Chapter 8 Carolina sneered and suddenly pulled out a tablet from behind her back , opening an encrypted album : " Oh really ? Then why are you still secretly keeping these photos ? " Braelynn's pupils contracted sharply ! Those were photos she had secretly taken of Zachary's profile and back during a business forum , back when she harbored secret feelings for him ! The angles were perfect , capturing his rare moments of tranquility . Last time she was cleaning up , she had forgotten that these were still saved in her cloud backup ! " Those were taken unintentionally a long time ago . I'll delete them right . now ! " As she spoke , she reached for the tablet , but Carolina quickly stepped back , dodging her hand . Her gaze turned icy : " Anyone can say nice . things . Compared to your verbal promises , I prefer to personally eliminate all risks . " She gave Braelynn a deep look , took the tablet , and turned to go downstairs . Watching her back , Braelynn felt that wave of unease surge up inside her once again . But in the days that followed , everything was calm . Carolina made no moves at all . Soon , it was Carolina's birthday . Zachary hosted a grand birthday banquet for her at the city's top hotel , inviting nearly all the socialites and business partners in their circle . He stayed by Carolina's side the entire time , caring for her attentively , drawing envious glances from many of the women present . Braelynn hadn't wanted to attend , but Henry and Maria dragged her there , and she sat alone in a corner . As the party reached its climax , the host , beaming , began to announce the expensive gifts from the guests , and the atmosphere was lively . " Ms. Braelynn Aidley , has given ... uh ... " When the host got to Braelynn's name , he suddenly stumbled , looking at the gift list in his hand with a strange expression , " ... a set of private photos ? " The entire room fell silent in an instant . Everyone's eyes turned to Braelynn , then looked in confusion at Zachary and Carolina . Zachary's expression changed instantly . Before anyone could react , the host - perhaps trying to liven up the atmosphere - connected the tablet to the big screen and , almost absentmindedly , opened one of the photos ... It was a shot of Zachary deep in thought by the window ! " Enough ! " Zachary shouted abruptly , his face ashen ! But it was already too late ! The familiar scene and figure made it clear to everyone : these were photos . of Zachary that Braelynn had secretly kept ! Carolina's face turned deathly pale . She shot to her feet , her eyes red as if she had suffered a tremendous grievance : " Lynn ! Zach and I are about to get engaged , and yet at my birthday party , you ... you give these in front of everyone ....... Are you trying to make me the laughingstock of the whole city ?! " With that , as if she could no longer bear the humiliation , she covered her face and ran out of the banquet hall in tears ! " Carolina ! " Zachary called out anxiously , shooting Braelynn a fierce glare , his eyes filled with icy disgust . Braelynn stood alone in the crowd , unable to defend herself . Watching Carolina disappear , she finally understood why Carolina had taken those photos ! At that moment , a screech of brakes and a cry of alarm suddenly came from outside ! " Something's wrong ! Mr. Fidgett ! Ms. Carolina ran out and seems to have been grazed by a car ! " Zachary's face changed , and he rushed out like a madman . The banquet hall became even more chaotic . Braelynn stood where she was , instantly becoming the target of everyone's blame . In the end , it was Henry and Maria who pushed through the crowd and took her home , shielding her . " Braelynn ! What on earth happened ?! " As soon as they got home , Maria asked anxiously , " Those photos ... " " It wasn't me ! " Braelynn cried out in anger and frustration , tears finally falling . " It was Carolina ! She took those old photos from me a few days ago ! She did this on purpose to frame me today ! I had no idea she would do something like this ! " Henry and Maria exchanged a glance . Seeing their eldest daughter's . aggrieved and broken appearance , they chose to believe her . Chapter 8 " Good girl , we believe you , " Maria said , hugging her with heartache . " Carolina went too far this time ! Just stay home and rest for now , don't go . out . We'll go to the hospital to check on Carolina ! " Henry and Maria hurried off to the hospital . In the days that followed , Braelynn stayed home alone , but rumors had already spread throughout their entire social circle . Whenever she went out , she could feel the strange looks and whispers coming at her from all directions . She tried to explain , but no one believed her . In everyone's eyes , she was a vicious older sister , driven by jealousy to destroy her younger sister's happiness by any means . A few days later, Zachary returned . He looked utterly exhausted , with dark stubble on his chin , but the look he gave Braelynn was filled with nothing but bone - chilling coldness and disgust . " Braelynn , " his voice was hoarse but icy and forceful . " I told you , the person I chose is Carolina . You were the one who gave me up to her , saying you wanted to bless us ! Why are you going back on your word ? Why do you keep hurting her again and again ? Do you know she was so frightened her health has gotten even worse ! " " It wasn't me ! Carolina took the photos herself ! She set this up ! " " Enough ! " Zachary cut her off sharply , his eyes full of distrust . " Even now , you're still making excuses ! Carolina would risk her own reputation and safety just to frame you ? Braelynn , you're truly hopeless ! " He took a deep breath , as if making a decision , and ordered toward the door : " Someone , come in ! " Two men in black suits entered in response . " Ms. Braclynn Aidley , due to misconduct and causing serious emotional distress and negative impact to Ms. Carolina , effective immediately , part of your credit cards and privileges are revoked . Please move to the villa in the suburbs , and without my permission , you are not allowed to leave ! " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!