Chapter 697

The surge of joy in Flora’s heart vanished instantly—like a candle snuffed out in the wind. She had thought this summons was about the inheritance. Instead— She was met with her grandfather’s overwhelming fury. Grandfather had never known about Susan. Their mother had always covered everything up flawlessly. So how…? How had he found out? Flora’s expression darkened. She turned sharply toward Simon, her lips pressed tight, her eyes flashing with accusation. “Elder Brother… was it you?” Before Simon could respond— A soft, almost amused voice cut in. Eleanor’s lips curved into a faint, razor-sharp smile. Her eyes gleamed with cold, unshaken confidence. “I was the one who told your grandfather.” Her tone was light. Almost casual. Yet it landed like a hammer. In an instant, Flora, Celeste, and Zack all turned to stare at her—the beautiful yet completely unfamiliar woman who had just overturned their world. “Who do you think you are?” Flora snapped, her voice sharp with anger. “What right d