The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 642 Noah Discovers Sheldon's Secret

Noah had his ear pressed against the study door, his gaze darting around the hallway. The Holden Residence study was known for its impeccable

soundproofing, but he had installed a small device inside.

It wasn't a listening bug. With Sheldon's sharp instincts, he would have noticed it instantly. So Noah didn't dare go that far.

However, even this small device was enough. Noah could make out the faintest sound from inside.

"Mr. Holden Senior, once Mr. Marcus and Mrs. Natalie's wedding is over, I'll bring Cassie to see you."

Sheldon's voice carried softly through the receiver. "She doesn't deserve to exist in this world.

"I want her to witness it all with her own eyes. The man she loves most, her own brother, living happily with the woman she despises most. The more she craves something, the more I'll make sure she can't have it.

"Mr. Holden Senior, Vivian never truly cared for you. She deceived you, toyed with your feelings, and tricked you into raising her bastard daughter. I won't let it go.

"Cassie has to die. Only then can Mr. Wesley, Ms. Laura, Mr. Marcus, and his bride live in peace.

"Don't worry. Once I finish everything, I'll leave Holden Residence. I'll take all the blame. I won't let Mr. Wesley or Mr. Marcus get tainted in the slightest."

Noah listened in silence, his expression grim. He could already guess what Sheldon was planning. His eyes flickered around the hallway. Stepping lightly, he quietly backed away from the study.

Inside, Sheldon remained seated, clutching the ruined family photo in his hand. Vivian and Cassie's faces had been slashed beyond recognition. His tear- streaked face trembled as he spoke.

"Mr. Holden Senior, if only you were still here. You would have seen Mr. Marcus get married. You would have seen Mr. Wesley and Ms. Laura come home.

"We were so close. So close to being whole again. We could have had everything. But why? Why did it have to be like this?"

His cries were filled with anguish. He pounded the desk with trembling fists, unable to accept what had happened.

study. When he died, how deep must his despair have been? A

women of the Jenkins

racked with grief. Eventually, his tears dried on his face, and he fell asleep slumped

the main house, carefully avoiding the cameras. He made his way to the small villa at the back of Holden

The last time Noah followed him, he had been

it was to feed a pet, and Noah believed him at first. But later, something about it

kept quiet, continued working closely with Sheldon, learning how to manage the

and his brother's. But there was no denying that something was

in the study, hoping to uncover a clue. At last,

in Sheldon's hands. The only question was where she was being

left Holden Reside ce. Noah had never seen him slip away, nor had he seen him frequent any unusual rooms-except this

far too often. He had said it was for his pet,

and Walker families had placed great importance on the ceremony.

even though he had his suspicions, he couldn't breathe a word of this to Marcus. It wasn't the right time, especially when it would only cause

the small villa, his

him, preparing him to take over. He wanted to mold him into another version of himself,

the loyalty. He had the skills. What he still lacked was vision. He needed the ability to plan, to see the bigger

was still

turn on the lights. He didn't use a flashlight, either. Instead, he brought

put them on, everything inside the villa

the decor, everything looked just like it had the last time he was here with Sheldon.

something was hidden, it could

began his search, carefully and thoroughly, tapping on the walls as he moved through

nothing. Just as he was

The sudden sound startled him

steadied himself

"Hello, Mr. Phelps?"

"Noah. Turn around."