Novel & Cerita Deception Point Book

"After you sanitized your hands like I was diseased!" Henry's head snaps toward Declan. Something dangerous flashes in his eyes. "You did what?" "She's lying," Declan scoffs, but there's a flicker of uncertainty in his face. "Like you lied about what happened to the last waitress you harassed?" Henry's voice is deadly quiet. "The one I had to pay off to keep quiet?" My eyes widen. So the rumors about Henry being different were true. "This isn't about me," Declan deflects. "Your fiancée is an impostor. A cheap replacement probably paid to - "

I had to look away because I got overwhelmed by guilt. The truth was, deceiving this kind old woman broke my heart. We were lying to her, giving her false hope she didn’t deserve. Our marriage existed only on paper and we’d agreed to keep it that way. “We’ll do that, Mama,” Zeke said, noticing I hadn’t responded.

Carys: I assume you saw what was in the box you dropped off earlier? My pulse raced as the little dots floated around. Deacon: Yeah, and I have to say, I’m pretty surprised. My heart hammered against my chest. But before I could reply, he sent another text. Deacon: I didn’t take you for a black licorice person. Worst candy ever. Oh my God. Carys: Nice try pretending you didn’t see the book. I shut my eyes tightly and cringed. Deacon: What book? ;-)

Chapter 120: The Tipping Point --- The press conference had been scheduled for a week, but it felt like the longest week of Sophia’s life. Every moment was filled with mounting pressure, a crushing sense of urgency that tightened around her chest with each passing hour. The looming threat of Preston Langley’s false testimony hung over her like a storm cloud. But today, she would stand in front of the world and declare her truth, hoping it would be enough to silence the lies.

I no longer looked at Aaron. “Don’t go.” Aaron grabbed my hand. There was a hint of indistinguishable pleading in his voice. “This man is a scammer. I’ve known every person who is in the upper social circle after working for so many years, but I’ve never seen him before. He’s pretending to be a successful businessman by hiring a bunch of bodyguards.” Andrew’s expression darkened. The bodyguards exchanged glances and almost could not hold back their laughter. Upon seeing that, Aaron seemed even more smug. “Elena, as long as you go back with me, I can pretend nothing has happened.”

Even the most stupid person would be able to tell that I was the reason for this man's negative attitude because he wasn't in a good mood and looked at it. I'm not going to beat around the bush, I'll just get right to the issue, he declared. This sentence placed me in a bit of a pickle. Sitting on the edge of my seat, I questioned, "And what's the point?" "Why did you remove evidence from the files that you and your colleague were working on?" My heart skipped a beat and my breath got heavier as he asked, but I had to keep it under control. I couldn't afford to be that open about myself. I maintained my composure and emotional restraint.

There was a sense of grounding in the familiar routine of grocery shopping. I wandered through aisles, lost in my thoughts, occasionally picking up new books and even a computer. The decision to start studying had solidified within me, a proactive step amid the uncertainties. Today's court case unveiled a complex web of secrets and half-truths. It became apparent that everyone involved had their own agenda, seeking personal gain in the intricate dance of deception.

Dante was in disbelief, but he quickly calmed down and made several phone calls in quick succession. "Check all transportation records for any registrations under Lily's name." Without exception, they all came up empty. Finally, a friend who worked at the city hall called him back. "Don Pierce, all records under Lily Jensen have been permanently erased. She's completely off the grid now."

So I didn’t hesitate when I answered. “Don’t worry, Lucien,” I promised softly. “If you leave, I’ll leave too.” Now I understood—it had all been a trap, a game he had carefully orchestrated to deceive me. One of his friends laughed openly. “You pretended your wolf hadn’t awakened just to trick her into transferring with you.” “She’s practically devoted to you. Aren’t you worried she might meet someone else once she’s out there?” Lucien’s reply came without hesitation, dripping with confidence.

Then turned the page. Katherine’s Manuscript — Chapter 9 I have started lying. Not big lies. Not obvious ones. Small things. The kind that slip easily into conversation. The kind no one questions. Damien hasn’t noticed. Or maybe he has. He notices everything. That thought lingers longer than it should. Hailey “…great,” I whispered. Because that was exactly where this was going. Not dramatic. Not explosive. Just… small shifts. The kind you don’t catch until you’re already deep in them.