The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 257 Kneeling Through 9,999 Steps

Cedar Hill was a stunning place with beautiful scenery. From the foot of the mountain to the chapel at the summit, there were exactly 9,999 stone steps.

Besides taking those stone steps, visitors could choose a cable car or a sightseeing cart to reach the top.

Truly devoted worshippers would walk up the steps from the base, one step at a time. Those who lacked the stamina or preferred not to climb could take the cable car or a sightseeing cart instead.

Charlotte arrived at the foot of Cedar Hill with Victor, Diana, and Selena in tow.

Once out of the car, she gazed up at the imposing buildings near the peak. The ancient structures perched on the cliffs exuded an air of timeless elegance.

Soft rays of sunlight filtered through the chapel's stained glass windows, casting colorful reflections on the stone paths.

With white clouds almost within arm's reach and the mountain wrapped in lush greenery, it felt like a place straight out of a dream.

"Our forefathers were truly remarkable," Charlotte remarked. "A mountain this tall, with cliffs so steep, and yet they managed to build such a grand chapel complex up there."

"They really had amazing wisdom and fortitude," Gorge echoed.

In ancient times, there weren't many machines to help. People had to rely on their own strength, maybe with a few horses and oxen.

Every stone step and every plank of wood had to be hauled up by hand. Bit by bit, they built it all. Even after so many years, it remained standing strong.

Standing at the base of the mountain made one naturally feel humbled.

But the sight stirred a different emotion for Victor, Diana, and Selena. All they saw were the countless steps disappearing into the distance.

It made their scalps tingle just thinking about having to kneel on each step and continue all the way to the top. Their knees ached before they even began.

Charlotte and Gorge finished their moment of admiration. Then, Charlotte turned to Victor and his family.

"Mr. Langley, let's begin," Charlotte said with a smile. "Kneel your way up, all 9,999 steps. When you're done, the project is yours. It's a sure win."

While thinking about the staggering amount of money the project could bring, Victor gritted his teeth and dropped to his knees on the first stone step.

Selena, hurry!" he called out, motioning for them to join him

their dignity but for the sake of

brought them

like your wife and daughter aren't too

Kneel!" Victor

shot Diana a look. She understood

forward and forced both

is kneel our way up, and we'll have more money than we can ever spend. Think carefully. Would you rather get thrown out of the house and end up living under a bridge, or would you rather stay here and

She never wanted to go through that

sleeve. "Mom, Dad's right. It's just kneeling. It's not like we're losing anything. Besides, that wretched woman clearly isn't thinking straight. Who gives away that much money just

Diana and Selena's

seem to mind. A faint smile played at the corner

recorded the scene

them were their atonement for what they

already had her plan in mind. She wanted them to suffer, and

of the way up, a heavy rainstorm descended. The downpour drenched them

but their knees

When they did manage

standup, the pain caused

and roll back

steps.

umbrella over Charlotte, watching Diana and Selena tumble. His expression stayed impassive. "Seems like the two of you aren't sincere enough. Since you fell down, then start over and

The throbbing pain in her knees was

all these years, and

looked down at

chilling smile.

my daughter to kneel outside the memorial hall right after she

mind

your knees