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."

Crow responded succinctly, and with

landed on a massive wooden chest in the corner. She moved closer, drawn

its weight and opened it to find 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

precious wedding gift on my 20th birthday,' she

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 remained eternal and

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people who were in contact with

Chapman, who also died in the conflict. The third individual used a disposable phone, originating from Betrico,

Crow 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.

someone who might be able to solve it: King, the leading

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