The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1409

Even though those operatives couldn't reach Claire's parents at the moment.

They could easily deduce that her parents were stationed in a highly classified government facility.

What if they threatened the authorities, demanding they hand over Claire's parents as a ransom?

The government would be forced into an absolutely impossible position.

If they kept Melissa and Agassi in the dark and something happened to Claire, the couple would inevitably develop a massive, irreparable rift with the authorities once they found out. In a fit of devastated rage, they might even do something unforgivable for their daughter's sake.

Even if they didn't resort to extremes, losing their only child would completely shatter their focus on their vital work.

Neither scenario was something Padgett ever wanted to witness.

"Don't worry, Grandpa. Setting aside the fact that I have my own security detail, given the current volatile situation, the authorities are definitely sending elite agents to protect me from the shadows."

Claire possessed absolute, unshakeable faith in the government's capabilities.

Silas Carl's recent tactical operation had been highly effective and brutally decisive, leaving no loose ends.

Though she hadn't pried into the aftermath, Silas had still made a point to relay the successful results to her through Dane.

He was clearly a man of honor, someone genuinely worth befriending.

Of course, Silas might just be doing it out of deep respect for Tilda.

Regardless, she felt her safety was completely, unquestionably guaranteed.

"Haven't you assigned elite bodyguards to me as well, Grandpa?"

What she didn't mention was that Dane had also arranged his own private security force for her.

Her current protective detail was practically a small army.

However, they all operated stealthily in the shadows, ensuring they didn't disrupt Claire's daily life.

The old man let out a heavy sigh. "No matter how many bodyguards you have, they aren't always foolproof when a real crisis hits."

"Your mother had top-tier bodyguards assigned to her back then, yet she still vanished into thin air without a single trace."

Claire echoed his exhausted sigh. "You're losing faith in the higher-ups, aren't you?"

When his beloved daughter first went missing, Padgett had certainly interrogated everyone he could. What kind of answer had the authorities actually given him?

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