Comeback Of The Adored Heiress

Chapter 1156:

Howard’s smile didn’t waver. He had always kept a low profile, but he understood where Watkins’s suspicions came from. The paparazzo’s viral video had twisted the truth, painting him as someone living off Milly. It didn’t bother him much—after all, in the video, it was Milly buying things for him.

He rubbed his fingers together thoughtfully, considering how to respond, but Milly stepped forward before he could speak, positioning herself protectively in front of him.

Her expression was calm, her voice steady as she addressed Watkins directly.

“So, you’re saying my boyfriend only cares about my money?”

Watkins hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Milly’s expression didn’t waver. She nodded in return, her voice firm and deliberate.

problem. I’m just grateful that I

as if to retort but found himself at a loss

just in time to hear the

blind to her boyfriend’s deceit. Yet, Milly’s statement flipped that narrative entirely. She didn’t deny the rumors—instead,

his artist had crossed a line. Acting swiftly, he

and this gentleman make such a good match. You’ve never been in a relationship, so stop worrying about other people’s relationships. We have a dinner party to attend tonight—let’s get

at Watkins’s clothes, signaling him

was firm and direct, leaving Watkins with nothing more to say. He glanced at Milly, then at Howard behind her, hiding the disappointment in his eyes

behind Milly, nodded with quiet

“Of course I won’t.

the world, and

words were so natural and heartfelt that even Watkins, an actor, couldn’t detect a trace of performance. He clenched