The Real Heiress Rules the World (Sloane Rivers) novel Chapter 347

Chapter 347 The Mask Slips

Chapter 347 The Mask Slips

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Bella watched as Lucas’s car disappeared down the road, the obedient smile on her face vanishing the instant their taillights were gone. She drew in a deep breath, then turned and stepped into the gated community.

The moment she pushed open the door, a teacup flew past her face and shattered against the wall, the porcelain shards scattering across the floor. The rim grazed her temple, leaving a thin line of blood.

“You worthless girl! Where have you been all this time?” Her father, Marvin, glared at her, his face dark with anger. “Do you have any idea your brother’s been waiting for you to tutor him?”

Bella lowered her head, blood beading at her temple. “I’m sorry, Dad. I…”

“Save your excuses!” her mother cut her off sharply. “A useless girl like you only knows how to sneak out all day!”

On the couch, fifteen-year-old Jerry lounged with a game console in his hands, legs crossed. “She must’ve gone on a date. I saw her get out of some luxury car just now.”

“Luxury car?” Marvin’s eyes lit up. He yanked Bella toward him roughly. “Who sent you back?”

Timidly, Bella whispered, “It… it was Sloane-Dr. Rivers-and Mr. Hawthorne who gave me a ride back…”

“Mr. Hawthorne?” Her mother’s eyes gleamed. “Which Mr. Hawthorne?”

Right then, the television switched to a financial news segment. Jerry jabbed his finger at the screen. “You mean him?”

“Lucas?” Marvin’s voice shot up an octave. “Lucas of the Hawthorne Group!”

Her mother quickly interjected, her tone urgent. “Lucas personally brought you home? Has he taken a liking to you?”

Marvin’s eyes raked up and down his daughter’s figure, appraising her like a commodity. “You’re not bad- looking…”

Bella forced down the wave of disgust that surged up inside her and replied meekly, “Mr. Hawthorne and Dr. Rivers were just being kind to me…”

“Idiot!” Marvin slammed his palm on the table with a crack. “Such a good opportunity and you don’t know how to seize it! Tomorrow, go buy a few decent outfits and dress yourself up properly!”

Jerry leaned over, eyes gleaming. “Dad, if she really lands the Hawthorne family, does that mean we can move into their villa and never worry about money again?”

“Of course,” Bella’s mother said with a wide, toothy grin. “Once Mr. Hawthorne becomes your brother-in- law, he can send you abroad to study, set you up with your own company. You’ll be a boss in no time.”

Bella stood quietly to the side, her face still soft and obedient, but her eyes had turned to ice.

She excused herself to the bathroom. As soon as the door shut behind her, her phone vibrated.

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Chapter 347 The Mask Slips

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“Bella! You damn near got me killed!” the blond boy’s furious voice exploded on the other end. “Mr. Benjamin almost had me taken out! You begged me to take you to that race!”

Facing the mirror, Bella smoothed her long hair, her voice as gentle as ever. “Don’t be angry… You already kept your word and took me there. I’ll keep mine too. No one will ever know you crippled that person.”

The line went silent.

“You’d better keep that mouth of yours shut,” the blond boy growled at last.

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