From His Fake Wife to Billionaire Heiress (Riley and Lucas) novel Chapter 495

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Chapter 495 A Staged Scandal

Chapter 495 A Staged Scandal

Lively music and cheerful conversation filled the main banquet hall.

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Riley stood beside Zavier, moving through the crowd of Nexopolis’ most powerful socialites and business leaders, greeting each distinguished guest with graceful poise. Without warning, a shrill female scream cut through the upbeat melody, echoing down

from the second floor.

Every sound in the hall died away at once. Every head turned upward toward the staircase.

A maid came rushing down the stairs moments later, her face pale with terror and her voice trembling uncontrollably. “Mr. Harp Ms. Harper! Something terrible has happened upstairs! Please come quickly!”

Zavier’s face darkened instantly.

He shot a look at the equally stunned Riley and turned to Raymond beside him, speaking in a low, firm voice, “Stay here and kee the crowd calm.”

With that, he headed for the stairs with Riley right behind him.

The pair reached the lounge door and stepped inside. Melissa sat on the sofa holding Elsie in her arms.

Elsie’s dress was torn open at the collar, her hair messy, and her makeup streaked with tears. She huddled against Melissa, shakli violently, looking pitiful and vulnerable.

On the opposite side of the room, Sebastian stood by the window, his,face cold as ice, a menacing aura rolling off him in waves.

“What in the world is going on here?” Zavier stared at the chaotic scene, barely holding back his anger as he demanded an explanation.

Miranda and Wayne had been called back to the lounge just moments before, and they arrived on the scene right after Zavier and Riley.

Shock spread across their faces at the sight before them.

‘Good heavens, what has happened?” Miranda gasped.

Melissa’s eyes turned teary, as if she had been waiting for witnesses to arrive. Shè fixed an angry glare on ebastian, her voice shaking with manufactured grief as she spoke, “Zavier, Wayne, you must do justice for Elsie! I noticed she had not returned to the hall, so I came looking for her. When I walked in here, I found Sebastian… he was picking on her!”

Gasps rippled through the small group in the room.

Playing her part perfectly, Elsie tightened her grip on Melissa’s arm and cut in with a tearful voice. “Mom, please stop it wo choice. This has nothing to do with Sebastian.”

At her words, Sebastian finally moved.

He walked over to stand beside Riley and spoke sharply, denying the accusation outright, “That is a lie. [ ne

With all the seniors present, Elsie cast aside all remaining hesitation.

She looked up at Sebastian with a sonowiul, tear streaked face, her voice hourse and unsteady “Sebastion how that Riley is here

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Chapter 495 A Staged Scandal

you’re going to deny everything? You said something completely different just a moment ago on that sofa.

Her performance as a wronged victim was utterly convincing.

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Melissa grew bolder at once, patting Elsie’s back harshly and raising her voice aggressively. “t saw everything with my own two eyes! I walked in to find you pinning her down while she cried for you to stop. How can you deny this?”

She turned her sharp gaze to Miranda and Wayne, putting on the desperate act of a protective mother demanding fairness, “Miranda, this matter cannot be brushed aside. Elsie is still an innocent young giri. If her réputation is ruined, what will become her future?”

Bulging veins pulsed on Zavier’s forehead.

His stern face had darkened with rage. “Melissa, hold your tongue! Have you no shame? Take Elsie back to her room at once an stop this ridiculous farce.”

“Me, making a farce?” Melissa’s emotions exploded.

She jumped to her feet and shouted accusations straight at Zavier. “You only care about Riley! She is your precious daughter, bu Elsie has lived beside you for years. Does she mean nothing to you?

“Your own daughter has been wronged, yet all you want to do is cover it up to protect Riley’s future. You have a stone heart?”

Zavier closed his eyes heavily, his chest heaving with suppressed frustration.

When he opened his eyes again, his gaze held nothing but cold disappointment. “I told you to be quiet only to spare you a little dignity. We both know the truth. Do not push this further.”

Miranda’s expression turned grim.

Raised in an old and respected noble lineage, she held nothing but contempt for such underhanded schemes.

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She looked at Melissa and spoke firmly, “What exactly do you intend to do about this matter? We cannot judge everything solely based on your word. I know my son well; he is not the type to act on reckless desire. Besides, this young lady cannot compare to Riley in any way.

“Since our stories conflict, we will settle this with facts. We will go to the hospital right away for a full medical examination. Medico tests will reveal the complete truth without any room for lies.”

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