The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1490

Instead of throwing a punch, Hillary simply pulled out her phone and snapped a photo of the woman's face.

"Liam, run a facial rec on her and find out who she is."

Seeing her picture taken, the wealthy woman's face twisted in outrage. "Who do you think you are?! Taking my picture without permission? I'll sue you for invading my privacy!"

Hillary opened her mouth to snap back, but Silas cut her off, flashing his federal badge.

"Federal agents conducting an active operation. Civilians, clear the area immediately!"

"As for you, ma'am—your aggressive attempts to breach a secured perimeter and disrupt an active counter-terrorism operation are highly suspicious. We have reason to believe you are colluding with the Sundara operatives inside!"

The woman froze, the words finally penetrating her skull. The kidnappers inside were from Sundara?

She had just stepped in a massive pile of trouble!

"I am not! My husband is Mr. Monroe, the CEO of the Monroe Group!"

Silas actually recognized the name. The Monroe Group was a highly respected, patriotic corporation. Whenever there was a national disaster, they were always the first to donate millions to relief efforts.

How did a man like that marry someone with zero situational awareness?

Hillary also knew of the Monroe Group and immediately deduced who this woman had to be.

She was the infamous second wife—a former mistress who had managed to marry up, widely mocked among the city's elite for being completely brainless.

She was stunning, certainly, but Frederick Monroe hadn't married her just for her face.

Oh, and her spectacular curves.

The truth was, Frederick had married her out of sheer superstition.

A fortune teller had convinced him that her astrological chart was perfectly aligned with his and would bring him endless prosperity.

So, Frederick married her.

Adding to her leverage, Trixie Monroe had given birth to a young son, cementing her status as the lady of the house and allowing her to revel in her newfound wealth.

Armed with her 'lucky' astrological chart and her son, she did whatever she pleased.

As long as she didn't cross any massive lines, Frederick mostly let her have her way.

He had no intention of ever letting her inherit the Monroe Group anyway, so what was the harm in letting her play dress-up?

Frederick had actually stated that publicly to his peers.

It explained Trixie's brazen arrogance. She was a woman who didn't belong in high society, married to a man who never expected her to fit in. The other elites only tolerated her out of sheer pity.

But if she was going to act like a lunatic during a national security crisis, no one was going to do Frederick any favors today.

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