Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Six years of secret love with my brother Lorian Lancelot . The day before Valentines , I snuck to his office hoping to surprise him . Instead , I got the shock of my life overhearing a conversation through his half open door . Your stepsister , Lorian arent you over that game yet ? When are you finally dumping her ? Wait … dont tell me youve fallen for her ? Lorians reply drifted through the crack , that smooth , confident tone I used to melt for now turning my blood to ice . Fallen ? For her ? He snorted . Shes just a free toy that fell into my lap . Who turns down something that costs nothing ? Jocelyn Collinss the only one wholl ever be my wife . The office went quiet before he continued , each word like twisting a knife in my chest . Her mom destroyed my parents marriage . These six years with her daughter ? Just my little revenge project . Shes getting exactly what she deserves . So that was it . Everything I thought was love was just his sick payback plan . All those late night whispers , the promises , the way hed pull me close when nobody was watching just another Oscar worthy performance . Well , if thats how he wanted to play it , I was out . Dont worry about me . Focus on planning my wedding with Jocelyn , Lorians voice continued , growing colder with each word . As for Sylvia Lancelot … I have plenty of ways to make her I froze mid step , my breath caught in my throat . Imagine it falling in love with your stepbrother , sneaking into his bed night after night , then having that shameful affair exposed at my wedding ceremony . Can she still have to live in the Lancelot family after that ? I can hardly wait . 15:26 Falling for a Lie : My Stepbrothers Hidde 0.0 % Chapter 1 His friend Ewans voice softened with concern . Your parents were divorced for three years before her mother remarried your father . You cant blame Sylvia for that . She was just starting college then she knew nothing about the family situation . Dont you think this is too cruel ? A girls reputation is everything . Youre playing with fire here this could destroy her life ! She loves you so much . If she finds out youve been with her just for revenge , she might- Lorian cut him off impatiently as he casually replied my message with an emoji . I want to destroy her ! Thats the whole point ! he snapped . Stop giving me that shes innocent crap . Was my mom innocent when she was thrown away like garbage ? Hell no ! Blame her rotten luck for being that womans kid . Not my fault she was born trash . She brought this on herself ! If she had any real self respect , she wouldnt have jumped into bed with me six years ago . The result now was her own choice . She deserves no sympathy . Ewan sighed deeply before asking one final question . Well … but after six years , I dont believe you never felt anything . Lorian , I must warn you Whats done is done.theres no turning back . Lorians voice turned to ice . Fall in love with my enemys daughter ? What do you take me for ? Looking at her face , so much similar to her mothers , I feel disgusted even when I kiss her . Just like her whore of a mother , shes shameless . Ruining her reputation is already merciful on my part . Ewan , seeing no way to change his mind , reluctantly left . Footsteps approached the door . I tried to hide , but the blue roses Id brought scattered across the floor . Ewan and I locked eyes briefly as he passed . His face filled with pity . Lorian , hearing the commotion , rushed out . He found me kneeling , frantically gathering the fallen flowers , a pathetic sight . His expression flashed with momentary panic before he quickly composed himself , helping me to my feet . 15:26 Falling for a Lie : My Stepbrothers Hidden 0.0 % Chapter 1 Sylvia ? What are you doing here ? When did you were I smiled even as tears fell undadden down my chee Just now . I wanted to surprise you , but is too chy to hold on the dors He smiled indulgently , careleedly towing the roses me the bed me into his offer He pinned me against the door , his body pressing into mine . I could feel his desire radiating through my clothes , burning hot against me But all I felt inside was ice cold . I told you , no gifts needed . Your existence is the best gift to me . * Tired alright ? Just take a break and Ill take you home after I finish work . He placed a gentle kiss on my forehead , the gesture as tender and loving as always But I could no longer feel its warmth . I never knew someone could be such a convincing actor just to get revenge . On the day when my mom decided to marry into the Lancelot family as his second wife , I became instant gossip fodder . At their wedding , everyone whispered me as homewreckers daughter behind my back . I hid in a corner , sobbing my heart out where no one could see me . Then Lorian appeared out of nowhere , like some guardian angel . He stood between me and all those vicious whispers . In that moment , he became my savior the only person who made me feel like I wasnt completely alone . I believed every word . I drowned willingly in his tenderness , never suspecting it was all a calculated vengeance . Love is nothing but an illusion moonlight on water , flowers in a mirror . And he was the one planning to push me into the abyss . While Lorian was busy working . I messaged my mother . Mom , I want to study abroad . Keep it secret . On our drive home , he casually mentioned , Dads pressuring me about marriage . Ive asked a friend to pretend to be my fiancée . 15:26 Falling four La My guidel . Chapter 1 Sylvia ? What are you doing here ? When did you arrive ? I smiled even as tears fell unbidden down my cheeks . Just now . I wanted to surprise you, but Im too clumsy to hold onto the flowers , He smiled indulgently , carelessly tossing the roses aside as he led me into his office , He pinned me against the door , his body pressing into mine . I could feel his desire radiating through my clothes , burning hot against me , But all I felt inside was ice cold . I told you , no gifts needed . Your existence is the best gift to me . Tired alright ? Just take a break and Ill take you home after I finish work . He placed a gentle kiss on my forehead , the gesture as tender and loving as always . But I could no longer feel its warmth . I never knew someone could be such a convincing actor just to get revenge . On the day when my mom decided to marry into the Lancelot family as his second wife , I became instant gossip fodder . At their wedding , everyone whispered me as homewreckers daughter behind my back . I hid in a corner , sobbing my heart out where no one could see me . Then Lorian appeared out of nowhere , like some guardian angel . He stood between me and all those vicious whispers . In that moment , he became my savior the only person who made me feel like I wasnt completely alone . I believed every word . I drowned willingly in his tenderness , never suspecting it was all a calculated vengeance . Love is nothing but an illusion moonlight on water , flowers in a mirror . And he was the one planning to push me into the abyss . While Lorian was busy working , I messaged my mother . Mom , I want to study abroad . Keep it secret . On our drive home , he casually mentioned , Dads pressuring me about marriage . Ive asked a friend to pretend to be my fiancée . 15:26 Falling for a Lie : My Stepbrothers Hidde 0.0 % Chapter 1 Dont worry . Youre the only one I love . Shes agreed to help keep our secret , and Ill still live at home with you . 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