Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 224

Emma was being led away by the police, and Bella hear wat in her throat. She couldn’t wrap her head around it. How had her daughter gotten tangled up in a murder investigation?

Berenger’s voice cut through the tension. “What the hell is going on**

His patience was long gone. He’d always tried to be understanding with Bella and Emma, but this was beyond anything he could’ve imagined. The police weren’t arresting people on a whim, especially not for murder. What could Emma have possibly done

“I don’t know,” Bella whispered, shaking her head as tears streamed down her cheeks. “Emma couldn’t have killed anyone. There must be some mistake.”

“How can you still be so naive?” Berenger’s frustration boiled over. “Do you think the police arrest people without evidence? There has to be a reason they took her.”

“Bella, look at your own daughter! Just like her real father! Well, makes sense. He’s a complete-”

The word “rapist” was caught in Berenger’s throat; he just couldn’t bring himself to say it because it was hurtful

Bella always saw this event as a nightmare, and mentioning those words would undoubtedly hurt her. Even though Bella had made many mistakes in the past, Berenger still valued the sliver of family connection they shared.

Bella’s eyes widened, and she stared ahead blankly. She didn’t need to hear the words to know what he was thinking. It was about Emma’s father–something Bella had tried to bury deep in the past.

She let out a cold, bitter laugh. After all these years, even her own brother couldn’t hide his contempt for her. She had lived most of her life, only to end up like this–a pariah, despised by everyone.

She wiped her tears and looked at Berenger. “You’ve done enough for me. I won’t be a burden anymore.” She got up from the floor, her legs trembling, and stumbled out of the room.

Berenger wanted to stop her, but he was at a loss for words. Maybe it was better to let her go and cool off alone.

silent the entire time. She’d never liked Bella and Emma, and now this. If Emma was capable of something

get angry and turn against us? The Jackson family has always been respectable in Shecrity–such a scandal

that makes your ears ring and your heart race. Everyone sat there, lost in their own thoughts, until Odalyn broke the spell. She turned

doing great,” he replied, his voice steady. “You want

said, nodding. Then she looked at Berenger. “Are you coming with us, or

there,” he said. “And honestly, I haven’t seen

rolled her eyes, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. “I thought you’d be staying to clean up

gentle, “nothing

just buttering me up,” Odalyn teased, but there was a warmth in her voice. She stood up, heading for the door,

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was right behind

mated to the open, watching them leave. He felt like an order, a spare part of dieir dynamir. His parents were a unit, and

was no way

for not thinking it through earlier. Now he needed to get Elysia’s permission before

his contacts until he found Elysia’s

to voicemail.

find another way to reach her. Maybe they could meet at Arcanum House, or somewhere else entirely.

phone remained stubbornly silent. He felt a pang of loneliness. His parents hadn’t even noticed he wasn’t following

quickly stood up and hurried outside, his steps quickening as he reached the

entrance.

on the phone. At least they hadn’t left