Chapter 21

Everyone turned to see Joseph standing at the doorway with fake remorse. He said, "I was deceived by her, too. All those rumors against Ms. Lane were planned by her alone." Lynette looked as if she had been struck by lightning. She suddenly burst into laughter, her cries so shrill they sent chills down everyone's spines. "You men are all the same! You're all liars!" Then, she turned to Jasmine, her eyes filled with venom. "You think you've won? I'm telling you, this isn't over yet!" "Take her away," the officer barked as he waved impatiently. His men immediately dragged the hysterical Lynette out. The scene fell silent except for the sound of camera shutters as reporters scrambled to record every detail of this high-society scandal. Meanwhile, Matthew stood in place, his tall frame swaying slightly. He loosened his tie, his knuckles white from the grip. Jasmine's gaze flicked to the faint scar on his wrist. It had been from sophomore year, when he burned himself making chic