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

that, Byron headed for the door, not caring how ugly the expressions of the higher-ups behind

then. How could he fire us just

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

subtly criticized turned pale. The executives' hearts were filled

get to his current position not only because of the Mcdaniel family's background

him and walk away unpunished were

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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left the Mcdaniel family and 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. What's the point

that

son?"

no, that's not what I meant," Alexis quickly denied, shaking her head. Tm just wondering if there

had personally raised and nurtured would turn into someone capable of

mean acknowledging that everything she had taught, her entire way of raising Neville, had failed. It felt

accept that

Alexis married into our family, Gilbert called her full name for the first time. "You should be glad that

mother-son relationship would probably

Ale

and not showing her age, turned pale.

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 muster a

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 still out there living freely, while you sent

usually held a high status in public, commanding respect and

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 as she listened to Gilbert defend her. A wave of emotion surged within her, and she suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to cry. For

she could not allow herself

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

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