The Heiress They Couldn't Break (Amelia) novel Chapter 401

**Title: Broken by Destiny**

**Chapter 401: A Moment of Clarity**

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Finished.

Once again, Gianna found herself ensnared in this chaotic web, and it was driving her to the brink of a headache.

“Seriously, don’t fabricate stories,” she snapped, her teeth grinding together in frustration.

Her anger surged so intensely that she felt as if she might bite her own tongue off in the heat of the moment.

Just moments ago, his demeanor had conveyed a completely different message, and now he was acting as if he had no connection to her whatsoever?

Ugh, what a jerk!

She couldn’t stand to remain in this place any longer. With a swift motion, she lifted her dress and stormed away, her heart pounding with indignation.

Gianna had envisioned seeking out her mother, hoping to vent her frustrations and have Regina help her put Brielle in her place.

But alas, Regina was nowhere to be found, as if she had vanished into thin air. No one seemed to have any idea of her whereabouts.

With no other option available, Gianna reluctantly decided to seek out Miguel.

At this moment, Miguel was the only one who would welcome her with open arms and offer her the comfort she desperately needed.

As Gianna walked away, tears streaming down her cheeks, Brielle watched with a roll of her eyes, feeling a wave of disdain wash over her.

She had always valued honesty and had little patience for those who feigned weakness, manipulating others to gain sympathy.

That was precisely why she had snapped at Gianna earlier; she couldn’t stand the sight of her acting so fragile.

“How dull. I thought Gianna had some real strength, but it turns out she’s just good at crying and looking pitiful,” Brielle muttered under her breath, her voice dripping with contempt.

Turning to Sabrina, her expression brightened with enthusiasm as if the clouds had parted.

“I heard Grandma and Floyd are here! Want to go find them together?” she asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Cora and Truman were old family friends, and it was a rare treat for them to visit. Naturally, Brielle was eager to catch up with them.

Floyd, Sabrina’s younger brother, was the apple of everyone’s eye, adored by the entire family.

Especially Cora, who often dreamed of showering him with the best things life had to offer.

“Absolutely, let’s go!” Sabrina replied, her face lighting up with a bright smile.

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After witnessing Gianna’s dramatic exit, followed by Brielle and Sabrina’s departure, Amelia couldn’t resist teasing Jeremy.

“Ms. Jordan has been mingling at this party for quite some time now. Are you really not planning to approach her?”

She delivered the remark casually, almost as if it were a light-hearted jest. However, Jeremy’s brow furrowed slightly at the suggestion.

Was she testing the waters? Was there a hint of jealousy in her tone? Or did she genuinely not care?

A CEO of a major corporation was rarely able to linger in one spot for too long, let alone stay by her side for an extended period.

It was already surprising that he hadn’t been summoned away earlier.

Jeremy looked at her, his smile tender and affectionate.

Of course, she understood him. She always did.

Sometimes, the unspoken understanding between two people could mean more than any words could convey.

“I’ll step away for a moment,” he said gently, “I need to take a call and sort out a few things. I’ll come back for you soon.”

Before he departed, he couldn’t resist reaching out to gently ruffle her hair, followed by a soft pinch on her cheek.

So soft. So warm. So endearing.

He had never done anything like this with any girl before, not even once. But with her, it was as if he acted on instinct, without pause or thought.

The moment he realized what he had done, a flush crept up his face. Embarrassed, he quickly turned and hurried away, leaving Amelia to chuckle at his retreating figure.

“What a silly guy,” she murmured to herself, amusement dancing in her eyes.

She had clearly noticed his shyness, and honestly, it was quite adorable.

Today, Amelia felt an unexpected surge of happiness.

She had the chance to see Truman after such a long time, and without having to lift a finger, someone had been standing up for her, protecting her, and choosing her. It felt wonderful. Truly wonderful.