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The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter 23
Chapter twenty three.Evelyn's POV "Thank you, Evelyn, for trusting us," he said, but I just stared at him and walked away. I made my way to the stage, took the microphone, and began to speak. "It's a shame that an occasion meant to be joyful ended on such a sour note," I said, meeting the pitying gazes of the guests. I despised being looked at with pity; it made me feel weak. But I wasn't weak โ I was my father's daughter, and I wouldn't let anyone make me feel otherwise.I gripped the microphone tightly and continued, "I appreciate each and every one of you for coming, but unfortunately, the party has come to an end." With that, I dropped the microphone. Alex approached me, offering his hands, and I placed mine in his. He helped me down from the stage. Just then, I heard Ethan calling my name โ "Evelyn.โI locked eyes with Ethan, but I wasn't having it. "Not now, people are watching," I said, tightening my grip on Alex's arm. Ethan's eyes blazed with anger, and I couldn't hel
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-07The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter twenty four
Chapter twenty four.Ethan's POV.I called out, "Evelyn, please!" but she ignored me, climbing the stairs instead. I clenched my fists in frustration, stomping my feet on the ground. "Fuck!" I exclaimed.I blamed Olivia for the mess. "That fool!" I muttered. Women always let their emotions get the better of them. I should have known Olivia wouldn't hesitate to reveal our plan. My five years of hard work were now down the drain.I rubbed my hands through my hair, trying to think, to make sense of everything.I dialed Olivia's number, but she didn't pick up. I called again, and she finally answered, her tone arrogant. "What do you want? Insult me some more?" I let out a hiss, covering my mouth with my hand so Evelyn wouldn't hear me."Where are you?" I asked, trying to keep my voice low. Olivia responded, "How does that concern you?" I sighed, frustrated. "Meet me at the canteen nearby." Olivia laughed, saying, "You think I'm Evelyn, who'll follow your orders like a fool?" I knew
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-08The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter twenty five
Chapter twenty five.Evelyn's POV.As I turned to head back upstairs, I realized I had left my phone behind. I turned around to see Ethan picking it up, and I quickly grabbed it from him. But it was too late; he had already seen the message on my screen."Who's the man you found?" Ethan asked, his eyes narrowing. My eyes darted to my phone and it was Alex's text about finding Adrian was still on my phone, and I hadn't saved his number, so Ethan had no idea who it was from.Ethan repeated, "Evelyn, I'm talking to you."I thought fast and came up with a lie. "Oh, this? It's from the police. Someone tried to rob me at the gym, and I reported it." I was surprised by how easily the lie rolled off my tongue. I guess living with liars has taught me a thing or two.โHmmmm,โ Ethan hummed, clearly skeptical. "You didn't tell me about the robbery," he said."I didn't want to bother you," I replied.Ethan scoffed. "Evelyn, you know your problems are mine. Why would you hide something like thi
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-08The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter twenty six
Chapter twenty six.Evelyn's POV.It didn't take long for the sleeping pill to kick in, and Ethan fell asleep on the couch. I quickly got dressed, grabbed the car keys, and drove to Alex's office.I arrived fast and apologized as soon as I entered his office. "Sorry I'm late."Alex didn't say anything, so I pulled up a chair and sat across from him. "Good morning," he said, and I raised an eyebrow."This is new, you greeting me first?" I teased, but Alex just scoffed. "I'm teaching you manners."Before I could respond, the door opened, and my eyes darted to the entrance. Mr. Adrian walked in, and I exclaimed, "Oh my!" I jumped up to hug him, and he hugged me back tightly. Mr. Adrian was like a father to me.I pulled away from the hug. "It's been so long! Where have you been?" I asked, eager to catch up.Mr. Adrian shared with me how Ethan had falsely accused him of stealing company funds. Despite trying to clear his name, he was unable to prove his innocence and was fired. He wanted t
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-08The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter twenty seven
Chapter twenty seven.Evelynโs POV.The day of my plan's execution had finally arrived. Alex texted me that he was on his way to the location. Ethan, oblivious to what was about to unfold, assured me that everything was ready.As we prepared to leave, I double-checked with Ethan to make sure he had packed all my essentials. "Darling, everything is ready," he said, closing the car door. "Are you sure? Did you carry my water bottle? My hat? My...?"Ethan cut me off, smiling. "You worry too much. I already got them."I chuckled, trying to appear nonchalant. "You can't blame me."Ethan kissed my cheeks, and I let him, knowing that in less than five hours, he would be behind bars.We arrived at the crowded meet-and-greet event for A-list celebrities, which was being held near a water area. I had chosen to attend the concert because of the location, intending to use it to my advantage.As we navigated through the crowd, Ethan whispered, "I hate crowds."I smiled, taking my hat and water
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-08The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter twenty Eight
Chapter twenty Eight.Evelyn's POV.Ethan struggled against the police, saying, "Evelyn, tell them the truth! I didn't try to kill you!" But I just watched him, thinking about how hard it had been for me to deal with him until now. Finally, the whole world got to see his true side.As I watched Ethan plead with me, I felt an arm wrap around my shoulders. I looked up to see Alex, who was gently rubbing my back. I tried to smile, but inside, I was shaking. I didn't want to worry Alex, who had already warned me not to do this because of my health."But what can I do? This is a murder case; I need evidence, not emotions. But now, everything had changed. The whole scene had unfolded in public, and everyone had witnessed it. This was all the evidence I needed.As I stood there, everything around me began to blur. I stumbled, my hands rising to my head. The last thing I heard was Alex screaming my name: "Evelyn!" Then, everything went black.I groaned, struggling to open my eyes. My eyel
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-09The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter twenty nine.
Chapter twenty nine.Evelyn's POV.Two weeks later.Two weeks had passed since I submitted my application to the court, and I'd received the notice three days ago. Today was the day of the hearing, and I had decided to represent myself.I took a deep breath as I put on my wig and stepped out of the mansion. Alex was waiting for me."Got all your evidence?" he asked.I nodded. "Yes, everything's ready."As we drove to the court, my heart beat faster. This was the toughest thing I'd ever done โ defending a case like this, especially since Ethan was once the person I loved.When we arrived at the court, Alex whispered, "You can do this."I nodded, and we stepped out of the car, surrounded by reporters."How do you feel about this?" one of them asked."What if your husband is innocent?" one of the reporters asked.Alex's guard pushed the press aside as Alex held my hand tightly, leading me to the courtroom. Once inside, Alex gave me a reassuring smile, and I smiled back before taking my s
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-09The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter thirty
Chapter thirty.Evelyn's POV.My heart was racing as I stared at the judge, my hands clasped together in anticipation. The judge began to speak, "With all the evidence presented from both parties, I hereby declare..." He paused, looking at us, and I held my breath. "Mr. Ethan Blackwood..." He trailed off again, and I swallowed hard, closing my eyes.The judge continued, "Mr. Ethan Blackwood, guilty." I let out a loud cry of joy and rushed to Alex, hugging him tightly. "I did it! I did it! I did it!" I exclaimed, and he held me close.The judge slammed his gavel, shouting, "Order! Order! Order!" I released Alex and returned to my seat.The judge continued, "Mr. Ethan Blackwood is guilty of attempted murder and theft. However, regarding the bigamy charge, due to hospital records indicating Evelyn Blackwood's memory loss and lack of concrete evidence, he is acquitted of that count.โI nodded, trying to hold back tears. Although I wanted Ethan to face punishment for bigamy, I was satis
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-11
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The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter forty six
Chapter forty six.Evelyn's POV."You need to be strong, Miss Evelyn," the doctor said, and I nodded, forcing myself to hold it together.As he stepped aside, I prepared to see Alex, but the nurse wheeled him out of the operating room, and he was taken to a new ward. I bit my lip, struggling to contain my emotions. I walked slowly to his room, my heart heavy with pain.Seeing Alex lying there with an oxygen tube attached to him was a harsh reality. A bitter laugh escaped my lips, and I sat beside him, smiling weakly as I held his hand."Alex, you're a warrior," I whispered, my voice barely audible. "You have to fight this. I don't know how, but you need to wake up, okay?"I held his hands tightly, my head resting on them, and for a moment, I let my guard down. It was hard seeing Alex so helpless, knowing he was bearing the weight of my pain. I felt a surge of guilt and sadness, wishing it was me lying there instead.What's the point of living if the people I care about have to suffe
The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter forty five
Chapter forty five.Evelyn's POV."What's happening? Where's Alex?" I demanded, my voice rising in panic. Lucas whispered, "Evelyn, you need to calm down," but I shook my head fiercely."No, don't tell me to calm down. I need to know what's happening," I insisted. The doctor cleared his throat, hesitating before asking, "Are you his fiancรฉe?" I nodded quickly, not caring about explanations โ I just needed to know about Alex. The doctor glanced at Lucas, who gave a slight nod, before turning back to me. I swallowed hard, my heart racing with fear. The doctor's serious expression made my anxiety spike, and I braced myself for the worst."Miss Evelyn," the doctor began, but I cut him off, my patience worn thin. "Doctor, please, just tell me what's wrong with Alex." He nodded solemnly."You have to be strong," he said, his words hanging in the air like a threat. "Strong for what?" I pressed, my eyes darting to Lucas, who wrapped his arms around me, holding me tight."Evelyn, calm d
The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter forty four.
Chapter forty four.Evelynโs POV."Alex!" My body crumpled, and I fell to my knees, my eyes fixed on him. My hands trembled as I reached out, barely grazing his form. "A...Alex," I whispered, my voice cracking.Ethan's voice cut through the haze, "Hands up!" I didn't respond, lost in the moment, my mind reeling."Hands up!" he barked again, his fingers wrapped tightly around the gun. I slowly raised my hands, a single tear rolling down my cheek."Say your last wish," he said, his voice cold. I nodded, taking a shaky breath. "Let me...," I began, but my voice faltered, swallowed by emotion. "Let me take Alex to the hospital, and then you can kill me," I pleaded.Ethan's response was a burst of maniacal laughter, the sound sending chills down my spin. "You think you can deceive me?" he sneered, his voice dripping with malice. "Say your last wish," he barked again.But my attention was hijacked as my eyes widened, locking onto a figure behind him โ Lucas. My heart skipped a beat as
The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter forty three
Chapter forty three.Evelyn's POV. But as I opened it, my eyes locked onto Ethan's, and I froze, jar slipping from my grasp."Surprised, surprised, surprised," Ethan said, his voice dripping with amusement.I took a step back, swallowing hard. "Ethan, I can explain," I said, hands raised in a futile attempt to placate him.But he just shook his head, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "I'm not interested in anything," he said, advancing towards me.I let out a loud scream for help, but there was only silence. "Help!" I screamed again, and Ethan burst into laughter."Someone help, help, help," he mocked, his voice echoing through the hallway.I swallowed hard, my heart racing as sweat trickled down my face. Ethan closed in on me, his body trapping me against the wall as he placed his hands on either side of my head."Longest time, dearest wife," he sneered, his breath hot against my skin.I scoffed, defiance rising up. "I'm not your wife," I spat, but my words were met
The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter forty two.
Chapter two.Alex's POV.I tried to pull my hand away as she slept, but she gripped it tightly and whispered, "Don't go." A smile spread across my face."I'm not going anywhere," I said, gently kissing her hand. The gesture brought back memories. I recalled how Evelyn would always ask me to stay by her side when she was scared.I wondered how she could forget about our close bond so easily. We had been childhood friends from around six to eight years old, but then we moved away from the city.When we returned, she didn't remember me, but I recalled every detail about her โ her smile, her laughter, and her fears. My eyes drifted to her, and I whispered, "Why does Jake have to be your father? We could've been happy by now, just you and me."I kissed her hand again, feeling a mix of emotions. With Ethan on the loose, her fear was justified. It was only a matter of time before he might target her again.I needed to take care of the Ethan situation and ensure I didn't lose the court cas
The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter forty one
Chapter forty one.Evelyn's POV.The fork slipped from my hand, clattering to the plate. "You're joking, right?" I asked, disbelieving.Alex shook his head, his expression grim. He spoke briefly into the phone, "I'll call you back. Thanks for the information," before hanging up.I stood up, my mind reeling. "Ethan escaped from prison," Alex had said. The words echoed in my head, and I felt like I was in a daze.Alex called out to me, "Evelyn, Evelyn," but I wasn't listening. I was about to climb the stairs when he grabbed me, spinning me around aggressively. I turned to face him, but my brain was blank, and I couldn't read his expression."Talk to me, Evelyn," Alex said, but I just stared at him, trying to process the news. Ethan's escape meant I was in trouble, and I felt a wave of fear. I gasped.Alex called out to me again, but I didn't respond. He gently tapped my face, trying to snap me out of it. "Evelyn, listen to me," he said.That's when I reached out and hugged him tightl
The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter forty
Chapter forty.Evelyn's POV.The next day, Alex and I went to court, where I filed a notice to reopen the case. The reaction was one of surprise, with many assuming my father had ensured justice for the innocent. Little did they know, my hands were tied.Alex shadowed me everywhere, ensuring I didn't do anything unexpected. After we finished in court, we stepped outside, and I was surprised to see paparazzi waiting. My eyes narrowed at Alex, who simply smirked, and I clenched my fists."Whatโs the meaning of this?" I asked, annoyed. But he simply ignored my existence. Involving the paparazzi wasnโt necessary. Alex stepped closer, wrapped his arm around my shoulders, and whispered, "Smile."I adjusted my sunglasses, forced a smile, and Alex held my hand as the paparazzi swarmed us with questions. "Miss Evelyn, are you really defending Alex?" one of them asked. I ignored the question and pushed through the crowd.Another reporter asked, "You defended your ex-husband on murder charg
The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter thirty nine
Chapter thirty nine.Evelyn's POV.My head felt heavy as I struggled to open my eyes. Finally, I managed to pry them open and found Alex sitting across from me. As soon as he saw I was awake, he stood up and walked over to my bed."How are you feeling?" he asked. I tried to sit up, but he gently held me down. He removed a cold towel from my forehead, and I raised my eyebrows in surprise.My gaze met Alex's, and he explained, "You fainted last night." I could only manage a soft "ohh" before collapsing back onto the bed, feeling overwhelmed. Being around him felt awkward. Then, Alex said, "Open your mouth," and my gaze snapped to him. He was holding a thermometer, which he placed under my tongue. After a moment, he removed it."Your temperature is normal now," he said, and I nodded, laying back down. I could sense he wanted to say something more, but I wasn't interested. Given our situation, I didn't want to be friends with Alex โ ever."Sorry," Alex said suddenly, and I turned to
The return of the Heiress ย ย ย chapter thirty Eight
Chapter thirty Eight.Evelyn's POV.He took a step closer, and I backed away until my back hit the wall, trapping me. My heart was racing wildly as Alex loomed over me, his eyes blazing with a cold intensity.I didn't realize I'd whispered "please" until the word was already out, a desperate plea in the face of his unyielding stare.Alex slammed his hands against the wall above my head, his eyes blazing with fury. "What are you doing here?" he thundered. I swallowed hard, sweat trickling down my face despite the chill in the room."Answer me!" he barked. I squeezed my eyes shut, whispering "please" โ the only word I could manage. Seeing Alex like this terrified me. I wondered what he would do to me โ would he hit me, humiliate me, or something worse?Suddenly, Alex swept me off the floor, dragging me abruptly. "Alex, please!" I begged, but he didn't respond.โAlex! Please don't do thisโThe maid stood by, watching me with pity in their eyes as Alex's grip held me firm.I stood bef
