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

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As the car started, Cherise smiled faintly and pulled out her phone, opening a chat with Crow.

Cherise: [Check the medical records of Hank from Elysium Medical Center, the closest hospital to Charity Orphanage, two years ago. If possible, infiltrate the hospital and retrieve all paper records. Also, discreetly access and extract surveillance footage from the day he was admitted.]

Within a minute, Crow replied with a simple emoji, signaling his agreement.

Putting her phone away, Cherise asked Hugh, who was driving," as your boss ever interrogated Lydia?"

Hugh glanced in the rearview mirror and replied, "Not at all, Mrs. Chivers. I heard from Steven and Leo that after she was locked in the dungeon, no one even bothered with her.

"Mr. Chivers said since she's a woman, just keep her locked up and watched.

"Oh, and he also said if you ever wanted to visit her, I should take you there. By the way, her pressure point was unblocked that night."

Cherise hummed softly in acknowledgment. "Alright, take me there."

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Half an hour later, they arrived at the Dark Web Division. Since the incident with Morris in Gavoria, most of the division's elite had come to know Cherise. Her presence drew surprised and delighted reactions. People greeted her respectfully, offering coffee and their best snacks.

Hugh, watching this spectacle, rolled his eyes. "I've never seen you lot this excited when Mr. Chivers shows up."

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The Dark Web Division's dungeon was where they held their prisoners.

name, it was a lightless place. Not

on artificial lighting year-round to illuminate

here under strict conditions, and Lydia was no exception. Morris had specifically ordered that

a wooden bed. Hearing the door open, she raised her head, her face devoid of

away. She looked Lydia in the eye and said calmly, "So, you're not

more pretending. In front of you, any pretense would only put me at a disadvantage." Cherise pulled up a small stool nearby and sat down. "Your aunt and your grandmother don't hold a candle to you." "That's not

She had to admit that the women of

moment, she asked, "So, your crush on Truman was all an

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a flicker in Lydia's eyes, which Cherise noted immediately. She watched

"No, my feelings for Truman are

shook her head. She wasn't surprise. Lydia's gaze toward Truman had always

Lydia's sincerity, Cherise began to piece things together. "So, your ultimate goal isn't Truman or Jean. They're just pawns in your larger plan." Lydia fell silent

faint smile, Cherise stood up and

dungeon clanged shut, Lydia finally raised her head, her gaze fixed

Cherise exited the dungeon, Morris was waiting for her outside. Seeing her emerge, he took a few steps

she's not as simple as she seems, is she?" he

all. In fact, the

arm around her shoulders as they walked out together. "The Walton family has more than just these

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about to leave. The guards accompanying Arthur noticed her approach and quickly blocked her path. "Stop. You can't go any further. Please leave," one

from the Walton family! I need to speak with you. Please,

Arthur paused and

to approach. She hurried over, trying to compose herself. Arthur regarded her calmly.