Chapter 20

Sylvie nodded with a smile, simply following her heart. "No!" Soaked from head to toe, Soren grabbed Sylvie's wrist. The sudden movement made her drop her wine glass, which shattered on the floor. Lance jumped to his feet, his eyes burning with anger. "Let her go!" But Soren's gaze remained fixed on Sylvie. "Sylvie, I know the truth now. Zoe and I were just playing our parts in this story. The one I've always loved is you." Lance's anger shifted to disbelief, then to pity for Soren. He grabbed Soren by the collar. "Have you lost your mind?" Soren ignored him, focusing only on Sylvie. "Sylvie, the system told me everything. I'm sorry, and I'll make it right. My feelings for Zoe were just part of the plot, but my love for you is real." Sylvie's eyes flashed with disdain. "Soren, what makes you think I could ever love you again?" Soren met her gaze without flinching. "You only left me because the plot forced you to. The system told me it's no longer in the way, so there's nothing