SWNOVELS Chapter 550
Lisa had tried everything to avoid confessing, but Connor managed to get the truth out of her with just a few words. It wasn't just any conversation; he skillfully used psychological tricks, repeatedly mentioning certain words like "bar" to lead her into a trap. He was waiting for Lisa to trip over her own defenses.
Connor's naturally commanding presence didn't help her either; it was as if no secret could stay hidden in his shadow. The onlookers didn't hold back, either.
"Lisa, how could you stoop so low? Three years ago, you drugged Chloe, your own sister, took photos, and recorded videos to ruin her reputation."
"What a schemer, holding onto that video for all these years."
"Everyone in Riverbrook knows that once the real heiress of the Meadows family returned, Chloe was practically pushed out. Even then, why would you slander and frame her?"
"Isn't it clear? She's always been up to no good, coming from a tough background, filled with resentment and darkness."
"The Meadows family is one of the most respected in Riverbrook. How could they have a daughter like you?"
Lisa finally snapped. "What do you know? You see Chloe's good side, but isn't everything she has now taken from me?"
Leah stepped forward and slapped Lisa hard. "Lisa, from today, you are no longer my daughter."
Leah had no idea that three years ago, Lisa had drugged Chloe. She had put up with Lisa's behavior, thinking favor would bring peace hoping her love would help Lisa let go of her grudges. But she never imagined it would come to this.
Lisa, clutching her face, laughed bitterly. "Mom, you're choosing Chloe, aren't you? I knew it. Ever since I came back, you've been pretending. Deep down, you care for Chloe. When she tried to end her life, you snuck into the hospital every night. For three years, you've cried over her photos."
"You think you can hide it from me. You pretend to be on my side, but your heart has always been with Chloe. Both you and Dad despise me. You only see Chloe's brightness."
"That's why I wanted to strip away Chloe's shine, drag her through the mud, ruin her reputation, turn her from a phoenix into a crow. Only by destroying her light could you finally see me. I'm your real daughter Everything Chloe had, has now, should've been mine. She stole my parents, my spotlight, my life. I hate her. That's why I wanted to destroy her!"
Lisa seemed to have lost her grip on reality. Leah, hearing all of this, couldn't stop her tears. She had known Lisa was competing with Chloe but hadn't realized how twisted her mind had become. Jacob approached, his voice trembling, "You're mad, Lisa... From today, you're dead to us. Get out of our lives..."
Connor, however, stayed cool. "Leaving isn't an option. I've already informed the authorities."