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.

Hastings, please think of something. You need to save

with shock. She had always thought she only gave birth to one child, but everyone around

we got married? Heather shouted, her body trembling uncontrollably. She grabbed a champagne glass from the table and hurled it at Owen. Owen dodged. "You're right, you crazy woman. I'm not afraid to tell you the truth anymore. If your family hadn't agreed to fund my business, do you think I would've married you? You were the third wheel between me and Sophia

these years, she had been played for a fool, tricked by the two people she trusted the most. She had been raising others' son and daughter, pouring her heart and soul into a lie. Heather collapsed onto the floor, slapping her own face

stop. Scott rushed forward

for Ophelia-she was

ballroom, Ophelia

cold detachment, Nathan felt a wave of shock wash over him. Harry was an illegitimate child,

Was too.

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wreckage of his family, Nathan couldn't take it anymore. Trembling he pushed through the crowd of onlookers and fled the

traveled fast. In less than an hour, the internet was flooded with stories about the Hastings family, with the hashtags: "The Hastings and Lewis families call off engagement, Scandalous wedding video", and

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

everything had wrapped up, Ophelia met Kenneth

appetite today?" Kenneth asked with a smile as he watched Ophelia

appetite. "Mm, I really envy your employees.

how much Ophelia enjoyed the pork chop, Kenneth

ceremony. After all, she'd been planning this day

riddled with problems, they wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure from the investigation. 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

head, her clear eyes gleaming as she looked at Kenneth as if

only chuckled, "Not

it

action was what made Ophelia his woman. With him backing her,