Chapter 2: Every Secret Was Recorded
Chapter 2: Every Secret Was Recorded
As security escorted Ryan away from the stage, he suddenly broke free.
"This is ridiculous!"
"He attacked my wedding!"
Ethan simply nodded toward the giant LED screen behind the dance floor.
"Play the security footage."
Everyone looked up.
The hotel manager pressed a button.
Hidden cameras began replaying everything.
Ryan shoving Ethan.
Ryan deliberately smearing frosting across his face.
Ryan laughing while guests looked uncomfortable.
Then another clip appeared.
Earlier that morning.
Ryan was speaking privately with one of his business partners.
"I don't care who he is."
"If poor people don't know their place, someone has to remind them."
The reception erupted into whispers.
Sophia covered her mouth.
She had never heard those words before.
But the worst was still coming.
Another recording appeared.
Ryan bragging that he only wanted to marry Sophia because the Liang family had investments he hoped to access someday.
"There has to be money behind that family."
"I'll figure it out after the wedding."
Sophia closed her eyes.
Every excuse Ryan had ever given suddenly made sense.
She slowly removed her engagement ring.
Walked toward him.
Placed it in his hand.
"I almost married someone who never loved me."
Ryan reached for her.
"Sophia, wait—"
She stepped back.
"No."
"I was in love with the man I thought you were."
The crowd watched in complete silence.
Then Ethan quietly spoke.
"You failed today's test long before you pushed me."
Ryan looked confused.
"What test?"
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Ethan answered without emotion.
"The test of character."
