Chapter 428

Monica stared at Hilda in disbelief. "What? You want to leave now?"

"Now," Hilda repeated, her tone brooking no argument.

Monica felt a crushing pressure settle over her. She had no choice but to get up and follow.

It wasn't until they'd paid the bill and stepped outside that Monica finally voiced her frustration. "Aunt Hilda, why didn't you push a little harder? If we just insisted, maybe Citrine would have agreed to the paternity test." Her disappointment was obvious.

Hilda's face returned to its usual icy composure as she looked at Monica.

"Foolish," she said coldly.

"She already did the test. Before we ever got involved, she knew exactly who she was."

"She denied being my daughter just now, but refused to take another test with me. That alone tells you she's hiding something. And when the test came up, did you notice her expression? It changed, just for a second. From the start, she's been too calm-like she's in complete control."

Hilda's voice was resolute. "All of this proves one thing: she knows everything. But she doesn't want to acknowledge me."

A flicker of sadness passed through Hilda's eyes.

When they got back, Hilda drove straight to the Glenwood estate.

pond, fishing. When he saw Hilda approach,

smile. "Well, well, President Saunders.

ignored the pleasantries. "Talbot, I heard you've been meddling

expression changed instantly. "How do you know about that? Wait-you actually know

acknowledge her. After a moment, she said flatly, "She's

out a mirthless laugh. "Your protection? Since when does President Saunders have ties to the Carmichaels? They only

turned colder. "That's none of your business. Just stay away from Citrine.

anyone would care so much about Citrine. In his mind, she was just a

moment, then muttered, "You know my daughter needs a compatible blood donor. Citrine's a perfect match. What if

Hilda's eyes flashed

the warning in

are protective, President Saunders. I don't get it.

she got on

Hilda's face darkened, her stare icy

cold it burned. "Talbot, from this moment on, C. Corp is cutting all business ties with the Glenwood family. We're

at her in

his chair. He

finger at her,

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