The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 347 The Mask Slips

Chapter 347 The Mask Slips

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Bella watched as Lucas’s car disappeared down the road, the obedient smile on her face vanishing the instant their taillights were gone. She drew in a deep breath, then turned and stepped into the gated community.

The moment she pushed open the door, a teacup flew past her face and shattered against the wall, the porcelain shards scattering across the floor. The rim grazed her temple, leaving a thin line of blood.

“You worthless girl! Where have you been all this time?” Her father, Marvin, glared at her, his face dark with anger. “Do you have any idea your brother’s been waiting for you to tutor him?”

Bella lowered her head, blood beading at her temple. “I’m sorry, Dad. I…”

“Save your excuses!” her mother cut her off sharply. “A useless girl like you only knows how to sneak out all day!”

On the couch, fifteen-year-old Jerry lounged with a game console in his hands, legs crossed. “She must’ve gone on a date. I saw her get out of some luxury car just now.”

“Luxury car?” Marvin’s eyes lit up. He yanked Bella toward him roughly. “Who sent you back?”

Rivers-and Mr. Hawthorne who gave

Hawthorne?” Her mother’s eyes

financial news segment. Jerry jabbed his finger

an octave. “Lucas

her tone urgent. “Lucas personally brought you home? Has he taken a liking to

raked up and down his daughter’s figure, appraising her like

disgust that surged up inside her and replied meekly, “Mr. Hawthorne

and you don’t know how to seize it! Tomorrow, go

does that mean we can move into their

law, he can send you abroad to

face still soft and

the bathroom. As soon as the door shut behind her, her phone

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boy’s furious voice exploded on the other end. “Mr. Benjamin almost had me taken out! You begged me to take you to

hair, her voice as gentle as ever. “Don’t be angry… You already kept your word and took me there. I’ll keep mine too. No