Chapter 448

Chapter 448:

After saying that, Wyatt dismissed Jewell and turned his attention to Kamila. “Release him p>

“Do you take me for a fool?” Kamila shot back, her tone laced with mockery. “If I release him, do you honestly think I’d survive after that p>

At her derisive response, Wyatt’s gaze darkened with rage.

Just then, a gentle warmth brushed across his palm.

Amelia had clasped his hand. Then she faced Kamila and spoke with calm composure. “The one who betrayed you was Jewell. If you need to unleash your fury, take it out on him — he’s the one at fault. Remember, Rory and Pattie are your children. They also belong to the Stewart family. If anything happens to their great-grandpa because of you, what would they think p>

Kamila’s defiant expression wavered at Amelia’s words.

A mother cared about her children, and Kamila was no different.

While Kamila faltered, Amelia suddenly released Wyatt’s hand and darted forward, wrapping her arms tightly around Kamila.

“Amelia p>

Wyatt’s complexion drained in fear.

𝘋𝗶ѕ𝗰𝘰𝗏𝖾𝘳 𝗁id𝘥е𝗻 𝘨𝖾𝗆ѕ o𝘯

Caught off guard, Kamila loosened her hold on Conroy, but in the next heartbeat, her blade turned toward Amelia.

Wyatt lunged forward, pulling Amelia into his arms as his foot drove into Kamila’s abdomen.

Kamila crashed to the floor, the knife tumbling from her grasp.

Before she could rise, Barrie and his men subdued her.

“Let me go! Release me now p>

Kamila fought wildly against the guards, but it was useless.

“Are you hurt?” Wyatt anxiously searched Amelia for wounds. Seeing the worry in his eyes, Amelia murmured in reassurance, “Don’t worry. I’m fine p>

“Do you understand how reckless that was?” Though relieved to see her unharmed, Wyatt couldn’t suppress a flicker of anger.

“I gauged the space — there was no real danger,” Amelia answered lightly, trying to calm him. “Please, don’t be upset.” She would never gamble with her safety.

At that moment, a piercing cry erupted behind them.

“What authority do you have to capture me? Release me now! Don’t you realize this is illegal? I p>

Arlene, who had been yelling brazenly, abruptly stopped when she saw the people in front of her.

When Jewell spotted Arlene, he immediately rushed forward, pulling her close and shoving Hiram aside. “Keep your filthy hands off her p>

Only after Wyatt inclined his head did Hiram release Arlene.

Shaking violently, Arlene collapsed into Jewell’s arms, her voice trembling. “Mr. Stewart… I was so scared just now p>

Amelia’s gaze shifted toward Kamila at the sight of Arlene’s exaggerated fragility.

Wyatt had been about to order Barrie to take Kamila away, but when he caught Amelia’s amused expression, he hesitated and signaled Barrie.

The moment Barrie released her, Kamila hurled herself at Arlene with unrestrained fury and slapped her. “You vile whore p>

Arlene hadn’t anticipated the strike. A sharp crack echoed as Kamila’s palm met her cheek.

Her pitiful facade shattered instantly, replaced by a curl of contempt. “And who are you to judge me? Are you Mr. Stewart’s wife p>

“You p>

Kamila froze. The question hit her where it hurt.

Jewell’s legitimate spouse was Della, not her. She had no rightful claim over him.

“If you want to know who destroyed you, Jewell,” Wyatt’s voice cut in with icy clarity, “why not question the woman you’re holding right now p>

Every gaze shifted toward Arlene at Wyatt’s words.

Arlene’s triumphant smirk faltered, a flicker of panic flashing in her eyes.

“What do you mean by that?” Jewell demanded, suspicion edging his tone.

Amelia, who had been savoring the scene, nearly rolled her eyes at Jewell’s foolishness.

Wyatt, already expecting such a reaction from Jewell, remained silent. He cast Hiram a meaningful glance.

Catching the signal, Hiram stepped forward and handed Jewell a document, his tone biting. “When I located Ms. Beckett, she was moments from boarding a flight — with all her assets p>

As he spoke, he threw Arlene’s handbag and luggage to the floor with a heavy thump.

“So… it was you?” Jewell stared at the document Hiram offered, his features twisting.

He had always believed Wyatt was the one who revealed Arlene’s betrayal to Kamila. But the truth was that Arlene herself had leaked the news to Kamila.

Not only that, she had pawned every piece of jewelry he had ever given her and was preparing to leave Kretol forever.

“No, Mr. Stewart, it isn’t what it seems! You have to trust me p>

“If she hadn’t sold the house at Pinnacle Coast, it might have taken us far longer to find out,” Hiram said.

Jewell’s doubt vanished. His stare turned icy as he looked at Arlene. “You sold the house? Didn’t you say it was our home p>

Wyatt’s voice cut in, cool and derisive. “She has many homes. Losing one makes no difference p>

At Wyatt’s words, Amelia blinked, then shifted her gaze toward him with intrigue.