A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage novel Chapter 178

Gwendolyn raised her index finger to her lips, making a hushing gesture. "Dad, keep your voice down."

She picked up James's phone and noticed it was still lit, displaying the chat interface with Reese.

Quickly glancing over the conversation, she noted the main information, her eyes flashing with a ruthless light.

Just then, she heard footsteps coming from upstairs. Swiftly, she placed James's phone back in its original position, turning around and sitting down as if nothing had happened.

James came downstairs, his expression cold and indifferent. "Second Uncle, if you want to have a meal, I'll have the servants prepare more. As for our cooperation, I can only say that I can't do anything."

He couldn't cooperate with Second Uncle's family anymore. Gwendolyn needed to learn a lesson.

Steven's lips trembled slightly, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

On Friday, Reese's flight was scheduled for 12:00 in the morning. She arrived at the airport a little past 10:00.

When she arrived, Chloe and Cole were already there.

Cole and Chloe were chatting in the lounge, laughing and talking. When they saw Reese approaching, Chloe, recalling her unexplained hostility towards Reese, intentionally raised her voice, engaging in an intimate conversation with Cole.

Reese closed her eyes to rest, ignoring the implication.

Seeing Cole, she couldn't help but think about Lukas's idea of accompanying her to the competition in Menkerios.

However, it had been three days since that night, and she hadn't seen Lukas since.

Thinking about the recent rumors between him and Rose, Reese wryly tugged at the corner of her lips, her expression tinged with irony.

Lukas was probably enjoying himself in a state of blissful neglect.

After a while, her phone suddenly rang.

Taking it out, Reese glanced at it. It was a news notification from "Switzerland News." She quickly scanned the headline and froze.

News headline: Young Master Van Eimeren from the Van Eimeren family Returns to the Country with His Fiancée-Is it a sign of impending celebration or power consolidation?

The news included a photo of Luther and Vivian standing side by side.

Judging by the timing, the photo was taken at the airport today.

Reese then remembered Cole mentioning that when she was going to Menkerios, Luther's flight back to Switzerland was on the same day.

This meant that Luther could potentially be at the airport right now.

For the past two years, just seeing the name Luther caused an involuntary discomfort in her.

With the realization that the person was possibly less than two kilometers away from her, Reese clenched her lips tightly. She subconsciously gripped her phone, her knuckles turning white.

Sensing that something was off about Reese, Cole saw the news about Luther's return. Unable to contain himself, he spoke, "Reese, are you okay?"

Reese shook her head. "I'm fine."

Cole's lips moved as if he wanted to ask a couple more questions, but then he saw Reese stand up. "I'm going to the restroom."

After saying that, Reese quickly left.

Once inside the restroom, she entered a stall and turned on the tap, splashing cold water on her face. It helped clear her mind considerably.

After drying her face, she turned around and intended to dry her hands.

Thirteen years old was the age of budding youth and first love. At that time, Reese had regarded Luther as the hero who had rescued her from danger. She unhesitatingly developed feelings for him.

However, he was like the distant moon, visible but unattainable. Reese carefully concealed her affections.

A year later, she was admitted to the jewelry design program at Switzerland University, where Luther was studying. Their relationship grew stronger.

It was only when she was about to graduate from university that Luther's fiancée, Vivian, returned to the country. Her appearance shattered all tranquility.

Vivian had directly pointed out Reese's carefully concealed crush, her words dripping with sarcasm.

At the time, Reese was just eighteen years old. Having her secret crush exposed made her feel utterly embarrassed.

She had fallen for a guy with a fiancée. How was that any different from being a third party?

It was because of a third party like Olive that Gemma had been driven to her death. Reese never expected that she would one day carry this kind of identity.

She immediately made a decision and without hesitation, asked Clark to pretend to be her boyfriend, completely severing ties with Luther.

Later, Luther went abroad with Vivian.

The memories abruptly stopped, and Reese laughed at herself. It was all in the past. There was nothing worth clinging to.

With this in mind, she walked towards the lounge.

However, just as she had taken a couple of steps, she saw someone coming toward her.

When she clearly saw the face, Reese's mind went blank in an instant. She stood there, utterly stunned.