Lives Swapped, Sis, Who in Trap Now Novel

Chapter 13 We Stand with You " If she hadn't kept mocking me - telling me I'd never be good at anything - I wouldn't have pushed myself this hard ... " A wave of shock rippled through the audience . Online , I was known for my grace , talent , and warm rapport with fans . No one knew about the venom between me and my own sister . My parents shot her a sharp look , hissing for her to stop - but she wouldn't listen . +5 Free Coins " My sister claims she's so beautiful , she can succeed at anything , " Lyra sneered . " And look - Grand Horizon's golden heir treats you awfully well , doesn't he ?

" The words landed like a noose . In an instant , I was branded : another actress who slept her way to the top . But I'd already sent Tyler a message . By then , he was at the door - with police in tow . Lyra was still spewing poison when I cut her off , voice calm but cutting . " Am I wrong ? Whether it's acting or academics - I've succeeded at both , haven't I ? Unlike you . You've never done anything without cheating . " turned slightly , letting the cameras catch my profile . " How does it feel , my little sister ... being a spy who steals research papers ? " Flashbulbs exploded .

Lyra's face - pale as ash - was lit in harsh , unforgiving light . " I'm not lying ! " she shrieked . " I didn't do anything ! " Without turning back , I raised a hand and waved Tyler forward . " If you're innocent ... tell that to the police . " Long before I joined Actor's Truth , Lyra had made contact with Valeria Country's semiconductor research division . She had no patience for real science - only for using academia as a ladder to fame and status . Her identity as Mr. Grady's student gave her easy access to classified semiconductor data from Thalassa Country .

One side provided secrets . The other offered prestige . It was a deal sealed in greed . The " Rising Star in Tech " award she'd just received ? 1/3 3:20 am Chapter 13 We Stand with You That was Valeria's reward for her " hard work . " Only someone with Tyler's family influence could've uncovered it . +5 Free Coms Who would've guessed - the quiet younger sister of a rising actress , a star student at Northstar University ... was a traitor ? As officers led her away , Lyra whirled toward me , screaming , " Anne! This is all your fault ! All of it ! The spotlight was mine !

The stardom was mine ! Even Tyler was mine ! You tricked everyone - you're nothing but a cheap whore ! " Her eyes burned crimson , her voice unraveling into incoherent rage . But it didn't matter anymore . No one was listening . In prison , Lyra refused to confess . Not until Tyler threw the evidence on the table - emails , encrypted files , transaction logs . Desperate , she tried to drag William down with her , hoping he'd expose some secret to destroy me . But William stayed silent .

Terrified , he pinned everything on her - claiming she'd been consumed by jealousy , obsessed with ruining her own sister . When the truth hit the internet , chaos erupted . [ So this psycho sister tried to frame her own blood - and even shoved her into some guy's room ? She's unhinged . ] [ She kept ranting online that Tyler was ' her husband ' ! Girl , get therapy . ] [ Remember that set incident ? When Anne collapsed after being beaten ? It was her ! She's been trying to kill her sister this whole time ! She's got ice in her veins - how could she do that to her own sister ?

Thank god Anne was lucky enough to survive . ] [ Enough already ! I feel so bad for Anne - why does someone this beautiful have to suffer so much ? And William ? That piece of trash ! If you're gonna sexually harass someone , don't hide behind ' mentorship ' ! I swear , I'd slap him myself . Absolute scum ! ] I read it all backstage , waiting for my cue . William was arrested soon after - charged with multiple counts of sexual coercion and abuse of power . My parents , sensing my newfound influence , came begging for mercy for Lyra . But one look at my cold stare silenced them .

They'd always been selfish . Whichever child brought honor got their love . Now that Lyra was disgraced - and their retirement depended entirely on me - they wouldn't dare cross me . Even in her cell , Lyra believed I'd sabotaged her . That I'd stolen her " destiny , " blocked her path to glory . 2/3 Chapter 13 We Stand with You But that so - called " golden road " she chased ? It was a ladder hanging in midair- glittering , steep , promising heaven . Yet one misstep , and you fall straight into the abyss . From the wings , I heard fans chanting my name . I smiled and gave a small nod .

Their cheers swelled louder - as if to say : We see you . We stand with you . Then the host's voice rang out . " Please welcome the winner of the 28th Golden Orchid Award for Best Actress ... Anne ! " A spotlight carved a path up the stage . Step by step , I walked forward - steady , unshaken . Lyra never understood : No matter the road- the only true shortcut is the one you build with your own two feet . +5 Free Coins Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion.

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