hunched over the toilet, having thrown

and mouth, reached out, and dragged Stella from

face flushed as she

look at me. Who am

the hair, forcing her face up to meet

seemed to

you should just die, go

recognition, Lizetta smiled,

I possibly die? Not

I plan to live,

baby. What do you think, a little princess or a

had stuffed something under her shirt to look

hand on her fake pregnant belly, but Stella suddenly withdrew her hand, her

how could you... No, no, your child won't make it, ha-ha, it will die!

still remembered