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Chapter 61

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The reporters were sharp-tongued, and every question hit a sore spot in Gemma. It was something she didn't want to face but had to.

Gemma panicked, helplessly watching as everyone pointed fingers at her, vehemently denying it all. "It's pure nonsense. Regardless of whether Jade is my biological daughter or not, I raised her. A marriage alliance with the Fitzgeralds would only benefit the Severins. What reason could I have to do such a thing? If you keep spreading rumors, I'll sue you."

After a brief moment of panic, Gemma got her bearings. Even though Neve had been caught red-handed, Gemma would still try to spin the situation in her favor.

"Even if Neve added something to the drinks, who can find proof that it was an aphrodisiac?"

It had to be said that Gemma was eloquent, and the reporters were all left stupefied by her words.

"Proof? Are you talking about this?" Caelan, who had been coldly watching Gemma's theatrics, finally spoke up.

He opened his palm, revealing a bottle. "I
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