Liam’s eyes darted around the room, searching for support, but found none. The crowd, sensing his fear, began to murmur again, their anger now mixed with suspicion."Let's see what the backup footage shows," Nathan said, plugging the USB into the nearest system. The room fell into a tense silence as the footage loaded.The screen flickered to life, displaying the missing segment: Liam entering Claire's room before Andrew, the timestamp confirming the sequence of events.Gasps and murmurs erupted from the crowd, shock and disbelief spreading among them.Nathan pointed at the screen. "This footage clearly shows that Liam entered the room first. He manipulated the original footage to frame Andrew."Liam’s face contorted with rage and fear. "This is a setup! I didn't do anything wrong!"Claire stood there motionless, as she could not believe her eyes. Could Liam really have done this to her?Nathan scoffed at Liam. "It is a setup, right?" Nathan then began to play the footage from in
The security men, fueled by Nathan's unwavering authority, moved swiftly. They seized Liam and Claire, each of them struggling against the iron grip of the guards.Claire's eyes, which were once filled with shock and disbelief, now brimmed with desperation as she turned to Nathan."Nathan, please," Claire pleaded, her voice breaking. "You know me. I made a mistake, but I don’t deserve this. Please, don’t do this."Liam, still clutching his cheek from Claire's slap, added his own desperate plea."Nathan, I'm sorry! I lost control, but please, don’t throw us out into the storm.""We could die out there!"Nathan’s expression remained cold and unyielding.He stepped closer to the pair, his eyes piercing through them. "You both brought this upon yourselves. Claire, you chose to trust a snake despite the fact I begged you to listen.""And you, Liam," he spat his name, "you’re nothing but a manipulative liar. You deserve each other."The crowd watched in stunned silence as the reality of
Claire lay in the hospital bed, her mind struggling to grasp the fragments of the horrific nightmares from the previous night.She remembered the freezing cold, the horrible wind, and the overwhelming sense of betrayal and fear.Nathan's face flashed in her mind, his eyes cold and unforgiving.She would not forget so easily how someone who used to love and cherish her and would do anything for her threw her out mercilessly like a dog and left her to die without a second thought.The memory of being cast out into the raging storm, left to face the elements alone, made Claire's body tremble. The utter hopelessness she had felt as the icy wind brought her to her knees, stealing the breath from her lungs, was almost too much to bear.In that moment, Claire was certain she was going to die, her life flashing before her eyes as the darkness threatened to consume her. Yet, somehow, she had found her way here, confined to the hospital bed.How she had managed to survive the horrific storm l
Dr. Mitchell entered the room, his expression calm but serious. "Excuse me," he said, glancing at the gathered family members. "I just need to check on Claire's condition."The family reluctantly stepped back, their faces still set with determination as they allowed the doctor to do his job.Dr. Mitchell approached her bedside, his expression gentle. "How are you feeling, Claire?" he asked as he checked her vitals."Overwhelmed," Claire admitted, her voice trembling slightly. "But... I'm glad to be alive.""You're a very lucky young woman," Dr. Mitchell said. "Surviving that storm was no small feat. Your body went through a lot of trauma, but you're strong. You'll recover.""Thank you," Claire whispered, feeling a glimmer of hope.Dr. Mitchell nodded, giving Claire a reassuring smile before turning to address the family. "She'll need plenty of rest and support, but with time, she'll make a full recovery."I'll leave you all to be with her now."As the doctor left, Victoria sat back
As the weight of Claire’s revelation settled in, the atmosphere in the room grew tense and charged.Victoria, Grandfather Wilson, Ivan, and Cynthia’s expressions hardened with anger and betrayal. They couldn’t believe that this was the same Liam they had once trusted. They had even previously tried to convince Claire to marry him, not knowing he was a disgusting man. Maybe Nathan was right about him.Victoria’s voice rang out, sharp and accusing. “Is this how you repay our trust, Liam"You drugged my daughter and tried to take advantage of her?"And then you had the audacity to blame someone else?”Ivan’s face was red with rage. “You have no right to be here, Liam." You’ve hurt Claire deeply, and you’re lucky we don’t have you arrested on the spot!”Cynthia stepped closer, her eyes blazing with fury. “You thought you could come here, play the remorseful fool, and expect forgiveness? You’ve betrayed us all!”Grandfather Wilson’s voice was thunderous, each word laden with anger. “We
As the realization of Nathan's betrayal settled in, the Wilson family's anger and guilt began to shift from Liam to Nathan. Claire's face turned pale as the weight of her mistakes and misunderstandings weighed her down. The room, once filled with anger directed at Liam, now felt heavy with regret and uncertainty.Victoria took a deep breath, her eyes reflecting a mix of shame and sorrow. "Liam," she began, her voice trembling, "we are so sorry. We had no idea. We thought you were the one at fault."Grandfather Wilson, his anger subsiding into a deep sadness, approached Liam. "Liam, we were wrong about you. "We should have trusted you and not that lying scum, Nathan. We are sorry we allowed our anger to cloud our judgment."Cynthia stepped forward, her expression softening. "We should have listened to you, Liam. "We let our emotions get the best of us. We truly regret how we treated you."Ivan, still fuming but with a new focus, extended his hand to Liam. "Liam, I'm sorry for every
The Wilson family sighed in relief, their faces lighting up with hope. Grandfather Wilson embraced Claire warmly. “Thank you, Claire. You’re making a brave and selfless decision. We’ll stand by you through this.”Victoria, Ivan, and Cynthia joined in, offering their support and gratitude. “When Liam comed back we will tell him, you have accepted to marry him,” Victoria said, her eyes filled with tears of relief.Claire nodded, feeling a mixture of resolve and anxiety.As Liam walked through the halls of the hospital, a smirk creeping across his face. He walked briskly to his car, got in, and drove to a secluded parking lot where Dr. Clinton was waiting.Dr. Clinton, a man in his mid-forties with a sharp, calculating demeanor, nodded as Liam approached. "Did it go as planned?" he asked, his voice low.Liam’s smirk widened. "Better than I expected. The family bought every word.Claire even agreed to marry me," he said, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Once again, he was able to gain
As Liam entered the hospital ward where Claire was, his gaze swept over the faces of their family, as they were filled with hope.Grandfather Wilson was the first to approach him."Liam," Grandfather Wilson began, "we owe you an apology." His expression was a mix of gratitude and seriousness as he addressed Liam. "We've misjudged you, and for that, we're truly sorry.""Claire has agreed to marry you. We hope this can be the start of a new beginning for all of us."Liam's eyes lit up with carefully controlled excitement.Just yesterday, it seemed as if everything was about to come crashing down, and now he was finally going to get what he wanted.He glanced at Claire, who was sitting up in her hospital bed, her expression filled with anxiety and, at the same time, resolve. Liam took a deep breath, calming himself despite the rollercoaster of happiness and victory that was turning within him."Thank you, Mr. Wilson," Liam said, his voice steady. "This means a lot to me. I promise to t