Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife (Eveline)

Chapter 397

Chapter 397 397: There is something you need to know.

"They let go of me just like that. And do you know what they said?" She muttered, her eyes fixed intently on her man.

"Her father must be waiting for her," she disclosed, hoping those words might stir some change in his expression.

But she was wrong.

Kaden didn't react at all.

"I know," he said suddenly, and that was enough to send a jolt through Sherlyn.

A strange feeling twisted in her gut—something wasn't right. What had happened to her didn't feel like a random incident. It felt planned.

As if she had been kidnapped for a reason.

Kaden had never wanted to keep anything from Sherlyn. But now, the truth hovered between them like a blade ready to drop. Because whatever had happened… her father had been part of it too.

"Listen to me, Sherlyn. There's something you need to know," Kaden said, his voice low but steady. He had made up his mind—it was time to confess everything.

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[Jedrick's Mansion]

Michelle remained in her room until she heard the unmistakable sound of Jedrick's car pulling away from the driveway. Only then did she allow herself to exhale. The silence that followed was heavy—unnatural, almost—as if the house itself was holding its breath.

It still surprised her how busy Jedrick had become lately, especially ever since that woman moved in.

But none of that mattered now.

All she cared about was finding a way to sneak out of the room and finally meet the mysterious woman everyone seemed so eager to forget.

She had already told Ella everything she knew about Valeria. But what Ella revealed in return had shaken her to the core.

and was now battling Alzheimer's. And yet, despite her fragile state, she was also the one person everyone seemed

Why?

Mischelle ever since. The truth had to be worse

softly beneath her as she crossed the room, careful to avoid the loud spot near the dresser.

slowly—inch by inch—until the latch gave way with a soft click. Holding her breath, she peeked into

flickered just enough to cast long shadows across the corridor. The house was silent, save for

Michelle stepped out.

chill up her spine, and she clutched the edge of her shawl tighter around her shoulders. She moved quietly, her ears straining for any sign of life. The scent of old wood polish lingered in the air, mixed faintly with

was being kept. A room at the far end of the west wing. Always locked.

corner near the staircase, Mischelle paused, pressing her back to the wall as a soft gust of wind fluttered the curtains in a nearby window. Her

But nothing followed.

she

She was close now.

what secrets were

had a feeling Valeria was the only one who could give

her fingers brushing the knob in anticipation, a voice sliced

you

to her throat. Her wide, shocked eyes met Jedrick's as he stood a few feet away, his expression unreadable and his presence as

but she

heading to the kitchen," she said, barely managing to string the excuse together. The kitchen,

Jedrick's eyes narrowed.

a slow step toward her, then another, until he stood directly in front of her—tall, unyielding, and

were you standing in front of this door?" he asked coldly. "Are you trying to act smart with me, Mischelle?" His gaze pierced her,

knew it was no use trying to lie—not to Jedrick. He had already caught

had to

woman from earlier… why is she here? And… who is she?" She asked, her tone as calm and subtle as she

pretended not to know—even though she already had a good idea about Valeria's connection to him. But nothing could have prepared her for

my mother," Jedrick

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