They Tricked Me Crossword Clue Novels & Stories

"Open it and find out." I lifted the lid. Inside was a necklace — a fang, strung on a delicate chain. Something about it was familiar. And then it all came rushing back. I had been very young. My father had taken me to a distant pack for a diplomatic visit, and I had wandered off into a garden to play. A group of young wolves had cornered me, shoving and snapping. Out of nowhere, a pup threw himself between us, fighting them off all by himself. He chased them away, but in the struggle, one of his teeth was knocked out.

But one look at my father's face, flushed dark with rage, and I didn't dare say a single word in my own defense. The investor beside him spoke up, calm and unhurried. "I only invested in your pack for my daughter's sake. But your son cheated on her, and then drove her out of the pack for another woman. Tell me how I'm supposed to keep my money here." My father forced an apologetic smile. "A misunderstanding. It's all a misunderstanding." Whatever they said after that, not one word got through. My mind had gone completely blank. Daughter? Whose daughter?

And looking at myself right now, just as he had said, my reaction is indeed priceless. My eyes were had squinted involuntarily, making it seem like I’m way too scared to see what’s before me or what awaits for me. My forehead remained creased and mouth hanged open and when closed my cheeks puffs up, which has me wondering if the name “sweet cheeks” had originated from there. All in all, I looked totally r.i.d.i.c.u.l.o.u.s . “Isaac honey, who you talking to!?” “I’m on an important call mom, I’ll be sure to pay you a visit when I’m done,!” He stated looking directly into my eyes while lying through his teeth.

“Yes, yes, that is it. An intriguing parlor trick, nothing more.” Next to me, this time I knew Jake whispered, “That’s not true.” I glanced at him but had to force my gaze back to Mr. Trung because I’d never seen Jake like that: completely intimidated. As I looked at Mr. Trung and met his gaze, I saw something flash there . . . And somehow I knew. I didn’t understand how I knew, but I did. Mr. Trung was lying. The game was a lot more than a ‘parlor goof’ and not only was he hiding that from us, but also . . . Jake somehow knew the game was more, too.

I stumbled to my feet, my mind racing as I tried to make sense of what had happened. And then, with a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach, it hit me. I had been deceived. Lily and Jake had played me for a fool, using my trust and vulnerability against me. My friend, Jake had always been up to no good, with tricks up his sleeve but this was the height of it all.

Relief washed over me, and I joined their smiles. "You guys… you played a big trick on me, you know that, right?" They giggled, clearly pleased with their scheme.

I raised my brow and smugly looked at her. “Please,” she rolled her eyes and laughed. “You can come too.” I said. “What does Ace want? If this is some trick again?” Diya crossed her arms. "Why is he asking you to do it?" “No trick. I promise,” I said, raising my hands up. “Will you come in about an hour?” “Okay,” she sighed. “If this is a trick, you will have me to answer to,” Ruby said, pointing a finger. “Tricks are only for you if you want to play.” I winked at her and walked away, leaving her flustered. I smirked as I left.

He reached out and tried to grab me. I did not duck away. As soon as he grabbed me, I feinted and twisted his arm around instead. The man paled instantly and cried out in pain. "What are you doing? I paid for you…" Before he could finish, I took out a pair of handcuffs and put them around his wrists. "You can tell me all about it at the police station." … The man widened his eyes and stared at me in disbelief. "What? How can this be? He told me he looked into your background. How is this possible?"

I answered graciously. "I do trust you, dear. I am 90. At this age, I am experienced enough to be a good judge of a character. You want to help your friend. I can see that. Now run along, and please call Wendy for me. I will cheat out some more money from her." He winked. I kissed grandpa on the cheek and left the study happily.

Netizens quickly dug up his social media accounts from the past five years, where he flaunted my wealth, along with intimate photos of him and Eira. His lies crumbled under scrutiny, and he too became a target of online bullying. Apparently, he was pelted with eggs whenever he went out. He lost his job and eventually slunk away from the city. A pair who once thought themselves clever enough to manipulate everything ended up disgraced and abandoned by all. This farce finally drew to a close. I threw my heart and soul into my work at Grant Group. With my father and Elena’s help, I quickly got the hang of it.