Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

Chapter 525

The voices accusing Cherise were from upper-class women, their tones sharp and judgmental.

Morris heard their words and shot a cold, piercing glare in their direction. Instantly, the murmurs died, and the women lowered their heads, silenced by his imposing presence.

Cora, unable to bear the sight of Lydia being so publicly humiliated, marched up to Cherise. "You arrogant brat! Are you bullying Lydia?" she demanded. "I don't care what dark magic or connections you rely on. Undo whatever spell you've cast on her immediately!" 23

Cherise listened, unbothered, and let out a dry chuckle. "The great Walton family... I thought you all had some semblance of honor."

She narrowed her eyes. "Turns out you're just people who don't bother with facts and make wild accusations. Is this the famed Walton family?"

Cora's face flushed with anger. "Aren't you afraid of offending the Walton family?" she barked, clearly unused to being challenged.

"Afraid?" Cherise tilted her head slightly, her expression calm. "Why should I be? Mrs. Walton, shouldn't you ask what happened here?"

She continued with a sharp tone, "Jean got injured here. Mr. Simpson took her for emergency treatment. Do you think you can twist the truth because there's no one left to testify?" Cora's cane struck the ground as she seethed. "Fine! If you won't release her, then I'll have someone escort you out!" she declared, raising her voice.

Before anyone could act, Morris stepped forward, standing protectively in front of Cherise. "Are you pretending I'm not here? I kicked that door open myself, and I saw everything clearly." Stella looked uneasy. Her party had turned into chaos. On top of that, she'd caught a glimpse of Jean's injuries earlier, and the image haunted her. She worried Arthur would blame her. She opened her mouth to speak but was cut off by Cora's sharp tone.

"You're her husband. Of course, you'll side with her!" Cora scoffed, dismissing his words. "This is a matter between the Walton and Jarrett families. Outsiders like you shouldn't interfere."

Mary pushed through the crowd. Her face was lined with fury. "Explain this to me," she demanded. "I saw Jean leave this room with her arm mangled and bleeding. Morris and Cherise arrived shortly after. Now, what explanation does the Walton family have for this?" She muttered under her breath, "So what if you're from a military family? Arthur outranks Tristan."

she had arrived too late to see what had happened.

turned to Mary. "Perhaps there's been some misunderstanding," she offered

"Ms. Walton is holding a bottle of highly corrosive acid, Meanwhile, Jean has severe burns on her arm. Isn't

She was Cherise's student, and Cherise had spent enough time with

and Lydia glared at Cherise, resentment written across their

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silent,

"No, no! I didn't do it!" she cried, blinking

his

outburst startled

steady. "Dishonesty

unlocked it, and opened a message from

Cherise had received a short audio clip from Jean In front of everyone present, she turned the volume

played loud

can leave here without my say-so? Don't overestimate yourself." The voice paused before continuing, dripping with

you crazy woman! What are you doing? Stay back! My arm! It hurts

How dare you block with your arm?

continued with the sound of something

open, and as Cherise rushed in, she asked, "Jean, are

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