Chapter 628
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 628<\/p>\n
Chapter 628<\/p>\n
Stella\u2019s face twisted with ferocity and rage as she led the guards to the open lawn in front of the villa. They were searching frantically, their expressions grim.<\/p>\n
Stella knew the security here was top\u2013notch, the highest level in the Walton family\u2019s secret bases. There was no way Claire could slip away<\/p>\n
It was impossible and unacceptable. If Claire managed to escape and find Arthur, Stella couldn\u2019t bear to think about the<\/p>\n
consequences.<\/p>\n
\u201cListen up, everyone! Search every single corner of this island, especially the shorelines. We can\u2019t let her escape. Move it! If you can\u2019t find her, I\u2019ll hold each and every one of you accountable. None of you will get off easy!\u201d<\/p>\n
Stella\u2019s voice boomed, and the response was a chorus of \u201cYes, ma\u2019am!\u201d that almost drowned out the thunder.<\/p>\n
The island was swarming with bodyguards, just as Lydia had said.<\/p>\n
They began a thorough, sweeping search, combing through every inch of the island.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Ryan was leading Claire\u2019through the overgrown path, using a small knife to clear the way. The dense underbrush was a hazard; one wrong step could lead to a painful injury.<\/p>\n
But both of them were experienced with outdoor navigation and made quick progress. Soon, they reached the end of the narrow trail.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, they heard faint rustling at the end of the path.<\/p>\n
Ryan and Claire\u2019s alertness kicked in. They stared ahead, holding their breath, trying not to make a sound.<\/p>\n
But then Claire spotted something\u2013or someone\u2013and her voice trembled with excitement and relief. \u201cHank, Mommy\u2019s here! It\u2019s Hank, right? And Leo, I see you guys.\u201d<\/p>\n
The four people at the end of the path were just as surprised and relieved. They whispered back, \u201cClaire, is that you? What a coincidence! We haven\u2019t even started searching yet, and here you are.\u201d<\/p>\n
Seeing familiar faces, Claire and Ryan emerged from the bushes.<\/p>\n
Both sides were visibly moved.<\/p>\n
Crow spoke up first, \u201cClaire, Boss was really worried about you. She wanted to come herself, but we all thought it was too risky. We debated, and Lydia here led us over. We hadn\u2019t even started looking when we ran into you.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis saves us a lot of trouble. I need to call Boss and let her know.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI knew you guys would come for me. Thank you, and thank you, Lydia. It\u2019s a good thing Cherise didn\u2019t come; I would have given her a hard time. Oh, and this is Ryan. He\u2019s from Arthur\u2019s side, stationed here.\u201d<\/p>\n
After a quick nod of acknowledgment, Ryan said, \u201cLet\u2019s move. We can talk once we\u2019re off this island.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAgreed!\u201d Everyone quickened their pace, eager to leave the danger behind.<\/p>\n
When they were about 300 meters away from where their speedboat was docked, Leo spoke up, \u201cThe speedboat is just ahead. Let\u2019s stay low and move quickly before the guards notice us.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s go!\u201d<\/p>\n
However, things rarely go as planned. As soon as they finished speaking, a horde of bodyguards swarmed towards them.<\/p>\n
The guarde tightly surround them with weapons.<\/p>\n
Escaping now seemed far from easy<\/p>\n
Following the bodyguards was none other than Stella, who had just attempted to murder Claire.<\/p>\n
\u201cGreat, we\u2019re still being chased\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-651","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/651","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=651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}