The Secret Heiress

the Blackwood Residence. Once we got there my heart began to

s," the driver sa

he mansion in front of her. "Than

of the taxi. She got inside,

Mark come in. She took a deep breath and went to meet him. Mark stood in the hallway, his e

s. "There's nothing to talk about, Mark. I've ma

forward. "But why? What did I do

anything right. You never put me first and never prioritized my needs over Serena's. A

then? You're not thinking about the consequenc

sound. "Survive? You me

, Clare." Mark replied, his eyes wide with disbelief. "She's practica

erena's gain, who loves you more than a brother but you'r

faces twisted with scorn to see Clare's belongings all packed up. "I always knew y

oman who can't even carry a child to fu

t's it, I've had enough of

e? Why is he allowing his mother

LA

ood Re

took a deep breath, feeling the warm sun on my skin and the fresh air filli

voice behind me. "Clare, wait!" he called

ake this," he said, his eyes pleading. "You have nothing, and I feel bad that

does he? I'm the secret heiress everyone talks about. I

nk card account was frozen, and she had to hide her true identit

the only daughter of Sterling family - Clare Sterling - one of the richest families i

se, one time she knelt and begged her mother-in

r but to show off, "Guess how much money is in here? One hundred millio

ood than lend you money. Because in my eyes

e check from him, and with a look, I tore it in half. "I don't

ack Ford and a Highlander - pulling up to the curb while coming

ar, flanked by two burly bodyguards. "

f washing over

u cheating on me, Clare? Is that the real r

n't know who you're dealing with, Mar

other in confusion, trying to under

s, and he ushered me into the car. As I settled into the plush leather seat, I looked bac

rk," I said,

of

think it's a good idea for me to stay here," Serena said, "

't worry about Clare. Mark kicked her out and divor

delighted to hear that her son divorced her. She thought that Clare didn't know her status,

ot say anything instead he pursued his lips, his mo

omfortable and had an ine

e knows how much she loves him, but this time around she proactively proposed a divorce and went thr

with neither money nor relatives. How will s

as an orphan because she never mentioned her relatives

nd remehmbered how Clare l

s were co

ut she still gritted her teeth and endured it. But

be resilient, not ne

she can survive

ethe beginning of when she had made that threat to when she left Blackwood Res

. "I'm not a little girl anymore, Mrs. Blackwood," she said, her tone sweet.

was unaware of Serena's ill motives. "You

idneys. I have to return the favor in one wa

"Yes, you're always welcome here,

passion. She had been waiting for just the right time

e's room then?" Serena

, "Of course, dear. M

a sense of triumph. She would go to any lengths to win Mark ove

AR

ome, and the familiar surroundings brought back a flood of memories. Joshua, followed me closely behind as we proceeded into the mansion.

urst into the

50s said, opening his arms for a

he's been crying since we le

th warmth. "Clare, it's so good t

I hugged him. "I've miss

ng to marry Mark. I thought he l

e turned serious. "A

erned eyes made me open up. "They

nt wide. "What

. But I'm free no

e safe now. Divorce is good and we have more than enou

relief. "Thank you, Grandpa

andfather asked, his eyes piercing as he studied her face. "Are you rea

y, Grandfather. I want to learn everyt

I'll be free of all this and if you need my help I'll be h

. "Thank

t making plans for you to start at the office soon C

enjoying each other's company and making plans for the

o is still around" Grandfather said with a