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7. The gala preparation
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2026-01-12 20:30:09
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The Heiress's Choice 96. The confession
Elena's POV"You're bringing wine, right?"I typed back to Jenna while pulling a dress over my head, my phone balanced lazily on the bathroom counter.It was Saturday evening, two days since Caleb kissed me and walked out of my apartment without saying a word, and I was doing everything I could not to think about it.Jenna, Claire and I already had plans. Something casual, just dinner and laughs and normal friend time. Simple.Then my phone rang and Adrian's name lit up the screen."Hey," I answered, tucking the phone between my ear and shoulder."Maya's sisters are in town," he said, getting straight to the point. "We're doing a thing at the house tonight. Nothing formal, just family vibes, you should come.”I paused halfway through my makeup."I already have plans with Jenna and Claire." "Bring them," he said immediately. "More the merrier. Just come through. They really want to see you."I hesitated for maybe half a second, then agreed.I texted Jenna and Claire, and they were alr
The Heiress's Choice 95. Crossing the line
Elena's POVThe tv show had been playing for forty minutes and I couldn't have told you a single thing that happened.Someone said something on screen, there was a reaction, music swelled underneath it, and I watched all of it without registering any of it.I shifted on my couch and pulled my knees up, staring at the television.The episode moved into the next scene, and I realised I had missed whatever connected them. I didn't rewind it though.I just sat there with the remote in my hand and the blanket half across my lap, the low light of the apartment around me.Last night kept replaying in small pieces in my head, no matter how hard I tried to shake it off.Caleb cancelling on me.For her.I pushed the thought away before it could settle properly. Then my phone lit up on the cushion beside me.I looked at the screen.Caleb.Something shifted in the room even though nothing had changed. I picked my phone up, my heart kicking a little faster.I don’t know how he always does that.Ca
The Heiress's Choice 94. With her
Elena's POV“Okay, but he literally didn’t look away from you while Sara was talking.”"He didn’t do that," I said, reaching for my glass."He absolutely did,” Claire said, leaning forward with both elbows on the table, eyes wide. "I was right there, Elena. I saw the whole thing.”Jenna laughed, stirring her drink slowly with her straw."Yeah, we were all watching,” she said, like it was obvious."You're both exaggerating," I said."We're observant." Jenna corrected, pointing at me. "There's a difference.”Claire nodded seriously like Jenna had just said something profound. I shook my head and looked out at the city stretched below us.The rooftop was warm for a Wednesday evening, string lights hanging loosely overhead, low music drifting out from the inside bar.Small tables were scattered around us, people leaning into their own conversations, drinks catching the light.It felt easy here. That was why I had suggested it.They were still going, replaying moments from Caleb’s lake hou
The Heiress's Choice 93. The sports meet
Elena's POV“This one or this one?”I held up two dresses in front of the mirror, studying my reflection like it might pick for me if I waited long enough.My hair and makeup were already done, soft and flawless in that effortless way that still took way too long to achieve. All that was left was choosing what to wear.The black one was safe and familiar. Something I’d worn a dozen times without thinking.The navy one… wasn’t.It was softer, more fitted, with a quiet shimmer that caught the light when I moved it.I hesitated a bit, then tossed the black one back on my bed.The navy went on.This was just another appearance. We’d done enough of these lately for it to feel routine.It shouldn’t feel like anything.But it did. Somehow it did.Because of Caleb.Being around him again after everything. Acting like nothing had happened when everything had.I tried not to let myself think about that too long.My phone buzzed on my nightstand.Caleb: I’m outside.I stared at the message for a
The Heiress's Choice 92. Evening walk
Elena’s pov“Where did I even get this from?”I held up a sweater I didn’t remember buying, staring at it like it might answer me before tossing it into the donation pile.It landed softly in the corner of the room.Five days.Five days since Caleb’s apartment. Five days since silence that felt heavier than words.And somehow, I had spent the evening folding clothes like my life was perfectly normal.The apartment was quiet, no music, no distractions, just the soft sound of fabric being moved and refolded as I tried to stay busy.But my mind kept slipping back to him. Back to that evening.I tried so hard not to think about what could easily be the most embarrassing moment of my life but I failed every time.Then my phone lit up on the coffee table.I glanced at it without thinking, then froze.Caleb.My hands stopped mid-fold, a pair of jeans hanging loosely between my fingers.For a second, I didn’t move at all. I just stared at my phone screen.His name on my screen stared at me.T
The Heiress's Choice 91. Hesitation
Caleb's POV"One more set."I gripped the barbell tighter, my hands already slick with sweat, and pushed through another rep. My arms burned, my shoulders screamed, but I didn't stop.I needed this. I needed the physical pain, something that made sense.Because two days ago, Elena said something I still couldn’t get out of my head.“I didn’t like seeing you with her, okay?”I dropped the barbell back on the rack with a loud clang and stepped back, breathing hard. My home gym was quiet except for my breathing and the low hum of the city outside the glass.I grabbed a towel, wiped my face, then looked at myself in the mirror for a second too long.She was jealous.I moved to the treadmill and started running.I pushed the speed higher than usual, trying to outrun the thought that kept circling back anyway.Elena Sterling was jealous of Sara.And normally, that should’ve been enough. But now, it wasn’t.Because Damien was still there.The thought came in fast too fast to ignore and I pu
The Heiress's Choice 42. Finally
Elena's pov The two weeks passed faster than I expected. It was full of meetings, calls, and final year approvals.And now, the day of the launch event was here already.I adjusted my posture as I stepped out of my ride and into the event hall, already wearing my professional smile.“You look stun
Última actualización : 2026-03-28The Heiress's Choice 38. The Snap
Elena's POV Claire's words echoed in my head as I stood in front of the cabin mirror, my hands gripping the edge of the sink.I splashed cold water on my face, watching it drip down my chin.My makeup was already ruined, black streaks under my eyes that I'd scrubbed away with a towel.I pulled off
Última actualización : 2026-03-27The Heiress's Choice 39. No Regrets
Elena's POV As sunlight streamed through the cabin window straight into my face, the first thought that hit me the second I opened my eyes was the kiss.I groaned and rolled over, burying my face in the pillow.But the memory from last night was already there, impossible to ignore.I remembered hi
Última actualización : 2026-03-27The Heiress's Choice 37. Pressure & breaking Point
Elena's POV "Another round?"Maya held up the wine bottle, waving it toward my glass. Her smile was easy and relaxed as she looked around at everyone gathered on the deck.I nodded and held out my glass, watched her pour, the red liquid catching the light from the deck lamps, even though I knew I
Última actualización : 2026-03-27
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