Patrick declared, "I've got all of Jenny's files, and I backed up all the fake ones too. And the untouched half a million in my account is the best proof you need. Just trace the payment, and you'll know I'm not lying."
Jenny's face turned pale with fear.
"And the most important thing," Patrick continued, "is whether Jenny is pregnant or had a miscarriage; that's something a quick trip to the hospital can verify. It's not something you can forge or lie about."
Jenny could no longer stand upright; she stumbled back a couple of steps and plopped down on a nearby chair.
Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and lunged at Elton, clutching his hand: "Elton, everyone else might misunderstand me, but you can't. I love you, I really do."
The truth was as clear as day.
Everyone was shocked that such a young girl could be so cunning and manipulative.
Sarah stepped forward and said, "I can't believe you're this ruthless, even trying to scheme against the Taylor family. You nearly made us misunderstand Agnes. Thank God, we've seen your true colors now. If you actually married into our family, it'd be like inviting a wolf into the hen house."
Everyone sighed in agreement.
Jenny, not caring about anything else, held onto Elton's hand tightly and said, "Elton, I really love you. You know this. Please don't leave me."
Suddenly, Jenny turned to Agnes, lunging at her like a madwoman: "Agnes, I'll kill you!" But Jared and Elton both grabbed her arms in time.
Jenny fell to the ground while the two men stood protectively beside Agnes.
Jenny ripped off her wedding dress in rage, her face twisted in fury: "Agnes, I hate you! I hate you! You'll pay for this, I swear! I'll drag you down to hell, and I won't let you off the hook!"
Jenny was shaking violently. As for Agnes, she was too shocked by the sudden turn of events to say anything.
Jared's voice was low and icy. "Even now, you don't know how to repent? You're a smart girl, about to graduate from a prestigious school. You could have had a bright future. But your jealousy led you to frame your friend. You brought this on yourself. It's got nothing to do with anyone else."
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