Chapter 14

The room fell silent at the revelation. Katrina shot to her feet, exclaiming, "What? It was all fake?" Katrina's head was spinning. Sensing she might collapse, Thomas quickly guided her to sit down and poured her a glass of water. Harris looked around at the stunned faces. Even the usually calm Vanessa seemed shocked. Vanessa had initially thought Harris and Waverly's relationship was a charade. However, as time went on, Harris' behavior convinced her otherwise. No one could feign such devotion. He'd spent a fortune to gift her a pink diamond ring and orchestrate a grand wedding. No one would believe that Harris didn't love Waverly or that their relationship was just an act. The weight of everyone's skeptical gazes made Harris feel utterly helpless. Among all, it was Vanessa's eyes that pierced him the most. Why didn't she believe him? She used to trust him more than anyone else. When Vanessa felt his stare, she smiled at him, but it was of ridicule. He had played the part fo