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.”

mind whirled

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

blanched at the idea of going to

mustered a smile. “Mom, we haven't heard any news of her for years. How did Mdm. Wright find her so quickly? Doesn't it seem fishy to you? There are so many scammers these days, and I

it's really your sister this time round? Technology is so advanced now. We can just verify

and had indeed run into impersonators in the past, yet she never

lead about her daughter, Claire would drop everything and

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 of suffering.” She

Nickie. You're such a lovely girl. I'm sure your sister will be happy to know you.” Claire's relief

accepting the truth, yet her adopted daughter's sensibility

ghost of a sneer curved Nicole's lips while Claire

around on my hands when you're

...

the private investigation firm, they saw Silvia in the manager's office, chatting warmly with a girl clad in a long,

in a swivel chair behind a desk,

couple who appeared to be in

young lady with her

Claire, this is the young woman Mr. Darnum shortlisted, who matches the

Evangeline Gellana. Her date of birth and

He explained professionally, “These are for your review, Mrs. Lambert. A lot of manpower and resources went into this investigation. We've combed through twenty-odd years worth of information as well as details on Evangeline's life

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

young woman with a critical