Chapter 2

As I came downstairs, I heard Lucas talking to his friend in the living room.

When they saw me, his friend's voice suddenly stopped, and his gaze fell on me before turning back to Lucas.

"She can't hear," Lucas said, waving me over.

Gossip? My eyes lit up, and I casually sat down next to Lucas.

His friend glanced at me and spoke to Lucas.

"Chloe's back. What are you going to do about her?"

Chloe? She's back?!

Could this be Lucas's ex-girlfriend?

Everyone in their social circle knew there was a name that couldn't be mentioned in front of Lucas. It was his Achilles' heel, something no one dared to touch.

Even after being by Lucas's side for so long, I had never heard anyone mention her.

I only knew that I was chosen from among the many women vying for Lucas's attention because I somewhat resembled her.

In my mind, a woman who could be so cherished by someone like Lucas, the heir to the Gray Empire, to the point where he would seek out a lookalike, must be his true love!

I'd seen this plot in countless cheesy romance dramas. The protagonist finds a lookalike of his true love, then when the real deal comes back, I turn into the evil substitute. In the end, the male lead discovers my wicked nature, throws me out onto the streets, and lives happily ever after with his true love...

Wait a minute...

This plot development seems a bit off.

As it stands now, I've somehow become the obstacle to the main couple's happiness!

No, no, I think I've skipped some steps here.

My mind raced, and suddenly it hit me!

Of course! Usually, the arrogant CEO hands me a check and tells me to get lost. Then the evil substitute refuses to leave, leading to the subsequent drama.

Thinking about how generous Lucas had always been, I couldn't help but smile.

Don't worry, I'll leave promptly, quickly, at a speed of 800 meters per second, rolling out of the main couple's world!

Perhaps seeing my schadenfreude expression, Lucas tapped my shoulder, snapping me out of my reverie.

He used sign language to ask what was wrong.

Of course, I maintained my professional attitude and signed back.

Just happy looking at you.

Then I excused myself to get them some water.

Lucas's friend watched me leave and spoke again: "Are you really going to let Chloe see her?"

Lucas sighed. I didn't hear what else they said as I hurried towards the kitchen.

I was afraid if I stayed a second longer, I wouldn't be able to hold back my laughter.

Don't worry, I won't let the "true love" see me!

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