My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash and Hera) novel Chapter 1887

Douglas retorted, "I don’t think my action is ruining Lucille’s happiness. Austenford’s Falstaff family is a top-tier family, and Georgie Falstaff is the chief disciple of the Endless Horizon Sect. He has many admirers!"

He glanced at his sister and continued, "Besides, Georgie is far superior to the man Lucille likes in every way!"

With tears streaming down her face, Lucille said, "But I like the person, not his conditions. Is being well-matched in social status really that important?"

She could tolerate her brother finding her a fiancé but could not accept him belittling the man she loved.

Tatiana interjected, "Didn’t you hear what Nash said at the Springside Hotel? All the big shots support the idea of marriage by choice. You’re meddling in Lucille’s feelings for the sake of benefits. Don’t you think that’s selfish?"

She then looked at Nash and the others, asking, "Don’t you agree?"

The three nodded vigorously.

Douglas sighed. "Lucille, that man isn’t worth your affection. You should let him go."

Lucille wiped her tears and gave a bleak smile. "Grandpa has already accepted the Falstaffs’ betrothal gifts. Do I still have any say in this?"

This marriage was practically settled. She had no choice but to accept it. However, a trace of resentment flickered in her eyes.

Douglas said in a deep voice, "You’ve liked that man for three years, but do you really know him? Do you know what kind of person he is?"

"Of course, I do. He’s a good person with a great personality. In university, he was frugal and very caring. He opened several cat shelters, all for the stray cats he took in," Lucille recounted his virtues.

Tatiana, who had attended the same university as Lucille, knew a bit about the man and chimed in, "He also excelled academically and was known as the tall athlete in school. Now, he runs a company with an annual profit of over a hundred million!"

Douglas chuckled bitterly. "Without Lucille's help, would his company have reached that point?"

Tatiana looked at Lucille in surprise. She had never mentioned helping that man.

"No... This can't be... It's fake, it must be fake. The photos are photoshopped!" Lucille cried. "The videos are deep fakes. That's the only explanation!"

She threw the phone to the ground in anger, glaring at Douglas. "Douglas Lazadar, don't you feel disgusted with yourself? Even if you want me to give up, there's no need for such despicable tactics!"

This was the first time she had ever called her older brother by his full name. Her mind was in turmoil as she was filled with hatred and fury.

She could not believe that the man she loved could be so promiscuous.

"Douglas... these photos are fake, right?" Tatiana asked, also in doubt. She had attended the same university as the man, and his reputation had always been good.

Douglas chuckled. "If you want to believe they're fake, go ahead. But I think I've fulfilled my duty as a brother."

"Liar... You're a liar. I don't believe you. I'll never believe you!" Lucille cried, clinging to Tatiana. "Tati, my brother is lying to me, right?"