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CHAPTER 7: Stirring the Storm
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2026-03-06 14:50:58
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The Heir Clause Chapter 87: The Visit
Lucian sat in the drawing room, his sleeves rolled up, his tie undone. It was one of the rare days he allowed himself to visit the Estrella Villa, not to disturb Caliste, but because of Lucca.The boy sat cross-legged on the floor near the window, surrounded by scattered sketches of planes and castles. His dark hair caught the sunlight, and when he looked up at Lucian, his eyes mirrored his father's—icy blue, piercing yet warm when they softened.Lucian watched him quietly, the corner of his lips twitching with a restrained smile. "You've been drawing again," he said in his low, calm tone.Lucca nodded, proudly holding up his paper. "It's you and Mother… and me."Lucian leaned forward to look. The drawing was clumsy but full of heart Caliste stood in the middle, smiling, while Lucian and Lucca each held one of her hands. Above them, a sun with a crooked smile shone brightly.Lucian's chest tightened. "That's beautiful," he murmured.Lucca looked up innocently. "Do you think Mother wil
The Heir Clause Chapter 86: From the past
Velmore Corporate Tower – Midnight, 42nd FloorThe entire floor was silent except for the low hum of the city lights below. In the corner office, a woman in a crimson silk robe sat on a high-backed chair, legs crossed, the glow from the window outlining her poised figure.The screen in front of her displayed live CCTV footage — Desmund Winslow inside his cell, speaking to her through a secure video call.Desmund (on screen): "It's done. Lucian's guilt is eating him alive. Caliste's broken. You should be satisfied now."The woman smirked, swirling the wine in her glass. Her reflection showed her cold beauty — sharp cheekbones, perfect curls, and eyes filled with bitter nostalgia.Mirana Vale.The same supermodel who once ruled fashion covers and walked every elite runway — and the same woman who had once claimed to be pregnant with Lucian Velmore's child.Mirana: "Satisfied? Not yet, Desmund. I've waited years for this. Lucian took everything from me — my fame, my career, my dignity. W
The Heir Clause Chapter 85: Desmund Winslow
The dull light from the small window cast narrow shadows across the cold concrete walls. The air smelled of rust and sweat—of regrets and anger lingering too long. Gregory stood stiffly before the steel bars, his hands clenched, eyes burning with restrained fury.Desmund sat lazily on the bench inside the cell, his smirk sharp as a blade. The faint bruises on his jaw didn't dim his arrogance; if anything, they made his grin darker."Why did you do it?" Gregory's voice trembled—not with fear, but with a mixture of disbelief and rage. "Caliste did nothing to you. She didn't deserve any of this."Desmund chuckled, the sound low and venomous. "Didn't she? You think this is about her?" He leaned forward, his voice dropping to a cold whisper. "This is about Lucian."Gregory's eyes narrowed. "Lucian? What the hell does he have to do with your madness?"Desmund tilted his head, studying Gregory's reaction with cruel satisfaction. "He looks exactly like him. Like Lincoln Velmore," he hissed, h
The Heir Clause Chapter 84: Villa Estrella
Two weeks had passed since Caliste's heart stopped and came back again. The world outside her hospital room moved on, but inside, time stood still.The nurses whispered about her — how she barely spoke, how she spent hours staring out the window at the rain.The once vibrant Caliste Winslow had turned into a fragile silhouette of her former self.Lucian still came every day.But not inside the room.He stood by the window in the hallway, watching her through the glass panels. Sometimes she would lift her gaze and catch his reflection — then look away.And every time, it felt like another blade twisting in his chest.---"Mr. Velmore," Dr. Han said one morning, approaching him carefully, "she's stable enough to be discharged. But emotionally… she's still not ready to face the world alone."Lucian nodded, his voice low. "Then make the arrangements. Send her to the Winslow estate. She'll be safer there."Dr. Han hesitated. "She doesn't want to go back there, sir."Lucian frowned. "Then w
The Heir Clause Chapter 83: Weight of Everything
Lucian stood by the door for a long time after leaving her room, his hands clenched into trembling fists. He could still hear her voice echoing in his head — "You shouldn't be here, Lucian… just leave."Each word tore him apart more than any wound ever could.Caelum walked beside him silently as they headed down the corridor. The white walls felt colder now, the sterile smell of the hospital suffocating. They stopped outside the doctor's office, where Dr. Han, the attending physician, was reviewing Caliste's charts.Lucian cleared his throat. "Doctor," he began, his tone tight but controlled. "I need to know everything about her condition. Physically and mentally."Dr. Han looked up, startled to see the man who barely left the hospital for days yet spoke so calmly now — too calm, like someone holding back an emotional storm. "Mr. Velmore," the doctor said softly, removing his glasses. "Physically, she's recovering well. Her vitals are stabilizing. But…"Lucian's eyes narrowed. "But wh
The Heir Clause Chapter 82: Still Legally Married
Inside the grand conference hall of the Velmore Tower, tension sat thick in the air. The long table was filled with the company's board members — all prominent figures, all whispering anxiously about the sudden absence of their CEO. The empty seat at the head of the table, where Lucian Velmore usually sat, seemed heavier than ever.Victoria Velmore, elegant and composed despite her age, sat straight-backed in his place. On her right sat Caelum Vellaria, poised and calm but clearly bracing for what was coming. Papers rustled, murmurs spread, and then the meeting began."Ladies and gentlemen," Victoria started, her tone firm and dignified, "as you may have heard, my grandson, Mr. Lucian Velmore, is currently on indefinite leave. I will be taking over the leadership of Velmore Industries in the interim to ensure our operations remain stable and uninterrupted."Whispers rose immediately, a flurry of concern and speculation."Mrs. Velmore," one of the directors spoke up — an older man name
The Heir Clause Chapter 75: Surrender
Lucian stood by the wide glass wall of his office, the city sprawling beneath him ...glittering lights, cars in motion, people hurrying somewhere they belonged.He once loved this view. It made him feel untouchable, in control.Now, it only reminded him how small everything was ...even his own hear
The Heir Clause Chapter 73: The Watchers Move
Caliste stepped out of the building, her coat pulled close around her. The streetlights reflected against the wet pavement as her heels clicked rhythmically.She was supposed to head home straight after her checkup, but her mind was elsewhere.. the result she still couldn't believe, the weight she
The Heir Clause Chapter 71: Caelum and Leina
The waiter had just refilled their glasses when Caliste leaned back, finally allowing herself to relax. Leina was in the middle of a funny story about her disastrous fashion show abroad when a sudden shadow fell across their table.Caliste lifted her gaze.Caelum Vellaria stood there, tall and conf
The Heir Clause Chapter 70: The Reunion
The elevator chimed softly as it reached the top floor. Leina's heart fluttered in her chest as she stepped out into the familiar scent of polished wood, coffee, and faint floral perfume.She passed through the glass corridor, glancing around the office she."Good morning, Ma'am," a young reception
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