Chapter 3

Greg was not around.

Ryann, feigning surprise, led me to the deck where her friends were gathered. They all turned to look at me.

The group of young men and women gasped in amazement.

"Ryann, she really looks a lot like you, even wearing the same dress on purpose."

"No wonder she fooled Austin for four years without being discovered. Even his own mother couldn't tell the difference, right?"

Someone teased, "Ryann, haven't you asked Mr. Carter if there's a hidden gem out there?"

Ryann playfully rolled her eyes at him. "Oh, stop it. Of course not."

Someone suddenly chimed in, "You guys don't get it. This is what they call modern technology can change your life."

Everyone paused, then nodded in realization.

"That's right. With a bit of determination, you can change your face and go from being a maid's daughter to Austin's beloved. Isn't that a secure future?"

Someone in the know deliberately said, "Ryann, you're too kind to even give her some face. Didn't you show Greg the records of her frequent visits to the plastic surgery clinic back then?"

I couldn't help but smirk.

Ridiculous.

Absolutely ridiculous.

So, not only was my relationship stolen, but even my face had become someone else's.

Ryann, embarrassed by the praise, lowered her head.

"Actually, Daniela has had a tough time too. Let's not bring up the past..."

Ha, of course, you don't want to bring it up. Too many bugs, and you're afraid of being exposed.

Seeing my disdainful expression, the group became extremely dissatisfied.

"Ryann is being generous by not holding it against you. Instead of being grateful, you're giving her a dirty look. Truly ungrateful!"

"Jealous, aren't you? During those four years in college, Greg treated her so well, almost like he wanted to keep her in his pocket. Then Ryann appeared, and the impostor was immediately kicked out. How could she stand it?"

"Serves her right! Ryann went out of her way to help Greg and kept in touch with him through letters for three years. Their feelings run deep! How could an opportunist replace that?"

"Greg treated her with all his heart for four years, and when she was exposed, she just up and left the country, not caring about Greg's feelings at all. Ungrateful!"

"At that time, Greg was deeply affected and had just taken over the first project of the Hewitt Group. When the funding chain had issues, it was Ryann who helped fill the gap."

So that's what happened.

I raised an eyebrow at Ryann, who avoided my gaze uncomfortably.

Ha, you really don't miss a chance to embellish your story, do you?

"Ryann, Mrs. Hewitt likes you so much. Will you two settle down this year?"

Ryann blushed and shyly said, "Mrs. Hewitt hopes we can settle down soon, but we're still young, so there's no rush. Besides, Austin is causing quite a stir..."

Austin?

I perked up my ears.

Someone laughed, "Isn't it because you're too charming, making both brothers fall head over heels for you!"

"Exactly. Greg and Austin have been close since they were kids, only fighting over you a few times."

"When Mrs. Hewitt mentioned marrying you to his brother, Austin was so angry he even threw a fit!"

"Ryann, for the sake of the Hewitt family's harmony and the prosperity of the Hewitt Group, why don't you just take both brothers?"

Ryann stomped her foot, her face red. "Oh, stop it! You're so annoying!"

The atmosphere was tense with jealousy.

I disdainfully stepped aside.

Ryann, as if she were boneless, leaned towards me.

Should I help her?

I shouldn't.