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.

to keep you waiting.” The

politely nodded. “Hello. How’s my brother?”

Mr. Walton is tied up with some matters these days and can’t find

a

asked the assistant, “Could you

replied, “Of course, please rest assured, Ms. Walton. I will make sure to pass the

uneasiness that was oddly linked to Claire’s

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

in a hectic period. Cherise, noticing how busy he

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and instead spent the past few days

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to life here, with Crow and Hank keeping an eye on

huh?” Cherise asked from the back seat of the

non–stop for a week now. I heard from Steven that they’ve been so caught up, they

face showing concern. “Mm,

will you accompany me to

Hugh replied, sympathetic to Morris and his team. He was happy to hear that Cherise was thinking

that after Cherise’s visit,

kitchen, and when she came out, she was

Chivers, are you personally making lunch for Mr. Chivers? I can already smell the delicious aroma

this much food, there’s enough for you, Steven,

hearing this.

pleased. Cherise, seeing him so

the 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.

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than an hour later, Cherise and Hugh appeared at the door of Morris’s office, each carrying several thermal food containers.

and Leo were in the midst

Steven and

of tension, with Mr. Chivers on