The Hidden heiress

e cobblestone streets of her village, replaced by a dizzying expanse of white clouds. Below, the landscape

y of New York, a sprawling metropolis of towering skyscrapers and bustling crowds, held no allure for

patriarch of the influential Blackwood family, lay gravely ill, and his desperation echoed in the urgency of the message. N

as, a desperate bargain struck to save Henry's life. Lucas, burdened by his family's expectations an

it show. She was not a lovesick bride, nor was she a woman yearning for af

every move. But she was prepared. She would heal Henry Blackwood, not for their gratitude, but for the satisfaction of knowing her skills were unmatched.

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pressed down on her like an invisible force. The estate loomed in the distance, a spra

ped forward, opening the door with silent efficiency. Without hesitation, she

ld eyes stared back at her.

m of the engine. The bodyguard seated across from her remaine

e columns, and inside, a chandelier of breathtaking crystal brilliance illuminated the foyer.

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speak, her voice devoid of emotion. "His vital

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s tracing the cool glass as she gazed out at the city

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er. The true matriarch of this house. Her gaze

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smile. "You are rather quiet for someone wh

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