Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 624:

At precisely three in the afternoon, Richard crossed the threshold into Shiloh’s office, tension radiating from every line of his body.

Shiloh’s face transformed the moment Richard appeared, breaking into an effusive smile. “Mr. Morgan, what a privilege! I’ve heard so much about you!”

He thrust out his hand with theatrical warmth, his expression dripping with calculated charm.

Richard’s shoulders relaxed slightly at the warden’s fawning reception. Vince’s assurances about having influence over Jarrod’s situation suddenly made perfect sense. This level of connection explained everything.

Satisfaction flickered across Richard’s features as he accepted the handshake with courtesy, exchanging brief pleasantries before dispensing with pretense. “Mr. Hayes, I’m here because I need a favor.”

The officer immediately withdrew, sealing the door

Shiloh and Richard

into his authoritative tone. “Mr. Ward filled me in on the basics. Whatever assistance you require, consider it done.” Shiloh gestured toward the waiting chair with hospitality,

that the warden’s cooperation was crucial for what lay ahead, Richard wasted no time on subtlety. He leaned forward, dropping his voice to a confidential murmur. “I need comprehensive information about Maia’s imprisonment four years ago. I want to know about her circumstances,

can guarantee those former inmates will cooperate with our arrangement, both Vince and I will ensure

request, Shiloh clapped his hands together with

when I give direction, nobody questions it; they simply comply! Give me just a moment to retrieve Maia’s complete file and that inmate registry you’re

brightened with appreciation. “I’m

carrying Maia’s complete prison file—four

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