The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 1654 Truth and Interest

Fredric felt as if his world had collapsed. No matter how much he had calculated, he never anticipated that Judah would be under suspicion.

Wynter stood up, resting one hand on the table, her voice as clear as crystal. "I've taken particular note of some of your abilities.

"For instance, even though we were born in the same place, people see me as just some country bumpkin brought in from a remote area. You, however, have somehow transformed yourself into Hawford's 'native.""

Fredric visibly shook as he whipped his gaze toward Wynter in shock. His origins had always been a sore spot for him. It was a part of himself he was desperate to rewrite.

Branded a "self-made man" for so many years, he had tried everything to erase his rural background. He drank coffee, listened to records, and even filled his house with antique items from Hawford, all meticulously chosen to give the impression he was native-born.

He couldn't understand how Wynter knew!

"You seem surprised," Wynter remarked, her tone unhurried. "Everything about you- down to the smallest detail has already been laid bare by your higher-up."

his fists. He didn't want to believe Wynter's

let him off easily. "Actually, that's pretty understandable. After all, it's common practice for those

done are finally catching up to you. Now, it's

so shaken he could barely think. When Wynter

"That was Mr. Randell's

raised an eyebrow. "That's odd. Judah is currently working at the provincial level, so what could possibly require a

was evident. He was well aware that taking responsibility for such actions

save himself, his voice grew louder. "Because the rumors and actions against domestic goods were all pushed by Mr. Randell

related departments with a tenacity that made it clear you intended to

couldn't risk anyone unearthing the past,

to quell public anger. If the investigation really continues... there will be more to be uncovered," he added

happening nearby. He couldn't believe Fredric really was the one who had

his own name and fearing Wynter's retaliation,

because of his impressive