Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 629

Chapter 629

Claire’s words, combined with her pitiful expression, made it seem like she had truly endured a great deal of suffering

The others, upon hearing her story, couldn’t help but feel more anger towards Stella.

Even Leo and the others, who had moved to a safer distance, felt their hearts clench with sympathy.

Hank quietly wiped away a tear. “I had no idea my mom had it so bad. I need to talk to Cherise when we get back.

“This grudge needs to be settled”

Crow’s face was filled with fury. “Claire is just too pitiful. I wish I had been faster to get here”

Leo chimed in, “Exactly, how could they do this to our kind–hearted and beautiful Claire? I’m going to tell Mr. Chivers when we get back

Meanwhile, Ryan, who was standing with them, coughed lightly and averted his gaze.

He didn’t show much expression, but inside, he was thinking that if he hadn’t been there to witness everything, he might have believed Claire’s story. She didn’t seem like someone who had been kidnapped at all.

She was calm and nonchalant, as if she were just playing house.

And the part about hair–pulling–Claire was the one who had yanked Stella’s hair.

Stella, standing by the shoreline, was completely stunned. She stared blankly at Claire, unable to comprehend the situation.

Normally, she would have her parents backing her up, and she was used to dealing with people who were more refined. Now, she was alone, and Claire’s unconventional tactics had thrown her off balance.

Stella was seething with rage, wishing she could strangle Claire, but the man standing beside Claire made her hesitate.

Claire knew exactly what Stella was thinking. She paused for a moment, then casually linked her arm through Arthur’s, and raised her chin.

She stared at Stella with a look that said, “What can you do about it?”

Crow nudged Leo with his elbow. “Hey, doesn’t Claire seem a bit manipulative right now?”

Leo nodded in agreement. “Yeah, she’s got a real knack for this,” he gave a thumbs–up.

Arthur had been listening intently to Claire’s story. When she finished, he turned his gaze towards Stella.

Unlike when he looked at Claire, his eyes were now filled with disapproval, and the air around him seemed to press down with intensity. “I didn’t expect the Waltons to so blatantly disregard the law. Or do you think your family is above the law?”

Somehow, despite his calm tone, his words carried a powerful weight.

That made Stella take several steps back and shake her head frantically. “No, Arthur, you have to believe me. She’s lying. Everything she said is false.

“I didn’t pull her hair; she pulled mine. Look, you can see where she yanked my scalp and left it bare.

“She’s pretending to be weak. She’s good at it. Don’t be fooled by her.”

Stella actually showed Arthur the spot on her head where her hair had been pulled out.