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Chapter 6: The Perfect Lie

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-01-23 01:19:02

LEXI'S POV

I stood at the dinner party, surrounded by the familiar faces of our friends and acquaintances. Ryan, my husband, was holding court, regaling the group with a story of his latest business triumph. His eyes sparkled, and his smile seemed genuine, but I couldn't help the feeling of unease that had been growing inside me for weeks.

As I watched him, I felt like I was seeing him for the first time. The way he laughed, the way he gestured, it all seemed so... rehearsed. I couldn't help but wonder if he was putting on a show, if he was hiding something behind that charming smile.

I glanced around the room, feeling disconnected from the people around me. They all seemed so happy and carefree, while I was stuck in this sea of uncertainty.

My eyes landed on Ethan, Ryan's billionaire brother, who was standing across the room. He was watching me, his eyes narrowed slightly as if he could see right through me. I felt a shiver run down my spine as our gazes met.

For a moment, I forgot
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