Chapter 29
Kybe rolled to the curb and fumbled for her phone, eager to check Craig’s Twitter feed.
Kevin’s selfe from the bus, looking all cool and volles teil, was at the top. Right under that, Craig’s post hit 1 three pictures in a row: high school, college, and one from before Kylie’s trip through time
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Each photo was a nauseatingly sweet display of affection that made Kylie’s stomach churn Sometimes she daydreamed. about going back to high school and steering clear of Craig from the get–go
Craig’s caption was a sappy sleclaration of their everlasting love, how he was in it for the long haul, and how he wanted his
Twitter followers to be witnesses
He even threw in a dramatic yow, saying he’d be a dead man walking if he ever cheated. He capped it off with talk of a future proposal and dreams of a blissful family life.
Kylie and Craig’s mutual friends and old high school pals had le a trail of likes and gushing comments, oozing with jealousy and admiration
Sull on the line with Kyle, James tied his question perfectly when Kylie finished checking Craig’s Twitter post. “Kylie, are you done scrolling? Is Craig out of his mind? Ethan and I always thought he was full of hot air. The guy’s a total loser!”
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“I got this. I’ll tweet and make it clear we’re history, Kylie said, her voice steady. After seeing Craig at his worst, his Twitter drama was nothing. “Are things going OK at work, James?” she added.
“Sure. I’m finally getting some lines these days, and today I’m even standing in for the lead. Just wait. I might bring home Best Actor trophy one of these days,” James joked, his optimism shining through
Kylie knew James was always the optimist, and she didn’t hold back on the compliments. “You’ve always had the talent You’re the best actor I’ve ever seen!”
James laughed, his voice booming. After they hung up, Kylie tweeted, but she made sure to block Noreen and Grant on Twitter, not wanting to worry Noreen.
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Her Twitter post was a photo of Craig and Melanie in a tight embrace, with the caption: “May the bitch and her mutt have a long and miserable life. For the record, I kicked the jerk to the curb on the 30th last month.”
After that Twitter post, her WhatsApp notifications went wild, but she had to rush to the Vintage Market and ignored them.
When she got to Liam’s shop, both Liam and Kevin looked at her with eyes full of concern.
“Kylie, how about we give you the day off? Art restoration isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon, Liam advised gently.
Kevin, usually carefree, was uncharacteristically cautious. “Hey, how about I take you for a spin on my motorcycle? It’s a rush, a surefire way to forget all about that jerk.”
Ky he chuckled. “I’m good, really”
“Really?” Liam and Kevin asked in unison.
“If I weren’t, I wouldn’t have tweeted, Kylie said with a grin
“That’s a relief, Liam said, visibly relaxing.
Feeling the warmth from their concern, Kylie added, Tm going to wash up and then dive into the restoration.”
As Kylie headed to the sink, Liam and Kevin exchanged a whispered conversation.
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“I’ve been there, in the thick of love. The calmer they seem, the more it’s eating them up inside,” Kevin said.
“I used to think you young ones didn’t know what you were talking about, but now, after hearing you say it. IP sense. Keep an eye on Kylie these days. Don’t bug her. Got it? Liam replied.
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Kevin rolled his eyes. “Age–gap love is all the rage now. I’m the kind of charming young guy that mature women can’t resist. Kylie might just fall for me soon.”
“Get real““” Liam scoffed.
Back at Walters Group, in the CEO’s office, Zach strode in with his phone and a fat folder. “Mr. Walters, have you checked your phone? Seen Ms. Thompson’s Twitter?”
Trevor glanced up, his piercing gaze meeting Zach’s. It’s the midille of the workday”
Yes, I know, but I’ve finally got the scoop on Ms. Thompson and Craig. And Mr. Walters, you really should see the Twitter post that Ms. Thompson just put up Zach quickly added.
Trevor’s earlier look could have frozen water. Zach had felt his heart skip a beat.
Trevor picked up his phone, opened WhatsApp, and checked Twitter. As he saw Kylie’s post, his brow furrowed and his expression turned stem.
Ms. Thompson really cut ties with Craig. The PI found out she went to the police station and even consulted a lawyer, claiming Craig scammed her out of money. The cops even paid a visit to Craig’s workplace. It looks like Ms. Thompson is done with Craig for good. I think this Craig is just a lowlife who can’t be satisfied,” Zach explained.
The woman in the photo, the one who got roughed up by Ms. Thompson at the hotel, is also the fake heiress who was switched at birth with Ms. Thompson. Ms. Thompson posted this Twitter because Craig posted one this morning about proposing to Ms. Thompson, Zach continued.
Zach pulled up a screenshot from his chat with the detective and handed it to Trevor. “Ms. Thompson is so cool, she just laid
it all out there on Twitter.
Trevor looked at the date on the phone, the 30th of last month, and his brow furrowed again. It was the day they got their marriage license.
Seeing Trevor silent, Zach asked, surprised. “Mr. Walters?”
“Arrange today’s work. I have to go to the hospital at three. Trevor tossed his phone aside, seemingly unfazed by whether Kylie had broken up with her ex or not.
Zach, unsure of Trevor’s thoughts, quickly went to arrange the work.
As Kylie meticulously worked on the ancient painting, the Lampard family was in turmoil.
“Mel, what’s going on?” Julie’s hand trembled as she clutched herphone. She couldn’t fathom Mel being involved with Kylie’s boyfriend behind the scenes.
Austin happened to be coming home with Claude and Chris that day. On their way, the three of them saw the Twitter post. They originally had no strong feelings towards Kylle. After all, to them, she was a sister raised outside the family since childhood, and their bond was not as deep as Mel’s in their hearts. But that didn’t mean they wouldn’t be angry to see such a thing
Fortunately, Samuel had gone to the company at this time. Otherwise, the atmosphere at home would be even worse.
Melanie clutched her phone tightly, wishing it was Kylie’s hair she was grabbing. She was furious at Kylie for calling her at
