Chapter 442
In Ophelia was destined for disappointment.
Finnian glanced at her. “You think I’d make a joke out of the heir to the Hill Group!”
Ophelia still couldn’t believe it
she didn’t hesitate to look Finnian in the eye, raising her voice while saying, “You’re out of your mind, aren’t you? The Hill Group’s heir is Soren, of
course. Soren is your eldest son and has been with the Hill Group for years. Brenda’s just a woman. There’s no way she’s going to inherit the company–this is absurd.”
Ophelia, brainwashed by her mother’s side of the family for years, still carried a deeply patriarchal mindset.
Brenda raised an eyebrow, visibly irritated. “It’s not like you’re not a woman.
Ophelia’s double standards were bath hilarious and maddening.
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Finnian was at a loss for words. “This isn’t the feudal era, and we don’t have a throne to pass on. Society promotes gender equality, so why can’t Brenda inherit the company? I believe she’s more than capable. As long as she earns the trust of the company’s shareholders and executives, she could succeed as the chairman”
In Finnian’s mind, it made no difference whether it was his son or daughter who took over the company.
Whoever was capable should inherit it. Strength and competence were what mattered most
Ophelia was losing her mind. “How can you do this? The Hill Group is clearly meant for Soren!”
She turned to Finnian, eyes filled with suspicion. Did Brenda get that wornan, Phoebe, to put a spell on you? Did she make you lose your mind?”
That was what she’d decided in her head.
Brenda snorted and said, Tm not like you. Phoebe wouldn’t stoop to something as petty as that.
Ophelia glared at Brenda. “Shut up!”
Then she turned to Finnian, her frustration boiling over. “Say something!”
She added firmly, “You owe me an explanation and an answer today.”
Before Finnian could respond, Soren spoke up, his voice calm but resolute. “Mom, what makes you think Dad would hand over all the Hall Group to a: ounsider!”
Finnian didn’t care whether the heir was his son or daughter. What mattered was that the person inheriting the company was part of the Hill family bloodline.
More importantly, Soren had never wanted or even considered competing for the Hill falily’s wealth, knowing he was an illegitimate son and his poution as a Jurk medium
this, Ophelia’s eyes narrowed, and she became even more panicked. “What nonsense are you talking about?”
Soren sighed, has voce laced with frustration. “Mom, do you really think everyone here is stupid? We all know I’m not actually Dad’s biological son So what makes you think you can let me, the illegitimate son of someone you cheated on Dad with, shamelessly compete for the Hill Group!”
Suren, who despised his real father, wasn’t any kinder to his mother.
Ophelia’s eyes widened in disbelief. “How is that possible?”
She quickly looked at Finnlan, Reece, and Brenda, searching their faces for signs of surprise.
But none of them showed any. They were completely unfazed.
She was stunned.
How could this be? How did they all know?
the thought.
Nu wonder Finman’s attitude had suddenly changed. So, they knew about her affair and the illegitimate child.
Her mind raced. She turned to Finlan, her face contorted with pain “Husband, I was forced into it?
Naturally, she coulda’t adinit that she was in love with another man,
she had to fabricate a story about how she was forced to give birth to Soten after being ra
raped.
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Finnian raised an eyebrow “Ophelia, you still want to keep playing me for a fool!”
Ophelia was about to speak, already plotting how she’d win Finnian back
But just then, the butler walked in, followed by men from the Special Force,
puty Minister of the Special Force.
Their leader was Jamiet,
- the Deputy
Phoebe, a Special Force officer and a viction in the case, fallowed closely behind.
Finnian was the first to stand when he saw them.
He’d met Jamiel before. “Mr. Xidirov, good to see your
Jamiel smiled in greeting. “Mr. Half
“We have a serious case involving Mrs. Hill” Jamiel said. The evidence is overwhelming, so today we’re here to arrest her.”
He then presented the arrest warrant
Finnian took it and glanced over it. I have no issue
issur with
Ophelia felt a sinking sensation in her stomach when she saw Phoebe and the others enter
After hearing their conversation, she turned to Finnian with an expression of shock.
She asked, disbelieving, “Honey, what did you just say?”
The look Finnian gave her was cold, completely devoid of the gentleness it once held
“I said you broke the law, and now you’ll face the consequences,” he said.
Ophelia took few steps back. “You’re abandoning met I didn’t break the law! They’re accusing me falsely. Honey, I can explain about Soren.”
She stepped forward, reaching for him. “Please, don’t let them Lake me away!”
Finnian shook her hand off. “Didn’t you hear them? They have the evidence. Ophelia. I don’t have the power to save you. Not that I’d want to.”
Ophelia was
a was stunned by how cold and distant Finnian had become.
Tm your wife! If I go to jail, you’ll be a laughingstock!” she said.
Finnian raised an eyebrow. “You’d better think about yourself first.”
Ophelia was left speechless, Could Finnian really have lost his mind today? she thought.
She started to cry, finally showing her first real plea. “Honey, for the sake of our years of love, you have to help me.”
She knew how serious the situation was.
The Special Force had come to arrest her. If Finnian didn’t intervene, she’d likely end up in jail.
Finnian let out a bitter laugh. “Our years of love? Do you honestly believe that? Ophelia, you’re shameless to the core. It should be your adulterer you’ve been in love with all these years. You love him so much, and he’s so capable—let him sive you.”
Ophelia’s face shifted immediately. Her lips quivered, panic setting in. “I don’t kitow what you’re talking about.”
She wouldnt admit it. “Did someone say something foolish to you? Who’s this adulterer you’re talking about?”
Finnian’s voor turned cold. “You don’t need to pretend anymore. I’m alone pretending 100. Let’s lay everything bare today. I’ve never loved you. The season I stayed with you all these years was for the Hill family, and to deal with the man behind you”
“Also, you were wrong,” he added. “We haven’t even guten married yet. What gives you the right to claim you’re my wife?
There was a coldness in his eyes. Timi officially breaking up with you, Oplielu. From now on, we’ll have nothing to do with each other. You’ll never set foot in the Hill Family again.”
For the sake of Herce and Bregula, Finnian bekl back from saying anything more hurtful.
ain’t even someone be considered a lover.
Ophelia’s eyes widened in disbelief. “What do you
mean? We’re not married?”
But I’ve seen our marriage license,” she findsted.
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Finnan gave her a sneer, his voice cold. “Marriage license? That’s just something you imagined. We never even registered our marriage, let alone had a wedding. We’re not husband and wife. We’re just living together, so we could break up at any time.“
It took Ophelia a moment to process what he was saying “So you’ve been using me from the start?”
No wonder they’d had so much trouble getting a marriage license earlier. And then he’d said he’d find someone to help him with it, and she didn’t even have to go.
After that. Finnian had used one e
excuse after another to delay their wedding
But even now, she couldn’t quite believe that Finnian, the man who had claimed to love her for so many years, suddenly became so cold and heartless.
