Chapter 154

Elena’s POV I clenched my fists so hard my nails dug into my palms. “Didn’t you hear me?” I said, my voice shaking with anger. “They framed me. Every part of it was planned. Do you really trust my enemies more than me? More than your own girlfriend?” Eric let out a sharp, bitter laugh. “Do you think I’m an idiot?” he snapped. “There are photos of you and Philip in the same bed. Naked. And you expect me to believe that’s some clever setup?” His eyes burned into mine. “If you were in my place, who would you believe?” I froze. The words hit harder than a slap. Angry tears filled my eyes because deep down, I knew the answer. If I were him… I’d probably believe the pictures too. God. Then what was I supposed to do? How was I meant to prove the truth? “What are you crying for now?” he said coldly. “You slept with another man and you’re acting like the victim?” That broke something in me. “Don’t you trust me at all?” I cried. “Do you really think I’m that kind of woman? You’re my boyfriend, E