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Riddled with anxiety, Deborah's father immediately demanded, "Where on earth have you been? Why can't we find you? Who are you with, and why aren't you answering your phone?" Deborah was silent for a moment, causing everyone to ense up.
"What's the issue? I had a sudden stroke of inspiration and went to work in the car. I even had my phone. on silent mode. I do this all the time. Didn't they say they didn't need me there?" she answered in a baffled tone.
Recalling that such behavior was typical of her indeed, the Carneys heaved a sigh of relief and immediately said, "Come home. Something has come up. By the way, have you seen Damien?" "No. What's going on?"
The Carneys did not know what to say and simply replied, "We'll talk when you get back."
Once the phone call ended, they immediately turned to Ruby and Oliver and snapped "Hear that?"
Ruby and Oliver looked grith. It's too fast. Something isn't right.
"Who knows?" Ruby insisted stubbornly.
Although Oliver did not speak, he had a disbelieving look in his eyes.
"Well, I'm curious to see how you'll continue to spin lies later. I'm afraid we have to reconsider this engagement," the Carneys replied.
Given the way they've insulted our daughter, we truly have to think twice about the engagement,
At that moment, instead of Deborah returning, it was Damien.
Needless to say, his return instantly drew everyone's attention.
Their thoughts ran wild when they saw that he had changed his clothes.
Lydia trusted him, so she asked bluntly, "Didn't I ask you to attend to something? What's going on? You've been gone for quite some time and were uncontactable
He wore an innocent expression as he raised his recently bandaged hand. The bandages were even stained. with blood.
"Sorry, Aunt Lydia. I did go to attend to the matter, but I accidentally fell. Not only did my clothes get soaked, but I also hurt my hand. I had no choice but to tend to my injury before coming back. My phone.... it got waterlogged and doesn't seem to be working anymore," he explained helplessly while holding up his phone, which was still dripping wet.
She let out a satisfied sigh of relief.
Oliver, however, could not help but leap forward and say, "What a coincidence. Well, I don't believe it. Both of you just happened to be out, and your phones just happened to malfunction. Do you and Deborah think we're three years old?"
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"Enough with the act. Did you sleep with my fiancée? How could you do this to me? I can't believe you slept with my fiancée at our engagement party. You're nothing but a b*stard!"
Damien retorted, "What on earth are you babbling about? Can anyone tell me what's going on?"
Lydia eyed Oliver coldly. I can't believe that, even note, he still doesn't know how to restrain himself. Is he determined to disregard the Winters family's reputation? Meanwhile, someone kindly recounted what had happened.
Damien burst out laughing. "So, based on this groundless speculation, you're accusing us for no good reason? In that case, you should try checking everyone's phone. If someone left early or was having fun outside and didn't answer their calls, are you going to spread rumors about them having an affair too?"
"I saw it with my own eyes, Ruby piped up, refusing to give Dainien a chance to explain himself.
He looked at her. I thought my heart wouldn't ache anymore, yet it still feels as though it's being pierced by a needle. Does she actually despise me so much? That toisted, ugly expression of hers is eerily similar to Mother's Not to mention that Mother is the mastermind behind this whole affair. I'm tired of all this. I'm really exhausted.
"So. just because I told on you to Mother and stopped you from entering the entertainment industry, you decided to treat me so horribly? It's no secret that our relationship has always Been strained, but we're siblings! There should be a limit to your pranks!" Damien's voice was filled with genuine disappointment and despair.
That caused the others to believe him a little. After all, Ruby did seem like the type who only cared about her feelings and nobody else's. Moreover, their relationship as siblings was indeed strained.
"You!" Since it was all a fabrication, she could not help stammering. All she could do was shout insistently, "What I said is true. It's the truth. Something is going on between you two! You're indeed coveting your cousin-in-law!" Damien's expression immediately darkened.
Upon observing that, Oliver immediately made up his mind. Judging by Damien's reaction, something definitely happened. And if it did, we can figure something out!
"Hmph! I won't believe a word you say. We'll settle this once Deborah returns," Oliver said. I don't believe they'll get out of this unscathed. Such a thing won't happen unless the heavens are on his side.
Sure enough, no sooner had he said that than a flicker of panic flashed across Damien's eyes. That made Oliver feel even more triumphant.
"We're innocent, but if you love causing a fuss, then go ahead. However, you need to come with me now. I haven't completed the task Aunt Lydia asked me to do, so you need to come help me," said Damien. Damien's actions were indeed puzzling.
Some believed he was magnanimous and thus prioritized the business he had on hand.
However, some wondered whether he was feeling guilty and wanted to settle things privately with his cousin through coercion or bribery.
That was also exactly what was running through Oliver's mind. He felt a sense of satisfaction as he watched. Damien, who always seemed to handle things with ease in such a state of anxiety.
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"What could be more important than proving your innocence?" Oliver asked, lifting his chin.
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"It's a private family matter. Follow me." There was a hint of urgency in Damien's tone, which only served. to boost Oliver's smug feeling.
"I'm not going. I'm waiting here for Deborah to return," Oliver replied, feeling so pleased with himself that he was practically floating.
"Aunt Lydia, I really can't do it alone. I need Oliver's help. Damien said, appealing to Lydia.
In truth, Lydia guessed that Damien was probably planning to persuade Oliver to change his story and smooth things over. Hence, she nodded. "Go on, Oliver. Don't be stubborn. If there's anything, we can talk about it when you come back."
Oliver instantly felt a surge of resentment toward his mother. I've always sensed her partiality toward Damien. However, on second thought, it doesn't really matter. If I go with him, everyone's doubts about Damien and Deborah will linger in their hearts forever, and nothing they try to do to make me change my story will make a difference. How unexpected. In his panic, Damien has made the worst move possible. In that case, I'll go. I want to watch his disgraceful downfall of being reduced to a pitiful outcast.
"Let me make it clear from the outset. If you're hoping for me to cover up any scandal, I won't agree to it. he declared, causing the onlookers to side with him even more.
He brushed past Damien, but the latter did not immediately follow him. Instead, Damien walked over to Lydia with an unfathomable expression. In the end, he whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "I'm sorry, Aunt Lydia. He went too far this time. I can't let him off the hook."
Her body swayed slightly as a look of helplessness and sorrow gradually surfaced in her knowing eyes. "I understand."
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