Chapter 43


    To confirm ra’s culpability, Leonora made their way to the security office, withn in


    tow,


    Heidi, her face hidden behind a mask, followed closely behind.


    She watched the surveince footage with a scowl so deep it seemed her teeth might shatter from


    the force of her anger. She was hell–bent on seeing ra ousted from here


    this time.


    The group sat in the security room, their eyes glued to the screen as they watched the yback. At


    the crucial moment,n instructed the technician to slow down the footage. But even after several


    reviews, there was no sign of ra at the timestamp when Heidi had been in the restroom.


    Heidi, staring at the screen in disbelief, eximed, “It can’t be. The footage must’ve been tampered


    with by ra. She went in before me. How could this happen?”


    The staff shook their heads in unison, “Mr. Hayes, per your orders, no one can ess the footage


    without your written consent, not even Ms. ra.”


    Hearing this,n shot Heidi a frosty look, “Heard that? What else do you have to say?”


    n, I’m not making this up, ra must have-


    Heidi felt like she’d swallowed a bitter pill. She clenched her teeth in frustration. She had been so


    sure of her victory, only to have ra turn the tables on her.


    Asn’s indifferent figure retreated, Heidi balled her fists in silent fury.


    Meanwhile, ra took Rose to the lounge, handing the elderly woman a cup of steaming. tea with a


    look of earnest sincerity. “Madam, it was me who hit Heidi.”


    Rose chuckled as she looked at ra, “I know.”


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    “Then why are you helping me?”


    “I’m not helping you, dear. I’m helping that jerk chase his girl.”


    ra’s smile was tinged with bitterness, “I’m afraid I’ll disappoint you.” Ever sincen had


    repeatedly left her for Heidi, ra knew that whatever fate she had withn had run its


    course.


    Rose patted her head with a smile, “Let’s make a bet. I bet one day you’ll be my granddaughter–in–


    law. If I win, you owe me a chubby great–grandson. How about that?”


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    The mention of a child sent a sharp pain through ra’s heart.


    Not only were her chances withn slim, but the prospect of fulfilling Rose’s wish for a great–


    grandson seemed even more distant.


    ra’s eyes reddened as she managed a weak smile at Rose. “Madam, you’re going to lose.


    “I won’t. I’ve never lost a bet in my life.”


    Rose’s confidence was unwavering.


    After seeing Rose off, ra threw herself into her work, not finishing until seven in the evening.


    Just as she was about to grab her things and leave, her phone rang with a call from Anders. She


    answered immediately.


    “Anders.”


    His voice was gentle, “ra, Suite 808 at the Grand Mansion Hotel. Marco’s here, and he wants to


    see you.”


    “I’ll be there in about half an hour.”


    It had been three years since she’dst seen Marco, and a mix of excitement and guilt stirred in her


    heart.


    As she pushed open the suite door, the sight that greeted her was Marco’s gray hair. She froze,


    taken aback. Three years had changed Marco more than she could have imagined. A pang of


    remorse hit her–out of pride, she had avoided seeing Marco for all this time. Marco, noticing her


    surprise, waved her over, “Silly girl, don’t you recognize me after three years?”


    With her eyes brimming and her voice choked with emotion, ra rushed to Marco’s side. Kneeling


    beside him, she managed to say, “Marco, how did you end up like this?”