Reborn Fake Heiress Watch the Whole Family Burn novel Chapter 822

He had poured his heart and soul into protecting his family. If that loyalty was betrayed, the blow would be devastating.

Elena squeezed his hand gently. "No matter what happens, I'm right here with you."

A profound sense of peace washed over Dylan. He pulled Elena into his arms and kissed her.

Outside the window, the morning sun shone brightly.

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At the Ellington Group.

First thing in the morning, Theresa prepared the proposal for Rachel Ward.

As always, she was the first to arrive at the office and the last to leave.

Her colleagues trickled in one by one.

Lorna Avery strolled through the door, positively glowing.

"Morning, Lorna!"

"Good morning, Lorna!"

Everyone scrambled to greet her, acting as if the CEO herself had just walked in. Lorna looked radiant, practically floating on air.

Remembering she had seen Lorna at the mall the previous day, Theresa figured the woman had probably spent the night in a hotel with Charles.

Having worked at the company for a while, Theresa had heard the rumors. Charles was a notorious player.

He had slept with several women in the office; most of them had either transferred out or resigned shortly after.

Sure enough, moments after Lorna arrived, Charles trailed in.

He had heavy dark circles under his eyes and looked entirely drained, as if every ounce of life had been sucked out of him.

"Oh really? What about her?" The coworker shot a glance toward Theresa.

Charles scoffed loudly. "That bitch Theresa doesn't count. I only entertained the idea for a minute. Who would actually like her? She's got no curves and a basic face. She can't even hold a candle to Lorna."

The coworker secretly disagreed. Anyone with functioning eyes could see that Theresa was leagues prettier than Lorna.

"I don't think it's about the face or the body, man. It's about the fact that she doesn't have Lorna's bank account. Bro, if you really become the Ellington family's son-in-law, don't forget us little people when you strike it rich!"

"Don't worry, we're buddies. I won't forget you!" Charles promised.

Internally, he let out a heavy sigh. In his desperate attempt to prove his manliness last night, he had definitely pushed himself way too hard.

He needed to find some supplements to recover. When he walked out of the hotel that morning, his legs had literally been trembling.

But to maintain his macho image, he gritted his teeth and endured it.