Chapter 546
Then, Skylar handed her phone to Steven.
“You can take a look at this video. Before this happened, I did not want to slap you with this reality. I was hoping that she genuinely liked you. After all, you’re an excellent man. Many girls adored you growing up. I’ve always hoped to have a sister–in–law who adored you.”
As Skylar spoke, Steven clenched his jaw. Tears welled up in his eyes. His fingers trembled slightly as he hovered above the play button. Then, he pressed it after a few moments of hesitation.
In the high–resolution video, Annie used a key card to enter a hotel room. Before entering, she hesitated for a moment. However, she still walked in afterward.
Then, the video began playing at double speed until Joe appeared.
Two minutes later, Paul came into the frame. He knocked on the door and proceeded to kick it down. Then, Sabrina and Grayson arrived.
Although the surveillance camera couldn’t capture their expressions, he could guess how surprised they would’ve been when Paul opened the door. Steven could also imagine how panicked Annie felt when she ran away with nothing but a towel around her.
He could see it clearly.
Steven inhaled deeply, saying, “She told me it was all Grayson and Thomas‘ plans. She knew nothing from the beginning till the end. When she saw Joe in the room, she was surprised. Annie had just finished her shower. She had no idea what happened.”
Skylar nodded, “That isn’t impossible.”
Indeed, the video couldn’t prove that Annie knew of their plans or that she had willingly attempted to seduce Joe.
Annie had an excuse prepared since last night.
She pushed the blame onto Grayson while she played the role of a perfect victim. Indeed, this was typical of Annie. She reacted quickly and skillfully to the situation.
In addition, she admitted to liking Joe in the past. It was as though she’d exposed the whole truth.
What a brilliant move Annie had made.
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Skylar asked, “Will you believe Annie?”
She knew Steven wouldn’t fall for someone easily. Once he did, he would put his heart into it. How could Annie deserve him?
Steven’s expression was cold. He did not say whether he believed her or not. Instead, he
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told Skylar, “You definitely didn’t come to see me armed just with a video as proof. Let me see everything you have, Skye.”
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