40: The Price of Deception

Catherine's twisted expression of rage perfectly mirrored the tumultuous emotions swirling within Lily. As Catherine stood there, fuming and disbelieving, Lily couldn't help but feel a pang of pity for her. Catherine, a scion of the illustrious Trevon family, couldn't fathom how Lily, a mere newcomer to the Everett dynasty, could dare to challenge her. "I have been in Michael's life far longer than you can imagine. Do you really think I am blind to his heart?" Lily retorted, her eyes locking onto Catherine's with a piercing gaze, indifferent to the stares of onlookers who were looking their way through the glass-panelled office. She relished the opportunity to push Catherine to her limits. Catherine's mind reeled, unwilling to accept Lily's words. But the detailed description Lily provided of the other woman – her fluffy pink skirts, golden curls, and ocean-blue eyes – slowly gnawed at her certainty. Her heart sank as she realized that her years of devotion to Michael might have