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

Chapter 628

Chapter 628

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Stella’s face twisted with ferocity and rage as she led the guards to the open lawn in front of the villa. They were searching frantically, their expressions grim.

Stella knew the security here was top–notch, the highest level in the Walton family’s secret bases. There was no way Claire could slip away

It was impossible and unacceptable. If Claire managed to escape and find Arthur, Stella couldn’t bear to think about the

consequences.

“Listen up, everyone! Search every single corner of this island, especially the shorelines. We can’t let her escape. Move it! If you can’t find her, I’ll hold each and every one of you accountable. None of you will get off easy!”

Stella’s voice boomed, and the response was a chorus of “Yes, ma’am!” that almost drowned out the thunder.

The island was swarming with bodyguards, just as Lydia had said.

They began a thorough, sweeping search, combing through every inch of the island.

Meanwhile, Ryan was leading Claire’through the overgrown path, using a small knife to clear the way. The dense underbrush was a hazard; one wrong step could lead to a painful injury.

But both of them were experienced with outdoor navigation and made quick progress. Soon, they reached the end of the narrow trail.

Suddenly, they heard faint rustling at the end of the path.

Ryan and Claire’s alertness kicked in. They stared ahead, holding their breath, trying not to make a sound.

But then Claire spotted something–or someone–and her voice trembled with excitement and relief. “Hank, Mommy’s here! It’s Hank, right? And Leo, I see you guys.”

The four people at the end of the path were just as surprised and relieved. They whispered back, “Claire, is that you? What a coincidence! We haven’t even started searching yet, and here you are.”

faces, Claire and Ryan emerged from

sides were visibly moved.

but we all thought it was too risky. We debated, and Lydia here led us over. We hadn’t even started looking when we ran into you.

trouble. I need to

you, and thank you, Lydia. It’s a good thing Cherise didn’t come; I would have given her

“Let’s move. We can talk once we’re off

their pace, eager to leave the danger behind.

spoke up, “The speedboat

“Let’s go!”

rarely go as planned. As soon as they finished speaking, a horde

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guarde tightly surround them with weapons.

now seemed far from easy

than Stella, who

we’re still

almost unfazed, as

looked visibly uncomfortable, likely due to her recent departure from the Walton

approached them, and upon seeing Lydia, she was genuinely shocked. “Lydia? So you brought them here? You’ve

pointing at Ryan beside Claire, she continued, “And you, you’re not one of us? You’re a spy?

marry and settle down? Why are you always causing trouble? Be careful, one day

the people before her–those who had betrayed her, defied her, and

if they did, her actions would be exposed, and she would lose everything she had built over the years, including her reputation and

couldn’t risk being disgraced in front of

of you who answer to my mother, Mrs. Walton, listen up! None of them are leaving. I

the others immediately became extremely vigilant, surrounding Claire

It’s like driving a car. My people are waiting on the island

“Thank you, but I’m not a coward. We leave together or not at all.”

this island long