The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1149:

Pushing further would only backfire.

Grinding her teeth, she spat, “When I get out of jail, I’ll make sure you pay for this!”

The humiliation of today would not go unanswered—Corrine would suffer tenfold.

At Andromache’s threat, a faint, knowing smile gleamed across Corrine’s face. She had once thought Andromache was smart, but clearly, she had overestimated her.

Fraud and money laundering—serious crimes with severe penalties on the Independent Continent. If the law didn’t destroy her, others would seize the opportunity to finish the job. With a decades-long sentence, Andromache’s downfall was inevitable.

Even if she managed to walk free one day, the world she once knew would be unrecognizable, leaving her with no means to reclaim her former standing. Beyond her own downfall, the scandal cast a long shadow over the Hopkins family.

As long as Andromache remained tied to them, their name would be a constant subject of speculation and ridicule. The only way to restore their reputation was to sever all ties.

Ralph, a man who placed immense value on family honor, would never allow her disgrace to tarnish their legacy.

Cutting her off was not just a possibility—it was inevitable.

Without the protection of the Hopkins name, past enemies would resurface. Decades in prison would steal Andromache’s best years, but at least it would keep her alive.

After all, a miserable existence was still better than no existence at all. The thought struck Corrine with unexpected satisfaction. In a way, she had done Andromache a favor without even intending to.

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Once Andromache was escorted away, attention shifted toward Darrion.

Everyone was well aware of the reckless choices made by his branch. The story went of how Darrion’s parents had taken their own lives while in interrogation. The whole saga left people sighing.

This branch of the family had once been full of promise, yet a single misstep had led to their ruin.

What had troubled everyone most, however, was the fate of their heir, Darrion. How had he managed to escape capture despite his physical limitations? And more importantly, did he intend to take revenge?

The branch’s downfall had been a feeding frenzy. Every family present had seized a piece of their wealth, ensuring their own gain at Darrion’s branch’s expense.

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