Comeback Of The Adored Heiress

Chapter 1258:

Instantly, Jared understood—it was a fake lawn.

Backing away from the study window, he made his way toward the disguised section of the lawn. Ensuring no one was nearby, he carefully lifted the edge. Beneath it, a hidden passage emerged, just wide enough for a single person to pass through. A set of stairs descended into the darkness. Jared’s eyes narrowed as a sense of intrigue settled over him. Something was concealed within this passage. He made his decision—he would go down and uncover whatever lay beneath.

The underground passage, with its external entrance, heightened Jared’s vigilance. He tread cautiously, aware of potential traps. Yet, as he descended further, his confusion deepened. There were no hidden mechanisms, no obstacles—just an unsettlingly large space below. And then, as he advanced, a sound reached his ears.

place steeped in a chilling, oppressive atmosphere, a frail girl sat curled up on the cold ground, her arms wrapped tightly around her knees. She wore a thin, faded white dress that hung loosely on her delicate frame. Her exposed arms

see Mr. Perkins while our young mistress isn’t in Estresa?” Standing over the girl was

she hadn’t returned in time, you might’ve actually pulled it off! You miserable thing—did you really believe you could live like a lady of the Perkins family? Don’t be ridiculous. If Mr. Perkins had ever intended to acknowledge you, he wouldn’t have cast you out like trash in the first place! But since you had the audacity to come here, don’t even think about leaving. You’ll stay right where you are—nothing more than a convenient tool

spoke, she stepped forward, raising her foot to deliver a punishing kick—only

spine. On the cold ground,

mercy. If anything, they only seemed to fuel

hidden beneath her bangs. The muscles in her slender arm tensed, and in an instant, the sharp shard in her grip sliced through