Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 574

Chapter 574

The night ended quickly, and as the sun rose above the horizon, it signaled the arrival of a new day.

At Betrico Central Mansions, Arthur usually woke up early due to his involvement in state affairs. However, today he woke up much earlier than usual.

As soon as Arthur was awake, Mateo, his assistant, couldn’t sleep in either and found himself yawning beside him.

After yawning, Mateo glanced at Arthur and said, “Sir, why are you up so early today? The meeting doesn’t start for another three hours. You could have slept another one or two hours.

“Is something wrong? Can’t sleep? Maybe you should try lying down again.”

Arthur waved his hand dismissively, “No, it’s no use. I won’t be able to sleep even if I go back to bed.

Mateo, having been Arthur’s assistant for many years, of course knew the reason behind his early wakefulness. Just as he was about to say something, Arthur spoke up, “Bring me the file from yesterday and let me take another look.”

“Sure!” Mateo quickly responded.

A few seconds later, a yellow leather file folder appeared in front of Arthur. Without looking at the cover, Arthur opened it and pulled out several sheets of paper. He held them carefully and examined them closely.

These were Claire’s personal details. As Arthur looked at Claire’s passport photo on the file, the name “Claire” escaped his lips.

Fragmented memories from over a decade ago in Astamia flashed through his mind.

He furrowed his brow slightly and asked Mateo, “If I remember correctly, when I was on duty in Astamia fifteen years ago, I was shot just below the heart, right?”

Mateo nodded vigorously in response to Arthur’s question, “That’s right. Fortunately, it was just below the heart. If it had been a direct hit to the heart, the person sitting here now might have been Tristan.”

Arthur frowned and said, “So, what was the situation when you found me? I don’t really remember.”

Mateo sighed and said, “Sir, you have no idea. I found you in a nearly collapsed house on the Astamia battlefield.

“You were unconscious, and when I found you, you were drenched in sweat and your clothes were in disarray. I had no idea what had happened.”

As he spoke, Mateo’s eyes widened in astonishment and he gasped, “So, sir, are you saying that’s when your son’s mother took advantage of you? And then, you had your son?”

After saying this, even Mateo himself seemed incredulous.

“Clothes in disarray? Taken advantage of?” Arthur’s eyes widened just like Mateo’s when he heard these words.

“Absolutely!” Mateo continued, looking both apprehensive and a little gleeful.

Arthur shifted his gaze back to the passport photo on the file and asked, “Is everything set up at Betrico Hospital?”

Mateo nodded and replied, “Sir, everything is ready. Mr. Chivers has also made the necessary arrangements.” Only after hearing this did Arthur seem to relax and nod in approval.

Tristan, like Arthur, woke up early in his office.

His assistant stood in front of him, reporting, “Mr. Walton, our informant from the Jarrett residence says that the boy named Hank has moved in. It seems Mr. Jarrett has no intention of keeping it a secret.”

Tristan let out a mocking laugh. “Just as I suspected. Do you know who the woman behind him is?”

The assistant shook his head. “Not a word.”

Tristan sighed. “Seems my sister has no chance then. But that’s for the best. If he were to become family, it would complicate matters.”

The assistant added, “Oh, and sir, Stella came by last night. She said she’s brought Lydia home.