Jilted Bride 121

Chapter 121

Seeing the change in Heather's expression, Ophelia remained emotionless. "And what about you

around, begging people to save a heartless man. Is it worth it?"

Ophelia's words hit Heather, where it hurt the most.

You're still running

Ophelia added. "I heard Owen had a brain hemorrhage, right? Even if he survives, he could be paralyzed, and you'd be stuck taking care of him. Are you willing to drag yourself down with a man like that? You don't believe Owen will rise from the ashes, do you?" Ophelia laughed as she placed the thick envelope in front of Heather.

"But.. but Nathan, he's still in the police station. We owe over 50 thousand dollars in compensation, Heather said. She thought, I can leave my husband to fend for himself, but what about my son?

Ophelia said, "Oh, so you want to use this money to bail him out so he can cause more trouble for you? Fine by me. After all, you've spent your whole life living for others. It's your money. Use it as you like. After today, we're strangers."

"Don't say that. Elia. We're still mother and daughter. You have to help me think of something. Heather sat there, surprisingly not reaching for the money right away. Instead, she looked at Ophelia with pleading eyes.

Ever since everything fell apart, Heather had lost all direction. She used to rely on Owen for everything, but after what he did to her, she couldn't just let it go.

Ophelia said. "You're giving me too much credit. How exactly am I supposed to help? You're Owen's legal wife. Everything he bought for that mistress was with your joint assets. You have every right to take it all back. But I'm just an outsider. I can't do that for you Ophelia smiled slightly. Her face, already pure and harmless, seemed even more gentle, without a trace of malice. She turned and headed upstairs, not immediately telling Lisa to see Heather out but giving Heather time to think.

Lisa poured Heather a glass of water and sighed regretfully, "If it were me, not only would I refuse to save such a man, but I'd also take back everything he ever gave that mistress. You can't just raise someone else's kids for all these years for nothing. right? "Once you get the house and the car back, you should enjoy the rest of your life. Wouldn't that be so much better? At the end of the day, you've got to look out for yourself."

over the past few days and the seized Hastings Villa. 'There's no way I'll save Owen. Why should I save him just so he can reunite with that tramp Sophia and the children I raised for them! Dream on! Why should I suffer just to make

all into her bag. With this money,

through the second-floor floor-to-ceiling window. She sent Caleb a message: [Caleb, have someone follow her. Whatever she does, lend

a hand? Caleb mulled over those four words

villa, located in a quiet, upscale villa complex when she received a call from the hospital. "Who? I'm not his wife. Why are you calling me? Sorry, I have no obligation here. Goodbye"

Sophia had to plan her next move. She contacted her lawyer to

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property owners are demanding refunds, which amount to a massive sum. Even if Hastings Group were liquidated, it wouldn't be enough to cover the costs. "Given the nature of this situation, it's now considered criminal fraud, with false

there no other way to

all the blame onto someone else, for instance, the chairman. But we'd need evidence to

a half-dead man wouldn't be able to

She marched up to Sophia. "Did you do what

this how Heather raised

her head in disbelief toward Sophia.

cloud of smoke. "You'd better behave and stay away from Ophelia. After tomorrow night, she'll be the heiress of the Carnegie family. If you cause any more trouble, don't expect me to help you." Emily's chest heaved

son. As for Emily, she could fend for herself. Crushing the cigarette bult into the ashtray, Sophia looked up

with a seductive glint as she beckoned

from the couch, and carried her into the

a luxury haute couture store. Bethany had ordered a gown for Ophelia a while back,

Carnegie, you've arrived. Please, have a seat, and I'll bring out the dresses right

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