The Heir's Secret Bride

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In an instant, Maeve looked away.

"It seems I underestimated you, Neville remarked, his tone cryphic. "Byron sent you to prison back then, but not only do

not hate him, you're even going out of your way to help him. Truly eye-opening

Byron furrowed his brows slightly at the sight of Maeve in the projection, a whirl of emotions churning beneath his calm exterior.

Marve smiled faintly, her voice calm but cutting. "You framed me for murder and had me locked away for four years. Now, you want to use me to kill Gilbert? Did you think I wouldn't strike back?" Maeve was no fool.

The doctor reminded Gilbert that it was time for him to rest, and the projection faded to black

At the same time, the police arrived.

"I've prepared a gift for you, Byron," Neville said calmly, his face still adorned with that ever-graceful smile. "I hope you'll

like it."

"Oh, is that so?" Byron's voice was low, with a faint hint of sarcasm. In exchange, Vinedustries will go bankrupt within three days"

Neville's smile faltered, his eyes turning icy.

Silence fell over the room. Those higher-ups who had been the most vocal earlier now shrank back in fear, terrified that Byron might turn his attention to them.

Unfortunately, the ominous shadow that hung over them descended.

"Those who spoke earlier," Byron's cold gaze swept across the room as he said in a deep voice, "Either submit your resignation tomorrow, or I'll take care of it myself. Make your decision wisely. Meeting adjourned

headed for the door, not caring how ugly the expressions of

were all promoted by Mr. Mcdaniel back then. How could he fire us just like that? I'm going

executive from the neutral faction scoffed. He said, "All of you seem to have forgotten that Mr. McDaniel has become more lenient in recent years. Don't you remember how he

faces of the executives who were being subtly criticized turned pale. The executives'

was able to get to his current position not only because of the Mcdaniel

who thought they could provoke him and walk away unpunished were simply

sanatorium,

those words, both Alexis and Jason had

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considerate and respectful to you. When he left the Mcdaniel family and moved to the sanatorium, he never once showed any

colder. "Are you suspecting that joined

son?"

her head. Tm just wondering if there might be more to

child she had personally raised

her entire way of raising Neville, had failed. It felt like a rejection

could she possibly accept that this was the

called her full name for the

relationship would

Ale

face, still youthful and not showing her age, turned pale. She

you even consider Maeve's feelings when you said that? Your foster son is thoughtful and considerate, but Maeve is capable of such things?" Gilbert sharply retorted. Alexis could not

Is this how you should act as parents! And you, Jason, the real culprit behind my plight is still out there living freely, while you sent the most innocent person to the detention center! Are you

couple usually held a high status in public,

also worried that Gilbert's wrath might take a toll on his health. Standing to the side, Maeve felt her eyes welling up as

could not allow herself to

it to anyone, nor did she show it, but that did not

was tired from scolding. When he saw Maeve's red eyes, he felt a pang of heartache and waved at