บททั้งหมดของ The Hidden Heir: บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 20

The clasp of the necklace clicked softly under Andrew's fingers, almost inaudible.The Starlet rested quietly against Patricia's delicate neck, the brilliant blue diamond catching the light and shimmering like a dream.Andrew gently turned Patricia to face him.The veil hid her expression, but he could feel the subtle tremble of her body, sensing the emotions beneath."Patricia, from today on, I will take care of you for life."He placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.Patricia shivered. Andrew was the first man in five years to get this close to her. Tears pricked at her eyes, but she fought to keep them from falling.Andrew stepped back slightly and continued, "In three days, I will come to formally marry you. I hope the Schneiders will get ready."Hillary, watching this, suddenly began to clap. Her applause echoed sharply in the quiet hall."So touching," she sneered, her smile exaggerated. "An ugly duckling and a scoundrel getting married. You two are truly a match made in

Alice paused for a moment, then nodded. "Fine. This will be a good chance to see if Andrew is really trying to deceive us."With her approval, Oliver started making a call.Patricia stood to the side, her heart pounding.She didn't care whether the necklace was real or fake, but she knew Oliver and Hillary only wanted to humiliate her and Andrew in front of everyone.Hillary, grinning, sauntered over to Patricia and whispered mockingly in her ear, "So, how does it feel to be duped? One fake necklace, and he wins your trust. It's pathetic, really."Patricia stayed silent. She didn't want to argue with Hillary. To her, whether the necklace was real didn't matter. Andrew's respect and promises were what truly counted. They were far more important than any piece of jewelry.Oliver hung up the phone and smiled. "My friend said I should send him a few photos."Alice looked at Patricia. "Take the necklace off."Patricia hesitated but, under the pressure of the family, slowly unclasp

After leaving the Schneiders, Andrew didn't head straight home.He wandered through the streets of Crestbrooke, replaying the events at the Schneiders' in his mind.Hillary's betrayal stung, but Patricia's appearance brought him a measure of comfort.As he walked, Andrew suddenly stopped. He could feel it—a gaze that had been locked onto him, following his every move.He deliberately changed direction and turned into a narrow side street. Finally, he entered an abandoned, half-finished building.No one was around here. Whatever happened inside, no one would ever know.Andrew stood in the center of the empty building, waiting silently.At last, a figure emerged from the shadows.The man looked to be in his early thirties. A jagged scar ran from his forehead down to his chin, giving him a particularly menacing appearance."Andrew Pierce, right?"He cracked his wrist, the joints making a sharp clicking sound. "You're not leaving this building today."Andrew remained calm. "Wh

Besides, if Andrew really was the new head of the Spidra Alliance, then Peter's attempt to hurt him today was basically a death sentence.About ten minutes later, a convoy of luxury cars pulled up outside the abandoned building. The doors opened, and a group of sharply dressed men stepped out, quickly forming a security perimeter.Leading them was a tall, lean man in his fifties, Russell. His expression was serious as he hurried to the last car and respectfully opened the door.A woman in black leather stepped out gracefully. She looked to be in her early thirties, stunningly beautiful with a shapely figure, exuding a mature, magnetic charm in every move she made.Peter's face immediately turned pale. He whispered to Andrew, "That's Eleanor…"Andrew walked forward slowly.Eleanor noticed him as well and stepped briskly toward him. "I heard you have the Spidra Ring. May I see it?"The Spidra Ring symbolized the highest authority in the alliance. If someone were impersonating the

Eleanor quickly issued a series of orders, mobilizing the Spidra Alliance's intelligence network across Crestbrooke.Within minutes, she reported back to Andrew. "Mr. Pierce, we've got news. Your sister-in-law is at Greenview Hotel."Andrew's expression darkened. "Move out immediately. Head to Greenview Hotel now.""Got it!"Eleanor quickly opened the car door for Andrew to get in.The convoy tore through the city at top speed, neon lights flickering across the windows in streaks of color.Andrew's fingers tapped against the armrest, a mix of anxiety and anger churning inside him. Diana had already sacrificed so much for the Pierces, and now she was in danger. He felt both heartbroken and guilty.Eleanor kept in contact with other Spidra Alliance members over the radio, ensuring the operation went smoothly."Mr. Pierce, over twenty of our men are already in position inside Greenview Hotel, including the hotel's head of security. They're all on our side," Eleanor said, turning t