Falling for a Lie: My Stepbrother's Hidden Revenge

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Upon seeing his puzzled expression, Sylvia explained, feeling a little flattered by the look in his black eyes,

“Didn’t you say that regular ointment wouldn't work for wounds caused by the S40 strong corrosive agent? This

box contains specialized ointment that | bought this morning. I'll use it later, and it should help you recover

faster.”

Edgar looked down at the ointment in her hands. Though she didn’t say it explicitly, he knew in his heart that

this ointment was only available in the war laboratory. It was likely that she had contacted Chris to

obtain it.

The treatment effect was decent, but with the $404 biochemical virus in his body, this ointment would be

ineffective for his injuries.

“Thank you. This is the first gift you've givensince your divorce,” he said, his thumb gently rubbing the

ointment box. His eyes turned reddish, and even the wounds all over his body felt less painful.

“It's not a gift. This time, you got hurt because of me, so consider it my way of making amends,” Sylvia replied,

her voice trailing off. “And” if we really think about it, the true ‘gifts’ since the divorce would be the bankruptcy

of the Feng family, your employment agreement, and that 023 medicine.”

Edgar rubbed the back of his hand, feeling a shift in her demeanor. Suddenly, her words didn’t carry the same

weight”

Sylvia observed his expression, pleased to see it stiffen. A smile bloomed on her face as she went to retrieve

Nick's written confession from the table.

She read every word carefully, her smile gradually fading, replaced by a more serious expression.

“Nick said that Mr. Logan Smith instructed everything that happened at the bar and the potion incident?”

she asked.

Logan was her fourth uncle. In the Smith family, he was an idle person with no ambitions.

She had previously suspected her third uncle, Mr. Xander Smith of being involved in the schemes against her,

but she never expected it to be Logan.

Edgar nodded. “Though Nick may not have explained everything in detail, he can clearly outline the exchange

process. Logan’s son works in the State Affairs Bureau, and Nick fears him and follows his orders. It would make

sense for him to be sent to the lab to steal the medicine.”

Sylvia sat on the small sofa beside him, silently contemplating for a long time. Anger slowly surfaced on

her face.

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“This Logan, | won't let him off the hood Tomorroan, til discreetly head to 5 City to collect what I'm owed!”

If someone dared to harm her in such a sinister way and didnt let him taste the conserpences, she couldn't just

let it slide!

She looked up, noticing the injuries on Edgar’s body, “You're still injured, just stay at the Cloud View Villa. You're

not allowed to accompanythis time.”

Edgar was worried that he wouldn't find an excuse to join her if she forbade him from going, so he cup with

a quick retort.

“Alright, I'll stay at the Cloud View Villa and wait for you to cback,” he acquiesced, lowering his voice as he

spoke the last few words. However, Sylvia was too engrossed in carefully reading Nick's confession

to notice.

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“Logan, that cunning individual, has been hiding so well!”

“From what you said, it seems you're quite familiar with this Mr. Logan Smith. Have you been to the Smith family

before?” Edgar raised an eyebrow, teasing her knowing the answer but wanting to hear it

from her.

Sylvia looked up, meeting his gaze, and arched her eyebrows. “I'm not familiar with him personally, but | do

know Mr. Patric Smith. Perhaps it’s because Mr. Patric Smith has showngreat kindness that he attracts

jealousy from the Smith family. They cto harm me.”

“Oh,” Edgar pursed his lips and chuckled.

As he glanced back at her, he noticed Sylvia studying his expression with sharp eyes. Quickly, he lowered his

face, feigning unhappiness. “Why are you tellingthis? | don’t think Patric is as good to you as you

claim.”

Sylvia propped her chin up with her hand, her tone slightly playful. “So, are you feeling jealous again?”

Edgar lowered his head and didn’t respond to her question. His voice was muffled as he spoke, “I'm going to

make breakfast.”

It wasn’t until he turned around that a smile tugged at his lips. Sylvia laughed as well. With his departure, she

pondered the contents of Nick’s confession once more, her thoughts now focused on planning her return to S

City.

While Edgar busied himself preparing breakfast, Joan purposely woke up fifteen minutes earlier than usual. She

wore a charming yet cute pale pink nightdress and leaned against the kitchen door, tilting her head to watch

Edgar cook.

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They say a man who can cook is the sexiest and most attractive, and in this case, it was even more so because

of his handsappearance.

He was truly eye-catching

Joan contemplated secretly bringing him back to the Knight family, allowing herself a few days to enjoy his

presence. But how should she go about it?

Sensing someone’s gaze, Edgar felt a bit uncomfortable but ignored it, focusing on chopping vegetables with his

numb hands.

“Hey! I've been standing here for quite stime. Can’t you see me?” Joan's voice carried a playful tone as she

pouted her lips, looking slightly displeased.

Edgar continued chopping vegetables as if she were air, paying no attention to her.

“You're being rude. | am the hostess here, and you're just a servant in Sylvia's Cloud View Villa. How dare you

ignore me!” Joan felt aggrieved.

Throughout her life, everyone had treated her like a precious treasure, spoiling her rotten. How dare this servant

disregard her!

Edgar paused his chopping and spoke in a cold voice, “My loyalty is solely to Sylvia. Apart from her, no one has

any authority over me.”

“You!” It was the first tJoan encountered such an arrogant servant, and she couldn't accept it.

“Why can’t | summon you?” she exclaimed, anger mounting. She then walked into the kitchen, deliberately

knocking over the glass of warm milk Edgar had prepared for Sylvia. She assumed an air of superiority.

“Apologize to me! | demand that you speak tothe way you address Sister Sylvia! Otherwise, I'll tell her that

you spilled her milk and let her punish you!”

Edgar's black eyes turned icy, and a chilling aura enveloped his entire being. He let the empty glass fall to the

ground, shattering it into pieces right by Joan's feet. He gazed at her with cold, ruthless eyes, and continued

preparing breakfast without uttering a word.

Joan's grievances reached their peak. “How dare you treatlike this! You've gone too far!” She seethed with

anger, ready to raise her hand and teach him a lesson.

Edgar's gaze remained cold and merciless, his grip tightening around the knife in his hand. An unreasonable

fool-regardless of her being Nick's sister, if she dared to lay a hand on him, he would not hesitate to retaliate.

However, before he could make a move, someone grabbed Joan's wrist from behind. She turned around

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to find Sylvia holding onto her tightly, her eyes instantly welling my wirth sears.

“Sister Sylvia, he’s bullying me! He even tried to harmwith a glasu Although he may look handshe’s

worse than the men at the bar last night

Tears streamed down Joan's face as she spoke, feeling utterly wronged He's mean and disobedient Sister, please

punish him!”

Sylvia held onto Joan's wrist, her eyes fixed on Edgar with a hint of antennent, her lips carving into a smile. “She

claims that you're mean and disobedient. Do you acknowledge tha

She was curious to see how he would react when accused by Joan. Would he respond with anger or indifferently

accept the punishment?

Meeting her gaze with a clear expression, Edgar put down the kitchen knife and wiped his hands. His eyes

appeared reddened, and his face held an expression of aggrieved innocence, like that of a deflated

balloon.

“She wanted to call me, but | only listen to you,” he replied softly.

“Furthermore, I'm always well-behaved and obedient. | don’t know why she would slander me“*”

Joan blinked in confusion, taken aback by the unexpected turn of events. “Wait, what?”

What in the world was happening? This wasn’t how she had envisioned things unfolding. How could this man act

more virtuous than her?

Sylvia released Joan's wrist but maintained her amused gaze. “Well, it seems Edgar acknowledges his mistakes.

You should apologize too, Joan.”

Joan's tears abruptly ceased, replaced by a mixture of surprise and resentment. How did the situation shift so

tically? She glanced at Edgar, still unable to comprehend what had just transpired.

With a composed expression, Edgar resumed his task of preparing breakfast, as if the previous confrontation

hadn’t occurred. The atmosphere in the kitchen gradually returned to normal.

Sylvia stepped closer to Joan and gently patted her shoulder. “You should learn to be more understanding and

tolerant. Everyone has their own role in this Cloud View Villa, and Edgar is a dedicated servant to me. He

wouldn't treat you poorly unless you provoke him.”

Joan nodded begrudgingly, realizing she had crossed a line. Deep down, she couldn't deny her jealousy towards

Sylvia and her desire to regain her previous status as the center of attention.

As breakfast was served, the tsat down at the dining table, the air filled with a mixture of awkwardness and

underlying tensions. However, they made an effort to enjoy the meal, engaging in light conversation to ease the

lingering discomfort.

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After breakfast, Sylvia turned to Joan with a warm smile. “Joan, since you're here, would you like to accompany

greatly appreciated.”

Joan's eyes widened with excitement. The prospect of an outing with Sylvia brought a glimmer of joy to her eyes.

“Of course, Sister Sylvia! I'd love to accompany you to S City!”

Sylvia's smile widened, pleased with Joan's enthusiastic response. “Great! We'll leave in a little while. Just go and

freshen up, and we'll be on our way.”

Joan quickly rushed off to prepare herself, her previous grievances momentarily forgotten in the excitement of

the upcoming trip. She couldn’t help but feel a renewed sense of anticipation, eager to spend quality twith

Sylvia and perhaps gain a deeper understanding of her world.

Meanwhile, as Joan disappeared to her room, Sylvia turned her attention back to Edgar. She could sense the

tension lingering in the air and decided to address it directly.

“Edgar, | apologize for Joan's behavior earlier. She's still adjusting to the changes and may not fully understand

her place here. | hope you can bear with her for my sake,” she said, her voice filled with sincerity.

Edgar glanced at Sylvia, his gaze softening. “There's no need for apologies, Mistress. | understand that it takes

tfor everyone to adapt. | will do my best to be patient.”

Sylvia nodded appreciatively, grateful for his understanding. She knew that having Joan around would inevitably

bring about schallenges, but she believed in their ability to navigate through them

together.

With everything settled, the tsoon embarked on their journey to S City. The drive was filled with lively

conversation and laughter, as Sylvia and Joan shared stories and anecdotes, gradually building a stronger bond

between them.

Arriving at their destination, Sylvia led Joan through the bustling streets of S City. The vibrant atmosphere, the

mix of modern architecture and historical landmarks, and the fusion of cultures fascinated Joan. It was an

entirely different world from the sheltered life she had known.

They visited various places of interest, indulging in shopping sprees, sampling local delicacies, and immersing

themselves in the city’s rich heritage. Through it all, Sylvia played the role of a caring sister, guiding Joan with

patience and affection.

As the day drew to a close, the sun began its descent, casting a warm, golden glow over the city. Sylvia and Joan

found themselves sitting on a bench in a peaceful park, watching as the world around them gradually

transitioned into the serenity of twilight.

Joan broke the silence, her voice tinged with gratitude. “Sister Sylvia, thank you for today. I've never experienced

anything like this before. You've showna whole new world.”

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Sylvia smiled warmly, her eyes sparkling with affection. “Joan, you're part of our family now. It's my pleasure to

share these experiences with you. | hope that as tgoes on, we can grow closer and create beautiful

memories together.”

Joan nodded, a genuine smile gracing her face. “I look forward to that, Sister Sylvia. | promise to be a better

sister and learn from your kindness and Sylvia.”

As the evening breeze rustled through the trees, Sylvia and Joan sat side by side, their hearts connected by the

bond of sisterhood. They knew that challenges and obstacles awaited them, but with understanding, patience,

and love, they were determined to overcthem and build a harmonious

family.

And so, as the day faded into night, they continued their journey together, embracing the possibilities that lay

ahead, and cherishing the unbreakable ties that bound them as family.

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