All Chapters of Heart in Ashes: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

Lawrence said, "This is punishment for your recent inappropriate behavior. The Fulmer family's rule—loyalty and devotion to relationships and marriage are paramount; only when the family is united can everything prosper!"Simon lowered his eyes in despair.His grandfather forbade him from participating in Fulmer family affairs for five years. With so many cousins in the family, these five years would likely see many of them surpass and crush him, and he would probably lose his chance to inherit the family legacy forever.However, he had already lost Luna; what use did he have for the Fulmer family fortune?"I understand, Grandpa."Lawrence shook his head in disappointment as he left with his cane.In the evening, Sophie learned that Simon had been ordered by Lawrence to refrain from involving himself with the Fulmer family's business for five years.She sat alone in the living room, her mind in chaos.The last time she spoke to Hunter, she told him she would cook for him as a r

Realizing she had accidentally let something slip, Sophie immediately stopped talking.Simon's gaze turned dark and menacing. He fixed his eyes on Sophie and enunciated each word with a chilling precision, "Did you order Hunter to kill Lulu?"Sophie shook her head frantically, still trying to deny it. "I didn't—"Before she could finish her last word, Simon's fist landed squarely on her face.The blow knocked her jaw to the side and a mouthful of blood spilled from her lips.Simon squinted his eyes. Like a man possessed, he continued to pummel Sophie, his fists raining down on her face.Minutes passed, and Sophie collapsed to the ground, unable to hold herself up any longer.But Simon's fists didn't stop.The guests around them stood frozen in shock, watching the madness unfold. Not a single person dared to step forward to intervene.It wasn't until the police and an ambulance arrived that Simon finally stopped.When Sophie was carried away in the ambulance, her face was bloo