Chapter 19: Chapter 19. Humiliated
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Genesis, who was consoled by Lilith, had a little bit of confidence that their fake surveillance would lead to Esther being thrown out of the family. Meanwhile, Gilbert Gu managed to sneak out of the crowd, his gaze menacing as he stared at Nancy Li with pure hatred. The dim lighting in the room seemed to cast an ominous shadow on his face, making his expression even more sinister. He would seek his revenge, and that too when she least expected it.
The video started, and the room fell silent. Lilith, Genesis, and Nancy Li were sitting on the balcony having a cup of warm white tea. The date was just yesterday, making it authentic and legit. The soft clinking of tea cups and the gentle hum of conversation filled the air. Nancy Li, who was dressed plainly, started off, her voice audible to hear after being stimulated by the refreshing cup of tea. "Young Miss Genesis, everything has been set up on my side. The drugs to spike Esther's drink have been bought as well. All you have to do is get this in her drink and have her in the room as planned, and the plan would work without any mistakes." Genesis chuckled as she responded, her laughter echoing through the room. "You have done very well. Tomorrow evening, Esther's downfall, with the media there, and guests around her name would be tarnished."
The room seemed to grow even more tense as the video continued to play. "Sleeping with a man as old as her father, would she have a reason left to live," Lilith interjected, her face filled with disdain. "After that incident, I would have Lachlan throw her out of the villa, and you Lilith would become my sister-in-law." Lilith smirked and nodded as she added, "I would make sure Esther drinks the spiked drink and takes her to the room once the drug kicks in." The sound of gasps and whispers filled the room as everyone's eyes widened in shock.
Genesis face shrank, and her eyes dropped as she realized the gravity of her actions. The people who were backing Genesis up felt shame and regret. Who would have thought that she was the mastermind pretending to be the victim? "You turn to bite someone but got bitten as well. Karma is real. Believe me when I say this."
"Karma kicked her hard. It's such a shame we supported such a white lotus."
"You deserve it, you planned it, and you should enjoy it."
"You reap what you sow." "Pity." The room erupted in a chorus of comments, each one more biting than the last.
Genesis face turned red with embarrassment as she started screaming, "It's not true. It's fake, this is fake."
"Fake, are you calling the surveillance security of the Strokes family liars now? Is that it?" Liam said, his words hitting Genesis harshly as she could not dare to argue with Liam. "Shame on you, little sister. You disgust me. Planning such an evil thing, you need to be confined for your actions. It's high time you realize that your actions have consequences." Liam stated, his voice filled with authority as he turned to apologize to the guests and have them escorted out of the villa.
Once everyone was gone, Lachlan cleared his throat, his gaze on Genesis. "Humiliating Esther is like humiliating me, and since you planned to tarnish my image through her, Genesis, you don't deserve to be in this villa anymore."
"What are you saying?" Genesis, whose eyes were red, turned her gaze to her brother. "I am saying that you, Genesis, would be taken abroad to learn that with every action you take, there is its own reward."
"You can't do this to me, Lachlan. Grandfather wouldn't allow that." Lachlan snickered as her words clicked his fingers together, and soon two body-built men came at his command to take Genesis away. Genesis kept screaming her rights, but was ignored by Lachlan, who was burning with anger that his sister dared to scheme against his staff.