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Chapter 293

Author: Summer Knowles
Mrs. Chancer held Lucy protectively. "Tell us, dear. How can your brother help if you won't explain?"

Her eyes were red from worrying about Lucy's self-isolation.

For the first time, Lucy felt powerless despite her family's influence.

"A video," she choked out, knowing silence would only make the eventual revelation worse.

"What video?" James watched her warily.

Their mother fell silent, releasing Lucy.

"Sarah paid a man 5 million to film me... that kind of video." Lucy clutched her hands nervously.

James understood immediately, but doubted Sarah would spend so much on revenge.

He stared at Lucy sharply. "What did you do this time?"

"Nothing!" Lucy avoided his gaze, hiding behind their mother.

"James! Your sister's suffering and you're defending that witch?" their mother protested.

"Find her! This video will ruin your sister's life!"

“James! I did nothing wrong! Help me! I'll die if people see it!" Lucy sobbed, clutching his sleeve.

James knew the scandal would devastate t
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