Chapter 570
Chapter 570:
“Despite her past mistakes, Delilah is brave now.”
“I’m beginning to like her.”
“Demi is so deceitful! I couldn’t figure out how she fell in from so far away. But now, after hearing Delilah’s side, I realized Alissa was pretending, trying to create some drama for attention.”
Delilah’s words had a magnetic pull, swaying the viewers with surprising ease. What had once been support for Demi quickly turned into sharp criticism, as the viewers’ opinions shifted entirely.
Carlton stood there, visibly torn, as confusion clouded his thoughts.
When he observed Delilah’s composed and convincing demeanor, he doubted himself. Had Demi truly fallen into the pool on her own?
“Carlton, that’s not what happened. She’s lying!” Demi’s voice trembled as she desperately tried to explain.
But the more she insisted, the less convincing she seemed, her words unraveling as her grip on the situation slipped further away.
Carlton sighed heavily, his shoulders slumping slightly as he turned to Alissa. “I’m sorry for being impulsive earlier.”
Alissa shot him a scornful look, her lips curling into a sneer. “Next time you want to play the hero, use your brain.”
She shot Delilah a knowing glance before turning on her heel and walking away. Delilah trailed behind Alissa, and as she passed Demi, she gave her a look filled with quiet triumph, as if to say, “You think you can outsmart me? I’ve already mastered these games.”
Rage coursed through Demi’s veins as her dreams of stardom crumbled before her eyes. Delilah had swooped in like a vulture, snatching away her one shot at fame.
𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙜ⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗼𝗺
“Carlton, you don’t believe me, do you?” Her voice trembled as she searched his face, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.
Carlton’s hesitation spoke volumes. His eyes darted away from her, the silence between them growing heavier with each passing second.
“Alright, I understand.” Gathering what remained of her dignity, Demi took a shaky breath. She lifted her chin, forcing a smile. That smile was a masterpiece of heartbreak and resignation. “Thank you for taking care of me these past few days. From now on, let’s keep our distance.”
“Demi—”
She cut him off with a wave of her hand, turning away before he could see her facade crumble. Her shoulders betrayed her, trembling like autumn leaves in the wind as she fought to contain her emotions. “I hope you find someone you can trust in this show.”
The tremor in her voice struck Carlton like a physical blow, making his heart lurch painfully in his chest. Had he made a mistake? But he couldn’t tell who was lying.
Carlton inhaled deeply, forcing down the chaos in his mind. He had to remember his purpose here: this wasn’t about finding true love; this was his stepping stone to stardom.
Demi remained rooted to the spot before finally willing her feet to move. As she walked away, her mind raced. Surely he would come after her? The growing distance between them answered her question with crushing clarity. Anxiety clawed at her chest.
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