“Why did Fiona have the plastic surgery? Who was behind this?”

He realized something had been off about Fiona’s appearance and demeanor. It was clear now; she was an imposter.

How was it possible for Fiona, just an average woman, to suddenly transform into the object of Leon’s affection? The whole scenario was implausible. There had to be some hidden force at play.

Giovanni’s chest tightened with anxiety. What was he to do? Betraying Lois seemed inevitable now.

“Have you gone deaf, or are you asking for death?” Marcus spat.

Derek unsheathed a knife and thrust it into the table near Giovanni’s hand, making his point clear.

was orchestrated by Lois,” Giovanni confessed,

“Wait… Lois Rayne?”

he was hearing. Lois had always seemed like a gentle and refined woman. Everyone in Preagend knew she was in love with Leon. How could she have

was a whirl of confusion, unable to piece it

truth. Lois was cunning, indeed. Knowing Leon’s lingering feelings for another, she had proffered Fiona as a replacement, intending for Leon

the woman Leon had been

tomorrow. I’ll bring Leon along. You’ll coax the truth from Fiona, exposing

of Fiona?” Giovanni’s voice broke. “If I do

between Fiona and yourself,” Marcus countered with

Derek with a steely gaze. “I’ll head back now. You know what needs to be

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