Jilted Ex-wife Billionaire Heiress

Chapter 116 Mortified Beyond Measure

The realization dawned on everyone in the room.

This scandalous drama was nothing but the Cavanaugh family's attempt to smear her reputation!

If it had been anyone else, they would have been crushed under the might of the Cavanaughs.

Destroying a nonentity like Darya Miller was a walk in the park for them.

But Darya wasn't a nonentity.

And she had no intention of hiding the truth.

She wanted everyone to see just how despicable and shameless the Cavanaugh family truly was.

Morton stood there, his shocked gaze masking his panic.

Darya McAllister, the heiress of the Paragon Group!

No wonder he couldn't dig up any information about Darya's past when she married Micah.

She claimed to be an orphan, and they had no reason to doubt her.

Her father must have erased all traces of her true identity.

Morton was filled with regret.

If only he had known...

Micah's forehead creased slightly.

His gaze turned dark and cold, and his heart sank.

Darya said the divorce was her attempt to correct a mistake.

Had it been a mistake for her to marry him?

'Miss McAllister, what's the real reason for your divorce?' the reporter pressed. 'Is

it because of a certain third party?'

In that moment, the online frenzy surrounding the divorce flashed through everyone's minds.

Regina's name had once been at the centre of it all, and tonight she stood with the Cavanaugh family, confirming her status as the 'third party,' which everyone knew was just a polite term for 'mistress."

She could feel everyone's gaze on her.

ted to escape, but she couldn't.

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Her plan to come here to witness Days's briation had backfired

Darya paused, lowering her head with a set striile My Carranagh and Miss Facher make each a beautiful couple, don't you think? I join everyone in wisting them selfnoveldrama

All eyes fell on Mirah and Regns

The reporters' questions and Darys's replies only added to the Cavanaugrity's mortification

Even Judy couldn't help but wish for a hole to swallow her whole.

Though it hadn't been explicitly stated, the disdain and mockery in everyone's eyes were palpable.

Like her husband, she was filled with regret.

Her son had married a billionaire heiress, someone who stood to inherit the entire Paragon Group, and yet Darya had been driven away by her own actions.

How blind she had been!

Micah remained where he was, his bearing erect.

He didn't shy away from everyone's probing, gaze.

All his attention was directed at Darya.

But underneath the calm façade, mixed emotions surged within him.

Darya's indifferent gaze swept over him, and a faint smile played on her lips. 'Anyway, that's all in the past now. My father and my brother each shared some interesting news with you tonight. I have my own announcement

to make as well.'

She gestured to her assistant, who approached the stage. 'Some time ago, I happened to acquire a valuable artefact, a magnificent jade ring crafted from rare and exquisite imperial jade.'

Glen opened the velvet box to display the ring.

A picture of it was also flashed onto the giant electronic screen behind Darya.

Art connoisseurs in the crowd gasped as they took in the ring, which showcased a vibrant and intense green jade stone, exhibiting exceptional translucency and a flawless surface.

The band was meticulously crafted from lustrous precious metal, adorned with intricate detailing and delicate engravings.

It featured a unique setting that elevated the jade stone, allowing it to capture and reflect light in a mesmerizing manner.

The centrepiece of the ring was the remarkable imperial jade gem, which possessed incredib captivating depth of colour.

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Its rich green hue was reminiscent of lush emerald forests, exuding an aura of natural beauty and luxury. "The ring was valued at five million dollars when it was pledged to a casino as collateral,' Darya continued. 'However, that was later revealed to be a gross undervaluation.'

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She paused, relishing the sight of old man Morton's face contorting with rapid changes of emotion, his gaze betraying sheer panic.

Darya's voice dripped with satisfaction. 'And now, I've made a decision-

'Wait a minute!' Morton could no longer contain himself and stepped forward.

It was one thing to be humiliated when Darya's true identity was revealed

But the jade ring absolutely couldn't fall into someone else's hands!

'Darya, you know that ring is a family heirloom. I'm willing to buy it back from you at ten times the price.'

No one spoke for a long while.

The air inside the ballroom crackled with tension as all eyes focused on Darya.

She smiled. 'Mr Cavanaugh, I'm not conducting an auction here. And money is no object to me. As for the jade

ring, I've decided to donate it.'

She turned her head, extending her hand in invitation to a man standing nearby. 'This is Mr Maxwell Chambers, curator at the Hagen Museum of Art and History.'

She shook hands with the man and silently thanked Bianca for getting Mr Chambers here tonight.

'Let us all witness the jade ring finding its rightful home in the museum. She presented the velvet box to the curator. 'It will be shared with all those who cherish and honour art as well as the history behind it."

Maxwell smiled warmly at her and gave a short speech expressing his gratitude

on behalf of the museum. The audience clapped politely, inching closer for another look at the priceless artefact.

Matthias stood by and looked on with immense pride.

Morton's face turned an alarming shade of crimson, rendered speechless by fury.

Darya had inflicted a colossal loss upon him in her ingenious way.

If the ring had fallen into anyone else's hands, Morton could have reclaimed it by writing out a cheque.

But donating it to the national museum?

Even with his extraordinary connections, Morton wouldn't dare to plot against something housed within the museum's sacred walls!

There was no denying it.

He had lost this game entirely.

'Let's go!' Morton turned on his heels, abandoning all pretences of composure or concern for hi

utation.

He had no desire to spend another second in this place.

'Morton, wait a minute. Matthias ambled over with Darya, a wide smile of elation

lighting up his face.

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