Chapter 654. When Love Turns To Hate

Liliana folded her arms and stepped closer, her tone sharp with mockery. “Maybe you don’t know yet, Carson, but your goddess Odessa is already married—with kids. She’s no glamorous single heiress. Don’t let her play you.”

“No way.”

Carson turned to Caitlin, disbelief written across his face. The idea that someone so young and stunning was already a wife and mother seemed impossible.

“She’s American,” Liliana continued, her voice dripping with disdain. “Her real name is Caitlin. Her husband’s name is Sebastian. If you don’t believe me, look it up on your phone.”

She shot Caitlin a cold, dismissive glance, then pivoted and walked back inside.

The moment hung heavy, awkward. Caitlin’s cover had been ripped away in front of Carson, killing any chance of using him as an inside connection.

“Yes, I’m married,” Caitlin admitted calmly. “But thank you for your kindness. I’ll be going now.”

“Wait, Odessa—” Carson called after her.

But Caitlin di