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LEAH

I scooted on my seat, giving him space to sit. “I was bored, and your gardens caught my eyes when I came in.”

He nodded, rolling the sleeves of his shirt. I looked at the veins on his hands.

“How long have you been here?” He asked, looking around.

“I don't know.” I responded.

I knew we were both trying to avoid the elephant in the room, and as much as I had been offended earlier for not talking about it, I wasn't comfortable with it.

“What was she like?” I asked,

Drew's eyes squinted as he watched the portrait, “sad.”

I turned to him.

“She was sad,” he repeated, still looking at the portrait.

His face wasn't squeezed, or molded in anger, and his voice sounded transparent. There was no iota of hurt there.

“If you don't mind me asking, why was she said?”

“I don't mind you asking, my father liked to air his dirty laundry in the public.” He took a pause, “She was a baby machine. There was always an extra stitch after every delivery.”

He looked at me. “You should be grateful you nev
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  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   Something new

    LEAH“You're gawking,” Drew's statement pulled me from my train of thoughts. I didn't even bother trying to deny it, but I quickly diverted my eyes to the canvas.I looked to find out he had already started making background paintings. How long had I been gawking?I looked outside, noting how dark it had gotten. The sky had been covered with extremely dark clouds.“This rain might be intense,” I said,He looked outside, and then nodded. “It's still not too late for you to-”The downpour began. “Well, it's too late now.” He corrected himselfTo my surprise, the rain hadn't started slowly. It poured furiously. I looked around the glasshouse, and started to understand what Drew had been trying to warn me about. The rain splashed on the doors, windows, and walls. It was so furious, that I almost panicked it would take the house down.“You have no reason to worry. Rain can't bring this house down,” he said,I turned to find him dipping a paint brush in a can.He didn't seem to care, an

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-10
  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   fuck

    LEAHMy chest heaved slightly as I watched his eyes roam through me. He cupped my cheek, pulling me closer. I placed my lips on his, and he kissed me slowly. His tongue moved slowly within me. I leaned backwards, giving him more access to me.He moaned slightly, as two of his fingers went into me.He stroked me gently, as his kiss intense.Now, he wasn't hungry or rough. He was smooth, and careful.I dug my hands into his hair, moving in random motion. I broke our kiss, taking another look at his beautiful face.“No feelings attached,”“No feelings attached,” he confirmed.He, slowly, aided me to lay on the table. I laid in anticipation, as he touched my thighs. Right there, he slowly ore my panties off. I tried to stabilize my breath as he raised both my legs up, placing them on his shoulders.He kissed my stomach.I took in a deep breath as the warmth of his lips touched me. His tongue moved swiftly within me.“Uh,” I moaned silently, gripping the wood.His tongue twisted withi

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-10
  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   The news

    LEAH“Take this,” Drew handed over his shirt to me.I received it gently, pulling it over me.I watched as he slipped into his trousers, and buckled up his belt.It had stopped raining, and the clouds were beginning to clear up.I looked at Drew one last time, and our eyes locked.“Are you okay?” He asked,I could hear the care in his voice, but couldn't see it in his actions.There was obviously no feelings attached to what had just happened, but I tried to decipher what kind of emotion I was feeling. It felt like...satisfaction.I was actually satisfied with this.“I'm good,” I responded,I got off the table, and walked to pick up my trousers, but just like my shirt, my trousers had been deeply stained, and torn in the process.I looked at my legs. Drew's shirt hadn't done a great deal, but my ass was covered. It was good enough, and would suffice.“Let's get you inside. You probably need a hot drink or something to keep you warm.” He said to me,I nodded, and followed him out of th

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-11
  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   retaliate

    LEAHI kept staring at the screen in confusion. What was I meant to do with this piece of information?I'd be lying if I said I cared about Kate's pregnancy. Just because she had helped me escape didn't mean we were on talking terms. Or was she trying to make me jealous? I couldn't put it past her.Moreber, wasn't it the same pregnancy that she had used to decieve me? She lied that she would be a surrogate for me.I hissed.I began to type, “congr...” The words faltered from my thoughts.She didn't deserve it, I decided. I tapped the backspace button five times.I quickly closed my phone.Drew got up from his seat, and walked out of the room.I leaned on the chair. Great. I was back to having nothing to do. It always drove me crazy.I continuously scrolled through my phone, until I eventually recalled the text I had gotten previously.I immediately scrolled back to that text. An anonymous texter telling me that they had access to the files we were searching for.But how was I sure it

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-11
  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   Pathetic

    LEAHI watched as she scrambled her way up. Her eyes, with fire in them, glared at me. I didn't even falter.“You better watch out for me. I'll be back,” she threatened, shoving her car keys in my face.Noting that I had no intention of responding, she hissed, and stomped all the way to her car.Annoyed, I walked back into the house. I pointed at the first maid in sight, “who is she?” I asked,“She is Patricia McGreg. She used to be affiliated with Mr. Mountains.”“What separated them?” I asked, scrunching my nose.I could still feel the aftermath of her slap on my face. “I have no idea, ma'am.”I waved her off.Even if she did know, there was no way she'd admit it. I knew she had to be professional.“Can I get you an ice pack?” She asked,“Yes,” I replied,She swiftly moved out of the room. A minute later, she returned with an ice pack in her hands.“Here, it is.” She said, handing it over to me.I placed the pack on my cheek. I had been through worse, but taking a slap from her wa

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-11
  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   married

    LEAHThis had to be some kind of joke, right?“I don't know what you're talking about,” I replied, closing the files.I tried all I could to resist my shaking hands from being obvious.He seemed oblivious to it, as he swiped on his bottom lip. His head bobbed repeatedly as he walked around the room.I looked outside, ensuring he knew people could see us. He finally faced me, then took a seat.“Everyone knows you're fucking the Mountains brothers.” He accused,A lump grew on my throat.There was no way he knew that, right? Even the brothers themselves had no idea who I had a sexual relationship with. I took another look at him, and I could tell he was trying to judge my reaction. He knew nothing.I straightened my spine as I clamped my hands together. “You're just spewing lies because your fucked up brain got yourself nearly killed.” He chuckled, “you've grown a whole lot of balls.” “More than you ever could.” I spat back.His chuckle was low, and dark. “Don't you dare think, even

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-11
  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   a new development

    LEAHHe laughed boisterously through the phone.What the actual fuck?!I clutched the receiver tightly. “Francis, where are you?” I asked,“In Vegas, baby!” He screamed,I heard a number of people cheering in the background.“Francis, I need you to listen to me. You can't get married to Carla.”“Uh, why?” He slurred,I clutched the receiver, not knowing what to say.“You just can't.” I ground out,“But why?” “Because it's unreasonable for you to-”“I'm sorry, Francis is quite busy at the moment.” Carla's voice came in.“Hey, give me my phone!” I heard Francis scream.I heard grunts. It seemed like Francis was battling for his phone. “Will you give me a minute? I'll give you the phone as soon as I'm done.” Carla's voice came out.I began to speak into the phone, “whatever you think you're doing, you'd better cut it out.”“Or else what?” She barked, “you're not his family. You have no legal rights over him. Face your fucking marriage if you will.” She spat.My lips parted, but before I

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-12
  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   official

    LEAHI couldn't believe it. I was tongue-tied, in front of cameras.“Are you alright?” Jennifer asked.The fake concern was raw in her voice.I cleared my throat, “I am.”“He did tell you about the new development, didn't he?” “Yes, he did.” I lied, “I just didn't think we'd be announcing it so soon, as it is just in its planning phase.”“Oh. He was probably just excited about the new development.”“Right,” I agreed.The rest of the interview passed by a breeze. I could only count down the minutes for Jennifer to throw her minor shades.Soon enough, she closed up. “Cut!” The director's authoritative voice spoke.Jennifer plastered a smile on her face, “thank you for letting us host you.”“You're welcome. Thanks for the invite.”“This was fun. I hope we get to do it again.’I would rather chew on my husband's balls.“Sure, maybe after I achieve another great feat.”She threw a fist slightly in the air, “I'm sure that won't take too long.”She eventually got her cracked ass off my cha

    ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2025-04-12

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  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   The truth

    LEAHI knew Lucas was a terrible man, but finding this out was a real change to my perspective.I turned to find her staring at me. She raised an inquisitive brow, then turned to her sister who just shrugged.“I thought I pushed you off the balcony,” I revealed.“You-”“I know. You said I wasn't there, I know.” I cut in. I didn't need to hear it again. I touched my thighs, and then the chair, but I didn't know what to do. “You're sure I wasn't there?”“Yes,” she replied in a low tone. She wasn't harsh anymore, just confused.I rubbed my lips on each other, staring into nothing.Was every part of my life a lie? How deep had my husband cut in?“I was drunk that night,” I began to explain, “drunk, and intensively high, so my memory is jagged. I honestly don't remember all that had happened. Based on what I had been told, I saw you trying to kiss Lucas, and in jealousy, pushed you off the balcony.” I let a breath pass through my lips, “all my life, I have been feeling so guilty. Everyday

  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   Two lines, one truth.

    LEAHI shook my hand off her grip. “The next time you threaten me, I will show you the clear difference between a woman born in wealth, and a woman who stole her way there. Don't test me.”With that, I pushed her hand off, and walked off.Her eyes followed me as I strolled out of the building. As soon as I got to the driveway, I took a pause, taking in a deep breath.Francis was a pimp. Yes, he was. How dare he go ahead and tell her about the kiss making it look like it was my fault?We both kissed each other. I didn't force myself on him. I had initiated it, but that didn't mean-“Leah!” A sharp voice called my name,I turned to find Xander sprinting towards me. As soon as he approached me, he quickly corrected himself, “sorry, Mrs Irving. I only called you by your first name-”“What can I do for you?” I asked, crossing both arms over my chest.I could still feel my cheeks flushed in anger.“Here,” he handed me a brown file.“What is this?” “The divorce papers.”“I just authorize

  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   A threat

    LEAH“You're joking, right?”I shook my head. “I'm not. I'm serious, I want to adopt a child.”“And you want me to be the co parent,” he completed,“Exactly.”“No.”“Why?” I cocked my head, “I thought we were a team?” He closed his eyes, then I heard a deep groan. “Why do you want a child?”“Because she's important to me.”“Whose child do you want to adopt?”“Yours.” He was silent for a second. He leaned back on his chair, then finally leaned towards me. I was still by the door, with it slightly adjusted.“That's Kate's child,” he corrected,I clenched my jaw, biting back the words.“What do you say? Are you with me on this or not?”“I'm not with you on anything. You want to adopt a child? Go on, I'm not stopping you, but I won't be a part of it.”“This is your child!”“It's Kate's child.”My lips parted, and I was about to preach on how insensitive he was, but I clamped my lips shut. It was Lucas. Why had I expected better?I turned around, and walked out of his office.As soon as

  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   A parent

    LEAH“I'll work on it,”He didn't respond, but with a huff, he was out of the office.Lucas walked in immediately, “what did your uncle want?” “Since when did we become a team?” I snarled,He walked in fully, and closed the door behind him.I looked through the glass, ensuring he knew that everyone could see him. He tucked at his suit, and straightened his shoulders.“We need to be a team. Your uncle is the enemy, not me.”I glared at him, but didn't say a word as I retreated back to my seat.“Do you like your position in this company?”“Why? Do you want to take that away too? Haven't you taken enough from me?”“I'm not taking anything. Just listen to me. I can give you a permanent spot at this table, but you and I know your uncle is the common enemy. One chance, and he'll displace us permanently.”I looked him dead in the eye, “There is no way in hell you're trying to negotiate my father's company with me.”“Look, I'm not negotiating, I'm just-”I saw the desperation in his eyes, a

  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   Three months

    LEAH“I'm staying for the meeting, but please help me reach out to Drew's home, and see if you can speak to him.”“Alright, do you have any message you want me to pass on?”“No,” I shook my head, slightly, “just let him know that I'm checking in.” She walked out abruptly.I took one look at my phone, and typed in Martina's name on the search bar. She was the first to come up.As I scrolled through, I searched for whatever I could use to debunk whatever he was trying to do.Martina had a master's degree in finance and accounting. A first class degree. She was good.I had submerged myself into reading her profile, until Mary's voice pulled me off guard.“I called, and Mr Drew is not home.” Where the hell could he have gone to?“Were you informed on where he could be?” I asked,“Yes, he's at work.”I released a deep sigh, as I pinched my forehead. “Don't worry about it, thank you.” She nodded, and walked out.The intercom buzzed, and I heard Scarlett's voice.“We are all expected to

  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   My dead body

    LEAH“Why are you staring at me?” He asked with his eyes semi closed.I shook my head, “nothing.” I didn't bother lying.“You should get dressed and go to work.”“You're not fine, I'm not leaving you here.”“I have a hundred staff here,” he argued, “I'm sure I'll be fine.”“I'm not leaving.”He glared at me, “go to work. There are already whispers about you, missing a day will give them a topic.”I didn't want to move an inch, but he had bit the bullet at the right point.I walked into my closet. I heard the doctor's voice as he came in, and I blocked their voices out.Soon enough, I had picked what I wanted to wear, and I changed into it.As I walked out of the room, Drew's eyes met mine one more time. “Get well soon,” I wished,He nodded, and I left the house.I knew I was an hour late for work. Eyes had lingered on me as I walked into the office. Mary ran to my side as soon as she sighted me. She smiled at me politely, “Good morning, ma'am. Let me help with your bag.” She offered

  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   Pain

    LEAH“I can't make any decisions right now. I'm going to bed, and you should too.”“Okay. Fine.” He didn't argue,I ended the call abruptly.As I wrapped the bed sheet over myself, sleep cuddled me like a warm blanket.THE NEXT MORNING.The blaring sound of the alarm woke me the next morning. With a groan, I picked up my phone, and swiped it off. What was even the time? I looked at the clock. Five am. It was good enough, I could start preparing for work.I got off the bed, and was about heading into the shower when I recalled none of the maids had brought in my outfit for today last night.Drew's perfectly worming team had forgotten my clothes, but they were somehow perfect at gossiping.I sucked in my teeth, and opened the door.To my surprise, a body fell on the floor. My pupils widened as his head hit the carpet.“Drew!” I screamed out, surprised.His eyelids flickered twice, and then a silent groan escaped his lips.In a bid to help him up, I grabbed his arms. His temperature h

  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   what's your decision?

    LAEL“I've solved your problems”I opened my eyes immediately. He walked past me, and towards the bench.I closed my lips, and wiped the shame from them.The lights were dim, but bright enough for me to see his full physique. He took off the black gloves on his hands.“What do you mean?” I asked, not moving.“Your problem, I solved it.”“What problem?” “The murder accusation.” He replied, as he threw the leather gloves into the trash can.“How?” That was all I could ask. Nothing seemed to make any sense.He started to unbutton his equally black shirt, “Do you really want to know how?” “Yes,” He grunted, as he took the shirt off, and tossed it into the trash can too. He then took off his socks, and shoes. They got the same fate as the rest of his clothings.“Call a guard for me,”“No.”His eyes flickered, “Don't be stubborn, call a guard.”I refused to move.He sighed, picked up his phone, and I heard the buzzing sounds.“Boss,” I could hear his right hand’s voice.“Come to the gard

  • The return of the billionaire heiress.   Unhealthy

    LEAHHe didn't say a word to me as he walked off.I heard his footsteps disappear, and I walked to the living room.Less than a minute later, his car revved. The metals of the gate clanked on each other, and his car soon disappeared from the compound.I touched my lips gently, still able to feel Francis's lips. What had I done? No. What did he do?He kissed me in his brother's house!He was married, and he kissed me in his brother's home.I took a deep breath, trying to stabilize myself. This was all shades of wrong.I headed straight for my room. It was impossible to deal with everything at the moment.As soon as I laid on the bed, I picked up my phone, and scrolled through. Kristy had made a post from my account.With a picture attached, she wrote,“I have heard your concerns, and I have seen your posts. The slander, the defense- all of it. Here I am to clear the airIt is not a rare occasion for someone of my stature to be seen at a police station. Was I escorted by two cops? Yes

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