Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 285

Just as his fury peaked, Liliana whispered through her tears, "Lucius, I say I don't remember because I lost my memory."

"I was in a terrible car crash when I was a child. After the accident, my biological mother passed away, and my childhood memories were entirely wiped out."

"I truly don't remember anything. If you insist on punishing me for that, then go ahead."

Lucius's expression shifted drastically, and his grip instantly loosened.

Liliana noticed the change in his demeanor and breathed a massive sigh of relief.

Thank god Grant had told her that the real heiress had been in a severe car crash.

The impact had been so devastating that it likely resulted in permanent disability or brain death. That tragic detail had become her ultimate shield.

Ever since Madeline had pressured her with similar questions to expose her lies, Liliana had kept the amnesia excuse in her back pocket.

Shedding perfectly timed tears, she gently wrapped her arms around Lucius.

"Lucius, you came to me and told me I saved you. I assumed you recognized my face, so I accepted it. I didn't want to admit my memories were gone because I was terrified you would leave me. But I'm telling you the truth—I really don't know. I just don't remember..."

"I'm sorry," Lucius muttered, genuinely taken aback. "I lost my temper."

As the premier family in the city, Arthur had only pushed for this union to ally with the returning Prescott powerhouse.

But the Whitmans valued their reputation above all else. A bride caught in a live-streamed scandal with six men at her own engagement party was an unparalleled disgrace. There was no way they would accept her now. Lucius actually felt a profound sense of relief. He had never wanted to marry her in the first place, and now he could finally buy time to win Madeline back.

Since Madeline left, his entire life had unraveled; nothing felt right without her.

Liliana's gaze darkened. She knew the scandal had dealt her a massive blow, but she wasn't about to stay down. She would climb back up, higher than ever.

Having narrowly escaped prison for her scandalous behavior, she had encountered the most powerful benefactor of her life. This mystery titan possessed unimaginable influence. He had only one condition: besides phone contact, she was never to reveal his assistance to anyone. With this backer's support, she was certain she wouldn't be kicked out to the curb, because Lucius simply didn't have the authority to do so.