Chapter 4Dumped By A Cheater, I Inherited A Billion-Dollar Fortune

But now, Tanner is no longer a part of my life.

I stared at my reflection again, making up my mind. I was going to try cosmetic surgery, no matter how slim the chances were that it would work.

Tanner kept sending messages, his tone changing from threats to apologies, softening with every text. Before I could reply, Savannah’s phone buzzed. I recognized the voice instantly—it was Tanner.

"Savannah, can you believe Riley? She doesn’t appreciate me. If only she was as understanding as you," he said.

I looked up, meeting Savannah’s guilty, nervous gaze.

"Riley, don’t get the wrong idea. Tanner’s just upset about the breakup. I was trying to calm him down."

Hearing Tanner’s sweet words in his messages, I felt sick to my stomach. Understanding? Of what? Of his attempt to trap me into getting pregnant so he wouldn’t have to pay for a wedding?

Or maybe Savannah was comforting him because she knew I wouldn’t anymore.

"Don’t bother pretending, Savannah. I’ve known about your little games for a while. Just because I haven’t said anything doesn’t mean I’m stupid."

Savannah had hated me since day one. She came from a small town, starting as a nobody. Other students made fun of her background, but I had been kind. I lent her clothes, gave her advice. But as she shed her small-town image and started getting compliments, things changed.

People began to notice how much we resembled each other, though more often than not, they pointed out that Savannah was just my sidekick.

And now, she wanted Tanner. Who knew how long they had been sneaking around behind my back?