The Billionaire's True Heiress: From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 488

Norris and Phil each wired money to Owen.

“If you need more, just ask.” They said it in perfect unison.

Twins, honestly.

Owen just shook his head. “Fine, you each get ten percent of the shares.”

He figured he might as well treat their money as an investment. No point pretending he wouldn’t be leaning on his older brothers when things got tough.

Norris couldn’t care less. He wasn’t short on cash, and his whole world revolved around math. Phil cared even less than that—he was loaded, set to inherit the family business someday.

Later that afternoon, Claire finally saw Dane when he came to pick her up at the Churchill house.

When they arrived at The Greens’ place, she checked on Baldrick first—a follow-up appointment. Just like last time, she ended up with a handful of gifts and a big red envelope.

“I hear you won the gold medal in the individual competition, and your team took first too?” Baldrick’s mood was miles better than it had been during the holidays. Maybe Claire’s treatments really were working. He’d made it through the winter without too much pain, and now, with spring, he looked healthier than ever.

“Yep.” Claire didn’t even bother to play humble.

“Incredible. Just like your mom back in the day.” Baldrick’s eyes softened at the mention of Melissa. He remembered the bright, dazzling Ms. Churchill from years ago.

Still, having a daughter like Claire who inherited all her strengths—that had to be comforting.

“I don’t think I’m as good as my mom,” Claire said with a smile.

“Oh?” Baldrick raised a brow, clearly not buying it. “Aren’t kids supposed to outdo their parents these days?”

Claire just grinned. “It’s not that. I’m not planning to make math my whole life, and I definitely don’t have my mom’s scientific obsession.”

Truth was, Melissa’s talent had taken her away from everyone for years. Claire didn’t want to repeat history.

“You could do just as well in medicine,” Baldrick told her, still hopeful. “You’ll save a lot of lives. You and your mom each shine in your own way.”

“Are you ready for the college entrance exams, Claire?” Baldrick had seen enough loss and change in his life to know not to linger in the past. He only brought it up for a moment before moving on.

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