The Hidden Heiress: A Sweet Taste of Revenge

"Please take good care of them, Selena. They are the future of Velmond. No one will ever be able to erase them!"The voice was gentle, almost like a breeze brushing against her ear, but behind that softness lay a burden heavier than any request. Selena lowered her gaze, eyes fixed on her belly, which was now being gently caressed by her mother-in-law. "I'm sorry, Mom. But I don't think I can go on without William's love. Even now, he still—""Please, Selena. For their sake."Tears began to fall. Selena reached out, returning the warm, loving touch. But before she could open her mouth to speak, a loud explosion tore through the calm afternoon like lightning striking the earth without mercy."Ah!""Mom!" Selena cried out, catching her mother-in-law just before she collapsed to the ground. Her hands trembled as she noticed the blood soaking into her palms. Warm, thick, and all too real."Mom, hold on!" Instinctively, she turned toward the garden. A fleeting shadow disappeared into the

"Again!"Five years later. Selena swung the blade harder. This time, she struck through the simulation drone with swift, brutal precision. Sweat dripped down her temples, but her eyes were still cold, sharp, and did not waver."She’s improved!" a voice said behind the glass.Martin stood watching her. His pride was well-hidden behind that signature cold mask, but even he couldn’t deny it. Selena was no longer the weeping girl in a bloodstained dress. She was Serena Victoria Serpentine now. In mind, body, and spirit.After training in languages, global markets, and psychological warfare, Serena had risen faster than anyone had predicted. She ran Serpentine Holdings’ three subsidiaries by twenty-seven. Although still a shadow leader, she is ruthless in boardrooms and untouchable in negotiations."Mommy!"The sound of the triplets calling for their mother filled the air. The servants quickly cleared away all the tools and equipment. Six tiny feet ran nimbly across the room, bringing a wa

The night after meeting Serena, William hadn’t slept. He had paced his penthouse like a caged animal. City lights burned far below, but his mind was somewhere else.Years ago, there had been a woman on her knees, begging for his forgiveness. He could still see the way her deep brown eyes spilled with unstoppable tears, and even the trembling of her body was something he could almost still feel on his skin.Selena and Serena.Alike, but not the same.The comparison was too tangled for words, yet it clung to him. His mind refused to let go of either woman."I’m losing my mind, thinking about that Serpentine girl!" William muttered under his breath. "No, this isn’t about attraction! And it’s not because I haven’t gotten over Selena!"Raking a hand through his hair again, William exhaled sharply and turned back toward the sprawling streets below. The city buzzes in a constant hum, like his mind is constantly working.Without another thought, he reached for the phone resting on the table n

"William!"A woman’s sudden voice calling out made William turn his head. The little boy who had been with him earlier was already gone. But the man who approached right after left him momentarily speechless, especially when the man extended a freshly picked white flower toward him."This is a token of gratitude from Mr. Caelric’s mother, sir. She instructed me to hand it to you personally."Hearing that explanation, the short-haired woman who had just arrived narrowed her eyes. She quickly snatched the flower from William’s hand. "So your boss is trying to flirt with my fiancé, huh?""I’m only following orders, miss. Excuse me.""Wait! I—"William shook his head before she could finish. He gently caught her wrist, though his eyes kept wandering, searching for the mother of the boy he had just helped. The woman who had sent him that flower.A flower? The thought struck him as almost laughable. Just moments ago, her son had wished for him to be his father. And now, the mother herself w

Serena stiffened. William's words were light, teasing even, but the undertone dangerously steady made her pulse falter. He wasn’t just asking. He was probing, as though he wanted to see her mask might crack. Especially after that, without asking he removed her hat and glasses, so that nothing could hide her expression anymore."That depends," she finally said softly. Her lips curved into a faint smile, the kind that could disarm or wound depending on how it was read. "What exactly are you planning to do with the rest of my night, William?"William's gaze lingered on Serena, unreadable yet far too sharp for her liking. For a breath, it felt like he was stripping through the layers she had built."Share a drink," he said almost casually. "Or two... Maybe even see if we can trust each other enough to laugh, for once." With practiced ease, William stepped closer. Serena almost laughed outright. Trust? The very word felt like poison on her tongue."How about it, Serena?"Serena smiled ag