Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 1447

Immediately, everyone in the living room was caught off guard.

Thalia didn't think it was rude of her to refute Marie. During her stay in Azure Avenue over the last few days, she had heard from Hector about how Shannon was treated upon her return.

As such, she was dissatisfied with Marie's previous bad treatment of Shannon.

Hector, however, relished in watching their reactions. He smiled and clarified, "A few days ago, Shannon went on a mission and stumbled upon Mom. Indeed, she's our biological mother. There's no conspiracy behind it."

Compared to Marie's theory, everyone was more inclined to believe in Adam, Hector, and Shannon's judgment. After all, the two were known to be strict and meticulous; they must've verified her identity.

Meanwhile, Janice, who had always adored Celeste, was delighted to see her return. She was ready to greet her when another voice chimed in before her.

"Aunt Celeste."

The steady, mechanical voice revealed little emotion, but when everyone turned to look, they saw Zane, who had somehow risen to his feet in the corner. Everyone fell silent.

Thalia effortlessly recognized who he was. Seeing that he had grown up well and no longer the frail version she had secretly seen two years ago, Thalia flashed him a bright smile, her voice warm and content.

"You've grown up well, Zane."

The next second, tears began brimming in Zane's eyes. He quickly took a few steps forward, reaching Thalia, and even his usually somber and quiet expression couldn't hide the excitement that now showed through.

His father, Alex, couldn't help but furrow his brows and secretly complain, "I didn't see him this emotional when Linda and I divorced, yet he's acting like he's reuniting with his mother now. Not even Hector or Shannon are this emotional!

"Is he still my son or what?"

After Thalia greeted the elders one by one, George instructed the younger generation of the family to come forward and introduce themselves.

Caleb, as the second eldest after Hector, stepped forward first and earnestly greeted her. "Aunt Celeste."

He was primarily worried that Shannon would find his attitude insincere and tell Rhodes to give him another lesson.

For some reason, since Shannon's return, he had a feeling that she was holding some type of grudge against him.

Amid his thoughts, he saw Thalia narrowing her eyes at him. "Oh, Cal. I remember you."

She suddenly paused, then wore a smile. "I heard you hired online trolls to smear Shannon's name when she was on that entertainment program."