The True Heiress Reborn And Slays (Alicia Delaney) novel Chapter 496

Chapter 496 Melissa’s Audacious Power Grab

Chapter 496 Melissa’s Audacious Power Grab

A sickly pallor washed over Melissa’s face.

She knew perfectly well that a formal medical exam would lay every last one of her lies bare for everyone to see.

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She rushed to object, her voice sharp and panicked. “This can never happen: Word of this scandal would ruin Elsie’s life entir No decent young woman should be forced to endure such public humiliation at a hospital!”

Through the entire confrontation, Riley stood quietly at Sebastian’s side.

A blank, unreadable look settled on her features, as if she were merely watching a tacky, irrelevant stage play unfold before h

eyes.

At last, she spoke up, picking up directly from Miranda’s earlier words to press the issue, “Then what exactly do you want Seb to do to resolve this?”

This was the exact opening Melissa had been waiting for.

She feigned a pained, hesitant pause, dabbing at fake tears on her cheeks and adopting a falsely magnanimous tone. “At this p calling off the engagement would tarnish both families’ reputations. The only way forward is for you to be the bigger person, R and step back.”

Taking a deep breath, she laid out her premeditated scheme without an ounce of shame. “When the banquet officially begins, v will still announce your public return as the heiress of the Harper family. That part remains unchanged.

“But the engagement to Sebastian will be transferred to Elsie instead! This saves our family’s dignity while securing Elsie’s futur It’s the perfect solution for everyone.”

Melissa’s brazen absurdity drew a mocking laugh from Miranda,

A cold, disdainful huff escaped her as she dismissed the ridiculous proposal outright. “You certainly have quite the vivid imagination, Melissa. Let me make this crystal clear today. Regardless of what has or hasn’t happened, we will accept no one but Riley as Sebastian’s wife. Especially not someone with such a crooked, scheming heart.”

Melissa’s smile froze on her face.

Bluffing fiercely to mask her inner panic, she snapped back, “Are you willing to let Sebastian be shamed for the rest of his life? Everyone will label him a reckless man who abandons women after winning their affection!”

“Abandon?” Sebastian let out a cold scoff and restated the truth firmly. “Thave not so much as brushed the hem of her humiliating yourself with these baseless lies.”

Zavier stared at the greedy, twisted look on Melissa’s face and questioned her in a frigid, unyielding tone, “You planted alr steal Riley’s engagement and hand it to Elsie. Did you spare a single thought for your own daughter’s feeling

Shrinking back under Zavier’s profoundly disappointed gaze, Melissa avoided his eyes, overcome with gutt

Yet the thought of Elsie’s uncertain future steeled her resolve.

She squared her shoulders, putting on a sanctimonious act of self-sacrifice Zavier that’s untur Bola giris could I not consider Riley’s best interests?”

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Chapter 496 Melissa’s Audacious Power Grab

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A vicious, triumphant glint flashed in her eyes as she scanned the surrounding crowd. “You don’t know the whole truth, Rile always been headstrong and secretive. During her time in Havenbrook, she publicly lived as Lucas Ashford’s wife for more th years.”

Dead silence crashed over the lounge.

Shades of surprise flickered across Miranda and Wayne’s faces.

Emboldened by the stunned atmosphere, Melissa continued her reckless slander, convinced she had found Riley’s fatal weak “The two have always shared deep feelings for each other. As luck would have it, Lucas was invited to today’s banquet and is waiting on-site right now. We can announce that Riley was previously married in Haverbrook. It won’t damage her status as t Harper family’s heiress, and it fixes every problem. This is undeniably the most reasonable arrangement.”

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