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Chapter 27: Hidden Fears
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Hired by my family Rival Chapter 27: Hidden Fears
The room lingered with tension, rising like smoke in the air. Austin stood in a daze. A part of him couldn’t help but wonder—if the real Anna had been found, would Mr. Daniels have pushed him aside this easily? Without a word, Austin quietly turned and left, leaving Racheal alone with John. Across the room, John’s eyes turned red, burning with rage as he stared at his grandfather. She froze as he stepped closer. Gone was the playful, calm John she used to know—this man’s stare was sharp and cold. She swallowed hard, then stood to her feet. “Umm… please excuse me,” she stammered, her voice trembling as she walked slowly toward the door. She didn’t look back. Once she was gone, John rushed over to Mr. Daniels' bedside. “You have to reconsider,” he said firmly. “You can’t just throw all of Austin’s work under the rug like it means nothing. Please—for his sake—let them share it. 50/50.” “No,” Mr. Daniels said, his voice weak but his tone unshakable. “I’ve made my decision.” Joh
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He had never truly known Racheal. Austin’s chest tightened. He didn’t want to doubt her—God knows he didn’t—but the silence between them echoed louder than his thoughts. Every day with her felt like reading a book with pages torn out. Finally, he turned to her, voice low but firm. “Who are you, really?” Racheal’s expression changed instantly. The spark in her eyes dulled, her lips parted in quiet shock. Around them, the room went still. Everyone was already suspecting her. Now Austin had joined them. She looked down, voice barely a whisper. “My name is Racheal... and I have a brother. His name is Carl. We’ve always struggled. We weren’t born with privilege like all of you. We had to survive. That’s what I was doing—surviving.” Her words were soft but each one weighed heavy. Austin felt the shift in her emotions—the disappointment in his doubt. And it worked. He sighed, guilt curling in his gut. “I’m sorry,” he muttered. She shook her head. “I just... I need time.” Without an
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The next morning, Rachel woke up before the alarm clock could even buzz. The light of dawn streamed faintly through the blinds, painting soft shadows across the room. She sat up slowly, her limbs heavy but her mind already moving. She went about her routine mechanically—brush teeth, wash face, moisturize—each action a shield to keep herself from thinking too much. Then she stepped into the walk-in closet and picked out a tight black skirt that hugged her hips like armor. She matched it with a wine-colored silk shirt, the deep shade rich against her fair skin. Her hair was left loose, cascading down her back in soft waves, and her makeup was minimal—just enough to erase the fatigue lingering beneath her eyes. She looked in the mirror, adjusting her collar, and paused. The reflection staring back at her was unfamiliar. Gone was the shy, uncertain woman who once tried to disappear into the background. This woman had steel in her spine. Her eyes didn’t tremble anymore—they burne
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“I followed her for a while,” the woman said slowly, “but I don’t recall any accident.” She paused, her brows drawn together in concentration, like someone trying to remember a detail long buried. “Do you remember Sam?” John asked, his voice quiet but insistent. “He was the one who said she had an accident. Memory loss. And honestly… we trust him more than anyone.” There was a strange tension in his eyes—like he wanted to believe her but couldn’t afford to doubt Sam. “Maybe you should come back another time,” he added, his gaze shifting toward the hallway. “She’s in a really bad mood today.” The woman stood up abruptly, chair scraping the tiled floor. Her voice sharpened. “I’ll just say this—do your own investigation. I’ve always believed you trust Sam far too much. He can ruin you if he wants to.” John’s jaw clenched. “Please leave,” he said, voice firm now, final. He didn’t even look at her as she walked out. From her room upstairs, Racheal stood frozen by the window, wat
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Amanda, in a daze, slowly drove home. Her grip tightened on the steering wheel as her mind spiraled. The hum of the engine and the quiet of the evening offered no comfort—only a backdrop to her unraveling thoughts. “Racheal…” What is she hiding? Who is she? Her heart pounded as her father's voice echoed in her head—sharp, unforgiving. If he ever found out she was digging into the past, into the family’s secrets... he wouldn’t hesitate to lash out. And his anger always needed a target. Lisa. Or her. "This is driving me crazy," Amanda whispered, eyes stinging. When she finally reached the mansion, she didn’t say a word to anyone. She walked straight to her room and shut the door behind her. The silence was suffocating. She sat on the floor, knees drawn to her chest, rocking gently. Her thoughts collided like a crashing storm. She buried her fingers in her hair. “AHHHHHHHH!” The scream tore out of her, raw and broken. Then, without thinking, she grabbed her phone and call
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Their lips parted with the sound of footsteps approaching — steady, urgent — and then a knock on the door. “Anna, please open the door.” Daisy’s voice cut through the tension like a blade. Austin’s eyes widened. Without a word, he scrambled across the room and slipped into Racheal’s bathroom, closing the door just as the doorknob turned. Racheal steadied herself, taking a deep breath. She opened the door to find Daisy standing there, her face twisted in concern and guilt. “I’m sorry… for what they said,” Daisy whispered. “Please don’t take it to heart — that you couldn’t go to College. That wasn’t fair.” “No, it’s no problem,” Racheal said quickly, trying to dismiss her. Her voice came out softer than usual. Daisy lingered for a moment, clearly uneasy. “Alright, I’ll just go check on Austin,” she said, turning. But just as she took a step away, Austin bolted out of the room and raced down the stairs. Daisy spun around, stunned. She caught a flash of his shirt and narrowed her
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