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


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


    "Not long ago, there was news that Rory was still alive. Ste 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 sinct yet captivating,pletely changing the facts. Not only did she frame my father as the one who betrayed Louis, but she also portrayed me as an imposter.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


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


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


    Her words left me trapped. If I tried to im my identity now, it would only backfire.


    ording to her, my father was the true culprit behind Louis''s demise, and his betrayal led to his death.


    Moreover, shepletely absolved the imposter Ste, legitimizing her reasons for impersonating the real one.


    "So... what were you implying?" Celine''s gaze pressed me for more details, leaving me no room to escape.


    My earlier words had pushed me to a dead end. Whether I affirmed or denied her words, I would expose myself to ridicule in this situation.


    The atmosphere in the hall grew awkward as all eyes fixed on me, awaiting my response.


    Celine''s unwavering gaze met mine. They were tinged with scorn and disdain, a sentiment only I could discern.


    Stuck between a rock and a hard ce, we stood there, our gazes locked in a silent standoff.


    Just then, arge hand at my waist discreetly nudged me forward.


    I immediately grasped As''s intent. He was urging me to boldly step forward.


    Encouraged by this subtle signal, I felt a wave of relief. With a


    mischievous smile, I withdrew my intense gaze from Celine''s face and nced around the hall at the scrutinizing guests.


    Then, I turned back to Celine, enunciating each word deliberately. "What I meant is... I am indeed Rory''s daughter, and I am the real Ste White." Celine''s expression morphed into a bizarre mixture of shock and disbelief as the words left my lips. She even staggered backward, as if overwhelmed by astonishment.


    Her reaction fooled everyone into believing she was genuinely shocked and unable to contain herself.


    I couldn''t help butmend her acting skills.


    "W-What did you say?" Celine stammered, looking at As in confusion, then turning to me with a low growl, "As, you.....”


    Although she didn''t finish her


    sentence her meaning was clear to


    everyone. She was ming As for


    showing such concern for the daughter of his father''s murderer. It was simply unfathomable.


    What surprised everyone even more was As''s unwavering step forward as he looked at Celine and stated firmly, "She is indeed Rory''s daughter and the real Ste. There''s no doubt about it."


    The hall erupted into chaos.


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