Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 225

A single revelation set off a storm.

The hall was abuzz with murmurs. Just moments ago, the lively and cheerful atmosphere in the grand hall had been palpable. But now, it was as if someone had flipped a switch. Silence fell over the hall. It was so absolute you could hear a pin drop. All eyes turned to Kayla, and whispers began to ripple through the crowd.

"Gosh, murder?"

"Is this for real? It can't be, right?"

Someone else chimed in, "Do you even need to ask? Look at the victim's family standing right there. This has to be true!"

"I heard about it! A driver of the Fuller family did pass away recently. They found the car and body yesterday near the beach on Cedar Street. Word is, it sank straight into the water. A friend who went to the scene told me it was... horrific." "Gosh! If Kayla really did it... Well, I guess you never truly know someone, do you?"

The crowd started shifting subtly. Some people discreetly moved farther away from Kayla. Step by step, the space around her widened until she stood almost entirely alone.

Kayla felt like she had plunged into an icy abyss. How had things spiraled out of control like this? Why had Mina barged in and exposed everything? What made it worse was how she could claim to have evidence tying Kayla to a crime. What did she know?

had known this was coming, she would've dealt with Mina a long time ago. Anything would've been better than being bitten back like this. Dexter and

down the flashing cameras and reporters. His voice was cold and sharp. "This is private property. Who gave you permission to trespass? Security! Confiscate

elize

immediately!"

reporters in tow, claiming they were relatives helping her pack up some belongings. Trusting her, the guards let them

forward. "Mr. Fuller, as the wealthiest man

media outlet are you from? Are you accusing my daughter of murder without proof? You'd better be prepared to face the

reporter smirked,

I report is backed by evidence. And this story-oh, it's a

directly, and

Mr. Fuller, we knew

a hand on his arm. "Darling, don't lose your temper," she whispered. "Throwing them out will only give them more fuel. If we want

nodded, reining in his emotions. He turned to face Mina, who the

was heartbroken to hear about Ruben's accident. I even arranged for someone to visit you