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The Heiress's Revenge Chapter 81
Standing in front of a group of reporters in the atrium of the Reid Tower, he was captured on video. His eyes were wild behind dark-rimmed glasses, and his face looked gaunt. He dramatically cleared his throat. "Good afternoon. I am here today, ladies and gentlemen of the press, to disclose the true reason behind Sophia Lancaster and Alexander Reid's alleged 'marriage of love." My heart tightened. Dad took hold of my arm. Diana pursed her lips. Marta live-streamed his broadcast by frantically tapping her phone. Ethan went on, his voice echoing through our quiet library "What you call love is a well-planned plot to control markets, combine Lancaster and Reid assets, and establish a joint empire." Ms. Lancaster-Reid demanded that you think she was "falling in love," yet her personal ambition and her father's boardroom objectives drove every move of this relationship. A guy was seen clutching a large manila folder with papers marked "Lancaster Confidential" and "Board Minutes." E
The Heiress's Revenge Chapter 80
My phone was vibrating loudly on the nightstand when I woke up before the sun came up. I was briefly lulled back to sleep by the gentle hum of the water outside Diana's mansion, but the buzzing continued—urgent, relentless. I felt the cool glitter of the screen on my hand as I reached for the tablet and squinted blearily. Marta was the one who sent the notification: "URGENT: A news conference has been planned by Ethan Carter at noon today in New York. Every major network has received media advice from him. I felt a knot in my gut. The guy who almost brought down Alexander's business via cyber-sabotage, Ethan Carter, was long ago detained, found guilty, and silenced. Why would he resurface now, at the juncture of rebirth and reconciliation? I flung off the blankets and sprang to my feet. The air through the open window was sharpened by stress, yet the Hamptons daybreak was peaceful and pale. I hurriedly put on a top and jeans—nothing fancy, nothing flimsy—and brushed my hair. A
The Heiress's Revenge Chapter 79
All that was visible throughout the taxi trip out of the city was a haze of darkened skyscrapers and taillights. The beach wind seemed like a new beginning as I walked into the Hamptons' Reid country estate's gravel road, but it also held the ache of all I was leaving behind. Uncle Bruce had my overnight luggage waiting at the front entrance. His concern was evident in his kind gaze. I made my shoulders square. "I am grateful, Bruce. Tell Alexander that I am okay and that I will see him tomorrow, please. Despite his hesitation, he nodded. “Of course, Miss Sophia.” His dignity remained unwavering, but I knew he had been faithful to us both no matter what. The quiet of centuries-old wood paneling and subdued pastel wallpaper welcomed me as I entered the entryway. Diana Reid's sanctuary, the home, seemed vast and deserted. Only a single chandelier flickered above it at this late hour, although it had been the scene of soirées and board retreats. Down the corridor, I brought my suitca
The Heiress's Revenge Chapter 78
Break in the boardroom at 9:30 a.m. Head reeling, I slipped out into the corridor as the board adjourned for a short break. Dad caught up with me. Dad handed me his phone and whispered softly, "He called." Alexander's voicemail notice glowed on the screen: A recording and three unanswered calls: > "I am very sorry, Sophia. The investors urged me to remain on the call since it is essential for financing the next quarter. I’ll join you as soon as I can. I am with you in spirit, you know. I adore you. I hit play, but a click marked the end of the message. I had trembling hands. "He did not show up." My father touched my arm. "He made an effort. Let’s let him have a couple more minutes, then proceed.” I let out a breath, my eyes blurred by furious tears. He had broken his word when I needed him here, when I needed his hand on my back and his voice next to mine. --- Boardroom, 10:00 a.m. We met again. Dad presented a motion to approve my continuing employment under the new ethical
The Heiress's Revenge Chapter 77
I leaned against him and closed my eyes, using his trust to reestablish mine. I came to the realization in the faint lamplight that my breaking point was not weakness but rather the imminence of a change. I was the same woman who had thrown a ring on a stranger's finger in defiance, who had abandoned her own engagement in broken humiliation, who had experienced corporate battle, betrayal, and public scrutiny. In addition to leaving their imprint, each adversity strengthened their resilience.At this turning point, I found myself on the verge of something new the promise of redemption as well as a night of reckoning to come. I would stand before the board tomorrow, I would tell the truth, and the cornerstone of our future together would either be irrevocably strengthened or broken. The hot chocolate filled my veins as I drank it. For the first time in days, I had faith in myself, in us, and in the ability of honesty to heal even the most severe wounds, and Alexander held me close.
The Heiress's Revenge Chapter 76
The following morning, the sun rose over a city that seemed suddenly foreign to me. The penthouse where I sat curled on the sofa, holding a half-empty mug of coffee that had long since gone cold, was never warm enough to feel the warmth of Manhattan's towers, which stood like silent sentinels. My phone was on the table, forgotten, its screen dark. My father, Marta, and Alexander all left unanswered messages. Every breath tasted like ash, my chest was constricted, and my head hurt. Marcus's stunned silence, Helena's cold betrayal, and the weight of the bylaws that had been twisted into a weapon against me were all reminders of yesterday's boardroom betrayal. Fresh off the success of our investor pitch, I had entered that meeting full of confidence and left feeling insignificant, stupid, and vulnerable.The very board that I had assisted in bringing together now doubted my moral character. Even worse, I had seen treachery radiate from the faces of those I had grown to regard as com
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