The True Heiress, His Worst Nightmare
I’m Tessa Dean, the true heiress of the wealthiest family in United States! This time around, I’m gonna make both of you pieces of shit pay the price!
On my wedding anniversary, I walked into my home carrying groceries and hope.
Minutes later, a photograph destroyed my marriage.
“You’ll seduce my brother whenever I’m away on business, right?” Curtis spat, his fingers tightening around my throat. “You’re such a whore!”
I was pregnant. I was trembling. And I was innocent.
But in the Deveraux family, truth means nothing—status means everything. Lauren, the woman who was meant to marry my husband, stepped forward with that calm, polished smile. “I’ll give you one day to divorce Curtis and leave Deveraux Manor.”
Before I could defend myself, I was pushed. I hit the table. Blood spread across the tiles.
At the hospital, I begged, “Please save my child.”
My baby died.
At the cemetery, Curtis looked at me with hatred in his eyes. “Who’s the father of this bastard?”
When he poured my son’s ashes over my kneeling body, something inside me broke.
But not completely.
I’ll return and make them pieces of shit crawl on their knees and beg for mercy!
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Chapter: Chapter 43: Lies on Display“So you’re saying that I was the one who ordered you to steal the designs from Lauren?” Tessa asked between gritted teeth, her voice low but trembling with restrained fury. “Is that it?”Before anyone could respond, she slammed her hand hard against the table. The sharp sound echoed through the conference room, startling a few of the staff present. Her eyes were wide now, burning with anger that she no longer cared to conceal.Sandra flinched visibly at the outburst.“Ms. Lauren has been good to me,” Sandra said, her voice shaking as she struggled to maintain composure. She kept her head slightly lowered, barely able to meet Tessa’s piercing gaze. “I can’t help but feel guilty. Ms. Tessa, please don’t ask me to steal any designs again.”Her words came out unevenly, as though weighed down by emotion. She reached out hesitantly, placing her hand over Tessa’s, her fingers trembling as though she were genuinely distressed. Her eyes glistened faintly, and it looked like she was on the
Last Updated: 2026-04-11
Chapter: Chapter 42: Deception of its Peak"Ms. Dean," Mr. Luther continued, his tone no longer carrying the earlier admiration but instead laced with clear displeasure, "I think the company has no need for someone like that."The words fell heavily into the room, and for a brief moment, no one moved. The air itself seemed to hold still, waiting for something to break."Tessa, please leave," Lauren said quickly, turning toward her with a composed expression that barely concealed the satisfaction beneath it. Her voice carried the practiced smoothness of someone who had rehearsed this moment. "This is no place for you."Tessa's fingers tightened into fists at her sides, her knuckles whitening with the effort of restraint. She looked around the room slowly; at the faces watching her, at Lauren's carefully arranged expression, at the way Mr. Luther had already begun to distance himself from her with the slight lean of his body.Then something inside her snapped."Lauren," she said, her voice cutting through the silence like the
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Chapter: Chapter 41: Stolen BrillianceSandra leaned closer to Tessa, her shoulder almost brushing against hers as she tilted her head slightly to conceal her words. “Isn’t this the design draft that you gave to me?” she whispered, her voice tight with unease. “Why is it now Lauren’s?”Tessa's eyes stayed on the screen, steady and focused, as if she were studying the presentation like any other observer in the room. But there was a quiet intensity in her gaze now, something sharper than before. She recognized every detail being displayed: the layering of the gemstones, the balance of light and shadow, the subtle symbolism woven into each piece. It wasn't just similar to her work. It was her work.Still, her face remained composed, giving nothing away.At the front of the room, Lauren stood tall, holding the presentation remote with a firm but elegant grip. She moved with confidence, turning between the screen and the audience like a professional, her voice smooth and controlled.“We’re naming this line of jewelry From
Last Updated: 2026-04-10
Chapter: Chapter 40: A Calculated FallThe Ecofel conference room carried an air of deliberate sophistication, but beneath its polished surface lay something far less composed. The long glass table stretched across the center of the room, gleaming under the overhead lights, reflecting not just the figures seated around it but the tension that lingered quietly in the air. Curtis sat at the head of the table, his posture straight and authoritative, though the firmness in his expression felt more forced than natural. Beside him, Lauren sat with effortless poise, her back straight, her shoulders relaxed, and her lips curved into a faint, confident smile. There was something almost radiant about her composure, as though she had already secured victory long before the meeting had even begun.Across from them, Tessa sat quietly, her presence calm yet commanding in a way that did not rely on display. Her expression was neutral, her eyes steady, revealing nothing of what she felt or thought. Her stillness was not weakness; it
Last Updated: 2026-04-10
Chapter: Chapter 39: Designs and DeceptionThe atmosphere in the private lounge was calm, refined, and carried the subtle elegance of a place meant for important conversations. Soft lighting reflected off the polished surfaces, while the faint aroma of freshly brewed coffee lingered in the air, creating a setting that was both relaxed and professional.Tessa sat comfortably on a plush couch, her posture composed and confident. One leg was crossed over the other, and she held a cup of coffee lightly in her hand. Her expression carried a professional smile: controlled, polite, and measured, revealing nothing beyond what she chose to show.Opposite her, yet seated close enough to maintain a conversational intimacy, sat Mr. Wesley.He leaned slightly forward, his attention completely absorbed in the stack of design sketches laid out before him. One by one, he flipped through the pages, his brows occasionally lifting in appreciation, his fingers pausing over certain designs as though committing them to memory.A cup of coffee sa
Last Updated: 2026-04-10
Chapter: Chapter 38: Silent Doubts Rising“Curtis, Mr. Pedro can make Zoe apologize to Tessa.” Lauren said softly, her voice carrying that familiar gentle tone she always used when she wanted to appear harmless. She stood a few steps away from him, her posture composed, her hands loosely clasped together as though she had nothing to hide. “Then, of course, she can instruct Zoe to accuse me.”Curtis stared at her for a moment, his brows slightly furrowed, as though weighing her words carefully. There was a flicker of hesitation in his eyes, something uncertain, but it was quickly masked by the tension tightening his jaw. He shook his head slowly, as if trying to push away the confusion forming in his mind.“Do you—” he began, his voice low, but before he could complete the sentence, the sharp vibration of his phone cut him off.The sudden interruption broke the moment.He paused, reaching into his breast pocket to retrieve the phone. His gaze lingered on Lauren for a brief second longer before he glanced down at the screen
Last Updated: 2026-04-09
Chapter: Chapter 105: Choosing Forward AgainWhen Diana returned home that evening, the house felt unusually quiet, the kind of silence that wasn’t peaceful but waiting. The lights in the living room were on, casting a warm glow across the space, but it did little to ease the tension that settled the moment she stepped inside. She shut the door behind her slowly, her fingers lingering on the handle for a second longer than necessary, as if she needed that brief pause to gather herself before facing whatever was ahead.Merlin was already there.He wasn’t seated, wasn’t distracted, wasn’t pretending to be occupied with anything else. He stood just a few steps away from the center of the room, his posture straight, his expression unreadable but firm. It was clear he had been waiting, not just for her arrival, but for this moment.“We need to stop pretending everything is okay,” he said immediately she walked in, his voice calm but carrying a weight that settled heavily in the room.Diana slipped off her shoes slowly, placing the
Last Updated: 2026-04-09
Chapter: Chapter 104: Where It All LingersLater that evening, Diana found herself returning to a place she had not visited in a long time, a quiet spot tucked away from the noise of the city where the world seemed to slow down just enough for her to breathe. It sat on a raised stretch overlooking almost the entire skyline, a place where the lights below flickered like scattered stars, distant and detached from the chaos they belonged to. She walked toward the edge slowly, her heels making soft, measured sounds against the concrete path, her arms folded lightly as if holding herself together.She stopped at the exact spot she used to stand years ago, the familiarity of it settling into her bones almost instantly. For a brief moment, she simply stood there, staring out at the endless stretch of buildings, cars, and movement, all of it so far away from where she was. The air was cooler up there, brushing gently against her skin, carrying with it a strange calm that she hadn’t realized she needed.She closed her eyes.Not for
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Chapter: Chapter 103: The FightThat afternoon, Diana arrived at the lab earlier than usual, but for once, the familiar environment did not settle her the way it normally did. The place that had always been her anchor now felt slightly off, as if something invisible had shifted overnight. She dropped her bag on the desk and stood still for a moment, staring at the glass panels that separated the workstations, her thoughts scattered and difficult to gather.She tried to push everything aside and focus on the work in front of her. There were reports to review, samples to examine, and updates to coordinate with the team. Normally, she would have slipped into that rhythm easily, losing herself in the details, but today, her concentration came in fragments. Every few minutes, her mind drifted back to the morning, to Merlin’s silence, to the look on his face when she walked away to take that call.She exhaled slowly and forced herself to sit, opening the files in front of her. “Focus,” she muttered under her breath,
Last Updated: 2026-04-08
Chapter: Chapter 102: Quiet Cracks Between UsThe next morning started quietly, but the tension carried over from the night before, lingering in the air like something neither of them wanted to acknowledge yet could not ignore. Diana woke earlier than usual, not because she had slept well, but because her mind had refused to rest. She lay still for a few seconds, staring at the ceiling, replaying fragments of the previous night, especially that call, the tone of her own voice, and the weight it carried. When she finally got out of bed, she moved carefully, almost as if trying not to disturb something fragile around her.In Emma’s room, the little girl was already awake, sitting on the bed with her Bun-Bun tucked under her arm, humming to herself. Diana stood at the doorway for a moment, watching her quietly, and something in her chest softened. It was strange how such a small presence could bring a kind of calm she had not known she needed.“Good morning,” Diana said gently, stepping inside.Emma looked up immediately, her fa
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Chapter: Chapter 101: "Can I call You Mom Now?"Diana stood in the living room that evening, watching Merlin move around the kitchen like everything was perfectly normal, yet something about his silence made her uneasy. She could feel the difference clearly. “You’ve been quiet since morning,” she said finally, leaning against the wall with her arms folded. Merlin paused briefly, then continued what he was doing before responding, “I’ve been thinking, that’s all.” She didn’t like that answer. It felt too careful. She stepped closer. “Thinking about what?” Merlin glanced at her this time, his expression calm but guarded. “About us. About whether you really want to be here or you’re just trying to convince yourself that you want to.” Diana scoffed lightly, trying to brush it off. “You’re overthinking things, babe.” But Merlin didn’t respond again as he continued what he was doing.Later that night, the house had settled into a quiet calm that felt almost comforting after the subtle tension of earlier. The lights were dimmed, th
Last Updated: 2026-04-08
Chapter: Chapter 100: A Step Forward, A Crack WithinMerlin sat behind his desk, going through some documents, but his attention had been slipping for a while now. Ever since their conversation in the garden, his mind had not rested. He had replayed her hesitation over and over again, trying to understand it, trying to ignore it, trying to convince himself it meant nothing.The soft knock on the door pulled him out of his thoughts.“Come in,” he said, his voice steady, though something inside him tightened.The door opened slowly, and Diana stepped in. She paused briefly at the entrance, like she was gathering herself, then walked in fully, closing the door behind her. There was something different about her presence. She looked like someone who had made a decision but had not fully come to terms with it.“About what you asked of me last time…” she began to say, her voice calm but careful, as though she was choosing every word before letting it out. “About moving in with you… let’s do it.”For a second, Merlin just stared at her.It
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Chapter: Chapter 89: The Final ReckoningThe boardroom was silent except for the shuffle of papers and the faint hum of the air conditioning. Ginny sat stiffly, her hands clasped together so tightly that her knuckles turned pale.Every breath she took felt heavy, thick with fear and hope.Annabella sat beside her, calm on the outside, but Ginny could feel the tremor in her cousin’s hand where their fingers brushed.Margaret was across from them, her face sharp with determination, and Joshua, though bruised and pale, sat straight-backed as if refusing to show weakness before Lucy.The doors opened.Lucy walked in like she owned the air they all breathed. Her heels clicked against the polished floor, her dress immaculate, her smile calm, controlled, a queen entering her throne room.She didn’t spare Ginny a glance as she took her seat at the head of the table.The board members murmured faintly, unsure, restless.“Ladies and gentlemen,” Lucy began, her voice dripping with authority. “I called this emergency meeting because the
Last Updated: 2025-10-02
Chapter: Chapter 88: The Trap for Victor KaneThe night city lights spilled into the car windows as Ginny sat beside Annabella, her palms damp against the leather seat. Every bump on the road felt like it echoed in her chest.The investigator drove in silence, his jaw tight, eyes locked on the road as though he too carried a burden heavier than the air around them.“Are we really ready for this?” Ginny whispered, her voice fragile but steady enough for Annabella to hear.Annabella turned her face, her eyes burning with determination. “We don’t have a choice. Lucy has painted you as a thief. If we don’t cut Victor down, the board will never listen to us.”Ginny nodded, though her stomach twisted. She had imagined the face of the man who helped Lucy weave her lies.Now, she was on her way to meet him, to wrestle her fate back from his hands.The car slowed before a dimly lit diner tucked away at the end of an almost deserted street. The signboard flickered, half-broken, as if the place itself was tired of hiding secrets.The invest
Last Updated: 2025-10-02
Chapter: Chapter 87: Lucy’s Last CardThe morning carried no peace. By the time Ginny stepped out of her room, whispers were already spilling through the hallways.Faces turned toward her, some with pity, others with suspicion. She felt the judgment like stones pressing against her chest.At the dining hall, Annabella hurried in, her face pale, clutching a folded newspaper. She dropped it on the table before Ginny. “She’s done it,” she said, her voice shaking. “Lucy has moved first.”Ginny’s eyes fell on the bold headline. Her name screamed across the page—accused of siphoning funds, manipulating accounts, betraying her own family’s trust. A wave of heat rushed through her body.She gripped the edge of the table, her knuckles whitening. “This is false,” she whispered, though the heaviness in her throat made her voice crack.“She’s framing you,” Annabella said firmly. “And she’s doing it publicly.”Margaret entered slowly, her face stern, her hands holding yet another folder. “It’s worse than that. She’s called for an emer
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Chapter: Chapter 86: Shattered LoyaltiesThe night air felt heavier than before, pressing against Ginny’s chest as she and Annabella stumbled out of the hidden passage with the ledger clutched tightly in Annabella’s trembling hands.Their breathing came in broken gasps, not just from running but from the weight of what they had left behind.Joshua.Ginny’s heart pounded at the thought. She could still hear his voice in her head, telling her to go, telling her to finish the fight, even as he stayed back to face Lucy’s men.The guilt was like fire in her veins. She had promised him she would end it, but the promise did not make the emptiness in her chest any lighter.Annabella slowed, pressing her back to the wall once they reached the east corridor of the mansion.Her face was pale and streaked with sweat, but her grip on the ledger was fierce. “Ginny,” she whispered, almost choking on the words, “we left him… we actually left Joshua down there.”Ginny’s throat tightened. She looked at her cousin, tears glistening in her eyes
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Chapter: Chapter 85: A Desperate GambleThe room was suffocating, filled with the sharp tang of fear and the heavy sound of panting breaths. Ginny’s heart pounded as Lucy’s men spread out, eyes sharp and muscles tensed.Annabella leaned against the cool stone wall, holding the book of accounts as if it was her ticket to life. Joshua, on the other side, has his jaw clenched, fists too tightly bunched at his sides."You actually thought that you could outsmart me?" Lucy's voice sliced through. There was an undercurrent in her voice: humor laced with rage. She did another step and, by that light, her eyes sparkled menace. "You have underestimated me once too often."Standing her ground and her eyes fixed on Lucy, Ginny said, "We aren't afraid of you anymore, Lucy. The truth's out, and it is only a matter of time before the board sees it.Lucy's lips curled into a smile, but it was anything but friendly. "The boa"rd? Oh, darling, you don't think I'm worried about the board, do you?"She turned to one of her men, nodding sharply
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Chapter: Chapter 84: The Hidden VaultThe early morning air was sharp and cool as Ginny stood on the balcony of her room, staring out at the sprawling estate below.It was the calm before the storm, that silence that always heralds the expectation of an up-and-coming battle.Two days had gone by since they had met with the investigator, and their plan had begun its motion. Her testimony to the embezzlement of Lucy into papers, with the damning link to Victor Kane, had all been set in place.She had learned to make the most of moments like this; when the quiet seemed to cradle her in its fragile, uncertain peace. She knew it wouldn't last. The board meeting loomed ahead, and with it, Lucy's inevitable counterattack."Morning." Annabella's voice snapped her from her thoughts. She stepped onto the balcony, joining Ginny with a determined expression."Morning," Ginny said, offering her a small smile. "Are you ready?"Annabella glanced over at her, the light in her eyes unwavering. "As I'll ever be. We've come this far, and no
Last Updated: 2024-12-09
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