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

family once her biological daughter comes

complexion blanched at the idea

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 really don't want you to get yourself excited over

way, I have to see the evidence for myself. What if it's really your sister this time round? Technology is so advanced now. We can just verify her identity through DNA testing,” justified

and had indeed run into impersonators in the past, yet she

she heard a new lead about her daughter, Claire would drop everything and throw

concealed the resentment in her gaze and 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 of suffering.” She looked as though she genuinely prayed for Claire's

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

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

a sneer curved

you think I would sit around on my hands when you're out

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

man sat in a swivel chair behind

to be in their fifties occupied the

young lady with her friend. Her gaze teemed with

her to her feet. “Ah, you're here. Claire, this is

date of birth and family background match

dossier of information to Claire. 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

was utterly relieved to realize the candidate for Claire's

young woman with a critical