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.

liked Bella and Emma, and now this.

Jackson family has always been respectable

heavy with silence, the kind that makes your ears ring and your heart race. Everyone sat there, lost in their own thoughts, until Odalyn

question. “She’s doing great,” he replied, his voice steady. “You want

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

and he gave a reassuring smile. “Wherever you go, I’m there,” he said.

a hint of a smile playing on her lips. “I thought you’d be staying to

Berenger said, his tone gentle, “nothing is more important

warmth in her voice.

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right behind

stood mated to the open, watching them leave. He felt like an order, a spare part of dieir dynamir. His parents were a unit, and he was the one who always veemed to

no way he parents would guess that.

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

he found Elysia’s name. But when he called, it

to voicemail.

they could meet at Arcanum House, or somewhere else entirely. He needed to figure

even noticed he wasn’t following them. If he didn’t hurry, they’d probably leave without him. It was a possibility he couldn’t ignore.

dread washed over him. He quickly stood up and

entrance.

the curb, talking on the phone. At least they hadn’t left without him. Maybe