Chapter 540 Nigel gazed at Carly affectionately. Hayden observed the scene with satisfaction, while Lucy, standing to the side, formed a quiet smile. Her scheming had not been in vain. That evening, Carly retired to her room. Shortly after, Lucy followed her inside. "Carly," Lucy began. Carly's response was chilly. "What do you want?" "I just wanted to see you, Carly. In a few days, you'll be departing for the Capitol with Mr. Hampton.

I can't bear the thought of you leaving." Lucy truly felt reluctant to see Carly go, but Carly had no desire to interact with Lucy. "I'm fine. You can go," Carly replied curtly. "Carly..." Lucy reached out to touch Carly's hand, but Carly pulled away. "What are you doing? Why are you so bothersome?" Lucy froze. "Carly, is that how you speak to your mother?" "Mother?" Carly scoffed. "You're not my real mother. Mrs. Hampton is my mother. At best, you're just my foster mom." Lucy stiffened.

She had gone to great lengths to switch Carly and Celine, ensuring Carly would inherit a fortune. However, she never anticipated that Carly, once she became the heiress, would disown her. She had showered Carly with love and affection. Carly was her only hope. "Carly, you are my daughter. I love you," Lucy implored. Carly refused to listen. "You love me? But what can you offer me now? I am already the daughter of the wealthiest man. My father loves me and will provide everything I need.

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I no longer require your love. Now, please leave." Lucy was desperate. "Carly, are you truly going to disown me as your mother?" Carly snapped, "I'll say it once more. You were never my real mother. I don't want my father to misunderstand anything, so from now on, I will address you as Mrs. Tate." Lucy was taken aback by Carly's change in address. She grasped Carly's hand. "Carly, please listen to me..." "Enough! You are so irritating.

I understand the Tate family raised me, but my father has promised to look after you. Don't be too greedy. Now, leave." Without further ado, Carly pushed Lucy out of the room and slammed the door shut. Lucy stood outside, her face drained of color. She never imagined her own daughter would reject her so harshly and eject her from the room. She still had much to disclose to Carly. After all, Carly was not Nigel's biological daughter. She feared Carly might reveal the truth.

Nevertheless, Carly was completely engrossed in her fantasy of being a billionaire heiress. She had no interest in hearing anything Lucy had to say. "Carly! Open the door! I have something important to tell you!" At that moment, Hayden approached. He glanced at Lucy, clearly irritated. "Lucy, what are you doing? It's late. What urgent matter do you need to discuss with Carly now? Do not disturb her rest." Lucy met Hayden's gaze and remained silent, afraid he might catch on to something.

Hayden looked at Carly's closed door and sighed. "Carly has reunited with her father and is returning to the Capitol. Despite breaking my promise to her mother, I find solace in knowing she will be with her father. Protecting Carly is my life's mission."