The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 207

Chapter 207 Beyond Your

Reach

Matias quickly understood Nate's silent instruction.

He deliberately slowed his pace, casually unbuttoning his cuffs and rolling up his sleeves as he walked.

As the Ashtons neared, he suddenly grasped Rita's arm and delivered a sharp slap across her face.

Rita was knocked to the floor by the force of the slap.

A collective gasp rose from the crowd, and the Ashton relatives, wary of getting involved, swiftly retreated, abandoning Rita.

From a safe distance, Gloria observed Matias with keen interest.

He looked polite and composed, but his actions caught everyone off guard. And the slap was hard enough to knock Rita down.

found herself on the floor, feeling her cheek puff up and tasting blood in

and a ringing in her ears

hurried to her side, dropping to her knees to embrace her. "Sweetheart, are

comfort of Tracy's arms triggered Rita's tears, which

heart ached

had doted on her, ensuring she grew up

into a bossy

challenging nature, Rita remained Tracy's

sweetheart. I'm right here." Tracy lifted her head with defiance, her eyes burning as she faced Matias. "What gives you the right

anything to you."

her?" Matias glanced

gaze to Rita. "Your daughter disrespected my boss's wife. A slap is nothing-she deserved

and clung to

been influenced by Nate's demeanor, showed

ruthlessness.

was clear to Matias how deeply Nate