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Chapter 10: mark appears
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2026-05-24 06:58:19
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The heir's mask Chapter 64: Steve Disowned
The boardroom meeting had reached a hard and difficult stage. Steve sat at the head of the long table, flanked by his legal team and key allies. Ken participated remotely from the penthouse, feeding strategic notes through a secure channel. The emergency session had been called at Eleanor’s insistence, and the atmosphere crackled with tension.Eleanor stood at the opposite end, regal and unyielding. “The time for damage control has passed,” she declared. “The Lila revelation, the leaked photos, the stock volatility these are symptoms of deeper failure. My son has compromised the family legacy. Effective immediately, I am exercising my authority as majority stakeholder to strip Steven Vanderbilt of his succession rights.”The words landed like a hammer. Gasps rippled through the room. Steve remained outwardly composed, but Ken, watching the feed, saw the subtle tightening of his jaw.Carla, present in the room, jumped in smoothly. “With respect, this decision warrants careful considera
The heir's mask Chapter 63: Lila Exposes Herself
The morning after the stock panic began, a new explosion rocked the already fragile situation. Lila Monroe called a press conference at a sleek Midtown hotel, arriving in a tailored black dress that projected quiet strength rather than victimhood. Cameras flashed as she stepped to the podium, her expression composed but resolute.Ken and Steve watched the live feed from the penthouse, shoulders tense. Lila’s voice carried clearly through the speakers.“I have remained silent out of respect for the Vanderbilt family and the privacy we all deserve,” she began. “But recent headlines have forced my hand. The narrative being painted is incomplete and unfair. Steve and I were never in a genuine romantic relationship. Our arrangement was one of mutual convenience—a public partnership designed to support his professional image while I advanced my own initiatives. It was never love. It was strategy.”The room of reporters erupted. Questions flew, but Lila continued with calm precision.“I wish
The heir's mask Chapter 62: Vanderbilt Crisis
The trading floor at Vanderbilt Tech opened like a wide battlefield the next morning. Steve watched the numbers plummet in real time from the penthouse screens, jaw clenched as red arrows dominated the displays. By 9:30 a.m. the stock had shed another twelve percent. Panic selling had taken hold. Major investors were dumping shares, citing governance concerns and reputational risk. The carefully constructed empire trembled under the weight of public scandal.Ken stood beside him, coffee forgotten in his hand. The headlines from yesterday had done their damage, but today’s market reaction turned speculation into financial reality. “This is faster than we projected.”Steve nodded sharply. “Eleanor timed it perfectly. Her calls to key shareholders last night triggered the wave.” He fired off a series of messages to Carla and the CFO, demanding immediate briefings. The war room buzzed with activity as analysts and lawyers joined via video.Carla appeared on the main screen, her usual comp
The heir's mask Chapter 61: Headlines news
Steve was already sitting up, scrolling through alerts. Multiple news outlets had dropped coordinated stories simultaneously. Sharper versions of Mark’s leaks, mixed with new photos, dominated every platform.Ken grabbed his own device. The top headline on a major site read: *Vanderbilt Heir’s Secret Romance Exposed: Exclusive Photos Reveal Hidden Relationship. Below was a gallery of images on the rooftop terrace, the boat cove, leaving the private club. Clearer shots showed Steve’s hand at Ken’s back, stolen kisses, intimate proximity that left little to interpretation.“Eleanor moved fast,” Steve said, voice tight. “Or Mark found one last way to strike back. These are everywhere.”Within minutes the story spread like wildfire. Financial networks interrupted programming. Social media exploded with #VanderbiltScandal trending worldwide. Comment sections filled with shock, speculation, and mockery. Stock tickers for Vanderbilt Tech began sliding downward.Steve’s phone rang nonstop. C
The heir's mask Chapter 60: War Declared
Chapter 60War DeclaredThe morning after Ken’s refusal, the penthouse felt deceptively calm. Ken sat across from Steve, nursing coffee, but his mind churned with restless thoughts. Refusing Eleanor had felt right in the moment, clear and decisive. Now, in the quiet light of day, the weight of that choice pressed down heavily.*What have I done?The question looped in his head. He had walked away from financial security, from a chance to step out of the Vanderbilt shadow. Sophia’s unanswered messages weighed on him too. She deserved closure, yet here he was, entangled deeper than ever. And Steve… Steve made it all feel worth it, but at what price to his own life?Steve glanced up, sensing the shift. “You okay? You’ve been quiet.”Ken forced a small smile. “Just processing. Refusing her changes everything. She won’t let this go.”As if on cue, Steve’s phone rang. Carla’s name flashed on the screen. He answered the speaker.“It’s escalating,” Carla said without preamble. “Eleanor called
The heir's mask Chapter 59: Ken Refuses the Demand and Settlement
Steve emerged from the study, phone in hand, his usual sharp posture softened by concern. “You’ve been quiet since you got back. Tell me again what she said.”Ken turned, meeting his gaze. “She laid it out clearly. Money, a new start overseas, total severance from your world. All I had to do was disappear and sign away any future contact.” He paused, the decision settling deeper. “I refused. On the spot.”Steve crossed the room at full speed and pulled him into a strong embrace. For a long moment, neither of them spoke a word.“You chose me,” Steve whispered with a full smile, his voice rough with emotion. “Even knowing what it could cost you.”Ken pulled back just enough to look at him, hands resting on Steve’s chest. “There was never a real choice. Walking away from you isn’t freedom it’s losing the one person who makes everything else bearable.” His voice carried the vulnerability they had shared the night before. “The rumors, the photos, your mother’s pressure… they’ve made things
The heir's mask Chapter 2; best friend rules: straight lines
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The heir's mask The golden heir
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The heir's mask Chapter 4: Drunken truth
The Heir’s MaskThe days blurred into a haze of obsession for Steve. Every thought revolved around Ken—how far they had come, how cute Ken had been all these years, and how Steve couldn’t open up back then. But now nothing was stopping him. I won’t hide anymore. I’ve been in love with you since hig
The heir's mask Chapter 3: Eleanor's pressure
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