The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 447 The Web Of Connections

Marcus left the room without hesitation after making his final statement. His cold and ruthless demeanor left Sheldon standing motionless with a tray of untouched coffee in his hands.

It took a long moment before Charles finally spoke. "Bring the coffee here, Sheldon."

"Oh, yes, Mr. Holden Senior."

Snapping out of his daze, Sheldon quickly placed the coffee on the table, but he could no longer hold back his emotions.

"Mr. Holden Senior, how could Mr. Marcus suspect me? For all these years, I have been nothing but loyal to you, to Mr. Holden, and to Mr. Marcus." His voice trembled with frustration.

"When Mrs. Holden gave birth to Mr. Marcus, I did everything I could to make sure she was well taken care of. I ran back and forth, ensuring every detail was perfect. When she fell ill, I was devastated. I never wanted this to happen. So why does he suspect me?"

His voice cracked as he spoke. "Mr. Holden Senior, I swear on everything. I have always been devoted to this family."

Charles pressed his fingers against his temple, feeling a headache coming on. He slammed the table and cut him off.

"Enough. Marcus suspects me and his father. Do you really think you, a mere butler, would be an exception? And besides, you are paid to serve this family. Is that not what you are supposed to do?"

"Mr. Holden Senior..." Sheldon froze. In all the years he had worked for Charles, he had never heard him speak in such a dismissive tone.

"Don't waste your energy feeling wronged. You're paid to do a job. If you have taken my money while betraying this family, then you should be thinking about what consequences will come from that." Charles' face darkened, his patience wearing thin.

Sheldon suddenly felt a sharp sting in his chest. A deep sadness welled up inside him, but he knew this wasn't the time to defend himself.

that he had no involvement in Laura's poisoning. If he was guilty in any way, it

Senior," Sheldon muttered as he swallowed his grievances. He quietly poured coffee for Charles and Wesley before stepping aside, resuming his

then, Wesley's phone chimed with a message. It was

saw an image. A

every staff member involved in the recovery process were meticulously

of the chart, Lucy's name was circled in bold red ink. An arrow extended outward from her name, pointing to another, much larger red circle. The name inside

Cassie Holden.

the diagram. His stare burned into the names on the screen as if the truth was unraveling before him in real-time. Slowly, he raised his head, fixing Charles with

to Marcus. Before that, Cassie often visited your study. Did you know something

Charles' expression changed

be my daughter-in-law, but I have treated her as my own

believe I would

why does Marcus suspect you? And what does this chart mean?" Wesley demanded. His

a way that was impossible to

could have gained access to her,

people who had attended to Laura had no reason to betray them. Unless they had received an even greater sum of money or had been threatened by someone with enough power to override

Charles insisted he wasn't involved. Wesley knew he had not

that explained why Laura's mysterious illness had never spread to anyone in the Holden

had been contagious, he would have been the first to suffer. Yet for

trembled as he stared at the screen. His own sister, Cassie had always

Cassie all along, didn't you?" Wesley's voice was raw with pain. "If you knew, why did you not say anything when