Filed to story: Billionaire Bride’s Revenge (Vera & Howard)
A blinding light flooded the room.
The light was so bright that Lily had to shield her eyes with her hands, barely able to look up.
Vera stood in the doorway, a smug smile on her face. “Gotcha!”
Behind her, a group of people had gathered, including Victor, Delmor, and Samuel, who stood ready with a camera to capture everything.
Lily’s heart raced, her face going pale. This couldn’t be happening!
She gaped at Vera in disbelief, quickly realizing that she had walked into a trap. Vera had set this up, hoping she would come to harm Tricia in the dead of night.
Trying to keep her fear under control, Lily forced herself to stay composed. “Why is everyone standing in the doorway, Vera?”
Vera moved to the light switch and flipped it on. She stared at Lily with a smirk. “Care to explain yourself?”
Lily managed a strained smile, sticking to her story. “I don’t understand what you mean, Vera. I don’t see why I need to explain anything.”
“How dare you try to cover this up! You’re a lying bitch!” Delmor’s rage boiled over as he rushed at her. Before Lily could react, his hand came down hard. Smack!
Lily screamed in agony, her ear throbbing with a sharp buzzing. She was slammed to the floor, her face a portrait of shock and disbelief.
The slap had been sudden and deafening-Delmor didn’t hold back at all.
With fire in her eyes, Lily stared up at him. “How dare you hit me?”
Delmor’s face was a mask of fury. His voice cracked with anger as he roared, “I’m hitting you! You not only hurt my daughter, but you also meant to take her life right here and now!”
Still unsatisfied, Delmor charged forward and landed a brutal kick to Lily’s chest.
Lily collapsed on the floor, her face twisted in pain as she let out a scream of pure torment.
The kick struck her squarely in the chest. She lay there, too weak to move, overwhelmed by the pain.
Vera’s eyes were icy, a chilling contrast to any warmth she might have once shown. This was probably the harshest treatment Lily had received since rejoining the Montgomery family.
“I’m furious just thinking about you almost killing my daughter, you wretch. I’ll make sure you pay for this!”
As Delmor moved forward, Samuel quickly stepped in, placing a hand on his arm. “If you keep this up, you might end up killing her.”
Delmor’s eyes burned with anger. “She nearly took my daughter’s life. She deserves to die for that, even if she doesn’t.”
Vera and Victor exchanged a quick, knowing look. They both understood Delmor’s fury. No father could stand having the person who almost harmed his daughter standing in front of him.
Vera’s gaze turned sharp with mockery as she faced Lily.
“Lily, let’s see how long you can continue to play the innocent victim this time.”
Vera set her trap with subtle cunning, and Victor instantly caught the hint. Lily, not picking up on the clues, eagerly walked into the trap, giving Vera exactly what she wanted.
When people are overwhelmed with guilt and worry, they tend to make hasty decisions.
Victor watched Vera silently, a new respect showing in his eyes.
Vera wasn’t just smart and resourceful; she was also a master of psychological strategy.
With just a few words, she expertly lured Lily into her trap.
Women like her-smart, attractive, and skilled-were becoming rarer.
Sensing the intense gaze of those around her, Vera lifted her head and caught Victor’s eye.
Victor’s usual detachment seemed to soften slightly, revealing a small, almost imperceptible smile.
As their eyes met, Vera felt an odd sensation. She quickly looked away, flushed and trying to regain her composure.
Lily, her face ashen, struggled to rise from the floor.
She looked up with feigned innocence and said, “What are you talking about? I don’t understand. I was just worried and came to see Tricia. I didn’t expect you to come in and start accusing me, even attacking me.”
With a hint of mockery, Vera said, “We have a recording of you removing the oxygen tube.”
Still stubborn, Lily insisted, “I really don’t know what you mean. I was only concerned about Tricia and wanted to check on her!”
Just then, Howard appeared at the door of the ward. Noticing the scene, he asked, “What’s happening?”
When Lily saw Howard, her eyes brightened with hope, and tears quickly filled them.
She choked up and said, “You’re finally here! They’re all turning against me, accusing me wrongly, and trying to make me out to be a murderer.”
At that moment, Vera saw how skillfully Lily could twist the truth-everyone, except for Vera, who had long seen through Lily.
Even caught red-handed, Lily managed to defend herself convincingly, still playing the victim.
Howard steadied Lily by holding her arm, his face serious and concerned.
“What exactly happened? Tell me everything.”
“I was just worried and wanted to check on Tricia. Suddenly, they accused me of being a murderer. I know they don’t like me and are trying to frame me, but Howard, you believe me, don’t you?” Lily’s voice trembled with desperation.
Howard’s lips pressed into a thin line as he remained silent for a moment, his eyes narrowing in thought. He felt something was off, as if the entire situation was unfolding too conveniently.
Delmar, seething with rage, snapped, “Why don’t you tell him that you tried to remove my daughter’s oxygen tube?”
Despite the accusation, Lily stubbornly replied, “I don’t even know what an oxygen tube is, I just wanted to check on Tricia!”
Vera had seen Lily’s shameless behavior before. She knew that Lily wouldn’t stop until she was completely beaten.
With a cool, detached tone, Vera said, “I’ve got the evidence on record. No matter how much you deny it, the facts remain the same. Lily, it’s time for you to experience the backlash of public scrutiny.”
Lily’s eyes widened in fear as she noticed the camera Samuel was holding.
She pressed a hand to her chest, staggering and wincing. “Howard, my chest is really hurting. Please find me a doctor,” she gasped.
Lily struggled to move toward the door, her eyes flashing with a hint of spite.
Without warning, she made a desperate lunge for the camera.