The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 426

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.

When he saw Hilda approach, he

gave her a slow, knowing smile. "Well, well, President Saunders.

heard you've

"How do you know about that? Wait-you

of her daughter who still refused to acknowledge her. After a moment, she said flatly, "She's

when does President Saunders have ties to the Carmichaels?

of your business. Just stay away from Citrine.

Citrine. In

know my daughter needs a compatible blood donor. Citrine's a perfect match. What if I decide to go through with it

you dare." Hilda's eyes flashed with

didn't miss the warning in

really are protective, President Saunders.

country bumpkin from Havencrest-what's she got on you

Hilda's face darkened, her stare icy enough to freeze the

so cold it burned. "Talbot, from this moment on, C. Corp is cutting all business ties

at her in

from his chair. He jabbed

at

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