The CEO Gets What He Wants

Chapter 585 Overwhelming Joy

Silvia's words first struck Claire numb with shock. By the time she composed herself and understood the implications of her friend's words, Claire was beside herself with joy.

She forgot her adopted daughter, Nicole, was sitting right beside her. “I-Is that true, Silvia?” Claire's hands were shaking as she continued, “Have you really found my biological daughter? Where is she? Is she doing all right? Is she—”

Silvia cut her off and suggested, “Are you free, Claire? Why don't you come here and see for yourself? Mr. Darnum investigated her identity and background, and he believes she fits all the descriptions. I truly think there's a high chance she's your daughter.”

“Yes, I'm free. I'll be there right away!”

The phone's speaker was loud enough for Nicole to overhear their entire phone conversation. Chills ran down her spine.

She fell into silence on the living room couch. Gone was the sweet smile that was always on her face.

Instead, dread filled her soul. Her right fist subconsciously clenched around a flower stem.

Claire ended the call a while later and noticed a pale Nicole staring at her with tears swimming in her eyes.

She winced when she realized the implications of her words earlier. “Nickie...”

Nicole bit her lip, looking like a harmless doe as she asked, “Mom, has Mdm. Wright found my sister's whereabouts?”

“It's a long story, Nickie. I'll explain everything to you when I come back.”

Claire hugged Nicole and said, “You have no idea how delighted I was when Silvia said she found your older sister. I almost couldn't believe her. I can't imagine how much that poor child had suffered on her own before this. But don't worry, Nickie. You'll always be my beloved daughter, even if your sister's back. In fact, you'll now have a new sister to love you.”

to herself. Her mind whirled with a myriad of

me her “most beloved” daughter when she was cajoling me. I didn't hear it now. Her enthusiasm after learning the whereabouts of her biological daughter disgusts me! Is sharing the same blood really that important? Does she not care for our relationship after all these years? How can I still have a place in the Lambert family once her biological daughter comes back? Plus, I've done so many horrible things to Avery in the past, even almost killing her.

the idea

find her so quickly? Doesn't it seem fishy to you? There

this time round? Technology is so advanced now. We can

biological daughter and had indeed run into impersonators in the past, yet she never lost hope of their eventual

her daughter, Claire would drop everything and throw herself into

put on a hopeful expression. “Mom, I really hope you find her this time. You can finally stop worrying about her. I promise I'll shower my new sister with all the love in the world and help you make up for her years

you, Nickie. You're such a lovely girl. I'm sure your sister will be happy to

would have a hard time accepting the truth, yet her adopted daughter's sensibility was a pleasant surprise. I didn't waste my efforts raising her.

of a sneer curved Nicole's

my hands when you're out looking for

...

and Nicole arrived at the private investigation firm, they saw Silvia in the manager's office, chatting warmly with

middle-aged man sat in a swivel chair behind a desk, flipping through

frumpily dressed couple who appeared to be in their

lady with

her to her feet. “Ah, you're here. Claire, this is the young woman Mr.

is Evangeline Gellana. Her date of birth and family background match the details of your

review, Mrs. Lambert. A lot of

utterly relieved to realize the candidate for Claire's biological daughter

the young woman with a critical