Chapter 522
Chapter 522:
Liliana’s frustration only grew. She kept her venom sharp as she added, “Regardless of whether Alden ever admitted you were his wife, the law says you were. But now, with his memory barely honored, you’re parading a new man in front of everyone. How is his soul supposed to find peace p>
Knowing Dorian’s close connection to Alden, Liliana turned to him with a sigh. “Mr. Morrison, I can only imagine how angry this must make you, considering how well you knew Alden p>
Her plan was clear: she wanted Dorian to take her side against Helena. But before Dorian could say a word, Savannah’s voice sliced through the crowd, icy and sharp. “Whatever choices Helena makes about who she brings to her birthday party are none of your business. When did a counterfeit with a stolen life get the right to talk like that p>
Stolen life? Counterfeit?
Those words from Savannah hit Liliana where it hurt most.
The act crumbled, and she snapped back, “Who do you think you are to talk to me like that p>
Gasps swept through the crowd at Liliana’s sudden loss of composure. Henrik’s eyes widened in panic. He hurried over, positioning himself protectively in front of Liliana. With a forced grin, he addressed Savannah. “Mrs. Prescott, please forgive Liliana. She’s been away for years and didn’t realize who you are. No offense was meant p>
“Henrik!” Liliana began to protest, but one sharp look from him silenced her immediately.
Martha leaned in quickly and quietly murmured a reminder to Liliana. It was then that Liliana realized Savannah’s influence in Cheson came not only from the Prescott family name but also from the strength of the Wheeler Group, her original family’s company. The weight of Savannah’s true power left Liliana visibly shaken.
Henrik’s tone hardened as he addressed her, “Why are you still standing here? Apologize now p>
“Savannah, I… I’m…” Liliana wasted no time, quickly adopting a modest tone as she apologized.
However, Savannah didn’t allow the apology to settle. She interrupted, “Save it. And call me Ms. Wheeler p>
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 ➝ g⸽a⸽l⸽n⸽o⸽v⸽e⸽l⸽s⸽.⸽c⸽o⸽m
Savannah’s sharp gaze swept across the entire hall. “I have to ask—where are Natalie and Kareem? Their own daughter’s birthday celebration is underway, yet neither of them has shown their faces. Isn’t that strange for such a major event p>
Liliana’s composure faltered at the mention of her parents.
Helena caught the shift immediately, anxiety flickering across her face as she worried about her mother and father. Instinctively, she stepped forward, ready to demand answers from Liliana.
But Alden gently caught her wrist, giving her a steady, reassuring squeeze. Reassured by his silent support, Helena took a deep breath while Liliana hesitated and offered a weak excuse. “My mother isn’t feeling well. She won’t be seeing any guests p>
Helena’s restraint snapped. “That’s not true! I know how much this birthday banquet means to her. Even if she didn’t want to stand in front of everyone, she would want to see me! If she’s really just resting, then let me see her for myself p>