Chapter 3 - Victoria’s Desperate Lies Fall Apart Under Intense Scrutiny
The wealthy American guests standing around the perimeter of the grand ballroom stared in stunned, absolute silence at the unfolding drama.
Victoria’s manicured hands shook violently as she desperately searched her mind for another fabricated excuse to save her crumbling reputation.
“The hospital mismanaged the birth records, Lucas! I honestly thought she passed away during those terrifying complications!” Victoria lied frantically.
“Don’t you dare lie to me again!” Lucas roared, lifting the gold Cuban-link bracelet up so the entire room could see the engraved family crest.
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“This bracelet was forged in nineteen-ninety by my grandfather and placed on my daughter’s wrist the moment she drew her first breath!” Lucas stated.
Victoria opened her mouth to speak, but no sound came out as she realized the undeniable proof of her cruelty was resting right in his hand.
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