107 Truth Unwrapped

Lillian, though prone to impulsive actions, knew the boundaries of decorum; a public spectacle like this was a step too far. The mortifying scene unfolding before the crowd was the last thing she wanted. Caught in the midst of her plans to thwart Bella's intentions towards her brother, things escalated far beyond what she had anticipated. Resigned to moving past this debacle, Lillian realized it was a little too late—the damage had already been done. Bella, readjusting her disheveled attire, hadn't expected her life to culminate in such a disgraceful altercation. Her presence at the event was the result of Maxwell's invitation, but the ensuing chaos was not part of her plan. "Proof of your malicious intent? Here, in my hand, I hold the evidence. The same drug you were caught with," Lillian accused, her voice trembling with anger. "If you're so confident of your innocence, let's get it tested and see what you were planning for my brother." As Bella searched frantically for M