[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon":3,"chapter-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-870":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Fake Heiress Turns out to Be a True Tycoon!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1892927,2516,"Chapter 868: The Story of Merfolk Shore","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-870",870,"\u003Cp>Noah Zimmerman’s sudden comment left Ian Whitley and the others, including George Goodman, momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George Goodman wore a baffled expression,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said I wanted to kill you? I clearly said I wanted to kill that... Demon Ghost?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last two words seemed to hit him with realization as he looked at Noah Zimmerman, his expression evident with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... you are that Demon Ghost...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George Goodman didn’t know that the Demon Ghost mentioned by Scarlett Jennings was just a general term, but whether a demon or a ghost, it was scary enough for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stared at Noah Zimmerman, he felt an eerie and sinister aura surrounding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, he wanted to run, but Scarlett Jennings anticipated it. An Immobilization Talisman was set at his feet, causing George Goodman to feel as if his feet were glued to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terrified, he looked at Scarlett Jennings, as if suddenly realizing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You knew he was the ghost all along! Are you in cahoots?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George Goodman was furious, wishing to go straight to the Security Bureau to report her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, Ian Whitley was confused, but now he finally reacted, sharply turning to Noah Zimmerman,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the meaning?! Did he steal your fortune?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah Zimmerman wasn’t clear on the specifics either, and uncertainly replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should be, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, when George Goodman wanted to kill the person whose fortune was stolen, Noah felt a malicious intent from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian Whitley was silent for a moment upon his reaction, then decisively turned to Scarlett Jennings,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jennings, what exactly is going on here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett hadn’t spoken yet when George Goodman’s assistant, spotting a potential savior, urgently waved down the corridor for help,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Sullivan! Miss Sullivan, please come and save George!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t sure what was happening, but knowing George might have stolen something, he could infer a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, that inference was related to the person with the bodyguards coming down the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camilla Sullivan, from the Capital Metropolitan’s Sullivan Family, famed as the Capital Zone’s Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had come to visit George, only to find several people blocking the lounge entrance, making her quicken her pace, approaching with bodyguards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing George frozen with a pale face and then the group inside and outside the lounge, her gaze fell on Scarlett Jennings, somewhat surprised,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you Scarlett Jennings?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings nodded as Camilla pointed to George,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know if there’s any misunderstanding, but George is my friend. Could Miss Jennings have mercy on behalf of the Sullivan Family and release him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew who Scarlett Jennings was and that she used mystical techniques, which clearly had affected George.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A conflict’s reason was still unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings carefully studied Camilla’s face as she spoke but did not rush to respond. Instead, she turned to Noah Zimmerman and Ian Whitley, answering their previous question,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With everyone gathered, I’ll explain what’s likely happening here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings paused, then suddenly asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you heard the story of the Merfolk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group was momentarily taken aback; Ian Whitley subconsciously glanced at the Merfolk nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Merfolk tale seemed to relate to Zimmerman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Merfolk, yearning for a life on the shore, once accidentally rescued a prince at sea, sending him back ashore. But the prince mistook another girl for his savior...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings narrated plainly, causing each listener’s expressions to alter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially George Goodman and Camilla Sullivan, who felt the story was pointing at something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian Whitley was the first to grasp the meaning, eyes widening as he looked at Scarlett Jennings, then at Camilla Sullivan,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Jennings, are you suggesting that she could be...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Noah Zimmerman was the Merfolk, then Camilla Sullivan was the rescued prince??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings didn’t leave them guessing, looking directly at Camilla Sullivan,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are facing a major challenge this year associated with water, but I see it has passed; someone saved you, correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camilla Sullivan’s expression shifted, immediately nodding,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, I was swept away by massive waves while surfing early in the year, nearly lost my life but was saved by George.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, looking at Scarlett Jennings, asking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you mention the Merfolk story to imply I’ve mistaken my savior?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George Goodman’s face changed upon hearing this, responding rapidly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Camilla! Don’t listen to her nonsense! Scarlett Jennings and Noah Zimmerman are in cahoots, trying to deceive you and me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camilla Sullivan looked at him and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, don’t speak. I’ll judge after hearing the entire story.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned again to Scarlett Jennings,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you elaborate more on this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings simply replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only do face readings; the specifics must come from those involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Noah Zimmerman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camilla Sullivan looked at him next, \"Was it you who saved me by the sea early in the year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah Zimmerman stared at Camilla Sullivan for a couple of seconds, hesitantly saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camilla Sullivan frowned, while Ian Whitley nearly exploded, slapping Noah on the arm,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It either is or isn’t. How can there be any doubt? You should know if you saved someone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah Zimmerman, slapped, looked innocent,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t remember.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve rescued many in the sea; how could I recall? You’re just one among the humans I’ve saved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian Whitley: ...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No rebuttal could counter that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camilla Sullivan was surprised to hear this answer,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve saved many at sea? Are you from a Sailor background?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t seem so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah Zimmerman opened his mouth to explain but was quickly covered by Ian Whitley, who smiled at Camilla Sullivan,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s not a sailor, but he loves going to sea and has a hobby of saving people there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings saw Noah Zimmerman was unreliable, prompting,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She was swept away while surfing, likely tied to a surfboard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camilla Sullivan promptly took out her phone, showing the photo of her custom surfboard to Noah Zimmerman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier uncertain about Camilla Sullivan, Noah Zimmerman saw the vibrant surfboard picture, eyes brightening,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I recognize this board! Months ago I indeed brought someone tied to this board ashore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, he had vacation in the sea for family visits, captivated by the board’s vibrancy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the board hadn’t been strapped to her ankle, he would’ve taken it home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of which...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, after returning from visiting family, he found his demonic power unusually off...\u003C\u002Fp>",1048,"2026-06-10T07:18:48.394Z",1,"novelbin.me","22c2f69fbc3a160c3f2be22b3ed127054da1c73cbe3a381cfe64bb8f08dd8f72","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-871","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-869",1286,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-cover.jpg"]