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.

pleaded, "Mr. Hastings, please think of something. You need to save our

gave birth to one child, but everyone around her had insisted it was twins-two

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

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 in despair, tears

rushed forward to stop

Her mind was consumed by hatred for Ophelia-she was the one who had ruined everything today.

as Emily scoured the ballroom, Ophelia was

shock wash over him. Harry was an illegitimate child,

Was too.

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Chapter 118

Nathan couldn't take it anymore. Trembling he pushed

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 "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

an investigation. The impart was massive, and the judicial authorities soon

Ophelia met Kenneth at

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

She was in a good mood, which explained her increased appetite. "Mm, I really

eat more." Seeing how much Ophelia enjoyed the pork chop,

she'd

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 your doing?" Kenneth asked. He usually didn't pay attention to online gossip, but he didn't believe that

head, her clear eyes gleaming as she looked

Kenneth only chuckled, "Not

it

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