Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 1244

Shannon originally had no plan to expose his cover. However, Reuben was always acting so obnoxious that she couldn't help but want to shut him up.

It was easy to identify him, thanks to his final words from the message: "You will regret this."

No ordinary employee would say something like this. Besides, the timing of Fennec's appearance and the newfound information was all too suspicious.

Of course, Shannon wasn't completely sure. She only intended to test him; even if she were wrong, it would just mean her guess was off, and she wouldn't face any repercussions. However, it seemed she was right.

After a brief moment of awkward embarrassment, Reuben quickly regained his composure and pretended like he knew nothing. "What's that?"

Without waiting for her response, he suddenly rose and changed the topic. "Anyway, welcome to the DCA."

He extended his hand to her, his gaze deep and solemn, and his voice heavy with implication. "Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Reuben Wynthorpe, chief of the DCA. At the same time, I'm Thalia's… older brother."

Shannon's eyes trembled in shock. The news surprised her even more than the revelation that Thalia was in the alternate world.

Although she had suspected a connection between him and Thalia, she never imagined it to be this kind of familial bond.

Lost in thought for a moment, she lifted her gaze, her eyes shadowed with a flicker of emotion. Her expression remained impassive as she stepped forward and gently took his hand.

No matter what, finding Thalia was the utmost priority.

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