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Chapter_140
The tension in the room was palpable as the impact of the events unfolded. Every word that was spoken seemed to echo in the minds of the guests, their thoughts swirling around the unraveling drama. Yvette, now fully revealed as Cyanbird, remained composed, her eyes gleaming with both cold amusement and a sense of triumph. Her casual demeanor, almost too carefree in the face of so much chaos, only heightened the awe and confusion of those around her.
Winona stood in the center of it all, unable to comprehend the turn of events. Her mind raced as she struggled to accept what was happening. The world she had built around her, her carefully curated lies, were falling apart before her very eyes. And Richard’s words, cold and final, left her standing in stunned silence, the weight of his rejection crashing down on her. The very man she had tried so hard to impress had discarded her without a second thought.
Victor’s attempt to support her fell flat, his hesitation betraying the uncertainty in his heart. He wanted to comfort her, but it was clear that the foundation of their relationship was crumbling.
The crowd was murmuring, their whispers growing louder as the full extent of the situation hit them. People who had once praised Winona and her achievements now looked at her with a mix of disbelief and disdain. The revelation that the painting she had been flaunting was a fake—an impostor—a product of her lies, was a heavy blow not just to her but to the reputation of the entire Chambers family.
And then there was Robert, desperately trying to salvage some semblance of dignity as he distanced himself from the Chambers family. His words, though polite on the surface, were cutting. The Carter family was not just distancing itself from the Chambers; they were turning their backs on them completely. The engagement—an event that had once been a moment of pride—was now a symbol of disgrace.
Nellie’s fury bubbled up as she realized the full scope of the damage. The engagement she had fought so hard for was unraveling, and with it, her plans for securing her family’s future. She turned to Zachary, her desperation clear in her eyes, but his response left her reeling.
Zachary, the man she had always counted on, had no intention of stepping in to save the situation. His indifference was a bitter pill for Nellie to swallow. She had relied on him to smooth things over, to handle the political side of the marriage, but now she realized he cared little for her or Winona’s fate.
Winona’s heart sank as she saw the truth in her father’s eyes. For years, she had been the apple of his eye, the one he doted on, the one he expected to carry on the family legacy. But now, with her reputation shattered and her lies exposed, it was clear that she was no longer the precious daughter he once thought she was. The ruthlessness in his voice—his dismissal of her—cut deeper than any words could convey. She had become a liability, a stain on the family name.
As Winona’s world crumbled around her, Yvette looked on with a mixture of amusement and disdain. For Yvette, this was more than just a victory—it was the culmination of years of resentment, of watching Winona manipulate and deceive everyone around her. Now, the truth had come to light, and Yvette wasn’t about to let anyone forget it.
Sienna, watching from the sidelines, couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe for her boss. Yvette’s ability to control the narrative, to manipulate the people around her, was something Sienna had come to respect, though it also filled her with a sense of dread. She knew that being in Yvette’s orbit came with its own set of dangers, but it also offered untold rewards. For now, however, it was clear that Yvette was enjoying every moment of this.
The silence in the garden was deafening as the guests processed what had just transpired. The day’s events had transformed from a celebration into a full-blown scandal. No one would leave here unaffected. The repercussions of this gathering would ripple through the art world, the Carter family, and the Chambers family for years to come.
But for now, Yvette remained calm, basking in the aftermath of the storm she had set in motion. As the crowd parted, whispers began to circulate, and the first seeds of doubt were planted. It was no longer a question of whether Winona was guilty, but how deep the web of lies went. Would the truth come to light, or would it be buried beneath the weight of shame and scandal?
For Winona, the answers seemed painfully clear. The lies she had built her life upon were no longer enough to protect her. The people around her—her family, her allies—had all abandoned her. And now, standing at the center of the storm, Winona realized she had nothing left but the ruins of her former self.
