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

Chapter 586

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Stella instructed the driver to take the car back to the Walton residence. She didn’t get out but simply had Lydia dropped off, before asking the driver to take her away again.

Half an hour later, Tristan’s assistant walked in and reported, “Sir, Stella is waiting outside the estate. She says she has something to discuss with you.”

Tristan paused for a moment, his pen halting mid–air. He looked up at his assistant. “Tell her to leave. Say I’m not available.

“She’s probably here to talk about Arthur. I don’t want to h

“Understood,” the assistant replied and exited Tristan’s office.

about it right now. Just tell her to go. You know how to do it.”

Once the office was empty, Tristan silently pulled out his phone and opened an old photo, one that looked like it had aged with time.

It was a photo from over twenty years ago, one that his assistant had just managed to retrieve with special technology.

In the picture, standing in the middle was Tristan, with Stella and Claire flanking him. All three were young, full of life, and radiating youthful energy.

It was obvious that Tristan was positioned slightly closer to Claire than to Stella.

Tristan stared at Claire’s image on the screen for a moment, then sighed softly. “I never expected the woman who son would be you. I envy you.”

gave him

Outside the estate gates, Stella was waiting. The guards at the entrance knew her, and while they didn’t stop her from entering, there were rules to follow. This was a critical place in Clusia, so everything had to be done according to the higher- ups‘ instructions.

Still, they exchanged pleasantries. “Ms. Walton, please take a seat. Mr. Walton is probably busy. Ah, Mr. Walton’s assistant is coming out.”

Upon hearing that her brother’s assistant was approaching, Stella, who had just sat down, immediately stood up again.

keep you waiting.” The assistant said, greeting Stella with

nodded. “Hello. How’s my

some matters these days and can’t find the time to meet with you. Please accept our

a

the assistant, “Could you please tell my brother that Claire is back? She’s not

Ms. Walton. I will make

returned to the car, she felt a growing unease, an uneasiness that was oddly linked

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during the period after mid–year, dealing with reports, budget management,

had been caught up in a hectic period. Cherise, noticing how busy he

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Crow and Hank keeping an eye on things, Cherise had Hugh take her back to Chivers Residence.

swamped lately, huh?” Cherise asked

now. I heard from Steven that they’ve been so

her face showing concern. “Mm,

Chivers Residence, will you accompany me to

team. He was happy to hear that Cherise was thinking of

visit, everyone’s energy would

returned home, Cherise spent about an hour in the kitchen, and when she came out, she was carrying several thermal

already smell the

responded with a “yeah“, then added, “It’s not just for Mr. Chivers. With this much food, there’s enough for you, Steven, and Leo too. Let’s go to Chivers

hearing this.

Hugh walked ahead, looking very pleased. Cherise,

entry garden, Cherise took a quick look at herself. Something felt off, so she called out to Hugh, who had already stepped outside, “Hugh, wait a moment. I’m going back to my

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hour later, Cherise and Hugh appeared at the door of Morris’s office,

midst of

saw Cherise, both Steven and Leo were visibly relieved

with