Falling for a Lie: My Stepbrother's Hidden Revenge

Chapter 157

That evening, the charity gala took place.

It was held at the most splendid Garden Hotel in Frant City.

The hotel was magnificent, and it was filled with influential business tycoons and heirs of prominent families

from Frant City.

Since she was attending a charity event, Sylvia chose a black gipao with gold cloud patterns. Her hair was

elegantly swept to the side, making her look mature, charming, and exuding a captivating allure.

Ever since the talent show, everyone knew that she was the boss of Angle. When they looked at her, there were

fewer judgmental gazes.

As soon as she and Tom appeared, they instantly becthe center of attention. With Tom's popularity in the

entertainment industry, the two of them captured the focus of the discussions.

Sylvia, who had always maintained a low profile, unexpectedly couldn't help but shine on this occasion.

Tom noticed that she seemed a little unhappy and chuckled.

“Well, there's nothing | can do. Sister is too beautiful. Qipaos are quite picky when it comes to body shape, but

this gipao on sis seems to be tailor-made. Bringing you to events like this never disappoints me. I'm so

impressed!”

Sylvia glanced at him and whispered, “You're already making jokes so soon. | guess the beating you received

during the day doesn’t hurt anymore?”

Tom's expression instantly changed, and he complained while circling his arm around hers, “No, it still hurts... It

hurts a lot... | even had action scenes in the afternoon, and it hurt like hell!”

Sylvia couldn't help but chuckle and lightly flick his forehead.

Their playful interaction caught the attention of Edgar, who was not far away. His eyes grew cold, and this scene

made him feel suffocated, as if his heart was being tightly squeezed.

But he knew he had no right to feel jealous. Yet he couldn't help but feel unhappy.

Very unhappy!

Jade, standing beside him, keenly sensed the low pressure aura emanating from him, especially when she saw

his clenched fist with prominent veins.

“Cousin, shall we go and greet Miss Sylvia and Tom?”

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Edgar remained silent. He natthey agreed now redweed, jade made the Cardin berset and extend t Sylvia's

direction, Sylvia and Tom were having a lively conversation when they were waterly interrupted by a discordant

voice

“Long tno see, Miss Sylvia Yoxe're berowing more beautdu. Does with so much nekony, you c hide that fox-

like scent emanating from your

As soon as Tom heard these words, he becangry. “Of cour, my deteris exurdu Eva witou makeup, she can

outshine yra by miles. And if you call her making today berry, then what should we

muteng call your wall like face?”

“Besides, not everyone can be a fox. Someone like you can only be a wild berr

“You!”

Jade felt offended. Was she supposed to be a wild boar? She wasn't that fat or y

But those words weren't directed at her by Sylvia. It was Tom who retorted fade dort went to offend the Walker

family in Frant City, so she could only bear the humiliation silently,

Sylvia didn’t pay much attention to their bickering, She noticed Edgar walking out from behind Jade

In just an instant, the aura around her changed. It beccold and profound. A thin layer of anger flickered in

her eyes, like the harbinger of a storm.

Didn't Jade harm him before? Moreover, she really disliked Jade! How could he leave his household chores

undone and cout to attend the charity banquet with Jade?

Standing opposite her, Edgar almost instantly sensed the anger emanating from her. His Adam's apple rolled

subconsciously.

Oh no! He couldn’t care less about being angry at the interaction between Tom and her just now because Sylvia

was angry. When he returned htonight, it probably wouldn't be easy for him...

Sensing the gaze of the two, Jade smiled and explained, “Cousin just missed you. But since you've teamed up

with Tom, he could only accompanyin order to see you. Sylvia, please don’t get jealous.”

Sylvia responded with a cold laugh, “Miss Evans is joking. He's completely irrelevant to me, and | have no reason

to be jealous.”

The four words “completely irrelevant” pierced Edgar's heart. His face instantly turned pale. Taking a moment to

alleviate the suffocating feeling, he stepped forward as if no one else was present and gently grabbed Sylvia's

wrist.

“Sylvia, our employment contract hasn't been terminated yet. | still belong to you. I've been well-behaved

today, but when we get back, you can do whatever you want with me. You can punishas harshly as

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you like, and I'll endure it...”

His aggrieved black eyes gazed at her as he turned her wrist over, his distinct knuckles gently circling in the

palm of her hand. The fluidity of these actions was remarkable.

Tom, beside them, looked shocked and could only utter, “Holy... shit,” to express his astonishment. How the hell

did he dare to say such embarrassing words in public?

Jade was also taken aback. Was this clingy man still her cousin, who was once known for being cold and ruthless

in the Fallen family?

Could it be that someone had cast a spell on him? However, Edgar continued to draw circles on Sylvia's palm as

if no one else was there.

Sylvia remained expressionless. After all, she wouldn't be the one embarrassed by saying such things in public.

But the circular motion of Edgar's hand made her palms itch. Just as she was about to pull her hand back, she

suddenly realized that his hand movements were not right!

Not only was he circling, but he was also... writing something? Sylvia concentrated for a while, but unfortunately,

she didn’t understand what he wrote or his intention.

Tom cleared his throat and said, “Sister, I'm getting nauseous from the air here. How about we go over there and

have a glass of red wine?”

“Alright.” Sylvia withdrew her hand and walked with Tom without even glancing at a certain man.

Edgar hung his head, feeling a bit dejected. She didn’t understand his meaning, and he knew she

wouldn't let him off easily when they returned.

Jade stood beside him, silently observing him for a while.

“Cousin, you've changed a lot compared to before! | remember that she used to chase after you every day. Who

would have thought that after the divorce, you willingly becher devoted follower? | heard that

she tortured and abused you last time, and even sent you to the hospital. How can you endure this?”

As she spoke, she lightly tapped her fingers on his arm. “If possible, I'm willing to help you break free from

Sylvia's clutches. Cousin, you...”

Before she could finish her sentence, Edgar tightly grabbed her wrist.

His stern black eyes met hers, conveying a warning. “I am a cold-blooded person who doesn’t care about family

ties. If you dare to do anything foolish, not only Sylvia, but | won't spare you either.”

Jade struggled free from his grasp, wearing a mischievous smile. “Cousin, don’t you want to see if she will still

get jealous of you?”

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Edgar frowned. He had a bad premonition from her words. Before he could say anything, screams suddenly

erupted from the banquet hall, one after another.

“Who is this? How can she be lying here covered in injuries?”

“Is she a human or a ghost? She looks so terrifying! Sob...”

The woman who was awakened by the screams slowly regained consciousness. Under her dirty, tangled, and dry

hair, a pair of bloodshot and ferocious eyes were revealed.

She brushed aside the hair from her forehead, exposing her face, marked with pain and injuries, to the public

eye.

Someone with sharp eyes recognized her.

“Isn't this... Miss Nancy from the Mellis family?!”