Chapter 7 This was Julians engagement venue .
On stage , Julian was at the ring exchange ceremony .
Facing him was the same girl Id seen at the bar .

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She gazed at him adoringly while Julian kept glancing anxiously at the entrance .
When our eyes met , he paused , then his expression softened into a smirk .
The officiant asked , Will you , as the groom to be , promise to stand by your bride to be in every important moment of your future ? Julian caught my eye again , his smile widening : Of course .
He slipped the ring onto Claires finger as the guests cheered .
Kiss ! Kiss ! they chanted .
Claire blushed deeper but rose on her tiptoes toward Julian .
He didnt hesitate , pulling her close for a passionate kiss amid the applause .
I turned to Sophie , who avoided my gaze but urged , Olivia , go up there and claim him back ! Julians your man ! I stayed silent , just watching her .
Sophie and I had been close since college sharing classes , meals , and vacations .
Id genuinely considered her a friend .
The hotel doors were now blocked by Julians friends .
Their intention was clear .
Olivia , I just couldnt stand seeing you treated this way ! I had to trick you here so you could stand up for yourself ! Ill go up there right now and make a scene for you ! Sophie started toward the stage , but I stopped her with my calm words : Sophie , Claire is … your cousin , isnt she ? I remembered her mentioning a cousin in college .
What , did your cousin ask you to bring me here ? To make a scene ? To make her look better ? Caught out , Sophie froze .
I laughed bitterly : Just because your cousin treasures that disgusting man doesnt mean everyone else does .
I glanced around at the elaborate setup expensive champagne , gourmet desserts .
Theyd gone all out .
Since they were so keen to have me here , I might as well enjoy myself .
I sat down and helped myself to a pastry , observing the scene .
Ash was away on business today .
Sophie stormed up to me , furious : How dare you talk like that ! Youre just jealous because you cant have him ! My poé Fake Death I Married His Best Frien Chapter 7 cousin and future brother in law are perfect together ! I scoffed , but before I could respond , a tearful voice interrupted .
The ceremony had ended , and Claire had appeared beside me .
The moment our eyes met , she grabbed my hands : Miss Montgomery , please dont blame Julian ! He has amnesia , he doesnt remember you , he only loves me now ! If youre angry , take it out on me ! Hit me , yell at me ! Ill … Ill even kneel before you ! Just dont blame Julian ! Claires grip was vice like , her nails digging into my wrists .
The pain made me instinctively pull away .
Though I barely moved , she screamed and fell .
Suddenly , someone shoved me hard .
Wearing heels , I lost my balance and twisted my ankle .
The pain was so intense , tears welled up in my eyes .
Julian glared at me furiously : Olivia , youve gone too far ! How dare you hurt Claire at our engagement party ! Do you think I dont exist ? Apologize to her ! The guests , whod been watching me since I arrived , gathered around for the drama .
Someone spoke up : Miss Montgomery , your history with Mr.
Winters is over .
Making a scene at his engagement party is inappropriate .
Exactly ! You need to know when to let go .
He doesnt love you anymore- forcing it wont help .
You cant force love ! Claire sobbed in Julians arms , tugging at his sleeve with feigned understanding : Julian , its okay … I dont blame Miss Montgomery … Its natural for her to be upset seeing us together .
Its normal for her to hate me … as long as she doesnt blame you … Its not your fault , Julian assured Claire before turning coldly to me : Olivia , whatever we had ended two years ago .
Claire is who I love now , and I wont let you hurt her ! Apologize to her now ! Where others couldnt see , Claire shot me a triumphant smirk .
I smiled slightly .
Fine .
Ill apologize .
Then I slapped her across the face .
Considering symmetry , I gave her other cheek a matching strike .
As Claire screamed in tears , Julian raised his hand to strike me .
His friends quickly held him back , whispering urgently : Dont take this too far youll regret it when your memory returns ! Claire cant compare to Olivia dont lose your head ! As Julian tried to respond , one of his friends suddenly called out : Ash , youre back ! Quick Olivias twisted her ankle .
Take her home ! I turned to see Ash approaching from across the room .
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