Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase Novel

Chapter 561: "Same here. Looking back, it all makes sense. Remember how Maia ignored the Crimson Heart Claudius gave her? Why would she bother stealing some plain jewel?" "That's exactly how it was!" With everyone joining the attack, Rosanna's behavior tonight completely tore apart her reputation. Because of this, people started looking down on her and the Morgan family. Richard was so angry that he nearly gasped for air. Rosanna had made a fool out of him and put the whole Morgan family's future at risk.

Even though he had let her slide before, all he felt now was pure anger and disappointment. "Stop your whining! The proof is right here, but you won't own up to it. You've brought disgrace on the Morgan family!" He raised his hand, ready to slap her. "And you even tried to pin it on Maia!" Richard knew full well that only Maia could pull the Morgan family out of trouble now. Rosanna had burned her bridges, and there was no chance she could marry into any respectable family. ...into a respectable family anymore. If Maia got tangled up again, the Morgans would be finished for good!

Yet this stubborn Rosanna, right in front of him, didn't grasp the gravity of the situation and still wanted to drag Maia down with her! With a sharp crack, another harsh slap landed. Rosanna stood frozen, clutching her cheek, unable to say a word. Richard glanced at the crowd, his voice tight and forced between clenched teeth. "I apologize for this ugly scene. I must take care of family business now. Honored guests, please, you may leave." But just then, Jarrod came rushing in, having caught wind of what happened.

He looked at his mother, who was pale and leaning weakly against the wall, then at his sister Rosanna, her face puffed up and quiet. His angry eyes then locked onto the hefty Axell. gⲁν⫶ "You filthy scoundrel! Axell, how dare you lay a hand on my sister? I'll make you pay today!" Jarrod snapped, seething with rage. He grabbed an ashtray and swung it hard at Axell's head... A heavy thump filled the room. Axell didn't duck fast enough, and without a single cry, he collapsed, blood pouring from his forehead, quickly spreading into a dark pool on the floor.

The place erupted into chaos, with a socialite shouting, "Jarrod, you've killed Axell!" This shout finally made Jarrod come back to his senses. The ashtray slipped from his grasp as he stumbled back a step. "Jarrod! What's wrong with you? Why act so recklessly?" Richard bellowed. "Someone call an ambulance, quick!" But it was still too late. Jarrod's violent act was witnessed by all the guests present. At that moment, Richard felt completely crushed. His daughter Rosanna's name was in tatters, and if Axell died, his son Jarrod would land behind bars for sure!

Thinking about this, Richard suddenly clutched his chest, a sharp pain shooting through him. He grabbed his chest with his right hand, then everything went dark as he fell hard to the floor. While the Morgan family was in turmoil, Maia returned to Marvelous Garden. No sooner had she stepped inside than Ethan and Kathie rushed over to welcome her. . . .