Beyond the Divorce

"Aunt Celine, your storytelling skills are truly amazing. You know the details so well, and everything is logically sound. Why do I feel like you are the mastermind behind this whole thing?" Her eyes swiftly locked onto mine before quickly returning to normal.

She remained composed as ever. "Do you think we gave up investigating over these years? It's no coincidence. Later, our people found Clark's body, which finally put an end to any leads regarding Rory."

I smiled. This twist eliminated Clark, leaving me wondering how she'd react if faced with him again.

"Not long ago, there was news that Rory was still alive. Stella rushed to the scene to bring him back but was ambushed by ill-intentioned people, resulting in her getting serious injuries. Her leg still hasn't fully recovered."

Her words were succinct yet captivating, completely changing the facts. Not only did she frame my father as the one who betrayed Louis, but she also portrayed me as an imposter.

In her narrative, the real Stella had long been dead.

I couldn't help but admire her control. Despite being at a disadvantage, she orchestrated a major turnaround.

left me trapped. If I tried to claim my

my father was the true culprit behind Louis's

completely absolved the imposter Stella, legitimizing her

gaze pressed me for more details, leaving

affirmed or denied her words, I would expose

atmosphere in the hall grew awkward as all eyes fixed on

gaze met mine. They were tinged with scorn and disdain, a sentiment only I could

hard place, we stood

a large hand at my waist discreetly nudged

He was urging me

subtle signal, I felt a wave of relief. With a mischievous smile, I withdrew my intense gaze from Celine's face and glanced around the

scrutinizing guests.