My Secret Billionaire Husband Chapter 2837 - 2847: Are You Lying to Me?

Annie Lawrence found it hard to process the night's events. Yet, the sharp pain in her chest served as a stark reminder that it was all undeniably real. Frank Parker had not only rejected her but had also viciously kicked her away. It seemed Frank Parker held no interest in her; in fact, he appeared to despise her. Her carefully laid plans had crumbled into dust. She had anticipated an easy conquest of Frank Parker, but the reality was a harsh, unexpected blow. Beyond the physical agony, Annie Lawrence was consumed by the chilling fear of the unknown. The night's disastrous turn of events had shattered all her carefully constructed strategies. Returning to the entertainment industry as a mere artist was no longer her ambition. Her aspirations had evolved beyond that; even achieving stardom as the most acclaimed female celebrity felt hollow. In the eyes of the true elite, she would always be just an actress, her status an insignificant speck compared to scions of families like the Whites and the Heaths. Therefore, her ultimate objective had never been merely popular acclaim. Her true aim was to infiltrate the formidable Parker and Heath families. Her final target was the enigmatic Ashton Heath.

*

“David, you told me Frank had found a look-alike for Joanna and that he was treating her exceptionally well. Were you lying to me?” As soon as Annie exited the Luxe Lounge, she dialed David, her voice laced with fury. From David’s end, the tell-tale sounds of a lively party could be discerned. A woman’s playful voice chimed in, “Mr. David, you’re so naughty. You’re clearly trying to get me drunk.” Annie couldn’t help but sneer inwardly at the background noise, utterly unimpressed. Despite David’s persistent declarations of his unending love for Joanna, his true nature remained unchanged. It appeared that no man was truly virtuous. Even with someone occupying their heart, their bodies often betrayed them. Otherwise, how could she have ever ensnared David in the first place? She had mistakenly believed winning over Frank Parker would be effortless, never anticipating such profound humiliation. She hadn't even managed to lay a finger on him. The memory only fueled her growing anger. David remained silent for a moment. The woman’s voice could be heard again, cooing, “Mr. David, please don’t… I’m really getting tipsy.” Annie’s temper flared further. “David, get that seductive woman next to you to quiet down for a moment! I need to discuss something important with you,” she snapped into the phone. “Who’s managed to get you so riled up with such a fiery temper?” David’s languid voice finally broke the silence, a hint of annoyance coloring his tone as if her call had interrupted his enjoyment. Annie took a deep, stabilizing breath. “Did you lie to me?” she demanded, her voice tight with anger. “Lie to me?” David’s displeasure intensified. “What have I lied to you about?” “You claimed Frank Parker had found a substitute for Joanna to keep by his side,” Annie Lawrence retorted, her fury escalating at his dismissive tone. “Were you lying to me? This is completely untrue!” “Annie, I believe you’re making a mountain out of a molehill,” David’s voice grew colder. “Do you honestly think I would lie to you about something like this?”