Kneeling for a Second Chance Novel

---- Chapter 401 Why had Gabriella been left with nothing while Valeria got everything? 1 Wendy looked at Gabriella. Only then did realization dawn on her. Her eyes widened as she cried out in desperation to stop Gabriella, "Gabriella!" Wendy had once used this relationship to threaten Valeria, but now was not the time to bring it up. If this were exposed, even Wendy would be affected. "valeria is Wendy and Melvin's daughter. Grandpa, Grandma, you two couldn't have been kept in the dark this whole time, could you?" After saying this, Gabriella covered her lips in feigned innocence.

"Did you two really not know?" Gabriella's words were like a thunderclap out of nowhere. Inthe carpeted corridor, the few security guards who had yet to disperse all lowered their heads. They felt that they had just overheard some shocking secret of a powerful family. Valeria paled as she bit down hard on her lip. She turned to look at Martha, only to notice that Martha's gaze seemed utterly vacant. Martha was frozen in shock, as if her brain had shut down and couldn't process anything. ---- Wendy's expression turned ashen. She staggered , clutching Alexander's arm to steady herself.

Then, she looked toward the bride sprawled on the carpet. Dressed in her wedding gown, Gabriella's elaborate styling was already ruined during her tussle with Sabrina. Gabriella laughed victoriously and even cast a provocative look at Wendy. "Mom, why are you looking at me like that? She's your own daughter , so why haven't you acknowledged her yet? Back in high school, didn't you know it when she was Jane Carlson?" Valeria broke out in cold sweat. The Grant family was utterly silent, and she could see the shock written on their faces.

In such a powerful household , this revelation truly could be the kind of secret that would destroy everything if brought to light. Alarge, warm hand enveloped Valeria's, and its fingers locked tightly around hers. Sebastian looked at her. "Don't be scared." In truth, Valeria wasn't scared. What weighed on her heart was guilt. Martha had treated her so well, yet her connection to Wendy was akin to a death sentence to their reputation. She turned toward Martha, and her lips trembled . "Mom..." ---- Martha still sat in a daze, turning her face toward Valeria.

She seemed to want to nod, but she was stiff. Even Nicholas was frozen in shock. In the end, it was Zayn who acted quickly , reminding Nicholas , "Dad, the banquet hall is still full of guests, and the media hasn't left yet." Frowning , Sebastian ordered the security, "Take Gabriella to the lounge and gag her." Two bodyguards seized her, but she struggled violently, as if she was determined to drag everyone down with her. Since she was still a member of the Grant family, the guards didn't dare use much force. In the end, she broke free and bolted from the banquet hall.

The haute couture wedding dress, worth millions , now hung disheveled on her. Inside the banquet hall, many of the guests and media had already left, but those who remained were all the most distinguished figures of Slate City. The parking lots outside were filled with luxury cars. The Grant family's butlers were busy managing the traffic outside, while quite a few guests were still waiting inside. All of them turned in astonishment as today's supposed star bride appeared in a state of utter disgrace. ---- The remaining reporters instantly whipped out their cameras, smelling a scandal.

Gabriella's gaze was focused on the giant screen. Just hours earlier, at noon, it had been set to play her wedding video with Lucas, followed by congratulatory clips from several top film. stars. Now, the screen flickered. She watched as the Grant family approached, and her gaze locked on Valeria. Her lips curled up into a vicious smile. Acting as if she had won, Gabriella declared, "Jane, I've prepared another gift for you. This is only the beginning."