Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

Chapter 574 @83% 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, "Bringthe file from yesterday and lettake 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.

V These were Claire's personal details. As Arthur looked at Claire's passport photo on the file, the n"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.

1/3 Chapter 574 G 83% 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 becfamily, it would complicate matters." The assistant added, "Oh, and sir, Stella cby last night. She said she's brought Lydia home.

"She also askedto check with you about Hank-whether you've found anything on the matter you promised to look into.

"She seems anxious, mentioning that she saw Hank again at Betrico Hospital when she discharged Lydia yesterday." "Oh? Saw him again,” Tristan said nonchalantly.

The assistant nodded. "Yes, she said she saw him, not just that, but with Morris and Edmund. The specifics are encrypted from Betrico.

"Also, it's said that someone from the Dark Web Division has been transferred back from Astamia, but there's no clue as to who it might be. Morris is indeed a formidable opponent." Only then did Tristan's alertness rise. “Morris, Morris. It seems he's the biggest obstacle if we want to take him down from his position.

"Investigate. Find out what's encrypted at Betrico Hospital. And pass on the information about this Hank to my sister." ***** Around 8:50 a.m., in the special operating room at Betrico Hospital. In the preparation room, Cherise, Crow, and the other doctors and nurses who were about to enter the operating room were already ready.

Outside the door, Eugene seemed to be in a hurry.

When Cherise approached him, he took out a glass vial containing a small pill from his pocket and handed it to her, "Cherise, my junior, I made it just in time. This is what our master askedto bring to you. Take it before the surgery; he said it would be helpful for your mom's operation." Cherise reached out and took it. She opened the lid and sniffed it at the tip of her nose. Her eyes brightened as she looked up at Eugene, "Thank you, Eugene, and please also thank our master for me." "I've been busy lately, but once things settle down, I'll definitely visit him on the island." Eugene nodded, “Sure, I'll pass that on. You'd better get back to work. Good luck with the surgery!" Cherise smiled, nodded and turned back to the operating room briskly.

As soon as she entered, she saw Claire already lying on the operating table. Her expression instantly turned serious, "Let's get started!" Because today's surgery was mainly on the brain, part of Claire's hair had been shaved off, but it didn't seem to affect her beauty.

Everyone in the room knew Cherise. Her reputation had long been spread through several competitions, and they were very obedient to her commands.

2/3 Chapter 574 In front of the operating table, Cherise first gave Claire the pill sent by Carson. She then said seriously, "Anesthesiologist, get ready to administer anesthesia." "Crow, Mr. Moore, I'll be the chief surgeon, and you two will assist me. Thank you!" "Number 11 scalpel, Number 24, Number 7, forceps, Number 15 scalpel... Dr. Gao, please proceed with the suturing." "Done!" "Boss, it's completed. Can we proceed with the silver needles now?"

Due to the complexity of the condition, by the tthey reached this step, three hours had already passed. Except for Cherise, all the other doctors in the room had finished their tasks. It had to be said that they were particularly amazed by Cherise's entire surgical process.

They had always thought she was m only accomplished in traditional medicine, but they didn't expect that she could handle such a complicated and precise surgery like craniotomy so well in a clinical hospital. Assisting in this surgery today was truly a valuable experience.

Cherise, with a somewhat tense nerve, checked all of Claire's current conditions and nodded, "Yes, proceed with the silver needles."

After another fifteen minutes, when Cherise had finished the last needle, she glanced at the instrument readings beside the operating table and finally let out a sigh of relief, "We're done. Thank you, everyone!"