Under the heiress facade

Chapter 365

"Giselle borrowed the money using Mrs. Jones' ID, but the one who ordered the attack was their boss, Logan Knight. He's the local thug in Glintshire, dealing in loan sharking and other shady activities," a

bodyguard reported.

"Alright. Release them, but keep an eye on them," Hera said, nodding.

She figured that Giselle wouldn't have the power to command a thug like Logan unless she had already reunited with the Killian family.

"Understood," the bodyguard replied, then asked, "Ms. Youngworth, when are you planning to return? I'll get the car ready."

Hera knew this was Bernard's idea.

"Prepare the car. We'll leave once we've finished packing."

"Yes."

Just then, a faint noise came from inside the house.

Hera immediately followed the sound to Catherine's room. She found Catherine frantically searching through drawers and cupboards.

small hidden compartment under the wooden bed frame was

"What's wrong?" Hera asked.

the hidden compartment are

"What things?"

that Daphne gave me, old documents, and

it. Catherine had never told Hera about it-only she knew about its existence. However, she had opened it once when Giselle pestered her

face fell at the thought of Giselle. She figured it had to be Giselle, as a thief wouldn't

but was more

"What kind of documents?"

Catherine tried to recall.

sure. There are some design drafts and an unfinished necklace. It was something Daphne left behind when she

so it could have been her unfinished

ask her

packed a few sets of clothes. When they stepped outside, the

Everly asked reluctantly,

so I'm going to help out,"

was also reluctant

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