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76. It’s cute when you’re flustered

Auteur: Anne Joyce
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CAL

“If you miss this place, we could stay the night.”

I fell silent, staring at the wall across from me. The offer was simple, but it echoed—like she knew what I hadn’t even admitted to myself.

I turned to look at her. “You sure?”

Sera gave a small nod. “Yeah. I mean … you brought me all the way here. I don’t mind staying if you need time here.”

I hesitated. A part of me worried it might make her uncomfortable. This house was full of shadows, not the kind you easily share. But she kept looking at me with that calm, open expression. Sincerely, without any hesitation.

“Okay,” I murmured at last.

We headed upstairs. My old bedroom was still at the end of the hall. Everything looked just like it used to—the gray curtains I liked, the small bookshelf, the bed with the wooden headboard I built in high school.

She stepped in, her fingers brushing along the shelves, pausing at a photo frame on the desk. It was a picture of me and my mother, standing in front of the hospital where I did my fi
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  • The Heiress and the Four Brothers   92. I’ve spent my life controlling everything

    ACEWe had just stepped into my room when my eyes caught three foreign objects on the desk by the bookshelf. Three gift boxes, each one painfully easy to guess.One was wrapped in pitch-black paper with no ribbon. Damon. Obviously.The second was in clean white linen, tied in a Japanese-style furoshiki knot. Had to be Cal.And the last one, cartoon dogs on the paper, with a handwritten note: “Don’t open this in front of Sera.”Beck. That bastard.Sera scoffed when she read it. “So Beck.”“I haven’t even opened it yet and I already know it’s something stupid,” I muttered.She chuckled and wandered over to the small bookcase I installed low on the wall. Her fingers ran along the spines of old law books and paused on a worn-out volume.“Did you actually read all of these?” she asked.“By the time I was ten, I could quote Marbury v. Madison.”“Constitutional Law, Volume Two …,” she murmured. “God, I miss reading something heavy.”I snorted, unbuttoning my coat and tossing it over the back

  • The Heiress and the Four Brothers   91. I want to see who Ace is now

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  • The Heiress and the Four Brothers   90. I’m with you

    SERAAfter we parked on a quiet street, I turned to Ace sitting calmly in the driver’s seat. “I won’t be long,” I said, unbuckling my seatbelt. “You can wait here.”“You always say that, but somehow I age ten years every time I wait.”I gave him a faint smile. “You’re already old.”He just looked at me with that mock-threatening stare before turning his face toward the window.Edward Hayes was waiting for me on the second floor, in one of the unused office units. He looked the same as always—crisp suit, classic watch, and that polished smile that never quite earned your full trust. But Reggie trusted him, so do I.Next to him stood a younger woman—straight posture, neatly styled brown hair, and a gaze that told you she was used to being in charge. Her skin was a warm olive tone, her eyes sharp, and she wore a black blazer and perfectly tailored pencil skirt.“This is our firm’s new partner, Savannah Brucio,” Edward introduced. “She specializes in properties like this.”I gave a polite

  • The Heiress and the Four Brothers   89. So it wasn’t from a secret lover?

    ACETo my son, on the year you are finally expected to win. ~VivienneOf course she’d write something like that. Subtle pressure wrapped up in neat handwriting. Classic.“It’s from my mom,” I said quietly. But I didn’t open the box. For some reason, there was this odd twist in my chest, a flicker of caution.Sera was still watching me, gentle but curious. “You’re not going to open it?”I shook my head. “Later.” Then I handed the package back to Jonas. “Can you bring it up to my room?”Jonas nodded and carried them upstairs.Sera tilted her head, probably about to ask more, but before she could, Grant showed up with that particular expression that usually means something urgent.“Happy birthday, Mr. Ace,” he said with a polite smile. “I do appreciate your joy today, but I need to speak with Miss Sera. It’s important.”I nodded. “Of course.”Sera brushed her hand lightly down my arm, whispering, “I’ll catch up with you later,” before slipping away with Grant.As she left, I noticed som

  • The Heiress and the Four Brothers   88. You’re mine today

    ACEMorning broke, the world still quiet—but my heart was already pounding, like it knew what was coming.Today was my birthday.Normally, I’m not the type to make a big deal out of birthdays, but this year feels different. Maybe it’s the unspoken “rule” Sera made about today being just for me.One day. Mine.And she knew I was collecting on that.I’d just opened my bedroom door when I saw her standing there—hand already raised mid-knock. She froze for a fraction of a second, then slowly lowered it like she hadn’t been caught.She was already dressed, wearing a soft blue dress that draped perfectly over her frame. Her hair was neatly done, her face fresh.Not that she wasn’t beautiful on any other day—but this morning, she was glowing. Like she got ready for me.And damn, I liked that thought way more than I should’ve.“Happy birthday,” she said casually, a small smile tugging at her lips. “You don’t look too bad for a guy who just woke up.”I raised an eyebrow. “That’s it?”She stifl

  • The Heiress and the Four Brothers   87. Then let’s rewrite it

    ACEThe steps still swayed to the fading beat after the music stopped. She gave a small smile, cheeks flushed just a bit, breath slow and steady. Her hand stayed in mine, and for the first time in a long while, this room felt warm.I knew she’d leave if I let her. Like she always did—keeping that distance that pissed me off but left me powerless. But tonight felt different. And for once, I didn’t want to keep everything so damn controlled.My hand slid down to catch her fingers hanging loose by her side. I squeezed gently. “Stay.” The word came out softer than I intended. But firm, no begging, no pressure. “Tonight, just stay.”Her eyes locked on mine, full of thought, full of history, full of wounds I was done pretending didn’t matter.I swallowed and stepped closer, just half an inch away. My hand brushed her cheek slowly. “This room wasn’t mine before you walked in. So if you’re gonna leave again, at least give it one night to remember what it feels like to matter.”She didn’t say

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