The Fake Heiress Turns Out to Be a True Tycoon! novel Chapter 1279

Chapter 1279: Chapter 1279: Extra Story: Magnolia Hearne & Luca Jennings 4

Ygraine Lloyd stood rigidly in place, clearly never having considered this issue in her calculations against President Jennings.

Similarly pausing in his steps was Luca Jennings, who had just approached and happened to hear Magnolia Hearne’s last words.

Initially displeased by Ygraine Lloyd’s impulsive expression toward Magnolia, Luca thought it best to handle things himself.

Yet upon hearing Magnolia’s words, he suddenly understood her intentions.

Following this realization was a warmth spreading from his chest.

In his eyes, the firmness melted into a hint of delight.

Delighted because, from past to present, Magnolia was always the one who understood him best.

Concerning so-called undesirable admirers, Luca Jennings had never cared.

Whether it was Ygraine Lloyd or Wang Xiao Wynsia Atkins, they made no difference to him.

However, as a benefactor, Ygraine held a different status for him.

The relationship between a benefactor and the beneficiary is inherently sensitive.

Especially since similar social scandals have happened before.

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The social status of women has always been awkward.

Society’s expectations for women are high, yet often harsh.

When sexually harassed or assaulted, people don’t blame the harassing men but instead question the woman’s attire, suggesting she gave him certain signals.

When men abuse women, it’s seen as family conflict.

When women abuse men, it’s intolerable, resulting in jail.

Not long ago, as more empowered women stood up, they fought for women’s rights bit by bit.

But some have started to exploit these rights with ulterior motives.

Using labor laws protecting pregnant women, some conceal pregnancy to join companies.

Using the innate vulnerability of women to falsely accuse others of harassment.

Truth and lies, when people can no longer discern truth at a glance, they choose to keep their distance.

What Ygraine Lloyd is doing now is forcing those truly charitable entrepreneurs to cut ties.

She’s burning bridges.

Not just Luca Jennings’ bridge, but those of countless girls hoping to cross the river.

By pointing this out, Magnolia Hearne is giving her a chance to choose anew.

If Ygraine retains any moral sense, she’ll choose to find her way back.

But if she insists on pursuing darkness... Magnolia Hearne has a hundred ways to ensure she remains silent forever.

Today’s incident was merely a gentle warning before harsher measures.

Watching his wife’s rare serious expression, Luca Jennings no longer cared about Ygraine Lloyd’s reaction, his eyes filled solely with pride and affection for Magnolia.

Ygraine said something wrong.

Magnolia, this beacon of purity, does not lose her value because of a regained connection.

On the contrary, because of past losses, he cherishes every day spent with her more.

Previously, he held the heir status of the Jennings Family, even if fond of her, he restrained himself from indulging.

Yet these two years, even the younger generation has noticed how much he’s changed, becoming more attached.

Resuming his steps, Luca Jennings bypassed Ygraine, focusing only on the figure before him, then gently asked her,

"Are you tired? Shall we go home?"

Magnolia Hearne thought to herself she hadn’t gotten serious yet and had only said a few words, so she wasn’t tired.

But catching Luca’s gaze, she acquiesced,

"Okay, let’s go."

As she reached out, the two people seen by outsiders as well past fifty, unabashedly held hands and walked toward the banquet hall exit.

Those around them cast envious and friendly glances, but Ygraine Lloyd’s gaze was complex as she watched their retreating backs.

Her mind awhirl, watching them recede, she couldn’t help but softly call out,

"President Jennings! Mrs. Jennings, wait a moment!"

Luca Jennings and Magnolia Hearne gently paused, turning to Ygraine, as if curious about what else she wanted to say.

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