Reborn to Burn Them All novel Chapter 119

Chapter 119

Chapter 119

Heather’s eyes burned with hidden emotion, her clenched hands trembling with rage. She refused to face the reality that Jonathan didn’t love ha

anymore.

For years, Heather had been telling herself that all men were the same. Even regular guys cheated, let alone high profile men like Jonathan.

At least, unlike those messy families where legitimate and illegitimate kids battle over inheritance, Jonathan might have cheated, but he never fathered a child outside their marriage.

For years, she had lived comfortably, often joining others in gossip about which wealthy families‘ legitimate and illegitimate children were feuding again.

Back then, she just saw it all as a joke–never imagining the tables would turn and she’d become the one everyone laughed at.

Sophia seemed oblivious to Heather’s mood. She took out her phone and dialed Jonathan. “Jonathan is really out of line,” she muttered.

The call didn’t connect. Sophia frowned in confusion. “Why isn’t it going through? Did he block me? Heather, try calling Jonathan. Tell him to come see his son at the hospital.”

Heather instinctively resisted calling Jonathan, plagued by an inexplicable sense of foreboding. Yet under Sophia’s insistent gaze, she reluctantly pulled out her phone. She called twice, but no one answered.

Sophia looked at her and asked, “Well? Did it not go through, or did he just not answer?”

Heather’s heart sank deeper and deeper, as if a boulder were crushing her chest. Her vision blurred suddenly, and she nearly collapsed–were it not for Sophia’s steadying hand.

Never missing a chance to add fuel to the fire, Sophia said, “Heather, you gotta take care of yourself. If anything happens to you, Jonathan will surely find me a stepmom, and I really don’t want one who’s younger and prettier than me.”

Heather’s chest rose and fell violently.

Then, feigning sudden concern, Sophia said, “There’s staff here to take care of things. Why don’t I take you to Chandler Group to find Jonathan?”

Heather’s gaze snapped to Sophia as she gripped her hand with sudden intensity. “Let’s go,” she said.

Half an hour later, as they approached Chandler Group and stopped at a red light, Sophia noticed Heather looking restless and on edge. She curled her lips in disdain and rolled her eyes.

Sophia’s eyes suddenly locked onto something outside the window, then lit up with excitement. “Heather, look! Isn’t that Jonathan?” she asked. pointing eagerly at a coffee shop across the street.

Heather followed her finger and looked–her face instantly darkened, as if she’d just been publicly cuckolded.

Not only that, Sophia’s voice cut in with mock surprise, “Hey, look! Jonathan’s not alone–he’s having coffee with some young, gorgeous woman!”

Just then, the light turned green. Heather finally snapped, yelling, “Pull over now!” The driver swerved to the curb, and before the car had even stopped, she flung the door open and stormed out, seething.

Sophia’s eyes gleamed with mischief, looking like she couldn’t wait for the drama to unfold. ‘Bring it on! Let them tear into each other!‘ she thought, already planning how she’d be egging Heather on once the fight started.

Heather flung open the coffee shop door and stormed toward Jonathan.

Jonathan was forcing an ingratiating smile at someone when he suddenly looked up and saw Heather’s livid face. His expression froze. “Heather? What are you doing here?”

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Chapter 119

Heather snatched up her bag and hurled it at Jonathan, “Jonathan, how could you do this to me?”

Jonathan took the direct hit, momentarily stunned. He seized Heather’s hands, barely containing his fury. “What the hell are you doing?” he demaisted “Must you make such a scene in public?”

Heather’s eyes brimmed with tears, her heart turning to ice. “You call me embarrassing, Jonathan? You’ve been gone for days.

“Do you even remember you have a wife and a son? Your son words breaking off as tears streamed down her face.

is

Ilying in the hospital. Do you

ou even care about Howard?” Heather’s voice cracked, her

Jonathan’s expression softened a little. “Alright, I know things have been tough for you lately. But I’m actually discussing Howard’s condition with Ms. Wood right now. Why don’t you head home first? We’ll talk when I’m done here.”

Heather instantly knew he was just making

cuses again–this wasn’t the first time, “Jonathan, you’re lying to me again!” she accused…

Just then, Sophia stepped between them and gently tugged at Heather’s arm. With feigned sweetness, she said, “Come on, Heather, let’s head back. We wouldn’t want to interrupt Jonathan’s important conversation with this pretty lady.”

Jonathan hesitated for a moment before nodding. Although Sophia’s words were technically correct, there was something about them that made him feel uneasy.

Heather saw him actually nod, and white–hot rage surged through her. Before she could think, her hand flew out–slapping Jonathan hard across the

face.

Jonathan stared at Heather in utter disbelief, his face darkening with anger. “Heather, have you quite finished making a scene?”

Jonathan’s got important business to discuss.”

Seeing the situation, Sophia quickly tugged at Heather’s arm. “Come on,

let’s go.J

Heather shot a glare at the young, beautiful woman sitting there–impeccably dressed, with waist–length curls and flawless makeup, watching everything with detached calm. “Business?” she spat. “Why meet in a cafe? Why not just get a hotel?”

Jonathan gritted his teeth in fury, his face twisted with rage. “Heather, have you lost your mind?”

Nancy sat there, initially uninvolved in their private matters, but that remark made her frown. “Mrs. Chandler, are you trying to insult me?”

Sophia couldn’t suppress a sudden snort of laughter, drawing all eyes her way. She clapped a hand over her mouth, but the giggles still escaped. Finally, abandoning all pretense, she dropped her hand and burst out with unrestrained laughter.

When her laughter finally subsided, Sophia said with a smirk, “Sorry, I couldn’t help it. The beautiful lady is absolutely right–saying she’s with Jonathan would indeed be an insult to her.”

Jonathan stood there, humiliated. Although Sophia’s words had technically cleared his name, the way she said it only made things feel even more awkward and grating. “Ms. Wood, I’m really sorry. There’s something going on with my family…”

Nancy stood up, interrupting him. “Mr. Chandler, since you have family matters to attend to, I’ll take my leave.”

Jonathan knew the deal wouldn’t go through today. “Ms. Wood, let’s reschedule for another time then,” he said, forcing himself to sound professional.