But now, it seemed even he had been fooled.

"Kyson, you must believe me..."

Selina reached for Kyson, only to find him sidestepping swiftly, avoiding her touch.

Disappointment marred his features.

Lyndon had finished buttoning his shirt and rose, approaching Selina with a frosty look.

“You disgust me, Selina Forbes! Leave this place! You have no right to be here!"

His words cut through the air, leaving Selina visibly paler.

The room's eyes turned to her, filled with scorn and judgment.

The Moreno couple stepped forward, their faces a mix of shock and dismay. Gail asked, "How could you set Lyndon up? You are..."

Her voice trailed off, lost for words.

Tears brimmed in Selina's eyes as she murmured, "I...

"I don't want to listen any more of your words," Brendan cut her off sharply.

“Leave now and don't appear before us again. We no Longer have anything to do with you."

A chill settled in Selina's heart.

Her impulsive act had undone the fragile ties she'd rebuilt with the Moreno family, leaving her outcast.

“Like father, like daughter! They say a murderer's child harbors darkness within."

"Indeed. Luring others to tempt a man. Disgraceful!"

"Playing the innocent while being corrupt to the core."

Whispers and jeers chased after Selina.

Mortified, she fled, only to be tripped deliberately, tumbling to the floor.