Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 1052

Chapter 1052: Gu Zi’s Resistance

“And let’s not forget,” Huang Fei sneered, her voice growing shriller with every word, “your adoptive parents’ biological daughter ended up in the hospital because of you. You deliberately booked your celebratory banquet at the same venue as your sister’s, just to humiliate her, just to make her feel inferior. Have you conveniently forgotten that the only reason you had this so-called prestigious education in the first place was because you took her place? How dare you trample on her like this?”

Huang Fei was on a roll now. Sure, she had been intimidated by the spectacle of the day, but that didn’t mean she was wrong. And besides, she had only said what everyone else was thinking! It wasn’t even her who had done the reporting—that had been Sun Qi. Why should she be the one to take the fall?

Gu Zi, who had been listening with mild astonishment, finally responded. “Wow, Huang Fei, if you hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have even known that Lin Miao fainted and ended up in the hospital. And you think I orchestrated all this just to make her miserable?” She let out a soft chuckle. “If I had that kind of free time, I’d rather go for tea or catch a movie. Let me give you a word of advice: don’t jump to conclusions when you don’t have all the facts. Otherwise, the only fool here will be you.”

Huang Fei’s expression darkened. She let out a derisive laugh. “Do you think I’m stupid enough to believe you? You’re just furious because I hit a nerve, and now you want revenge. But don’t forget—the Xu family is not one to be trifled with. I suggest you settle this matter quickly and let me go. If my husband arrives and finds me here, you’ll all regret it!”

Unfortunately for her, Captain He was a man who had never once been fazed by these so-called “powerful” people who thought their influence could bend the law. He took a step forward. “It was the police who arrested you, and if your husband wishes to cause trouble, he’s welcome to try. I will personally see it through to the end. But let me be clear: you broke the law. The only way you’re leaving this place is by following due process.”

His tone turned even sharper. “Miss Gu Zi may not care to waste her breath explaining herself to you, but since you seem so keen on knowing the truth, let me make things crystal clear. Gu Zi severed ties with the Gu family a long time ago, and that decision was made by the Gu family themselves. Furthermore, when the Gu family forced Gu Zi to take Lin Miao’s place in an arranged marriage, that alone was repayment enough for any so-called debt of gratitude.

“That marriage agreement? Lin Miao agreed to it herself. She took the betrothal money, then had her biological parents pressure Gu Zi into taking her place in some rural backwater. She stole what rightfully belonged to Gu Zi. And when the theft was exposed, I was the officer in charge of the case. I remember it all too well. From start to finish, the ones who smeared Gu Zi’s reputation were none other than the very people you claim ‘raised’ her.”

Huang Fei’s blood ran cold. She had thought she was playing a game of social warfare, but now she saw that the stakes were much, much higher. Panic gripped her like a vice. If she went to prison, what then? The Xu family would never accept a convict as their daughter-in-law!

Meanwhile, Sun Qi was equally shaken. She had only gotten involved in this because Huang Fei had encouraged her, insisting that the best angle for a story was through Gu Zi’s adoptive parents.

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