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Author: Rossy
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CATALINA

The moment we stepped out of the airport, the world outside erupted. Flash popped like a relentless storm with blinding bursts of white light streaking through the air. The shouting was immediate as names were thrown like weapons, and demands were fired in rapid succession.

Dante barely flinched beside me, his grip firm on my wrist with a silent reassurance amid the chaos. Chen clung to my other hand, his small fingers squeezing so tightly and I knew he was afraid. He wasn’t used to this because, as far as I know, he was rarely exposed to the public. Beside me, Karen kept her head low, her expression carefully blank, while Abby was cautious before us.

The swarming bodies, the relentless press of people closing in as though they could steal a piece of us. They ate out of control. It's more chaotic than I've experienced before.

But I know they wouldn’t reach us.

Like shadows appearing out of nowhere, familiar men in black surrounded us, guarding and protecting us from harm. I
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  • THE REMARRIED HEIRESS    125

    CATALINADante pulled his drawer and turned to me with an envelope in his hand. He had that peculiar look on his face, a mix of apprehension and… something else I couldn't quite distinguish."Lina," he began, his voice a little softer than usual, "I have something for you."He handed me the envelope, which made my brows furrow. Inside, nestled amongst other legal-looking papers, was a document with a prominent letterhead: “Gomez Enterprise." My father's company. My heart leaped as I started to read. The words blurred, then sharpened, each striking me with the force of a physical blow: "irrevocable transfer... sole ownership... effective immediately."I looked up at Dante as my mind was reeling. "What... what is this?" I stammered while the paper was trembling in my hands.“Well, Fiona lost the ownership because she lacked the knowledge to run the company. The board members did a vote too, so…” His voice was low and steady. “The result just came out this afternoon.”“So, Fiona didn't

  • THE REMARRIED HEIRESS    124

    CATALINAA cold dread started to settle in my stomach. Mr. Langley with Dante? What were they doing together? I left Chen with Abby. I don't want to ruin his moment by eating his ice cream. I secretly followed Dante, but the four bodyguards followed me as well. They were so obvious, so when I ducked behind the clothing shop, I glared at them to stick behind me and not at the front.Jeez. I gaze back at Dante with Mr. Langley inside the coffee shop. They were surrounded by men in black. Their easy camaraderie, the way they were leaning in, talking intently—it just felt off. I watched them for a few more minutes, the knot in my stomach tightening with every shared joke and casual gesture. After a minute they got their iced coffee, and they walked off together, disappearing into the crowd.What was Dante’s plan? Why are they together as if they were friends or something?I tried to keep it together when we headed home, but my mind couldn't forget the fact that maybe Dante is hiding so

  • THE REMARRIED HEIRESS    123

    CATALINA“Send my regards to him, too,” I said, the words feeling like sandpaper against my tongue. “To your criminal boyfriend."I gaze at Abby and it doesn't take her long to understand my stare.We needed to catch James before the police could. He might tattle to the authorities that I'm one of those people who harmed him.Fiona shifted, a nervous habit I remembered from our childhood. “He’s not a criminal and will never be a criminal like you!”“Was your IQ lower than a koala?” I scoffed as I crossed my arms. “Or maybe you're just late to the news that he's the murderer of my baby.”She looked away, and for a fleeting second, I saw a flicker of irritation in her eyes. But it vanished just as quickly, replaced by a smirk. “Because he doesn't want it, so he cleaned it permanently.”My heart hammered against my chest as my hands curled. “And you think yours is permanent?” I lowered my gaze to her belly “I'm having a baby with him,” she caressed her belly, “And he agreed to keep it.

  • THE REMARRIED HEIRESS    122

    CATALINALast night, I only took some of my belongings to my father's house with the help of Dante. I don't know what has gotten into him, acting nervous all of a sudden. But I know he has felt my silence since last night, since that dinner.Okay, maybe… I’m just judging her too early. Maybe she’s nice too, just like her sister. Dante wouldn't be friends with a bad person. Well, Yvette was not a totally bad person, though. She’s nice, but she’s hiding it behind her frown.Dante left after breakfast and I don't know about Karen. She skipped breakfast. Since my shoulder was now healed, I decided to take Chen outside.Our first stop was the cemetery. It's been a while since I visited my father and my baby.I kneel before the twin headstones, the cool marble unforgiving against my fingertips as I trace the letters of their names. The earth here feels heavier than anywhere else like grief has seeped into the soil, making it harder to breathe.Beside me, Chen shifts uneasily. His small hand

  • THE REMARRIED HEIRESS    121

    CATALINA“We need to talk about this," I said as soon as I closed the door of our room.My voice was calm as I watched Dante across the kitchen table. He's taking off his jacket, seemingly oblivious to the knot of anxiety tightening in my stomach. “About Karen.”He finally looked up with a slight frown creasing his brow. “What about Karen, Lina? She's coming to stay with us for a bit, that's all.""For a bit?" I echoed, unable to keep the skepticism out of my voice. "Dante, you barely know her. She's your sister's twin, who you haven't seen in, what, twenty-eight years? And now suddenly she needs a place to stay indefinitely because she's 'between places'?”He sighed, putting the jacket on the edge of the bed. “Lina, don't be like this. She's in a tough spot. Daisy and her family were in Hawaii and will return after two weeks. She doesn't have family in the area. It's the least we can do to help her out.”“Help her out, or let a complete stranger move into your house?” I countered, cr

  • THE REMARRIED HEIRESS    120

    CATALINA The moment we stepped out of the airport, the world outside erupted. Flash popped like a relentless storm with blinding bursts of white light streaking through the air. The shouting was immediate as names were thrown like weapons, and demands were fired in rapid succession.Dante barely flinched beside me, his grip firm on my wrist with a silent reassurance amid the chaos. Chen clung to my other hand, his small fingers squeezing so tightly and I knew he was afraid. He wasn’t used to this because, as far as I know, he was rarely exposed to the public. Beside me, Karen kept her head low, her expression carefully blank, while Abby was cautious before us.The swarming bodies, the relentless press of people closing in as though they could steal a piece of us. They ate out of control. It's more chaotic than I've experienced before.But I know they wouldn’t reach us.Like shadows appearing out of nowhere, familiar men in black surrounded us, guarding and protecting us from harm. I

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