The Heiress

Chapter 118

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Claire smiled at her daughter before taking a deep breath. Chaeyoung was extremely talented. She was sure that the Vercellos had already had their eyes on her. What she needed to do from then on was to guide Chaeyoung and stop lying to her.

The recent mishap with Gideon made her realize that hiding everything from her daughter was wrong. It was extremely foolish of her to think that she was protecting her that way.

"Let me tell you everything about the Vercello Family." She started. "At first… I wanted to become one of them. I will not deny the truth. I was weak and the power that they offered was enticing. So, when someone talked to me, I did not hesitate to try and train myself to become excellent. I did missions with... With the person that I was supposed to marry."

Chaeyoung instantly raised an eyebrow at her mother's words. However, she chose to not say anything.

"Anyway… I did a little research and found out how evil that organization or family was. So, I decided to avoid them. I ummm… joined another organization with your father. That organization is something that the Vercellos fear… maybe." She shrugged. "However, I never left the military. So, even though I was already a member of that organization, I still did a lot of missions with Henry and my friends. It was my responsibility to my father."

"So… I met your father on one of my missions. When we realized that we are members of the same organization, we… we got a little closer. And the rest is history." She let out a sigh. "Anyway… when our organization got to know that we are in a relationship they asked us to marry each other."

"You mean?"

"Yes… we are legally married in another country. Your wife is even wearing your father's wedding ring." Claire let out a light chuckle when she saw the duo's reaction. "I and your father loved each other. I… we really do."

"This ring… the symbol."

"That is our organization's symbol. However, I can't disclose the name of our organization. I'm sorry. But… I believe this organization will contact you soon. Especially, when you have your father's ring. They will eventually know that we are related."

After Chaeyoung and Lisa heard Claire's words, both of them started pondering. They remembered Gideon's words. He told them that Lisa's ring was special. Was that the reason he wanted Lisa and Chaeyoung to side with the Lee Family?

Did they know about Mason and Claire's organization that could rival the Vercello Family?

"Mother… the Lee Family seem to have ties to the Vercellos… do you think they wanted to have Lisa's ring?" Chaeyoung asked.

This time, Claire's face instantly turned into a scowl. "Who told you that? Did someone told you about these rings?"

"Gideon said that… I'm not sure if he was lying though. But he said something about this ring being important." Lisa said while removing the ring from her finger. She then gave it to Chaeyoung.

"Then, it's best for you to stop wearing it." Claire said in a serious tone.

"Why?"

"It would only attract more danger." Claire said. "If the Vercellos know that you have this ring… then… they will come after Lisa sooner or later."