Chapter 3 " Miss , you made the call just now , didn't you ? " the bodyguard asked , his tone polite but firm . " Yeah , I did , " Eliana replied , her gaze flicking to the gleaming Rolls - Royce idling nearby . She frowned , confusion clouding her face . " But … this doesn't seem right Then it must be you , " the bodyguard said with absolute certainty . " Please , get in the car ." Before Eliana could fully process what was happening , the man acted with military precision .
In one swift move , he opened the car door and practically lifted her inside , his strength catching her completely off gan " Whoa , whoa , hold on a second ! " Eliana yelped as she found herself seated in the plush leather interior . Her mind raced . " Are bodyguards always this intense ? Or 1 - am I being kidnapped ? But who even uses a Rolls - Royce for kidnapping " She shot the man a sharp look . " What on earth is going on here !
" You'll find out soon enough , he replied cryptically , settling into the driver's seat like they were on a casual Sunday drive . The car glided through the city before heading into the countryside . Before long , they pulled up to an estate so massive it looked like something but of a movie . Eliana's jaw dropped as she stepped out of the car and stared up at the sprawling mansion . " Right this way " the bodyguard said , gesturing toward the grand entrance .
The mansion's double doors swung open , revealing two perfectly aligned rows of maids standing at attention , their crisp uniforms and synchronized bows making Eliana feel like she'd stepped into a billionaire's fantasy . She walked inside cautiously , her eyes darted around , taking in the absurdly lavish surroundings - the gilded walls , the antique furniture at every comer . The place was a far cry from what she'd imagined . " Wait a minute .. wasn't I told my birth family was broke ?
she thought , her confusion deepening with every step . This place is the opposite of poor . Did I somehow end up in the wrong house ! Just then , an elderly woman with silver hair hurried down the grand staircase . Dressed in an elegant white - and - gold tunic , she leaned lightly on a polished wooden cane . her eyes sparkling with excitement . This was Naomi Davis , Eliana's grandmother , and her graceful demeanor exuded both strength and warmth as she approached .
" Are you the girl who made the call ? " she asked , her voice trembling with emotion , tears glistening in her sharp , gray eyes . Eliana blinked , caught off guard . " Uh yes , that was me . But … a man answered . Can you please tell me what's going on ? " Before she could process the situation , a medical team appeared seemingly but of nowhere .
They moved with swift efficiency , setting up equipment and taking a blood sample from her right then and there without offering so much as a word of explanation . Eliana froze , staring at them in disbelief , completely floored by the unexpected turn of events . Naomi gently took Eliana's hand , leading her to an ornate couch near the foyer . Patting her hand with a grandmotherly tenderness , Naomi said , " Now , now , my dear , sit down and let's talk . Sweetheart , what's your name?
" " Eliana Eliana Garcia , she replied . " Eliana , " Naomi repeated , as if savoring the name . She nodded , her expression softening . " Such a lovely name . And how , my dear , did you come to believe you're part of our family ? " Eliana hesitated , still trying to wrap her head around the situation , " Honestly , I'm not sure what's going on . But everything I was told about my birth family doesn't add up .
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" Someone said my dad's a gambling addict , my mom's … uli , kind of a shrew , and my brother's a thirty - something bachelor still living at home . They painted a pretty bleak picture . " At that , Naomi burst into a fit of laughter , so genuine and hearty that it echoed through the grand hall . " A gambling addict , a shrew , and a bachelor ?" she repeated between giggles , wiping tears of amusement from her eyes .
" Oh , my dear , no one has ever described the Davis family like that before . That's definitely a brut ! " Meanwhile , the medical team worked swiftly , and in no time , the results appeared on the screen - 99.999 % match . The doctor , barely able to contain his excitement , announced , "Mrs. Davis ! It's confirmed - she's your granddaughter ! " " What Really ? " Naomi shot up from the couch , clutching Eliana's hands with a mix of disbelief and overwhelming joy .
" Elana , my dear , I've waited so long for this moment ! I never thought I'd live to see the day you'd come home . Oh , thank the heavens ! " 1/3 She squeezed Eliana's hands tighter , her voice trembling . " You're not a Garcia - you're a Davis ! Your name is Eliana Davis ! " " Eliana … Davis ? " Eliana repeated , her head spinning as the reality began to sink in . The sudden shift in identity felt surreal . " Wait a second … What's really going on here !
" Naomi gently patted her hand and offered a reassuring smile . " Don't worry , sweetheart . I'll explain everything " As Eliana sat down beside her , Naomi shared the story . " The day you were born , there was a terrible mistake at the hospital . You were accidentally swapped with another infant by a distracted nurse . By the time we discovered what happened , you were already gone .
" We tried everything - everything - to find you , but you had disappeared without a trace " Her voice cracked as she continued . " The child we raised wasn't ours , and once we tracked down her biological family , we returned her immediately . But you , you remained a mystery . No matter how hard we searched , we couldn't find you . " Eliana listened in stunned silence , struggling to process what she was hearing . " And because we're … Naomi hesitated before choosing her words .
Let's just say , because of the family's wealth and status , we had countless frauds claiming to be you . People showed up hoping to cash in on a fortune , telling the most ridiculous lies . So , we spread a little misinformation . We made it known that the Davis family was … down on its luck . Penniless , with a garbling father and a shrew of a mother , just to scare off the fakes Naomi leaned in closer , voice lowering as if revealing a secret .
The truth is , sweetheart , we're not some poor family . The Davis family is immensely wealthy . All those facts about your background : Lies . Just to keep the wrong people away ? Eliana's jaw nearly hit the floor . " So , you're telling me … my dad's not some gambling addier ? " she asked , still trying to process . " Goodness , no ! " Naomi laughed , her eyes sparkling . The Davis family is one of the most prominent in Dratora City And 1 d my mom's not some shrew ?
" " Not in the slightest ! Your mother is an artist , a true master of the operal Naomi said , practically glowing with pride . " And my brother … he's not a bachelor ? " " Well Naomi chuckled , giving her a playful look Not entirely wrong . Your brother inherited your grandfather's oil fields and is now running a massive energy business . But yes , he's nearly thirty and still single . A shame , really - be's quite the catch ! " The more Eliana heard , the more her mind was blown .
Everything she thought she knew had been turned upside down . But then a thought hit her . " So , who was the guy I talked to on the phone earlier ? " Oh , that would've been your cousin , Thomas , Naorni said casually Thomps . Tommy ? So that was a fake name tool Eliana thought , trying to wrap her head around it all .
Finding out her real family's wealth was an unexpected - and surprisingly welcome - turn of events Your parents wi Naomi clutched Eliana's hand tightly , tears spilling down her cheeks . " Eliana , you must've been through so much all these years Your br home soon , and then we'll all finally be together ! " If only your grandfather were still he me ! My precious granddaughter ! " Naomas is voice trembled with raw emotion , and it rigged at something deep in Eliana's chest .
Tears pricked her own eyes . Whether it was the pull of blood ties or the overwhelming tenderness of the moment , she couldn't hold them back . " Grandma . Are you really my grandma ! I'm so happy to Eliere , he'd be over the moon . Honestly , I didn't think I'd live to see this day either , but the heavens have blessed She couldn't believe how her life had flipped .
In her past , she'd been trapped in endless battles with Willow , losing herself in the chaos and dying without ever meeting her real parents . She'd spent her whole life grasping at things that weren't hers to begin with , while ignoring what truly Maltered . But now ! Now she had a second chance . The irony wasn't lost on her . If only she'd sought them out sooner instead of wasting her time on the wrong people . Nasons pulled her into a tight hug , her frail arms surprisingly strong .
The two of them cried together , their tears mingling with relief and years of longing . Just then , the shriek of tires on gravel sliced through the air , breaking the tender moment . The front doors flew open , and a man and woman hurried into the living room .
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