Chapter 204

Rhea's smile faltered. She stared at Walter, her eyes brimming with pain and despair. "I know, I know everything. But even so, I'm willing to pay any price."

Walter was completely taken aback.

"Where's Christina?"

"Of course, she's the one you care about the most. Aren't you scared that if you piss me off, she might really disappear?" Rhea gritted her teeth.

She stepped closer, trying to soothe him. "Let's not talk about this, okay? Let's just enjoy the moment."

Walter mustered all his strength to push her away and rushed to the bathroom, splashing cold water on his face.

The icy winter water cleared his mind.

When he came out, Rhea was sitting there, looking at him with Christina's face, making him feel even more horrified.

She slowly stood up. "When I confessed to you with this face, you must have been happy, right? Did you think having this moment was already a miracle? Why did you have to shatter this dream, why did you have to expose me?"

Walter coughed. "Rhea, calm down."

"How can I calm down?" Rhea screamed hysterically. "I changed myself to look like her for you, gave up my own identity, and you still can't accept me. How can I calm down?"

Walter knew he had to keep her steady now.

Because Christina's safety was at stake, and besides, that face...

"So you really did all this for me. It must have hurt a lot to get surgery on your face, right?" Walter's eyes showed a hint of pity.

Just for that moment of expression, Rhea suddenly felt all her efforts were worth it.

"It didn't hurt!"

Walter sighed softly and reached out his hand. "Why go through all this?"

Rhea joyfully pressed her face against his hand. "As long as it makes you happy, I'm happy."

Walter did like that face, but he liked the person beneath it even more.

But at this moment, he had a more perfect plan in mind. He quickly stepped forward and embraced Rhea.

"Rhea, thank you for everything you've done for me, but I can't accept you right now."

"Why?" Rhea looked up, confused.

Walter began to explain slowly.

"You know that ever since Nicholas died, most of the Cavendish family fortune was taken by William with ruthless means. I want to forget everything and start over, but this matter is always a thorn in my heart."

"If I help you deal with him, can we be together?" Rhea asked innocently.

Walter lied without hesitation.

"Yes, I know you have money, but I don't want to rely on you. I'm the eldest grandson of the Cavendish family; those things should rightfully be mine."

"You have a good heart, but is it really that easy?" Rhea looked up and asked.

"It used to be difficult to get close to him, but now it's different. With your face, it's easy to get close to William." Walter said seriously.

Rhea's eyes lit up, as if she saw a bright path to happiness.

"Are you saying we can use this face, pretend to be Christina, get close to William, and then..."

Her voice trailed off, her eyes gleaming with ambition and ruthlessness.

Walter nodded lightly, his eyes filled with determination and calm. "Yes, Rhea. We can use this face to get everything we want."

Rhea's heart tightened. She knew exactly what Walter's words meant. But to be with him, to stand by his side openly, she was willing to pay any price.

"Okay, I'll do as you say," Rhea said softly, her eyes filled with resolve.

"What about Christina?" Walter couldn't help but ask.

Rhea's eyes instantly turned wary. "You're not just trying to keep me calm so you can save her, are you?"

"Of course not," Walter immediately denied.

"Don't worry, she won't be in any danger. Once we get married, I'll let her go," Rhea promised.

Walter quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as she wasn't in danger, he could reclaim the Cavendish family and then bring Christina back!

The snow in Stargate City came unusually late.

The sky was thick with fog.

As the plane landed, Rhea glanced around.

"I really don't want to come back to this dump."

At her own home, she could do whatever she wanted, but here, she had to be more restrained.

With William's deliberate inquiries and the fact that they had already spread the news, William's low-key black business car was already waiting at the airport entrance when Rhea arrived.

"Christina, you're back?"

Rhea took a deep breath and walked over quickly.

"Yeah, you came to pick me up?"

"Yes." William smiled calmly.

Rhea took a closer look at him. She had never examined him so closely before and realized he wasn't bad-looking.

To be honest, part of the reason she liked Walter so much was because of his face. If she didn't love him so deeply, she might have taken this opportunity to transfer her affections.

"Do I have to get in?" Rhea forced a smile.

She remembered what Walter had said, that Christina and William also had unresolved issues, and their relationship wasn't that close.

So naturally, her attitude wasn't good.

"It's safer if I protect you." William's attitude was firm.

"Suit yourself!" Rhea pouted.

She got in the car and, as expected, was taken to William's villa.

"You've been away for so long. I'll take you out to eat later to welcome you back." William maintained a gentle demeanor.

This made Rhea feel particularly uncomfortable.

Why did all these men like Christina so much?

"No need, I'm not in the mood for that." She threw out the words and went upstairs, but having never been to the villa before, she forgot where her room was.

William suddenly appeared behind her.

"What's wrong?"

"I changed my mind. I don't want to stay here!" Rhea pouted.

"If you don't stay here, where do you want to stay? Christina, you are my wife." William smiled gently.

"Don't be so fake." Rhea snorted and went to the terrace.

Since she couldn't be sure, she decided to avoid going into any room!

William watched her back, feeling that something was off about her.

The snow scene remained, but Rhea's mindset had undergone a drastic change.

She looked at the snowy landscape outside, secretly sneering, a sarcastic smile curling her lips.

"Christina, who do you think you are, to make everyone like you?" Rhea muttered to herself, her eyes flashing with venom.