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. The mention of Jean's severe injury visibly rattled

Mary.

Cherise spoke up calmly. "Ms. Walton is holding a bottle of highly corrosive acid, Meanwhile, Jean has severe burns on her

was Cherise's student, and

glared at Cherise, resentment written across

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silent, unwilling to

voice trembled as she tried to defend herself. "No, no! I didn't

making excuses!" Morris suddenly shouted, his voice like

sudden outburst

remained unfazed, her tone steady. "Dishonesty

out her phone, unlocked it, and opened a message from

had received a short audio clip from Jean In front of everyone present,

recording played

can act high and mighty just because you're a Jarrett. Arthur wouldn't risk offending the Walton family over you. We're from a military background, and you think you can leave here without my say-so? Don't overestimate yourself."

doing? Stay back!

jerk! How dare you block with your arm? Never mind,

something heavy shattering a glass partition, followed by

open, and as Cherise

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