Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 118

Chapter 118

Listening to their mocking words, Heather felt a chill creep over her body. She glanced at Owen, then at the daughter she had cherished for twenty years in disbelief. Her mind flashed back to that paternity test, and the memory of how Owen had always favored Emily

flooded her thoughts. At this moment, everything became painfully clear.

For the past twenty years, Heather had thrown away her own flesh and blood only to raise the child of Owen's mistress.

Ophelia sneered faintly, devoid of any sympathy for Heather, She thought, "How does it feel to hear the truth from the mouth of the daughter you loved the most?"

The shock was too much, and Harry, Nathan, and Scott froze, unable to process the devastating revelation.

Just then, a group of uniformed police officers burst through the door. "Excuse me, who here is Harry Hastings?"

All eyes in the room turned to the table at the front.

Still, in a daze, Harry heard his name called and stood up defenselessly. "I... I am."

The officers strode over, flashing their badges. We've received reports that the upscale housing project, Lakeview Cottage. which you oversaw, has severe structural issues, making it unsafe for habitation. You are suspected of deceiving consumers and committing serious fraud. Please come with us." The officer stated firmly, leaving no room for argument.

Before Owen could say anything, two officers cuffed Harry and led him away like a criminal.

Dad. please, help me," Harry pleaded, panic and terror filling him.

Owen thought. It's over. It's all over... His vision darkened, and he nearly collapsed.

Sophia was on the verge of tears, her tear-streaked face almost a perfect replica of Emily's. Heather finally understood everything.

of something.

She had always thought she only gave birth to one child, but everyone around her had insisted it was twins-two sons. Now, it all made

it at Owen. Owen dodged. "You're right, you crazy woman. I'm not afraid

the two people she trusted the most. She had been raising others' son and daughter, pouring her heart and soul into a lie.

please stop. Scott rushed forward

indifferent to the chaos. Her mind was consumed by hatred for Ophelia-she was

as Emily scoured the ballroom, Ophelia was nowhere to be

shock wash over him. Harry was

Was too.

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couldn't take it anymore.

with the hashtags: "The Hastings and Lewis families call off engagement, Scandalous wedding video", and "Heather raised her husband's mistress' children. These trending headlines were everywhere, but the news about Hastings Group's substandard housing was the most severe issue. This was

several buildings banded together, demanding authorities launch an investigation. The impart was massive, and the judicial authorities soon opened

everything had wrapped up, Ophelia met Kenneth at

he watched Ophelia across from him, nibbling away

She was in a good mood, which explained her increased appetite. "Mm, I really envy your employees. They get to eat such

how much Ophelia enjoyed the pork chop, Kenneth cut his

After all, she'd been planning this day

Soon, they would be facing bankruptcy and liquidation, and when that time came, Ophelia could buy out Emily's shares for a fraction of the price. "All those stories online-that was

head, her clear eyes gleaming as

chuckled,

make it

said That kind of decisive action was what made Ophelia his woman. With him backing her, there was nothing