Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

My Billionaire Family 5

"Hey, Boss!" Crow's voice burst through the phone, so full of energy that it could power a city. "You've been off the radar for ages. Don't tell me you've ditched your favorite wingman." The words spilled out in a rapid-fire stream.

Cherise felt a throb behind her eyes and rubbed her temples.

"Boss, are you there?" Crow continued to chatter away without any intention of pausing.

"Crow, you're speaking too quickly for me to get a word in. Slow down, or I'll have to hang up," she warned, her tone chilling the line.

Abruptly, Crow's voice ceased, leaving an expectant silence for her to speak.

"Alright, I need you to dig into something for me," Cherise began. "Investigate who Claire Garcia was communicating with before her death 15 years ago. Additionally, confirm the truth about her supposed death from a stray bullet in a warzone." With a sense of urgency, she emphasized, "I need this done promptly."

succinctly, and with that,

on a massive wooden chest in the corner. She moved closer, drawn to its intricate carvings, and opened it to see a collection of identical,

shiny diamonds and a note that read: "Cherise, happy 18th birthday! Grandma's been saving for your wedding. In the best of times, diamonds are a girl's best friend; in the worst, they're a safety net." Another box held more diamonds with another note that read: "Cherise, today marks your coming-of-age, and it's more diamonds for your wedding. I'm all about practicality. When you turn 20, I've got

chest. 'So, Grandma had intended for me to receive this precious wedding gift on my 20th birthday,' she mused. Gently, she replaced the boxes, shut the chest,

was a testament to her grandmother's love, and she couldn't bring herself to convert it into currency. It would remain untouched in the chest, just as her grandmother's affection had

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later, Crow reported back. "Boss, I've found three people who

the Leach family. The second was a war journalist named Colin Chapman, who also died in the conflict. The third individual used a disposable phone, originating from Betrico, with no identifiable user."

couldn't crack it, it signified that the mystery was truly formidable. Exiting the secret room, Cherise headed to her personal space and powered up her high-spec computer. She encountered the same obstacle-a burner phone number. Her attempts to restore the call recording yielded only

King, the leading hacker,