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His hands trembled slightly at his sides as he forced himself to stay calm.
If he let go, Korbin and Betty would already be on the floor.
Everett, gripping his wine glass tighter than he realized, nearly shattered it in his hand.
His eyes gleamed with a dangerous intensity that hinted at violence barely held back.
The energy emanating from the three men was so intense it seemed to cool the very air in the banquet hall.
Those paying attention might have felt the sudden chill, like a ghost brushing past.
But Korbin, Betty, and Denise were too absorbed in their cruel scheming to notice.
Their confidence blinded them to the storm brewing just feet away.
Before Hannah could speak, Marissa spoke, her voice calm but firm.
“Fine.
Let Derek in.
| want to see what plan he’s cooked up to prove who | am.”
Hearing that, Hannah nodded to the butler, who quickly left to fetch Derek.
It wasn’t long before Derek appeared, walking hesitantly behind the butler.
Neil and Foley followed closely behind him.
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Neil's face practically glowed with anticipation.
He was eager to watch Marissa’s supposed downfall and Connor's humiliation.
In contrast, Derek looked nervous, his movements stiff.
He didn’t want to cross Connor, but Aelfric’s orders left him no choice.
Foley appeared uneasy, too.
He and his wife, Della, had secretly decided to side with Connor going forward.
Now, Foley didn’t want to make a single wrong move, knowing it could cost him dearly.
Connor's eyes locked on the three as soon as they entered, his gaze sharp and unyielding.
Neil, clearly unfazed, smirked at Connor, as though he were spoiling for a fight.
Foley, on the other hand, quickly looked away, unable to hold Connor's stare.
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Marissa watched their reactions closely, her sharp intuition piecing together their intentions.
A wry smile tugged at her lips as she turned her attention to Derek.
“So, Derek, | hear you're here to prove I'm a fraud.
Why don’t you tellhow you're planning to do that?”
When Derek's eyes met Connor's, a
surge of panic thundered through
him, his heart racinglike a aren
his ¢hedtl Row, Gs Marissa'’s piercing
gaze settled on him, his body
seemed to petrify, his blood turning
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Derek had always cloaked his
relationship with Marissa in layers of
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secrecy, so much so that he feared it
being discovered even in his dreams.
Now, thrust into the,glepngTight of
exposuls, fe Yelt the weight of the
world pressing down on his chest as
he had to reveal Marissa'’s true
identity, his nightmare unfolding
before an audience. Caught in a
maelstrom of fear and inner conflict,
Derek managed only a fleeting glance
at Marissa before his eyes darted
away, his voice a prisoner to his
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