Chapter 78

Chapter 78:

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Jordyn swallowed her sobs instantly and fell silent.

Straightening, Zoe poured Liam a drink herself. “Adrian’s no good,” she said evenly, twisting reality as she spun her story. “He’s been pining after Bettina for years. For all we know, Cathryn could be their illegitimate child.”

A faint twitch of Liam’s brows betrayed his reaction. Was that why Richard had always despised Cathryn so much?

Zoe barreled on, refusing to yield. “Adrian’s just a doctor—he’s never cared about money. Cathryn’s barely literate. But you’re different. You’re well-groomed, polished, with a degree from a prestigious university abroad.”

A spark lit in Jordyn’s eyes as Zoe’s words took root.