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The Heiress He Threw Away Chapter 10
Isabella’s POVThe mansion was quiet when we returned home. The gala was over, and the guests were gone, and for the first time all day, I felt exhausted.The confrontation at Cole’s Group had drained me. Vanessa had been arrested and Adrian had lost the Sterling contract.The truth was finally out and it felt really good but I was still tired. I've barely been home for a day and my parents have helped me get back at Adrian and Vanessa.I pushed open the front door and immediately froze. Sophia was standing in the middle of the living room, several suitcases sat beside her.My mother stopped walking, “Sophia?”Sophia forced a smile. It looked painful.“I figured I’d leave before things became awkward.”My father frowned, “Leave?”Sophia nodded, “Well, your real daughter is back now.”Something twisted inside my chest.Sophia laughed softly, “It’s fine.”Her voice cracked, “Honestly, I should have expected it.”My mother immediately crossed the room, “Don’t say that.”Sophia looked away
The Heiress He Threw Away Chapter 9
Isabella’s POVThe ballroom remained silent long after Alexander’s words fell. I didn’t know what shocked me more.The fact that he said it or the fact that he sounded completely serious.My mother looked delighted while my father looked relieved. And Alexander? Alexander simply sipped his wine like he hadn’t just thrown a grenade into the room.Several guests immediately started whispering.“Oh my God.”“The Kingston-Sterling marriage?”“That would be huge.”Meanwhile, Sophia looked like someone had been punched in the stomach.The color drained from her face. Her eyes darted between me and Alexander then she shook her head.“You know what? I suddenly don’t feel very well.”“Sophia—” Mom started.“It’s fine,” Sophia cut her off, “I think I’ve had enough excitement for one night.”Before anyone could stop her, she turned around and walked away.The crowd parted for her immediately. I watched her leave and for the first time since meeting her, she didn’t look angry; she just looked hurt
The Heiress He Threw Away Chapter 8
Isabella’s POVThe ballroom remained silent. Everyone was too stunned by my parents’ announcement to speak, but the whispers started after a few seconds. “What?”“Isabella Sterling?”“Then who is Sophia?”“I thought Sophia was the heiress.”The questions came from every direction.Sophia stood frozen beside me. The confidence she had been wearing all evening disappeared completely.One woman frowned. “Wait a minute. If Isabella is the heiress, then who are you?”Sophia swallowed. “I’m her cousin.”The answer only made things worse, especially after Sophia’s gloating a few seconds ago. Several guests exchanged looks.“But you introduced yourself as Sophia Sterling.”“You attended Sterling events.”“Everyone thought you were the heiress.”Sophia opened her mouth, then quickly closed it again. For the first time since meeting her, she looked completely lost and had nothing to say. Maybe now she understood how it felt to be publicly humiliated.A businessman suddenly frowned. “Didn’t you
The Heiress He Threw Away Chapter 7
Isabella’s POVMy parents exchanged a look.The kind of look people shared when they were trying to decide who should deliver bad news.“That’s a little complicated,” my mother admitted.I folded my arms, “Try me.”My father sighed and sat down. “After you left, your aunt passed away.”My anger immediately faded.“What?”Mom nodded sadly. “It happened a few months after you disappeared.”I sat down slowly, and nobody spoke for a moment. I hadn’t liked my aunt much, but she was still family.“She left Sophia behind,” Mom continued. “There was nowhere else for her to go.”“So you brought her here.”Dad nodded, “She was nineteen. She had just lost her mother.”I looked toward the staircase. The image of Sophia standing there with tears in her eyes flashed through my mind.“She was devastated,” Mom said quietly. “And honestly, so were we.”Guilt twisted in my stomach because while Sophia had lost her mother, my parents had lost me.“Three years is a long time, Bella,” my mom said. I lower
The Heiress He Threw Away Chapter 6
Isabella’s POVThe girl slowly walked down the staircase. Every step was filled with confidence, and that was when I realized the designer dress she was wearing was mine! The realization made my eyes twitch just as she stopped beside my mother and looked me up and down.The disgust on her face was impossible to miss.“Mom, who is this?” she asked. Mom? Is my mom her mom? I blinked in surprise. My mother looked horrified, “Sophia, I've told you to stop calling me that.”“What?” Sophia frowned, “You’re my mom.”“Who is she?” I asked my mom, glaring at her, “What is she doing here?”Sophia laughed, “What am I doing here? I live here.”I nearly choked, “You what?”Sophia folded her arms, “I said I live here. Are you deaf?”My face crumpled as I turned to my mom, anger coursing through me. I did not leave Vanessa and Adrian to be insulted here.“Mom, who is this imposter? Remove her before I lose my temper!” I snapped.My mom sighed, “Darling, please calm down,” then she turned to the gi
The Heiress He Threw Away Chapter 5
Isabella’s POVThe moment I stepped outside the apartment building, I froze. A convoy of black luxury vehicles stretched down the entire street.Neighbors stood outside staring openly. Some were whispering. Others were taking pictures.For three years, I had lived in this building pretending to be ordinary, but now there was no hiding anymore.Mr. Harrison opened the rear door of the largest vehicle.“Miss Sterling.”I nodded and climbed inside. The door closed behind me then Mr. Harrison handed me a small box.I frowned, “What is this?”“Your grandmother’s ring.”My eyes widened. I quickly opened the box. Inside were the broken pieces of the ring. The sight made my chest ache.“I’m sorry, Miss.”I swallowed hard, “It wasn’t your fault.”Mr. Harrison sighed, “We should have brought you home years ago.”I looked out the window as the city slowly disappeared behind us.For three years, I had ignored every call, every message, and every attempt my family made to reach me yet they still ca
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