139 Remodeling 

~Lilly~

A week passed, and Lesley showed no signs of having the decency to make herself scarce. Despite being caught red-handed wearing wires, her audacity knew no bounds. It was discovered she intended to record our conversations for the press, a blatant betrayal of Brandon's trust. Yet, rather than retreat in shame, she persisted in her shameless demeanour.

Each encounter with her became an exercise in vigilance, with every word chosen with caution and every move calculated to avoid further exploitation. The atmosphere hung heavy with suspicion, and she remained obtuse.

Her presence lingered like an unwelcome shadow, a constant reminder of Brandon's mistake caused by his desperation. The air crackled with tension whenever she entered the room, her actions leaving an indelible stain on our harmonious environment.

Despite the annoyance, there was a sense of grim determination among us. We refused to allow Lesley's actions to dictate our course. Instead, we fortified our defences, e