EASTENDERS fans brutally slammed an iconic character after they believe another elaborate lie from their fiancé. Tonight's episode of the BBC soap saw a desperate Reiss running out of time to pay back Phil Mitchell his return on his "investment," which was actually money that Reiss stole from his business. 3 EastEnders fans slammed Sonia for believing Reiss got mugged Credit: BBC 3 Reiss detailed an elaborate story about how he lost Debbie's engagement ring Credit: BBC 3 When in reality, Reiss sold the ring to Eve in order to pay back Phil Credit: BBC Reiss decided to sell Debbie's engagement ring and use the money to pay back Phil, despite using it to propose to Sonia.
He then he spun another lie and elaborate story to tell Sonia how he lost the ring. Reiss told her: "I don't know how to tell you this, but I'm really sorry, I don't have the ring anymore. "When I was on the way do the jewellers yesterday, I got mugged.
" A shocked Sonia instantly believed his story and asked if he was okay. Reiss continued to lie saying: "I'm fine. I feel terrible.
I mean they were so fast. I'm so sorry Sonia." Sonia added: "No, don't be silly, as long as you're okay.
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