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.

the pond, fishing. When he saw Hilda approach, he lazily handed his rod to a waiting

smile. "Well, well, President Saunders. To what do I owe

"Talbot, I heard you've been meddling

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

who still refused to acknowledge her. After a moment, she said flatly, "She's under my protection. You're not to

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

turned colder. "That's none of your business.

much about Citrine. In his mind, she was just

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

you dare." Hilda's eyes

miss the

scoffed. "You really are protective,

got on you that's worth all this

your mouth." Hilda's face darkened, her stare

C. Corp is

stared at

from his chair. He jabbed

finger at

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