Chapter 455

Chapter 455:

The top floor of the tech center was the fortress of innovation, its security unmatched. When Brielle caught sight of Amelia there, she blinked in disbelief, her heart skipping a beat.

Only when Amelia drew closer, her presence undeniable, did Brielle realize she wasn’t imagining it.

Amelia hadn’t planned to come up to this level at all; it was Shepard’s invitation that had brought her here.

Had she known Brielle would be here, she wouldn’t have come. The memory of the DNA test she had taken with Shepard cast a shadow over her expression as her eyes met Brielle’s.

“Amelia, this is no place for you. Leave,” Brielle spat, her words sharp as a blade.

“You’re the one who should leave,” Shepard snapped.

The top floor was so restricted that Shepard had barred Denny and Wyatt from entering. After sending them to the lounge, he had hurried back, only to hear Brielle shouting the moment he stepped out of the elevator.

If Shepard hadn’t known Amelia was his true sister, he might have shown Brielle a sliver of patience.

𝖩оi𝘯 𝘁he 𝗰оmmu𝗻it𝘆 a𝗍.со𝘮

But now that he knew Brielle was an imposter and Amelia was his real sister, Shepard looked at Brielle with open disdain.

If he and Amelia hadn’t already agreed to keep that truth secret, he would have exposed her on the spot.

Unaware of the DNA test, Brielle bristled at his tone. “Do you realize this is the Chadwick family’s most guarded sanctuary? How could you bring Amelia here? If our technology leaks, who will answer for it? You p>

“Shut up,” Shepard cut in, his voice icy.

Fixing Brielle with a steely glare, he demanded, “No one steps foot here without my permission. How did you get in p>

Brielle’s eyes flickered with panic at his question, but she quickly masked it. “Dad let me come here p>

Unbeknownst to everyone else, Brielle had secretly taken Weston’s keys to get there.

Elmore had given her only three days to obtain the information he wanted, and aside from sneaking into the tech center’s top floor, she couldn’t think of any other viable option.

Fortunately, her gamble paid off. The moment she stepped onto the top floor, she was greeted by the gleam of newly updated technology — exactly what she had been hoping to find.

Still, thinking about the data now stored on her phone, Brielle couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

Shepard already knew Weston had brought Brielle into the company, so when he heard her explanation, he didn’t doubt her.

After making Brielle leave, Shepard turned his full attention to Amelia, showcasing the latest breakthroughs from the tech center with the pride of an inventor.

But Amelia wasn’t really listening; her mind was clearly elsewhere.

“Amelia, when do you plan to reveal your true identity?” Shepard asked.

Amelia didn’t respond, but her silence only pushed Shepard to press further. “You may not care about being a member of the Chadwick family, but aren’t you even a little curious about the truth behind your mother’s death p>

Amelia’s expression turned cold. “Mr. Chadwick, you gave me your word that personal matters were off the table during our collaboration. If you can’t keep that promise, then maybe this partnership isn’t worth continuing p>

“Alright, alright, I won’t bring that up again!” Shepard raised his hands in surrender.

When Amelia entered the lounge, Wyatt immediately sensed something was off. His gaze flicked to Shepard, cold.