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.

please think of something. You need to

you say? Your son Heather's head exploded with shock. She had always thought she only gave birth to one child, but everyone around her had insisted it was twins-two sons.

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

raising others' son and

rushed forward to

for Ophelia-she was the one who had ruined everything today. She wanted to kill

as Emily scoured the ballroom, Ophelia

Nathan felt a wave of shock wash over him. Harry was an illegitimate

Was too.

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his family, Nathan couldn't take it anymore. Trembling he pushed through the crowd

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

of residents from several buildings banded together, demanding authorities launch an investigation. The

everything had wrapped up, Ophelia met Kenneth at Sinclair Group

as he watched Ophelia across from him, nibbling away like

explained her increased appetite. "Mm, I really envy your employees. They get to eat such good food at

more." Seeing how much Ophelia enjoyed the pork chop, Kenneth cut his portion into

she'd been planning this day for a long

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

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

chuckled, "Not

make it ruthless?"

kind of decisive action