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.

think of something. You need to save

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

me. Are Harry and Emily both your children with her? Were you two involved even before we got married? Heather shouted, her body trembling uncontrollably. She grabbed a champagne glass from the table and hurled it at Owen. Owen

had been played for a fool, tricked by the two people she trusted the most. She had been raising others' son

Scott rushed

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

ballroom, Ophelia was

cold detachment, Nathan felt a wave of shock wash over him. Harry

Was too.

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

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",

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

everything had wrapped up, Ophelia met Kenneth at Sinclair

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

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

much Ophelia enjoyed the pork

ceremony. After all, she'd been

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

as she looked at Kenneth

only chuckled, "Not

make it

of decisive action was what

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