The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 292 Reputation Ruined

Natalie's words hit Emma like a sledgehammer. What scared her the most wasn't the shouting or accusations-it was the realization that she still hadn't heard from Sky all day.

Sky had always been the one to answer her calls immediately, no matter the time or situation. This kind of silence was unprecedented.

She knew today was Natalie's welcome party. Before she'd been injured, she had overheard William giving instructions to the staff about the party arrangements.

She'd even concocted a plan to ruin it-injuring Marcus and implicating Sophia in the chaos, then exposing the "truth" during the party to destroy Natalie's reputation.

But nothing had gone as she envisioned.

Instead, her plan had unraveled completely. The horse had gone wild, injuring not just Marcus but her as well. Flash's death had devastated her, and Gabriel's arrest had left her panicking. She had no doubt now-this time, there was no way out.

If only she'd had more time. Emma was convinced that with just a little more planning, she could have executed her scheme flawlessly, leaving no loose ends.

"Emma Walker, please cooperate and come with us," one of the police officers said firmly. At Marcus' subtle nod, two female officers stepped forward, placed Emma onto a stretcher, and secured her.

"No!" Emma cried, thrashing in panic. "I'm a patient! I'm injured—I can't leave the hospital!"

Her movements sent sharp pain shooting through her body, forcing her to gasp in agony.

"If you keep struggling, you'll just hurt yourself more," Natalie said lazily, watching from the side with a faint smirk. Her tone was casual, almost bored, but there was a clear undercurrent of mockery. "Don't kill yourself before they even get the chance to question you."

Emma glared at her, fury and humiliation boiling over. She finally understood-this wasn't just about taking her to the station. This was about making a statement, a spectacle for everyone to see.

The welcome party was nearly over. Everyone in their social circle now knew Natalie as the Walker family's true daughter. Emma, who had once held that position, hadn't even made an appearance. It was as if she'd been erased.

apart. The headlines would expose her cruel schemes and paint her

she once called a friend would abandon her. No one would dare associate with someone who had fallen so

support, no allies, and

with rage. "You little tramp! You deserve to rot in hell! I never did anything to

the air

unwavering. "Mr. Holden, Ms. Walker, we'll handle it from here," one of them said before

room.

flashbulbs lit up her face. Microphones were shoved toward

true you hired

true that Marcus Holden broke off your engagement because

him—were you planning to force him

Walker family's horse

true you bullied the Walker family's

you fake a mental illness to avoid

at the camera!

family found their real daughter? Or are you afraid that with her return, your position will be threatened-so

drug Mr. Holden in an attempt to force a relationship with him? The Walker family raised you for 20 years, and

you know from

that you weren't the real daughter of the Walkers? Is that why you were so desperate to marry into the Holden family and secure your status

sharper and more invasive with every passing second. Emma pulled at the blanket on her stretcher, trying to shield her face, but the blanket

she screamed, the

back and clearing a path to the waiting vehicle. Emma was loaded into the car, her entire body trembling as if the

the car, she refused to look out the window, but curiosity got the better of