Chapter 37 With a final tap on the table , Trevor made his decision .
Lets keep the Walters Group out of this Shes gotta handle this one on her own .
He wasnt Kylies biggest fan , and their marriage was more of a business arrangement , but for the past three years , shed been his wife in name .
Even if it was just a title , she didnt deserve to be openly humiliated .
Consider it done ! Zach chimed in , quick to agree .
As they were wrapping up the call , Zach couldnt resist the urge to dig a little deeper .
Mr.
Walters , are you , like , got a crush on Ms.
Thompson ? Stop overthinking it .
Trevor retorted , his voice as cold as ice .
Zach backed off , picking up on Trevors cryptic deineanor .
With Kylie being Noreens pet , maybe Trevor was just playing along to keep the peace At the Lampard residence , Julie stood there with her phone in hand after the call ended .
She replayed the video Kylie had sent her , her mind racing- Mel was like her own daughter , and shed recognized her right away in the video .
There was no denying it Mel was front and center .
Julie had met Craig before and had dismissed him as a deadbeat Kylie had been as stubborn as they come , refusing to end things with him .
Now , he was entangled with Mel .
Didnt Mel swear she had nothing to do with Craig ? She called Kylie a liar , but … Julie thought to herself , her anger growing as she marched off to confront Melanie .
Melanie was engrossed in her phone , chatting with Craig on WhatsApp about how to craft a statement that would bury Kylie once and for all .
With Kylie out of the picture , theyd be in control .
The door creaked open , and Melanie looked up , startled .
Mom ! Mel , whats really going on with you and Craig ? Have you been lying to me too ? Julie demanded , her voice sharp as she tossed her phone at Melanie .
Melanie feigned confusion , her face as innocent as could be .
Mom , what are you talking about ? I dont understand .
Even as she spoke , Melanie had already grabbed Julies phone .
Her heart pounded as she watched the videos , panic setting in with each clip .
Where did Kylie even find these she wondered , Secing Melanies distress , Julies disappointment was evident .
I cant believe this .
Craigs a nobody .
What were you thinking ? Getting involved with him ? If these videos get out , how will you keep Trevor ? Did you ever go to a hotel with Craig ? Melanies hand trembled as she held the phone , but she quickly pulled herself together .
As she looked up at Julie , her eyes welled up with tears .
I have no idea how these videos even exist .
It was Craig who kissed me out of the blue .
He said it was an accident and that he was into me .
Id never go to a hotel with him .
Mom , you have to believe me .
Im just shaken by all this .
I didnt ask for Kylies boyfriend to have a crush on me , Melanie said .
Julies brow relaxed as she listened to Melanies plea .
Are you telling the truth ? Im not lying .
You saw it with your own eyes : Craig made the first move , Mom , Melanie insisted , her lower lip quivering .
1/2 Chapter 37 It was just two vidros , mot enough to prove anything .
The audio was unclear , so Melanie could spin the story any way she liked .
She thought , Kylie , sending these to Mom wont change a thing .
Youve got another thing coming Julie breathed easier .
Thats a relief Mom .
Kylie must despise me .
She adores Craig , and now hes into me .
Thats why shes out for blood .
Im the real victim here .
She sent you these videos , which means shes not gonna post an apology , Melanie whined , her voice trembling with feigned fear .
Julie let out a resigned sigh .
Youre caught in the crossfire , Craigs the one to blame .
As for Kylie apologizing .
Ill handle it .
She started this mess .
If she hadnt hooked up with that good for nothing , we wouldnt be in this mess , Will Kylie apologize ? Melanies eyes flickered with doubt .
Melanie was baffled .
Kylie was playing by her own rules , deviating from the plan .
Kylie was supposed to be a pawn , easily swayed , but it seemed like she was the one pilling the strings now .
Melanies control over Kylie was waning , and it was really getting under her skin .
She had to regain the upper hand , and fas .
Julies impatience was evident as she spoke of Kylie .
Its not about what she wants anymore , shes out of options .
In a rented room , Craig stared at his phone , waiting for a reply from Melanie that had never come .
He glanced at the statement he was drafting , his resolve wavering as he scanned the online comments .
Everyone bashing Kylie , and they were all waiting for his statement .
Once he released it , Kylie would be labeled a villain for good .
Recalling Kylies newfound defiance and how she was no longer so easily swayed , he took a deep breath .
He thought if he stood by her even when she was cornered , maybe shed never leave him again .
Suddenly , his phone buzzed with a call from Melanie , and he answered on the first ring .
Craig , you need to issue a statement , pronto .
Did you know Kylie has a video of us kissing at the mall ? Melanie asked .
What ? She got a video of us ? If I put out a statement now and she drops the video , our lies will be exposed , Craig said , his voice hitching in surprise .
It hit him why Kylie had turned cold ; she must have found out about him and Melanie .
Rolling her eyes , Melanie scoffed , Shes got nothing to say .
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Weve already reported her account ; she cant post or even speak up .
By the time she can , well have the upper hand .
Well doctor the video , and her clips will be useless .
Do you think the Lampard familys PR and legal teams are just for show ? Melanie added with a hint of arrogance in her voice .
Craig still sounded uneasy .
But your folks are her biological parents .
Can they just stand by while everyone trashes her ? The phrase biological parents stung Melanie .
Her face tensed on the other end of the line .
So what if they are ? In their eyes , I come first .
Kylies nothing .
Cant you see that by now ? Craig was convinced .
Alright , Ill post it right away