Chapter 440
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 440<\/p>\n
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Chapter 440<\/p>\n
Cherise and Mary were blindfolded and led by people from Ghost Hand to a strange place.<\/p>\n
Blindfolded, Cherise could only estimate that the car had been traveling for approximately an hour and a half, ascending the mountain.<\/p>\n
Then it seemed like they were continuously going downhill on a bumpy gravel road.<\/p>\n
Finally, the final 2\u2013mile stretch was smooth.<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t until they were inside the isolated factory that the blindfolds were removed from their eyes.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh my, where are we? Those bumpy roads have left my bottom numb!\u201d Lilia complained. At this point, she was fully sober and alert.<\/p>\n
To prevent others from seeing through her act, Lilia continued to feign confusion, shaking her head and clinging tightly to Cherise\u2019s arm as she spoke.<\/p>\n
Once the blindfold was taken off, Cherise scanned the surroundings.<\/p>\n
The structure resembled a sizable factory constructed within a cavern. Although it lacked extensive equipment and furnishings, it featured several rooms.<\/p>\n
The masked guys from Ghost Hand were gone, leaving behind about a dozen men who all looked tall and imposing. One of them said, \u201cOur boss instructed us to keep you there just like those two. Get in.\u201d<\/p>\n
With that, he unlocked the nearest door and pushed Cherise and Mary inside.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy push so hard? I almost fell,\u201d Mary complained.<\/p>\n
Cherise reached out to steady Mary.<\/p>\n
After the door closed, the room became entirely sealed, with the exception of a small window located high up on the wall. There was a dim yellow light, and against the wall were two small beds, with two people lying on them.<\/p>\n
It seemed the noise woke them up, as the two rubbed their sleepy eyes and sat up straight.<\/p>\n
When they saw Mary, they were so excited that they stood straight. They asked in a trembling voice, \u201cMrs. Jarrett? How did<\/p>\n
too?\u201d those animals manage to capture you<\/p>\n
Mary was equally surprised when she recognized the two middle\u2013aged men in front of her. She asked, \u201cDamian, Charles, why are you here?<\/p>\n
\u201cI heard a while ago that you both went missing. Later, a body was found. I thought you had already\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
Damian Hillary, who seemed very tired, sighed and explained, \u201cTwo months ago, I was exhausted after work and fell asleep in my car. When I woke up, I was here.<\/p>\n
\u201cLater, I found out that it was Ghost Hand\u2019s people who had captured me.<\/p>\n
\u201cMrs. Jarrett, you know, I\u2019m responsible for information security at Clusia.<\/p>\n
Shilt<\/p>\n
\u201cGhost Hand approached me with an offer to join them and provide them with our core technology, which they intended to sell to other countries. I could never agree to such a proposal.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAs a result, they\u2019ve been keeping me confined here around the dock, with various individuals attempting daily to extract information from me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Charles Davidson, the other man, chimed in, \u201cIt\u2019s the same for me. Trying to bribe us with money? It\u2019s not going to happen.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re probably not the only ones here. Occasionally when they allow us out into the hall outside, I\u2019ve seen some billionaires and well\u2013known professors around.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I never thought they\u2019d stoop so low as to even capture Mrs. Jarrett.<\/p>\n
\u201cWho\u2019s this young lady? She looks familiar.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mary quickly replied, \u201cThis is Cherise, my grandson Morris\u2018 wife<\/p>\n
Cherise nodded to the two men and introduced herself, \u201cHello, my name is Cherise Leach.\u201d<\/p>\n
The two gentlemen suddenly realized and said, \u201cWe\u2019ve heard of you, the renowned visiting professor at Betrico University. Your reputation precedes you.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re sorry to see you in this predicament. We\u2019re uncertain if there\u2019s a way out. Given the circumstances, we can\u2019t ask for<\/p>\n
more.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegardless, we\u2019re not afraid of facing death.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mary looked at them gratefully and said, \u201cOn behalf of Arthur and the people of Clusia, I should thank you both.\u201d Hearing this, Cherise immediately grasped that the recent Dark Web Division operation was connected to Ghost Hand.<\/p>\n
It was said that numerous high\u2013ranking officials and influential individuals were implicated in the operation.<\/p>\n
Those who were corrupt or lacked resolve had already been bribed. The remaining committed core members, like Damian and Charles, were likely being held captive.<\/p>\n
Cherise thought, \u2018It seems that being captured this time isn\u2019t entirely useless.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Ghost Hand really ought to be destroyed!<\/p>\n
As this thought crossed her mind, Cherise had formed a plan, and a confident smile appeared on her face.<\/p>\n
Glancing at the two remaining beds in the room, Cherise said, \u201cGrandma Mary, you must be tired from the bumpy journey. Get some rest first. I reckon we\u2019ll have a long fight ahead once dawn arrives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mary understood Cherise\u2019s intent. Though Mary was beginning to feel homesick, she knew she couldn\u2019t be sentimental at such a critical moment.<\/p>\n
Mary brushed the dust off her clothes, lay down on the bed, and closed her eyes.<\/p>\n
Seeing this, Cherise smiled and lay down on the last remaining wooden bed, staring at the ceiling. She took a breath as Morris\u2018 image started to appear in her mind.<\/p>\n
She pondered, \u2018I wonder how Morris is doing now, if he\u2019s anxiously looking for me. Morris, I believe we\u2019ll meet soon!<\/p>\n
In an unfamiliar place where Morris wasn\u2019t around, Cherise missed him very much.<\/p>\n
Thinking about him, she gently closed her eyes.<\/p>\n
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