Chapter 1397
Chapter 1397:
Erica pulled Cathy behind her, putting distance between them. Cathy glanced at Heather’s stricken expression, then quickly averted her eyes.
Around them, guests clustered in whispering knots, pointing at Heather as they gossiped. Some even snapped photos of the screen and shared them around. In the blink of an eye, Heather became the evening’s entertainment.
“No… it’s not like that. I was set up!” Heather trembled, barely able to stand. Then she spotted Rupert—her last thread of hope.
She rushed toward him and grabbed his sleeve. “Rupert, you have to believe me! It was Annabel! She set me up p>
Rupert jerked back, his expression twisting with disgust.
“Why did you do this to me, Annabel?” Heather’s voice cracked with desperation.
Hearing that, Annabel turned, her tone almost innocent. “What did I do to you, Heather p>
“You know exactly what you did! You know everything!” Heather’s agitation swelled at Annabel’s feigned confusion.
Annabel merely curved her painted lips, idly brushing at her own arm. “No, Heather. I know nothing p>
Then she stepped closer, until she was right beside Heather’s face.
“The only thing I understand is returning what I’m given p>
Her voice dropped to a whisper meant for Heather alone. “You brought this on yourself, didn’t you, Heather p>
Though the crowd couldn’t hear what Annabel said, the exchange alone was enough to set their imaginations alight.
It was clear Heather had meant to frame Annabel, only to end up caught in her own snare. With everything exposed, she glared at Annabel with a hard, hateful look. Snapping, she lunged and clawed for Annabel’s throat.
“Annabel, if I’m going down, you’re coming with me p>
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Annabel was faster. She caught Heather’s wrist, twisted her arm behind her back, and pinned her down in one clean motion. Heather screamed, crumpling to the floor in pain.
“Disgusting p>
Bruce, who had been holding back his anger, finally spoke. He stared coldly at Heather on the ground. “The Benton family has been friends with the Norman family for generations. It’s a disgrace that someone like you came from the Norman family. Send her back to the Normans p>
At his command, the butler immediately signaled his men. As they hauled Heather away, she cast one last ominous glance at Annabel.
“Miss Norman, coming from a respectable family, everyone expected you to behave like a lady. Who would’ve thought you’d have such scandalous private affairs p>
A familiar voice cut through the commotion.
Annabel looked up, surprised to see a face she recognized.
Vickie stepped out from a corner, smiling.
She walked up to Bruce and said softly, “It’s your birthday, so I brought a special gift. I hope you like it p>