Semua Bab The Prison Bride: Bab 191 - Bab 200

Mia had been forced to move into the maids' quarters on the first floor.She didn't dare get up when the maids stirred awake.Her room was tiny with just over a hundred square feet, hardly more than space for a bed. Every piece of clothing she owned was crammed into one suitcase. She never dreamed she'd sink to this point.Freddy tried to help her, but Bruce forbade it, and even David turned a blind eye.Mia sat in the tiny room when suddenly, someone knocked on her door.Her heart clenched.She didn't answer and only stared at the door.The knocking turned into pounding."What are you doing, locking yourself in there? Still think you're the heiress? Open up!"The Stewart family's maids were bullies who only respected the strong. Back when Mia was favored, they had bent over backward for her. But now that she'd been kicked out of her own room, they couldn't wait to turn on her.Mia finally stood up and opened the door.The same maids who used to bow and scrape, calling her '

Freddy finally realized that people treated others based on power and favor.Mia looked at Laura tearfully. "Mom, where am I supposed to live now?""There's an attic on the top floor. From now on, that's where you'll stay. Unless we give permission, don't come down. There's a bathroom up there, and the room isn't that small. Move your things upstairs today, and clean it yourself from now on," Laura said flatly.Mia stumbled back a few steps and was barely able to stand.The maids' quarters were small, but at least there had been people to serve her there.Freddy's eyes welled with tears as he pleaded, "Mom, Dad, it was my fault. I'll never raise a hand again, okay? But it really wasn't her fault today–"Bruce cut him off with a solemn expression. "The maids have been here for twenty years. They've served her all this time. If so many of them are all saying the same thing about her, don't you think you should ask yourself what kind of person she really is?"Laura retrieved her ph

"Mia brought this upon herself. Whatever anyone says, the Stewart family has never wronged her. She alone has cost this family close to a billion dollars. For over twenty years, we raised her with the best we had. Isn't that enough? Go out and ask around. Which family would ever be that generous to an adopted child?"Bruce had once truly placed his hopes on her, but Mia had disappointed him thoroughly."And you're no better. I put you in charge of a subsidiary, and it's been losing money for a year straight without a single report. Useless! Say one more word, and I'll shut that mouth of yours for good. You've got no ability, and yet you side with a liar and a cheat. You can't even tell right from wrong!" Bruce's chest heaved with fury.Mark chimed in with a sneer. "Is Mia your type or something?"Freddy remained silent. He looked down at his feet.Bruce left with the doctor to the hospital, while Jessie headed for the office.All day, she couldn't stop thinking about the test res

While they chatted, they arrived at a restaurant.Ronny parked the car in an open lot and said to Jessie, "A client recommended this place to me. Even if you've already had dinner, you've got to try it. The food here is amazing. The authentic flavors are spot on!"Jessie had eaten plenty at the birthday party, but his words still tempted her.Once inside, Ronny led her to the reserved table. After they sat down, he ordered a pot of passion fruit tea for Jessie.She loved passion fruit tea, and the moment it was served, she poured herself a cup.Jack and Ronny ordered different drinks.Jessie sat beside Jack, while Ronny sat across from them.When the menus came, Jessie had no clue what dishes to order, so she said to Ronny, "Why don't you pick? I don't really know what to order here.""You have to try their fish stew. You'll love it. It's a classic," Ronny said."Alright." Jessie nodded."I'm heading overseas tomorrow. The contract still isn't finalized, and the client's push

Jorge had one of the worst reputations in town.If a girl was pretty, he never cared about their reputation or anything else.Still, the Jackson family was satisfied with Mia. Sure, she'd been jealous of her sister and had done something stupid, and now it was confirmed she wasn't the Stewart family's real daughter.But so what?She'd been raised in the Stewart family for years, and they'd poured a fortune into her. Her name might be tarnished, but her conditions still outclassed most heiresses.After Bruce left, Mia smiled at Jorge."I don't have any standing in the Stewart family anymore. Everyone there bows to Jessie. And even so, you still want to marry me?""Your dad knows how to play the game. You'll be better off with me. Say what you want about the Jackson family, but we'll never short you on money."Jorge grinned and reached for her hand on the table.Mia swallowed her disgust and, against every instinct, turned her hand over to clasp his.Tears welled up in her eyes