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Chapter 68

Author: Lily Rose
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LIA

I’m about to speak when a squeal cut through the air, startling me. “Surprise, Lia is here.”

When I look back up, a door is opened in front of me, and I’m faced with my worst nightmare. Not exactly, but you know what I mean.

I pull my lips back into an awkward smile as I reluctantly step into the Vip room. “Hi guys.” I swallow. “It’s been a while.” My eyes go over them one by one. Damn Sally for having everyone dress their best except for me.

“A while?” Lori rises to her feet and walks over to me. “A decade is definitely not a while.” A bittersweet smile spread over her face as she pulls me into a hug. “It’s been such a long time, Lia.”

I’m surprised by this gesture that I freeze for a moment before tapping back to life and hugging her back. Vicky, and Frank are already right behind me, wrapping their hands around me in a tight hug.

“How have you been?” Vicky says with a smile as she throws a hand over my shoulder and lead me to a couch.

“Good.”

Lori sits beside me. “I can see tha
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  • Protecting The Heiress    Chapter 68

    LIAI’m about to speak when a squeal cut through the air, startling me. “Surprise, Lia is here.”When I look back up, a door is opened in front of me, and I’m faced with my worst nightmare. Not exactly, but you know what I mean.I pull my lips back into an awkward smile as I reluctantly step into the Vip room. “Hi guys.” I swallow. “It’s been a while.” My eyes go over them one by one. Damn Sally for having everyone dress their best except for me.“A while?” Lori rises to her feet and walks over to me. “A decade is definitely not a while.” A bittersweet smile spread over her face as she pulls me into a hug. “It’s been such a long time, Lia.”I’m surprised by this gesture that I freeze for a moment before tapping back to life and hugging her back. Vicky, and Frank are already right behind me, wrapping their hands around me in a tight hug.“How have you been?” Vicky says with a smile as she throws a hand over my shoulder and lead me to a couch.“Good.”Lori sits beside me. “I can see tha

  • Protecting The Heiress    Chapter 67

    LIA At exactly eight p. m., Sally starts ringing up my phone incessantly, leaving me no choice but to abandon my work and head to the dreaded reunion party.My uneasiness grows as we get closer to the venue. I have no idea what to expect and it’s killing me. To be frank, i don’t have a good history with my old friends—if I can refer to them as that— so I’m not sure why Sally insists I come. My gut feeling tells me it’s for nothing good, but I don’t want to be a pessimist who always expect the worse. So, I hope this night goes well.“So, where are we headed?” Nikolai finally breaks through the silence, his deep voice breaking through my thought.I hadn’t expected him to wait this long to ask. When we got into the car earlier, I didn’t offer an explanation. I just punched the address Sally texted me into the GPS.Normally, he’d have demand details immediately, but things have been strained between us. Ever since my ill-fated confession.I answer, staring outside the window. “Reunion pa

  • Protecting The Heiress    Chapter 66

    LIA'S POV“What?” I glance up at the wall clock. “That’s a bit last minute.” My words trail off, one by one.Sally exhales sharply, her masked exasperation bleeding through the line. “Come on, Lia. You promised.”Not exactly. I told her to call me when the so-called reunion date is set, but now it’s tonight, and apparently, I’m obligated to be there.“I’m kind of busy at the moment.” I stare at the papers sprawl across my desk.That isn’t a lie. I have mountain of work that I need to finish before today runs out and it’s already three in the afternoon. Plus, I have a meeting with the product development team later. This project has been a stressful roller coaster, but we’re finally seeing results.“Please.” Sally’s voice hardens subtly. “Everyone is busy too, but we’re making time for this. Besides, it’s after work hours.”I chew on the inside of my cheeks, glancing around my office space as if it might hand me a valid excuse. “Oh, I’ll be working late tonight.”“You don’t have to com

  • Protecting The Heiress    Chapter 65

    NIKOLAI The phone trembles in my hand, and I clench it so hard my knuckles ache as I fight the urge to hurl it across the room. My pulse drums loud and fast in my ears, each beat stoking the frustration, the doubt, and the guilt. Yes, I’m going to tell Lia I’m quitting. But not tonight. Not after everything that has happened. And not because I care about her more than Hannah. Screw Xander for even saying that. Screw him for daring to throw that accusation in my face. As if everything I’ve done, and every decision I’ve made haven’t been for my sister. Every damn sacrifice, how I live my life has been for my sister’s sake. Every time I think of doing something, the first thing that crosses my mind is how it’ll impact her. Everything has been heavily influenced by my sister—. Right. That isn’t entirely true. I have made a decision solely for me before. Just once I made a decision, and I didn’t think about my sister, but my selfish self. Accepting the job from Lia was the only time I

  • Protecting The Heiress    Chapter 64

    NIKOLAISigning the contract with Lia was a selfish decision. I knew from the start that the pay wouldn’t cover my sister’s hospital bills, but I still went for the job. Now I’m paying the price for that decision.For the past one week, I’ve taken on some of the most dangerous jobs I’ve ever accepted. The kind of jobs that put me inches away from death. Jobs that used to give me a thrill and make me feel alive in some twisted way. But now, I can’t say the same anymore. Because the thrill no longer fuels me, rather it unsettles me. Every time I’m on the edge of life and death, I find myself hesitating. The adrenaline I used to love now feels more like a sick twist in my gut and it makes me want to turn and run, to protect myself.My sister makes me feel fearless. For her I’m ready to face anything, come hell, or high water. But it’s different when it comes to Lia. She makes me want to back down and avoid risks. Because every time I think about facing something that could end me, there’s

  • Protecting The Heiress    Chapter 63

    LIAPanic kicks in, pressing me forward until I burst into the kitchen. Relief washes over me as I see him, right there.Nikolai’s changed out of his soaked clothes, though his hair still glistens with drops of water, the dark strands occasionally sending a bead sliding down his neck. He's wearing those low-rise pants that hug his hips, and a fitted tee stretched over his frame, showing just enough… no. I shake my head and dart my eyes away. This isn’t the time to be ogling him; I’m here to confront him.When I shift my gaze back towards him, he’s looking at me over his shoulder, and the tiniest smile pulls at his lips before he looks away, or not… I’m just imagining things. Nikolai isn’t smiling at me.“Feel better?” His voice pulls me back to the moment as he turns fully, his eyes skimming over me with that subtle, unreadable appraisal.“Yes,” I answer and sneezes immediately, disproving my answer.“Clearly not.” He stops right in front of me, holding out a steaming cup. The space

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