The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life novel Chapter 207

Chapter 207 Beyond Your

Reach

Matias quickly understood Nate’s silent instruction.

He deliberately slowed his pace, casually unbuttoning his cuffs and rolling up his

sleeves as he walked.

As the Ashtons neared, he suddenly grasped Rita’s arm and delivered a sharp slap across her face.

Rita was knocked to the floor by the force of the slap.

A collective gasp rose from the crowd, and the Ashton relatives, wary of getting involved, swiftly retreated, abandoning Rita.

From a safe distance, Gloria observed Matias with keen interest.

He looked polite and composed, but his actions caught everyone off guard. And the slap was hard enough to knock Rita down.

Rita found herself on the floor, feeling her cheek puff up and tasting blood in her mouth.

Numbness spread across half her face, and a ringing in her ears muffled the surrounding noises.

“Rita!” Tracy hurried to her side, dropping to her knees to embrace her. “Sweetheart, are you alright?”

The comfort of Tracy’s arms triggered Rita’s tears, which now flowed freely.

Tracy’s heart ached at the sight.

Having had Rita at the age of thirty–five, Tracy had doted on her, ensuring she grew up in luxury.

This turned Rita into a bossy and demanding young woman.

Despite her challenging nature, Rita remained Tracy’s beloved daughter.

“Don’t cry, sweetheart. I’m right here.” Tracy lifted her head with defiance, her eyes burning as she faced Matias. “What gives you the right to hit her? We’ve never done

anything to you.”

“Who says I had no reason to attack her?” Matias glanced at Tracy with a cold look.

He then turned his gaze to Rita. “Your daughter disrespected my boss’s wife. A slap is nothing–she deserved much more.”

Rita shuddered and clung to Tracy even tighter.

Matias, having been influenced by Nate’s demeanor, showed the same level of

ruthlessness.

It was clear to Matias how deeply Nate cherished Corrine.

Corrine was the first to truly win Nate’s heart, proven by his sudden return from overseas, leaving important business matters behind.