From Ruin She Rose novel Chapter 403 read online

Chapter 403

But his words died in his throat as he caught sight of Lila. He just stood there, stunned, staring at her. “Lila?” Lila’s expression instantly went cold.

But Andrew didn’t notice a thing. He practically lunged toward her, overjoyed, like he’d just found a long-lost treasure. “Lila, you’re alive. This is awesome, I-”

Before he could get any closer, Lila’s assistant stepped in and blocked his way. “Mr. Bennett, please control yourself.”

Only then did Andrew snap out of his shock and excitement over seeing his lost love alive. He glanced at Lila, then at Emily, and suddenly it all clicked for him.

He let out a sigh and turned to Lila. “Lila, do you have any idea how devastated I was when I heard you were gone? Thank God you’re okay.

“I know you’ve always doted on Emily, but you really shouldn’t have teamed up with her to concoct such a lie and deceive us for all these years. This time, you really went too far.”

Lila, who had been about to walk out, actually let out a laugh. “Andrew, I’ve honestly wanted to say this for ages. You are seriously the most self-absorbed person I’ve ever met.”

Back when she was in love with him, with her feelings clouding her judgment, she always thought Andrew was clever, wise, and decisive.

But now that the love goggles were off, she finally saw the truth. He was just a pompous fool who loved nothing more than his own opinions.

Andrew had never imagined Lila would confront him with that kind of attitude. He was left completely stunned, frozen on the spot.

Then, as if something suddenly clicked for him, he shot a look at Emily and blurted out. “Lila, did Emily put something in your head? She’s always lying. You can’t believe a thing that comes out of her mouth. You—”

Lila’s frown deepened, her impatience written all over her face. Emily caught that right away and cut in. “Mr. Bennett, you really think Lydia’s your real sister, and she’s just this sweet, innocent angel, don’t you?”

Andrew’s