Chapter 98
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 98<\/p>\n
Chapter 98 The Truth<\/p>\n
Third\u2013person POV:<\/p>\n
Across from the Mistbane Mansion stood Cosmo Tower, its tall frame lit against the night.<\/p>\n
Luis reached out, brushing a strand of hair from Deanna\u2019s forehead. His touch was gentle, almost cautious.<\/p>\n
With a faint smile he said, \u201cWhat a shame. I planned a fireworks surprise for you tonight, and it was spoiled.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Deanna\u2019s birthday, Luis had arranged fireworks that would light up the entire city.<\/p>\n
To make sure everything went smoothly, his security team had covered the whole area with cameras and bodyguards.<\/p>\n
He even had the night recorded in high definition.<\/p>\n
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Luis knew women liked to keep memories of special days, so he had ordered them to capture every moment in advance.<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s heart jolted.<\/p>\n
A rush of emotions struck her like an arrow straight to the chest.<\/p>\n
Her clear eyes turned misty as she stared at him stupidly.<\/p>\n
This man was noble, steady, and untouchable.<\/p>\n
He always looked like he was in control, like nothing could escape his grasp.<\/p>\n
Luis\u2019s green eyes locked on hers. His lips curved as he teased, \u201cDon\u2019t seduce me in front of everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna had no words.<\/p>\n
She couldn\u2019t believe it. Even at a moment like this, the man still found a way to act shameless.<\/p>\n
The flood of emotions crashing in her chest broke apart like a wave.<\/p>\n
In their place rose a sudden, burning flush of embarrassment that spread across her face.<\/p>\n
The heavy, suffocating weight she had been carrying began to fade, eased by that strange warmth.<\/p>\n
Before long, two men dressed in black came forward carrying a large camera.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlpha, the video you asked for has been copied onto this device.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis took it from them. His gaze was dark as he pressed play. His long fingers slid across the screen, skipping through the footage.<\/p>\n
Everyone nearby held their breath, watching his every move in silence.<\/p>\n
Then his hand paused.<\/p>\n
His brow lifted. Without hesitation, he passed the device back to the man in black and ordered, \u201cPlay this clip.\u201d<\/p>\n
The crowd traded uncertain looks.<\/p>\n
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Could this device have recorded what happened inside the mansion bedroom?<\/p>\n
What kind of camera was capable of that?<\/p>\n
Following his command, the men aimed the massive camera at the white wall of the house, turning it into a screen.<\/p>\n
A moment later, the video flickered to life before everyone\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n
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Sweat poured down Jillian\u2019s back. The pain in her body vanished, drowned out by sheer terror, as though she were being swallowed whole by a monster.<\/p>\n
Kathryn, standing nearby, assumed Jillian was simply afraid to watch herself falling from the window.<\/p>\n
She tried to calm Jillian. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid. I believe you. If there\u2019s really a video, we\u2019ll see the truth. Mr. Eaton won\u2019t claim we accused the wrong person.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jillian clutched at Kathryn\u2019s gown; she was shocked, her body trembling. \u201cMom\u2026 let\u2019s not \u2026 Let\u2019s not watch it.\u201d<\/p>\n
But it was too late. A cold, familiar voice came from the video.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna, after tonight, I\u2019ll make sure you know what it means to have your reputation ruined.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then the footage showed Jillian closing her eyes and throwing herself out the window.<\/p>\n
Gasps filled the room. Everyone stared in shock at the clear footage.<\/p>\n
Every word, every sound had been recorded.<\/p>\n
So that was it. Luis had set up high\u2013tech cameras and surveillance just to play fireworks to put a smile on Deanna\u2019s face.<\/p>\n
Kathryn trembled in rage. She turned on Jillian, her face full of disbelief.<\/p>\n
\u201cJillian, you lied to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jillian had never seen her mother look at her like that before\u2013so cold, so empty, as if she were nothing but a stranger.<\/p>\n
Terrified, she burst into tears.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, Mom, Dad, Desmond\u2013it\u2019s fake! All of it! It\u2019s not real!\u201d<\/p>\n
But Kathryn no longer looked like the graceful woman from before. In that moment, she seemed ten years older.<\/p>\n
She couldn\u2019t help but slap Jillian harshly across the face.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou really did it\u2013you hurt yourself just to frame Deanna! That\u2019s how you repay my trust? I raised you for 20 years, and this is what I get? Hahaha!\u201d<\/p>\n
She laughed bitterly, tears shining in her eyes. \u201cI pushed Deanna aside because I didn\u2019t want you upset. I spoiled you because I was afraid you\u2019d be jealous. Every time you fought with her, I took your side. And now? Now you lie to me!\u201d<\/p>\n
Philip rushed to steady his wife, who looked ready to collapse. His eyes flicked at Jillian, who fell on the ground with a deep frown.<\/p>\n
Jillian\u2019s face was swollen from crying. She wanted to ask for their forgiveness, but her broken leg wouldn\u2019t let her.<\/p>\n
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Instead, she dragged herself across the floor, reaching for Philip\u2019s leg.<\/p>\n
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\u201cDad, Mom, I\u2019m sorry! I make a mistake. Please forgive me. I promise I won\u2019t do it again. I was scared of losing you! If you hadn\u2019t thrown this birthday for Deanna, I never would\u2019ve thought of such a plan. I was jealous that she stole your love from me!\u201d<\/p>\n
Philip shook her off with disgust, his voice thundering in rage. \u201cDon\u2019t call me Dad. I\u2019m not your father.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jillian turned to Desmond, sobbing.<\/p>\n
\u201cDesmond, please help me. You promised you\u2019d always stand by me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Desmond\u2019s face stayed stiff, but the conflict in his eyes was plain to see.<\/p>\n
Thinking back, he realized he hadn\u2019t actually seen Deanna push Jillian.<\/p>\n
He had only heard Jillian\u2019s scream. Without thinking, he assumed Deanna had done it.<\/p>\n
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King Jillian like this, he felt a stab of pity. But guilt kept him silent, and he turned his eyes away.<\/p>\n
Kathryn drew in a deep breath and looked at Deanna, her gaze heavy with guilt.<\/p>\n
Slowly, she reached out to take Deanna\u2019s hand. But before she could touch her, Deanna yanked her hand back, cold and firm.<\/p>\n
Kathryn\u2019s eyes welled with tears as she looked at her daughter.<\/p>\n
She was so beautiful. Her features were almost the same as Kathryn\u2019s in her younger years.<\/p>\n
Why hadn\u2019t she seen it before?<\/p>\n
Sniffling, Kathryn whispered, \u201cDeanna, I\u2019m sorry. Your father and I \u2026 We were wrong about you.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2181","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2181","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2181"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}