All Chapters of Exposing the Impostor: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

Never had I thought Haley would lay a hand on me!Caught off guard, I stumbled and fell. My cheek was burning red and swollen. I was utterly humiliated."How dare you hit me?" I growled."What's to stop me? Back in school, you impersonated me, saying you were the rich daughter of a tycoon. Now, you're spreading rumors that my husband doesn't own this villa! You're asking for trouble!"Haley was seething with rage. Her face was twisted as she stormed up to me. Gritting her teeth, she threatened me, "Do you have any idea who my husband is? He's Joel Baumer, the CEO of Novalux Group! What makes you think you have the right to question him?"At her words, a few of her lackeys sneered at me with disdain. "Did you hear that? Haley's husband is Joel Baumer, the CEO of Novalux Group! That company is worth billions! Only a rich girl like Haley could marry into such a powerful family—not some pathetic liar like you, Emma!""Emma, you shameless fibber! You impersonated Haley in school, and

Everyone who had been waiting for Joel to put me in my place and stand up for Haley was left stunned by his words. Confusion spread across their faces.Haley, especially, was in utter disbelief. She stormed forward and demanded, "What are you talking about, Joel? Who's 'Mrs. Siegel'? What do you mean by that?"Joel's face had turned pale, and the hand that had been yanking my hair immediately shifted to a supportive grip. In a trembling voice, he stammered, "Mrs. Siegel… I—I didn't know…"While pulling his coat tightly to cover myself, I looked up at him. My eyes were icy and my voice was hoarse. "I never expected my husband's driver to act so audaciously!"Joel froze. His body went stiff. He opened his mouth to speak but was cut off by Haley, who pushed him aside and screeched, "Emma Larkin, you bitch! Haven't you had enough? How dare you talk to my husband like that? I'm warning you, if you spout any more nonsense, I'll—"Before Haley could finish, Joel slapped her hard across t

When I arrived at the hospital, I was rushed straight into the emergency room.Thomas immediately contacted the city's top dermatologist to consult on my injuries. He stayed by my side the entire time.We had dated for three years. Then, he proposed to me right after graduation. In our four years of marriage, he treated me like a child, supported my career, and showed me the utmost love and care.Now, seeing the state I was in, his eyes turned bloodshot, and he looked as though he might cry. I couldn't bear to see him like that, so I tried to comfort him, "It's okay, honey. I just got into a fight with a few wretched women. A few days of rest, and I'll—" I broke off, coughing uncontrollably.No matter how hard I tried to downplay the situation, my suffering revealed the truth.Thomas clenched his jaw. His voice was cold and filled with fury. "Anyone who hurts my woman is asking for trouble."The doctors soon performed a thorough checkup on me. Other than some inflammation in

Haley was stunned. She screamed and shouted behind me, "You're extorting me! Seven million dollars for just a few outfits? You can't bully me just because you're Thomas Siegel's wife. I won't let this slide—"I had no interest in listening to her nonsense. I got into my car and left without another word.That evening, however, a video of the incident went viral online.Haley had conveniently edited out the part where I said she hit me. The footage only showed her accusing Thomas of assault and me threatening her to repay the debt.She followed up with another video, where she played the victim. "I can't take this anymore. The powerful are terrifying. With just one word, they can crush the lives of ordinary people like me… Thomas Siegel's wife has been trying to ruin my life, all because he looked my way that one time!"What am I supposed to do? Please, someone help me…" Her story was riddled with contradictions and full of plotholes.Still, the mention of the Siegel family in h