Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent) novel Chapter 595

Meanwhile, Preston's legally recognized wife in Tarsia had heavily bribed a local monk to declare Clayton and his brother cursed—a plague that would destroy the Pierce Conglomerate if they were ever brought home.

Preston, deeply superstitious, swallowed the lie and abandoned the boys in the orphanage for good.

Even after Clayton was adopted by the White family, Preston never checked on him.

But in recent years, Preston's health had rapidly deteriorated. Medical interventions for a new child had failed. His legal wife was barren, and the children born to his other mistresses had died off one by one. The only surviving heir to the monumental Pierce empire was Clayton.

Guilt-ridden and terrified, the monk finally confessed his deception to Preston.

Desperate, Preston deployed investigators to track down the sons he had abandoned.

When Clayton realized someone was looking for him, he systematically erased all traces of his existence, manipulating the records to make Preston believe both boys had perished in the orphanage fire years ago.

"Don't you think Clayton is letting his emotions get the better of him?" Melisande asked, a smirk playing on her lips.

Fate had systematically wiped out all his rivals. If he returned to the Pierce family now, he would inherit billions of dollars and a global empire—yet he stubbornly refused to acknowledge Preston.

"He likely despises the man," the assistant replied.

"Then let's give him a little push..." Melisande murmured, thoroughly amused. She never expected Clayton to be this much of a goldmine.

She had thought he was just a brilliant orphan with zero backing. Now, it seemed his one glaring weakness was actually his greatest asset.

If she could tether Clayton to her, she would hold the keys to the entire corporate world.

"Fly to Tarsia immediately. Hand deliver Clayton's current file to Preston's top people. Let him know his son is very much alive."

Melisande wanted to exponentially inflate Clayton's net worth before formally making her move on him.

With the financial backing of The Pierce Conglomerate as her marital alliance, her ambition to swallow the Edwards, White, Lynch, and Quinn empires would be all but guaranteed.

"Understood."

Melisande stood up, finally feeling the thrill of the hunt. "And schedule a formal meeting with Clayton for me."

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