Chapter 442
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 442<\/p>\n
Chapter 442<\/p>\n
Daylight had fully broken, and it had been a full twelve hours since Cherise and Mary went missing.<\/p>\n
The search efforts were still underway.<\/p>\n
While tension filled other locations, the Hawkins residence was unexpectedly serene.<\/p>\n
In her courtyard, Rita sat under a pavilion drinking coffee.<\/p>\n
The sorrow from Garrick\u2019s death seemed to have faded, replaced by a light and joyful mood.<\/p>\n
Yulia entered from outside, greeted Rita, and sat on the stone bench opposite her.<\/p>\n
Yulia seemed a little gloomy, as if something was on her mind.<\/p>\n
\u201cYulia, why do you look a bit down?\u201d Rita asked.<\/p>\n
Yulia pressed her lips together, looking hesitant. After a few seconds, she said, \u201cGrandma, Dad and Mom called and want me to go back to Fresburg.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rita looked up at Yulia when she heard this. She asked calmly, \u201cReally? Your grandpa must have told them something.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat do you think?\u201d<\/p>\n
Yulia looked down as though she was struggling with a decision. Then she lifted her head to look at Rita, saying, \u201cYeah, I\u2019ve made up my mind.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to go back to Fresburg. Rather than waiting for nothing here, I\u2019d prefer to be with Dad and Mom happily.<\/p>\n
\u201cBesides, I\u2019ve decided to pursue a Ph.D. I want to learn more and become more excellent.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rita nodded and said, \u201cGreat. Since you\u2019ve made your decision, I won\u2019t insist that you stay.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo what makes you happy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rita then took something that looked like a small pouch from her pocket, placed it on the stone table, and slid it over to Yulia. Rita said, \u201cIt\u2019s for you.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you ever feel unhappy after you go back, open it up and take a look, okay?\u201d<\/p>\n
Yulia smiled sweetly and took the pouch, saying, \u201cGrandma, Dad said, if possible, I should bring you back too, especially since now you\u2019re\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
Rita chuckled and shook her head, saying, \u201cMy roots are here in Betrico, and I\u2019m not going anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n
The alarm clock woke up Cherise and others in the room.<\/p>\n
Mary sat up impatiently and said, \u201cWhat is this all about? You took me here and expect me to follow your early schedule? I didn\u2019t even go to bed early last night.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so tired, hungry, and sleepy. I miss home and Lucas.\u201d<\/p>\n
As Mary spoke, she shed a few tears.<\/p>\n
Ak this alarm sound?\u201d<\/p>\n
Mon,<\/p>\n
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Damian and Charles appeared accustomed to the routine and responded, \u201cIt\u2019s a wake\u2013up alarm that sounds every few days. Initially, we have breakfast, followed by a motivational meeting<\/p>\n
\u201cAlthough they claim it occurs every few days, sometimes it happens on consecutive days. The timing of the next one is unpredictable.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cA motivational meeting?\u201d Cherise asked, a bit confused.<\/p>\n
Charles explained with a helpless expression, \u201cThey call it a motivational meeting, but it\u2019s actually about making someone, in front of everyone, reveal business secrets or Clusian secrets,<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone else watches, and if someone refuses to reveal any secrets, they face punishment, usually whipping.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome people can\u2019t handle it and give up quickly, revealing every secret they know.<\/p>\n
\u201cOther tough guys may stay silent, even under intense pressure.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, it\u2019s the turn of the CEO next door, who runs a publicly traded company. It probably deals with some kind of software technology.<\/p>\n
\u201cGhost Hand is present every time. He doesn\u2019t say a word but just sit and watch his subordinates in action.\u201d<\/p>\n
When Cherise heard this, she frowned slightly, not expecting the Ghost Hand to be such a cruel organization.<\/p>\n
It must be eradicated.<\/p>\n
Mary said nervously, \u201cWill it be my turn next time? I\u2019m so delicate. What if they threaten me to reveal my son\u2019s secrets?<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know anything. Sometimes I don\u2019t even see him once a year. At most, I know what he likes and dislikes in food. He doesn\u2019t eat junk food and loves plain dishes.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also know a little about his height and weight.\u201d<\/p>\n
In this somewhat tense atmosphere, Cherise was amused by Mary and said, \u201cDon\u2019t worry, I\u2019m around.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince we\u2019re here, let\u2019s see what this place is really about.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just can\u2019t believe that Ghost Hand can truly dominate everything and commit such inhumane and anti\u2013social acts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Damian and Charles chuckled and said, \u201cMrs. Jarrett, you don\u2019t need to worry. We arrived before you, so if any of us gets tortured, it should be us first.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we survive one more day here, we\u2019ll have more chance to be saved.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise nodded, crossing her arms and looking thoughtful, as if she was pondering something.<\/p>\n
Morris had been waiting at the yacht\u2019s docking point on Carson\u2019s island for an hour when Carson\u2019s boat finally came into view, slowly approaching from the opposite shore.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Chivers, look! Eugene is coming to pick us up,\u201d Hugh said excitedly.<\/p>\n
Morris stood up straight, and from his appearance, it was obvious that he didn\u2019t rest well last night, or maybe not at all.<\/p>\n
The dark circles under his eyes, the emerging stubble, and his slightly oily skin all indicated Morris\u2018 current mood.<\/p>\n
Eugene waved them over and docked. Then Morris and Hugh quickly got on the boat.<\/p>\n
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A few moments later, they arrived on the island.<\/p>\n
Carson was feeding a tiger named Kitten a sumptuous breakfast, which included roast chicken, ham, fruit salad, and a generous serving of Pu Pu Platter.<\/p>\n
Seeing Morris coming over, Carson patted Kitten\u2019s head and wheeled to them.<\/p>\n
\u201cHave a seat,\u201d Carson said with a smile to Morris.<\/p>\n
Morris nodded and sat down, saying, \u201cGood morning, Mr. Garcia<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re here for Cherise, right?\u201d Carson said after taking a sip of coffee.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d Morris answered firmly.<\/p>\n
Carson nodded in satisfaction at Morris\u2018 response and waved at Eugene.<\/p>\n
Then Eugene jogged over and set something down in front of Carson.<\/p>\n
Morris glanced over and saw it was a tortoise shell.<\/p>\n
\u201cCherise has much better taste in men than her mom and grandma,\u201d Carson said, laughing heartily after his remark.<\/p>\n
He then picked up the tortoise shell from the table, gave it a gentle shake, and poured out a few coins onto the table.<\/p>\n
Carson examined them, as if he was studying something.<\/p>\n
After a few seconds, Carson looked at Morris and said calmly, \u201cCherise isn\u2019t on that hill anymore.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s at the border between Yonderia and Saraley, to the southeast.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost people can\u2019t find the place easily. Take Kitten with you.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Hearing this, Morris stood up and bowed to Carson, looking extremely excited. He said, \u201cThank you, Mr. Garcia. I\u2019ll go find her immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n
Carson shook his hand a bit awkwardly and said, \u201cIt\u2019s okay. We\u2019re family. But you can\u2019t leave today.<\/p>\n
\u201cGive it two more days, Cherise probably still has some tasks to finish.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-465","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/465","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}