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The silence in Anthony Williams’s office was tense. Celia sat stiff in the chair, her mind kept replaying Liora's words over and over again, each repetition cutting deeper into her heart like a knife that refused to stop twisting in an already painful wound."She betrayed you from the beginning," Liora had said, and those words echoed endlessly in Celia's thoughts, making her question every single memory she had cherished about her friendship with Serena.Damon stood near the window, his tall frame casting a shadow across the polished marble floor, his eyes never leaving Celia's face as he watched her struggle with the devastating truth.He could see the pain written across her features, the way her shoulders had slumped with the weight of betrayal, and it made his chest tighten with a protective anger.Anthony sat behind his desk, his professional demeanor intact but his expression softer than usual as he watched the woman sitting across from him, clearly upset.He had known from the
Chapter 79
Serena stood in front of her mirror, her eyes fixed on her reflection while she tried on another gown with slow care.Serena spoke coldly, her voice steady and sharp. “Tonight will not end in failure. Tonight we will finish what we started.”Michael entered the closet, carrying his phone in one hand, and his suit lay neatly across the bed.Michael smiled with satisfaction. “I just got off the phone with my father’s assistant. Vivienne Ashford will be the guest of honor tonight.”Serena turned sharply, her eyes flashing with interest. “You’re certain about this information? No more half-truths or mistakes like before, Michael?”Michael nodded confidently. “It’s not just a rumor. The assistant confirmed it. He even secured us a meeting with her personally.”Serena’s lips curved upward. “Finally. This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. Damon will not walk away from this untouched.”Michael adjusted his tie, his expression serious. “We must be careful with our words. Vivienne cannot se
Chapter 78
Celia froze. The word Serena echoed in her ears. Her body felt stiff, and her eyes stayed on Liora, trying to process what she had just heard.“No…” Celia whispered, her voice weak. “That’s not true. Serena would never do that back then.”Liora looked up, her face full of regret. “It is true, Celia. She was the one who started everything. She made us hate you.”Celia shook her head, still refusing to accept it. “No. Serena was my best friend back then. She cared about me. She only changed recently. Back then, she stood by me. She would never betray me.”Liora’s voice trembled, but her words were firm. “She betrayed you from the beginning. She only acted like your friend. When your family lost everything, she was the first to spread it. She made sure everyone knew.”“That’s a lie,” Celia said sharply, but her voice cracked. “You’re just trying to push the blame away from yourself.”“It’s not a lie,” Liora insisted. “You think we all suddenly turned against you for no reason? No. She pl
Chapter 77
Damon parked in front of Vespera Corporation and glanced at Celia. “Are you sure we need to go in now? Anthony said you could come anytime, so there’s no need to push yourself, especially after everything that happened yesterday. You still need to rest,” he said with concern, and Celia responded with a gentle smile.Damon had been trying to talk Celia out of it, especially since he knew Anthony didn’t really want to see her. That, at the airport, had only been a quick excuse to get her to let them leave without more questions.Still, watching her stress over it now made him feel a little guilty. He’d already asked Anthony to play along, and Anthony had told her she could come any day just so Damon wouldn’t look like a liar. Even so, Celia was determined to come today.But after today, it would finally be over. Anthony would give her a document to sign to make it look real, and Damon wouldn’t have to worry about her feeling the need to come to the company anymore.Celia finally respond
Chapter 76
“It’s been hours already, Officer, and I’m telling you, if you don’t arrest that Damon right now, you’re making a mistake you’ll regret for the rest of your life,” Lucas said, his voice sharp and steady as he leaned across the counter toward the senior officer.“We’ve reviewed the evidence, Mr. Sterling,” the officer replied calmly. “What we have clearly shows you were the one who initiated the damage to Mr. Damon’s car, and that you threatened him first.”“That’s ridiculous,” Lucas shot back, his jaw tightening. “You think I would go out of my way to hit someone else’s worthless car for no reason? This man assaulted me, broke my car, and you’re standing here acting like I’m the one in the wrong?”The officer didn’t flinch. “The security footage tells a very different story from what you’re claiming. We’ve seen it, and it matches Mr. Damon’s account completely.”Lucas scoffed, shaking his head. “You really expect me to believe a man like him has nothing to hide? Do you even know who I
Chapter 75
When Damon stopped the car in front of the Greene residence, Celia could already see her parents waiting near the door, their expressions filled with worry. Mrs. Greene stepped forward immediately, her voice firm but tinged with relief as she looked at both of them. “Thank you so much, Damon, for bringing her home safely tonight. We were worried sick not knowing where she was or what had happened to her.”Mr. Greene’s eyes were equally sharp as he glanced at his daughter. “Celia, we were about to call everyone we knew when you left hurriedly earlier and didn’t answer. Where exactly did you go in such a hurry?”Celia took a careful breath, meeting their eyes with a mix of guilt and hesitation. “Serena's mother called me and told me Serena needed my help urgently. She made it sound serious, so I went without thinking twice.”Mrs. Greene crossed her arms, her voice stern. “And you didn’t think to call us or let anyone know before you ran off into whatever mess that was?”“I didn’t want
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