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Chapter 71: Caelum and Leina
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The Heir Clause Chapter 74: Lucian's Visit
The knock on Caliste's apartment door came unexpectedly. She wasn't expecting anyone that evening...not even him. When she opened the door and saw Lucian standing there in his tailored black coat, her breath caught."Lucian?" she said, blinking in disbelief. "What are you doing here?""I forgot to mention," he said coolly, stepping inside without waiting for permission, "I need you to handle the design concept for the company's upcoming anniversary gala."Caliste raised a brow, crossing her arms. "You could've just called or sent an email. You didn't need to show up at my apartment."Lucian's lips curved slightly. "I wanted to make sure you wouldn't ignore it."Before she could reply, he made himself comfortable on her couch, loosening his tie as though he owned the place. "Mind making me some tea?" he asked, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.Caliste sighed and turned toward the kitchen, muttering under her breath. "You really haven't changed at all…"As Lucian leaned
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 now carried in secret.Across the street, in a black sedan parked near the curb, two men watched her closely."She leaves the office around this time every day," the driver murmured, adjusting the zoom lens of his camera. "The boss said she's under no surveillance from Velmore security. That makes our job easier."The man in the passenger seat ..the same one who visited Desmund Winslow in prison ...didn't respond at first. He simply stared at the photo of Caliste clipped to a file. "She doesn't look like a threat," he said finally.The driver smirked. "None of them do. Until they become the weapon."The passenger closed the file and said coldly, "We move soon. The order came straight from Wi
The Heir Clause Chapter 72: Caliste's Ghost
The rhythmic beep of a monitor echoed softly in the sterile room. The faint scent of antiseptic lingered in the air as Caliste stirred, her lashes fluttering open. Bright white light greeted her, and for a moment, confusion clouded her thoughts.She blinked, scanning the room...until her gaze stopped at the man sitting quietly beside her bed.Caelum.He looked tired, the top button of his shirt undone, his dark hair slightly disheveled. But what caught her attention was the worry in his eyes, the way his smile tried to hide it."You're awake," he said softly, relief threading his tone. "You scared me there for a moment."Caliste slowly sat up, pressing a hand to her forehead. "What… what happened?""You collapsed in the parking lot," Caelum replied, standing to help her sit properly. "You've been out for hours. The doctor ran some tests."He hesitated, then handed her a folded sheet of paper...her laboratory report.Caliste's fingers trembled slightly as she opened it. Her eyes skimme
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 confident as ever, his tailored black suit fitting perfectly against his frame. The crisp afternoon light from the glass windows framed him like a portrait of composure and quiet authority."Caelum?" Caliste breathed, her tone a mix of surprise and confusion.Leina turned around, blinking in mild disbelief before a bright smile curved her lips. "Well, look who's here. I was just talking about you."Caelum's eyes softened at the sight of her. "Leina Montego," he said warmly, inclining his head slightly. "It's good to see you again. I wasn't expecting to bump into you twice in one day."Leina laughed lightly. "Seems like fate is insistent today."Then his gaze shifted... to Caliste. His expression
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 receptionist greeted politely. "Do you have an appointment?"Leina smiled warmly. "No appointment. I'm here to surprise someone."The receptionist blinked in confusion. "And who might that be?""Caliste Winslow," Leina said softly, her lips curving with affection. "She's expecting me.. she just doesn't know it yet."---Inside her office, Caliste sat behind a mountain of reports, her pen gliding neatly across the pages. Her brows were slightly furrowed.. the same expression she always had when deeply focused. Her soft brown hair was tied in a low bun, and the sunlight through the blinds framed her face like gold silk.She didn't hear the knock."Miss Winslow?" came a teasing voice from the door.Cali
The Heir Clause Chapter 69: The Night at the Bar
The soft hum of a saxophone filled the dimly lit lounge, blending with the murmur of late-night conversation. Warm amber light glowed against the polished wood and glass, and the faint scent of whiskey lingered in the air.Caelum Vellaria sat at the far end of the bar, sleeves rolled up, his tie loosened, eyes fixed on the untouched glass before him. The amber liquid shimmered under the light, but he hadn't taken a sip in minutes. His mind was too crowded.He wasn't sure what brought him here — maybe the exhaustion from endless family tension, or maybe he simply wanted silence that wasn't filled with expectations.He had spent days keeping up appearances: the perfect grandson, the poised heir, the charming Vellaria. But beneath it all, he was tired. Tired of pretending he was fine, tired of the weight that came with the family name.He finally lifted his glass and took a slow drink, savoring the burn.Then he saw her.At the opposite side of the bar sat a woman alone elegant, composed
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