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Chapter 26 : pretending like I didn’t care

Author: Lauren
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-24 12:14:06

Candice POV

The moment Grandfather mentioned checking the surveillance footage, I saw it clear.

Alora’s face lost all its color.

Just seconds ago, she was bold, loud, practically foaming with righteous indignation. She had been pointing fingers, pretending to be the fragile victim crushed beneath my cruelty. But now… now she was frozen. Silent. Her lips parted like she wanted to say something, but nothing came out.

For the first time since this farce began, she looked afraid.

The fake tears were still clinging to her lashes.

Dorian glanced at her as he then turned to Derek. “Derek,” he called out with that calm authority of his. “Check the garden cameras. I want to see the footage.”

Derek nodded without question and immediately walked off to carry out the order. The room fell into an uncomfortable silence.

Alora shifted uncomfortably where she stood on the floor. I noticed the way her fingers clutched at the hem of her night gown, the way her gaze avoided everyone’s eyes.

She wasn’
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