Semua Bab My Stepbrother, My Ruin: Bab 81 - Bab 85

My mum forced me to wear this outfit, literally.Left for me alone, I would not be wearing a tweed blazer that made me feel like I was interviewing for a job I didn’t want. Under it was a cream silk blouse tucked neatly into a pleated black skirt that hit just above my knees. Modest, polished, too… presentable. My hair had been curled into soft waves and pinned slightly on one side, which she said gave my face “more warmth.” I felt like I was in disguise– Evie Hayes, polite daughter, not the girl who spent most of last night spiraling over the weight of too many secrets and one very complicated boy.Lorelei looked flawless, as always. Her dress was deep burgundy, hugging her waist and flowing down in velvet softness. Her hair was twisted into a sleek knot at the nape of her neck, strands smooth, not a curl out of place. She wore red lipstick, the kind that didn’t smudge, and heels that probably cost more than my laptop.We stepped out of the car and walked up to the massive Caldwel

Just as the conversation seemed to lull, and all that was heard was the movement of servers as they changed the plates and the clacking of breakable wares, Alexander clapped his hands once. "Let’s do something fun. A game. It’s been a while since we all sat down like this."I blinked. A game? Here?Lorelei tilted her head. "What kind of game?"Alexander grinned. "Something easy. Truth or Dare."Riley laughed, genuinely. “Are you serious?”“Why not?” he shrugged. “We’re family. Let’s act like it."“Act like it? Truth or there is for teenagers dad.” Riley said. Alexander shrugged. I couldn’t believe it. Alexander Caldwell, king of oil deals and boardrooms, suggesting Truth or Dare at dinner. But then again, rich people are built different.The first few rounds were harmless. Lorelei admitted to skipping a board meeting once to get a massage. Riley dared Ryder to speak in a French accent until his next turn. He rolled his eyes but did it.Then it was my turn.“Evie,” Alexander said wit