Chapter 887

Colin gathered his thoughts. His lips trembled slightly as he began to speak. "Back when the company was just getting started, your mother volunteered to handle social engagements. Comment by Caitlyn Chin: This doesn't exceed four lines. It can still be one paragraph.

"I'm not sure which business partner she slept with, but one night, she came back pregnant with you."

Jessamine clutched her skirt so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

She then scolded, "You'reColin Quilton, you're still lying! My mother died because of you, and you still have the gallcourage to say such things to ruin her reputation?

"She chose to turn her back on her family to be with you—a poor man. She, and she helped you build your business. How could you treat her like this?"

Jessamine was agitatedvisibly emotional, her eyes red with anger. She shouted, "Mom would never betray you. Many people may betray their families, but not Mom! You are the one who betrayed our family, you disgusting man!"

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