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 the expressions of the higher-ups behind

"We were all promoted by Mr. Mcdaniel back then. How could he fire us

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 ruthlessly restructured the company and forced Neville out back then? "Fools. To think anyone would

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

position not only because of the Mcdaniel family's background but also

and

in the sanatorium, in

words, both Alexis and Jason had remained silent,

the

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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

that joined forces with Byron to frame your precious

son?"

what I meant," Alexis quickly denied, shaking her head. Tm just wondering if there might

the child she had personally raised and nurtured would turn into someone capable of harming even

she had taught, her entire way of raising Neville, had failed.

she possibly accept that this

our family, Gilbert called her full name for

their mother-son relationship

Ale

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

that? Your foster son is thoughtful and considerate, but Maeve is capable of such things?" Gilbert sharply retorted. Alexis could not muster

be wronged and bullied, and even added to her trouble. Is this how you should act

status

too intimidated to defend themselves. They were also worried that Gilbert's wrath might take a toll on his health. Standing to the side, Maeve felt her eyes welling up

allow herself to

alone would cause her unbearable pain. She had never spoken of it to anyone, nor did she show it, but that did not mean she had

tired from scolding. When he saw Maeve's red eyes, he felt a pang