The 24th Century Warrior Became a Fake Heiress novel Chapter 269

Chapter 269 The Forgotten Gift

Carter Manor.

After finishing dinner, Isabella got ready to head back to Summit Manor.

Fivushed

Right as she stood up, Margaret hesitated for a moment before stepping over, “Bella, do you have a quick minute?

“I have something she’d like to chat with you about.”

Hearing the request, Isabella gave a gentle nod.

In truth, ever since Julian and his brothers left, Margaret had seenped distracted, sneaking dozens of concerned glances at her throughout dinner.

Isabella had picked up on it immediately.

She had been expecting Margaret to approach her all evening.

“Bella, dear…”

Margaret led Isabella up to the second–floor guest suite.

Sitting in an armchair across from Isabella’s bed, Margaret hesitated briefly before speaking softly, “I actually know a bit about your grandfather’s family.”

She studied Isabella’s expression with tender care, asking gently, “Would you like to hear about it?”

The Carters were still unsure how Isabella truly felt about the Sinclair family.

After the traumatic betrayal she endured under the Powells, Margaret worried whether Isabella could handle another family appearing in her life.

Once bitten, twice shy, as the old saying goes.

Reading her concern, Isabella gave an affectionate nod, “Go ahead, Margaret. I’m listening.

Margaret let out a soft sigh of relief, beginning her story, “Your grandfather’s household used to be one of the premier dynasties in our city.

“Though that was roughly seven or eight years ago.”

Margaret sighed with faint nostalgia, “Back in those days, the Sinclair family commanded far more wealth and influence than the Powells ever did.

“When your mother married Daniel, it was widely seen as marrying beneath her station–it created quite a stir in high society.”

Nobody back then understood what the Sinclair heiress saw in Daniel; love had simply blinded her judgment.

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Chapter 269 The Forgotten Gift

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Sometime after, however, the Sinclair empire suffered a relentless decline, rumored to be targeted by a shadowy rival, though the exact details were never made public.

“Their supply chains were cut, factory contracts canceled overnight, and the Sinclair holdings steadily withered until only a faded reputation remained in high–society circles.

Margaret looked at Isabella with earnest warmth, adding, “I know your uncles reasonably well, but I didn’t want to overstep while they were here earlier

“They never struck me as the kind of men who would abandon family; they were almost certainly duped by Daniel’s lies.”

Pausing briefly, she gave an apologetic smile, “Bella, please don’t take this the wrong way if Auntie speaks bluntly.

“Your biological father is an absolute piece of garbage.

“When your mother married him, she brought an enormous fortune with her as a bridal gift.

“The old Powell firm was nothing compared to its recent stature; it was built almost entirely on your mother’s capital and the Sinclair family’s backing.

“Yet the second the Sinclairs hit rock bottom, your father severed all ties without blinking an eye.

“He claimed it was to protect his business, but society saw right through his shameless ingratitude.

“Ever since that betrayal, communication between the Sinclair and Powell households ground to a complete halt.

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