Chapter 289



Kylee’s expression grew even more tense. “But… But…”

Seeing this, Belinda asked, “What’s the matter? Are you reluctant to help me?”

“No, not at all, I—I just…” Kylee stuttered, struggling to articulate her reservations.

Belinda gazed at her, batting her eyelashes innocently. “Didn’t you just say it’s natural for a sister to help her younger sister? This is the only method I can see to make Verena face consequences without damaging my relationship with Lucas. Kylee, can’t you help me with this?”

Kylee found herself at a loss for words. She believed she was now trapped in a difficult position. Helping Belinda was never her genuine intention. If she released the surveillance footage herself, all the advantages would go to Belinda. Moreover, it would surely sour Lucas’ perception of her. What was in it for her then?

Damn it! Handling Belinda was proving increasingly challenging now.

After a brief pause, Kylee proposed a new idea. “Belinda, how about this? You can still be the one to post this on social media. If Mr. Clark holds you accountable, I’ll step in and clear things up for you.”

Belinda responded with a scornful laugh. “Stop it, Kylee. Enough with the theatrics! Do you think I’m blind to your schemes? Quit pretending to care about me—it’s quite sickening.”

She was done indulging Kylee’s charades. To be blunt, Kylee was merely attempting to use her. The strategy was obvious—Kylee wanted her to post the footage, incite Lucas’ anger, and create a rift between them. At the same time, Kylee could discredit Verena and permanently label her as the other woman.

For Kylee, this was a double victory. What a flawless plan!

When Kylee heard Belinda’s dismissive words, her face stiffened, her eyes narrowing. “Belinda, you…”

Belinda shoved the USB drive back into Kylee’s hands, her voice devoid of emotion. “Take your USB back. Stay out of my affairs from now on.”

“Use this USB however you see fit. There’s no need to involve me.”

With those words, Belinda turned and began to walk away. She had only taken a few steps when Kylee called out after her, “Belinda, are you really going to let Verena clear her name like this?”

Belinda stopped but didn’t turn around. “That’s for me to worry about, not you.”

She then continued walking without giving Kylee a chance to reply.

As Belinda walked away, a flicker of annoyance passed through Kylee’s eyes. She had not anticipated Belinda rejecting her proposal like this. Without Belinda using the USB, it was practically worthless.

Kylee knew the surveillance footage needed to be posted by Belinda to fulfill her objectives. Otherwise, it would only end up benefiting Belinda and complicating her own situation. She was not foolish enough to let that happen!

With a bite of her lip and a surge of frustration, Kylee shoved the USB drive into her pocket and made her exit.

Back at the Adams family’s residence, relief washed over Verena as she felt the tide of public opinion turning in her favor at last.

Just then, the silence in the room was interrupted by the ringing of her phone. The caller ID made her a bit nervous; with a deep breath, she picked up the phone and said, “Hello, Manager Ortega.”

The voice on the other end of the line belonged to her orchestra’s manager.

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