Chapter 494

The room erupted into chaos as soon as the words left Jade’s mouth.

Shelia scoffed, “Ridiculous! Why on earth would I take your ring?”

Jade’s eyes blazed with a hatred so intense it was almost palpable “You used my ring to bribe the warden and secure your early release from prison.

Shelia’s stint in prison had been a scandal that rocked high society. Now, with the sordid details being dredged up, the room buzzed with whispered speculation.

Shelia remained unruffled. “Since you’re so eager to cast aspersions, perhaps you’d like to explain how you ended up in prison in the first place.”

Jade faltered, her cheeks flushing a guilty shade of crimson.

1 got your 1

Shelia pressed, turning to the captivated audience. “She was

arrested for prostitution.”

crowd recoiled

I protected you. And how did you repay my kindness? By spinning this ridiculous lie about my stealing your ring. You’re

turned to Jade. She

silence. “Why are

laughed, “I’m only speaking the truth, Edgar. You can’t just bring in

fake as the real deal out of spite. It might really be

pleaded her case. “Dad, I really am your daughter. If

test.”

necessary. I know who my daughter is,” Declan said

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Jade staggered back. “Dad…”

She is my flesh and blood. You’re nothing but a crook,” Declan snapped, glancing

hadn’t expected Declan to staunchly

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