Revenge After Death ( Michael Ford ) novel Chapter 337

I stared at Steven in shock. He had just confirmed it.

This meant that it was really true. I had won first place in the genius competition that was held at Delmany. This also meant that it was true that I had worked as a tutor for those missing teenagers.

My fingers felt numb. I suddenly found myself feeling unsteady on my feet because of an oncoming headache.

Steven quickly stepped forward to hold me. He started to comfort me, saying, "It doesn't matter. Their disappearance has nothing to do with you. It was just…"

Steven's voice was hoarse. He glanced at Zion nervously and continued, "The genius competition back then was held just for show. The organizers enticed regular families to join through luxurious cash prizes. They targeted families that hoped their children could soar to great heights.

"Stephanie was also a victim in all of this. She was just a commodity the organization used, like a mannequin displayed at a clothing shop. She had no choice but to let herself be placed there as decoration. She did nothing wrong…"

Steven was too eager to explain my innocence to me. His body trembled as he held me.

"Stephie…" Rachel hurried forward and looked at me in panic.

Zion furrowed his brows but remained silent.

What was happening now clearly proved that Michael, Rachel, and Steven were treating me as if I really were Stephanie.

But in Zion's eyes, I was Stephany. After all, how could a person turn into another person just like that?

It didn't make any logical sense.

"Stephie…"

Suddenly, an image flashed in my mind. The voice I heard was familiar yet chilling.

"Do you know what the most sophisticated way to deceive everyone is?" In my memory, Peter circled around me with a smile as he said, "It's with lies. Use lies that can deceive everyone around you, even yourself.

"Have you ever heard of something called the montage of lies? Each and every sentence that comes out of my mouth is a fact. But when I combine them in a particular order, it becomes a lie that suits my needs.

"Stephanie, you must first learn to deceive yourself with your own words.

"Let me demonstrate. I'm going to tell you that the woman I've fallen for is in the arms of another man from a wealthy family. Each part of this sentence is technically true when taken alone, but I've switched the order around.