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

door, not caring how ugly

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

lenient in recent years. Don't you remember how he ruthlessly restructured the company and forced Neville out back then? "Fools. To think anyone would offend Mr. McDaniel so completely over an

who were being subtly criticized turned pale. The executives' hearts were filled

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

provoke him and walk away unpunished were simply deluding

in the sanatorium, in

Gilbert had said those words, both Alexis and Jason had remained silent, unable to believe that Neville was mastermind

the

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moved to the sanatorium, he never once showed any resentment... Jason, noticing a shift in Gilbert's expression, immediately interrupted, "Stop it. The facts are clear.

that joined forces

son?"

not what I meant," Alexis quickly denied, shaking her head. Tm just wondering if there might be more to this,

not bring herself to believe that the child she had personally raised and nurtured

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

could she possibly accept that

full name for

relationship

Ale

not showing her age, turned

and considerate, but Maeve is capable of such things?" Gilbert sharply

she can be considered your daughter. However, you stood by and watched her be wronged and bullied, and even added to her trouble. Is this how you should act as parents! And you, Jason, the real culprit behind my plight is

status in public, commanding respect and

toll on his health. Standing to the side, Maeve felt her eyes welling up as she listened to Gilbert defend her. A wave of emotion surged within her, and she suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to cry. For four years, no one knew just how much pain and

not allow herself to

alone would cause her unbearable pain. She had never spoken of it to anyone, nor did she

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