Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 120

Chapter 120

Marcus stood in front of Nathan, hands casually tucked into his pockets.

Nathan clenched his fists tightly, having never been humiliated like this in his entire life. In a burst of rage, he grabbed Marcus by the collar, but before he could swing his fist, the club's bodyguards rushed in and restrained him "No money and you still dare show up here! Beat him. Then throw him to the cops," the manager barked. At his command, the bodyguards sprang into action, pinning Nathan to the ground and mercilessly punching and kicking him. Marcus straightened his tie, spat at Nathan, who was lying on the floor, and sneered, "You think you can take me on? You can't even afford the hospital bill, and I'll make sure you rot in jail for years"

"Ugh. Each punch landed with a thud, and Nathan could only huddle in defense, powerless to fight back

"Yes, yes. I'm sorry, Mr. Huxley. Please don't stoop to his level. It's beneath you. Tonight's expenses are on me. The manager hurriedly apologized to Marcus, bowing obsequiously. He then rushed to escort him out of the VIP room. By early morning, a bruised and battered Nathan was left outside the police station. From there, he called Heather.

"Scoil, whardo we do now? Nathan's been taken to the police. They're saying he didn't pay his bill, and the amount is huge. We're on the hook for the money Heather clutched the phone, panicked and at a loss. Heather and Scott were holed up in a chain hotel, far from luxury.

Scott, meanwhile, was desperately trying to borrow money from his friends to cover Owen's surgery costs, but now this new disaster had struck.

Heather said. "Maybe we should go ask Ophelia for help."

Scott replied, "Ophelia? Mom, how can you even say that? You're the one who said she's not part of the Hastings family anymore. And now, when we're in trouble, you suddenly remember she's your daughter?" Guilt flickered in Heather's eyes. "So what? I gave birth to her. She owes me. If it weren't for us pulling her out of that slum. she wouldn't be where she is today. If you won't go, I will."

Scott said, Just leave her alone, okay? You never treated her well when she was with us, and now you have no shame to ask her for help?"

Heather slapped Scott on the face. "I gave birth to you, too, so you owe me. How dare you call me shameless? How did I end up with such an ungrateful son?" Then, she stormed out of the room.

Scott stood frozen, five red finger marks on his cheek. After a moment, he turned and hesitated before finally dialing Ophelia's number.

At Rosewood Manor, Ophelia was in the n

middle of breakfast when she saw Scott's call flash on her phone screen. She was unsure whether to pick up.

"Answer it if you want, Kenneth teased, noticing Ophelia's conflicted look. He reached for a wet napkin, gently wiping her hands, which were busy peeling a boiled egg, before taking the half-peeled egg from her and finishing the task for her. Ophelia answered the call but didn't speak

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have called. I just wanted to give you a heads-up. Mom left a little while ago. She said she's coming to you. I don't want her to cause you any trouble. "There's been so much going on at home these past few days. Please don't get upset if Mom says anything harsh to

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and unsure yoice softened Ophelia's heart for a moment. "Thank you

"No...nothing else," Scott replied.

up, Ophelia found a freshly

his hands casually. Ophelia's gaze lingered on his hands, tracing the elegant lines of his fingers. She thought, Now he's at the helm of

boiled eggs Every morning since then, they'd

party is set for tomorrow night. Are you planning to go?"

.on

the egg

out of the corner of his eye. "Do you want me

replied. "It's up to you, but I bet Mr.

man. He's already gotten what he wanted, and now he expects more," Kenneth

one who let Theo do what he wanted in the first place Back then. I had only agreed because I feared causing Kenneth trouble, but who knew Kenneth

mother. How would you

in,

the maid

Manor. It appeared to be a simple villa from the outside, but once inside, she realized the decor was understated yet undeniably

heard about the mess with the Hastings family by now, haven't you? Your heartless father. It turns out Harry and Emily are both his illegitimate children from some affair. I never imagined he'd deceive me for so

her head and sobbed quietly as if she were so broken, "Now, I only have you. Thank goodness you married into Rosewood Manor, or you'd be caught up in this mess. Your father's lying in the hospital, and the surgery costs around 200 thousand dollars. No matter what kind of man

kept a soft, distant smile. Harry, being Owen's illegitimate child, was something she hadn't expected. No wonder Harry and Nathan, supposedly twins,

I have

and ask. Heather quickly dried her tears the moment she heard the

"Am I really your

avoiding her eyes. "Of course you are. I carried you for

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