The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 221

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Chapter 221

“Huh? Why did the power got

“Redvale University has never had a blackout before. Why now, of all times?

“No idea. Did someone flip the breaker or something

Seeing what happened. Ryan and Lucas frowned too and immediately rushed backstage.

Emma sprawled on the floor, finally letting out a deep, shaky breath. Teresa’s definitely got my back!

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With the power out, she’d managed to stall for quite a while. All I need is for Dad to show up. Then everything will be

sorted.

She shot Natalie a look, staggered to her feet, bracing herself on the ground. victorious grin tugging at her lips. You can’t finish me off. Once my dad gets here, you’re done for she thought.

Just then, Lucas came out from backstage “Someone cut the wires. We can’t get the power back on.

“Whoever did it ran out the back door. Ryan went after them.”

Natalie bit the inside of her check and straightened up, thinking. Seriously, I can’t believe I’ve wasted so much time here

She caught Emma’s gloating look and just shrugged, totally unbothered. Natalie raised her brows a little, thinking. Alright I’ll play your game.‘

Natalie pulled out her phone, about to call Blondie, but right then, the main door was pushed open from outside, and everyone’s attention instantly shifted to the entrance.

Henry stood in the doorway, backlit by the light outside. He wore a perfectly tailored dark suit, his posture straight and commanding, his face cold and unreadable, and his hair immaculately styled.

Behind him was Lewis, carrying a briefcase.

And behind Lewis were a few security personnel in black suits, lined up neatly at the door, not stepping inside

Henry fixed his gaze on Natalie up on the stage.

He strode in, his leather shoes making a steady, authoritative sound as they kit the floor

The moment he stepped inside, the student leaders didn’t even dare to breathe

They exchanged nervous glances, silently wonds ring. Why did the boss from hell show up‘

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The recipient was a man with the last name Shah. The transfers were split into three payments. 70 thousand 70 thousa and 10 thousand dollars

The account holder’s name clearly displayed: Emma

The transfer times were all clearly shown: three days before, two days before, and one day before the incident

Each payment had its own transaction ID. and every single one could be tracked.

Emma’s lips were trembling, and her hands shook so hard her fingers went white from gripping the podium. She was b holding it together.

Lewis tapped the keyboard a third time.

The middleman’s confession appeared on the screen, signed and sealed with a red fingerprint on every single page

The middleman’s name was blurred out, but his confession was crystal clear. Emma reached out to me first. She sent m 150 thousand dollars and told me to find someone to go after a female college student.

“She said she wanted her raped and then disfigured. I got six guys, all street thugs.”

People in the audience gasped, some covered their mouths, and others just looked down, unable to meet anyone eyes

Everyone was dead silent. The fact that Emma, a law student, could be behind something so insane and cruel was bevo belief.

They’d actually felt bad for her at first. Never thought she was just putting on an act.

Emma stared at the damning evidence, her knees knocking together as disbelief flooded her mind Impossibie Ima everything airtight. How could they still expose me?‘ she thoughy panic and dread twisting inside her

‘No… it wasn’t me… This is fake… None of this is real!” Emma plurted out, her voice cracking with desperation

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