The Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 243

Chapter 243 Shocking Revelation

Hazel choked up and said, “You must stay strong, Ray–Ray. You’ve already endured four years of hardship during your imprisonment, so you can surely overcome this minor challenge now.”

“Hazel, could I possibly borrow your phone to make a call?”

“Sure.”

Raylee then took Hazel’s phone and dialed Casimir’s number.

The call connected quickly on the other end, and the familiar voice of Casimir came through shortly after. “Hello? Who is this?”

Raylee suddenly burst into laughter. It turned out that Casimir’s phone wasn’t switched off at all. He had simply blocked her number.

Upon hearing her laughter, Casimir immediately recognized who it was and said in a serious tone, “We should refrain from contacting each other for a while.”

“You’re really despicable, Casimir! I was wondering you why you chose me in front of Waverly, and why you were willing to oppose them for my sake! So, you were after my shares all along! How could I have been so naive? Mr. Sutherland, who has always been profit–oriented, suddenly finds the courage to confront Alaric for my sake? I can’t believe didn’t even see this coming! So, I wasn’t worthless after all, huh? You went to such great lengths just for my shares? I must say, you really put in quite the effort, Mr. Sutherland! Oh no, I’ve lost everything now and have become worthless again! You can all walk all over me again! Hahaha!” Raylee screamed hysterically.

Upon hearing Raylee’s hysterical laughter, Casimir didn’t even bother to explain himself. He simply hung up the phone.

Upon dialing his number again, she heard the same automated message from before.

Wiping away the pitiful tears on her face, Raylee vowed that from that day forward, she wouldn’t shed another tear for Casimir.

Upon hearing the conversation, Hazel was initially taken aback. Soon after, she voiced her indignation by exclaiming, “Who would have thought that the usually mature and steady Mr. Sutherland would be so cunning on the inside! He’d stop at nothing just to deceive you out of your shares!”

“I let Grandma down! I failed to protect the wealth she entrusted to me! I deserve to die!” Raylee sobbed, covering her face with her hands.

“Don’t worry, Ray–Ray. We’ve fallen into the hands of a sc*mbag. Let’s just consider it a life lesson. As for the shares, think of them as a contribution toward his coffin,” Hazel comforted her.

Once Raylee had recovered a bit, she opened the lunch box and started eating the pasta that Hazel had made for her.

Today was her birthday, yet she found herself trapped in the sterile confines of a hospital, her heart filled with desolation.

What should be my next move down this path? Casimir had tricked me out of my shares and teamed up with the powerful Goodridge family. His position in the Sutherland family has become even more secure now. Waverly has found her true love and is about to marry into the Sutherland family, poised to become the lady of the Sutherland family. Those sc*mbags all seem to be doing better than ever! Meanwhile, here I am, with my grandma, teetering on the brink of despair…

Raylee was unwilling to give up. She fervently encouraged herself to stay strong and endure it all.

However, she was utterly lost about the path ahead and saw no way out of her current predicament.

Halfway through the night, still groggy from sleep, Raylee was abruptly awakened by Hazel. “Ray–Ray, there’s something I need to tell you. Brace yourself.”

Observing that Hazel’s eyes swollen from crying, Raylee also made a guess herself. “Did something happen to Grandma?”

“Old Mrs. Goodridge is…” Hazel choked up, almost unable to get the words out. “She’s nearing her end, and she wishes to see you one last time.”

When Raylee rushed into her grandmother’s hospital room, the doctors had already removed the medical equipment from her body.

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Chapter 243 Shocking Revelation

Upon seeing Vera barely clinging to life, Raylee rushed to her side, her cries echoing with heart–wrenching sorrow.

“Grandma, please don’t leave me behind, please don’t…”

Vera weakly lifted her hand, rubbing Raylee’s head as she struggled to speak.

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“Don’t cry, my sweet child. Having you by my side in my final moments has already filled me with contentment. I have a secret to share with you. It’s about your origins. Come closer…”

Taken aback, Raylee didn’t dare to waste a moment, quickly leaning in to listen closely to Vera’s words.

“There’s a box in the safe of my room. It is wrapped in your swaddling clothes when you were born, but I’ve never been able to open it. I spent many years researching your background and only found a few clues, but they were enough to prove that you’re not the daughter of that housekeeper. As for who your biological parents are, I have yet to find out. But what I can assure you is, it’s related to that box. If you’re keen on investigating, you could figure out a way to open the box…”