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An accusation
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The return of the billionaire heiress.ย ย ย An accusation
LEAHWait a minute. This had to be some sort of joke, right?I took a deep breath, trying to stabilize my nerves before I spoke.โI'm sorry, I didn't quite get you clearly.โ I said to them, still dwelling in denial.โYour friend Kate was murdered on the seventeenth, three days ago, and we have reasons to believe that you were the culprit.โWhat? I squinted my eyes trying to see them clearly. Tears had clouded my vision.โThat's impossible. Kate cannot be dead.โ I denied it.She had just given birth to a child, and never did she make mention of any complications.Yes, I hadn't called her, but she had only texted me with information that she had a child. Nothing else whatsoever.I sniffed in, wiping my nose.โMadam, we would appreciate it if you came to the station to talk to us.โโI-โ I tried to reply, but the words wouldn't leave my mouth.โIt makes no sense,โ I whispered.โLet's get to the station. From there, we'll put the pieces together.โ His voice was firm, yet gentle.From the
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LEAHโNo!โ I screamed out, but from the look on all their eyes, I could tell no one believed me. โI'm serious, I didn't murder anyone. The hell! Why would I do that?โโThat's what we're trying to figure out.โ He replied calmly. I watched as he opened up another file, and brought out a laminated paper.โWhat's that?โ I asked, irritated.โIt's a note. Just one page from Kate's diary. Here, have a look at it.โI took the paper, and my hands quivered as my eyes scrolled through it.โDiary,I don't know how to explain it without seeming insane, but I see Kate everywhere I go. She's literally at every corner, every hook, every door, every window. At first, I thought I was hallucinating, and being paranoid, but I can swear on my life that I did see her last night. I was closing up the windows to my apartment when I saw her long blonde hair. I leaned in closer, and true to my word, it was her. I saw her face.What is she doing all the way up here in Atlanta? I'm scared she'll come after
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LEAHI nodded. Then, I nodded again. And then again. I kept bobbing my head like a mop on a stick.Vivian could solve this. She was a pro at this. I had a brilliant team. They would help me out.โCould you reach out to Drew for me?โ I demanded,Drew wouldn't let me die in here.โSure thing. As soon as we're done with the interview.โThat sounded fair.โThat being said, Leah, where were you three nights ago?โI chewed on my bottom lip. Three nights ago, I wasโฆwith Drew.โI was with Drew!โ I exclaimed in excitement. I had something to prove I was innocent. โIt was the day I moved into Drew's house.โโGood. Very good. That's something.โ She commended me,I gave myself a mental pat on the back.โNow, for the rest of this interview, if you're uncomfortable with their questions, just know you don't have to answer. You don't even have to say a word, you'll be well within your rights.โโI understand, thank you.โShe touched my shoulders gently.I watched as she walked to the door. โWe are r
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-16The return of the billionaire heiress.ย ย ย make him pay.
LEAHThat wasn't what I had expected, but I couldn't say it was a surprise to me.With the visuals in my head of them on the couch that night, I knew it was bound to happen soon enough. Although, this was quite sooner than expectedโฆI didn't say a word.โHe could have used a protection,โ Drew ranted, โI don't know how stupid that boy can be.โ I wanted to correct that Francis was almost thirty five, and himself, forty five. None of them were children.โIt happens sometimes, you know, even with protection and all.โ He clicked his tongue. โExcuses,โOur silence ensued, and soon enough we had arrived at his home.The driver parked right in front of the entrance, and I was helped down.I immediately walked up to my room without another word.As I took off my stiletto heels, memories of Kate flashed by. The first night we had met.I was six by then, and she, seven.โLeah,โ my mother's crispy voice had called me.I remember running to her with my tiny legs, and almost falling on the floor.
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LEAHI wiped my eyes one last time. He was right. It was up to me to ensure that Lucas paid for all he has done.โYeah, you're right.โ I admitted,His eyes finally stopped piercing into me, as he looked away.โDo you still want to see her orโฆ?โโNo. I just want to go home, and lay my head. The coroner can give us any updates once they're discovered.โHe didn't argue further, but led me as I walked to the car.The drive back home was silent, but as soon as we got home, I pulled one of the maids to my side. โPlease prepare a meal for me. I haven't had anything since morning.โMy stomach grumbled right on cue.I sat lazily on the chair, as I inspected my knuckles.For the first time in a while, I hadn't accessorized before leaving the house.Soon, a plate was brought before me. Pasta and sauce.I looked to Drew to see if the perfectionist in him would complain about me dining in his living room, but he didn't say a word.I dug in.โWhat am I hearing about a murder case?โ Francis's voice
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-17The return of the billionaire heiress.ย ย ย A revelation
LEAHโLet's get a seat.โ I said to all of them.We headed to the dinning. Drew, upon hearing our voices, came in.He occupied the head of the table, whilst bus brother sat at his right hand.The dining room could hold twelve, and we all occupied it.โGood evening, everyone.โ Drew addressed, as his eyes roamed from me to the others. โI believe we all have an idea of what we are here to do.โ There was no comment. He cleared his throat, and continued, โMrs Irving is under a serious accusation. Murder, to be precise.โ He turned to Vivian, โgive us the legal details.โShe raised her chin, โToday being the nineteenth of April, Mrs Leah Irving was served papers on the accusation of her former acquaintance, Kate.โ She paused, โAlthough there has been no official arrest, she was invited to the station to make a statement. As at one pm, Mrs Leah was present at the station, and at two-thirty the interview began. An hour later, she was released. Under normal circumstances, she was to be in a cel
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LEAHI squirmed uncomfortably in my seat as the conversation moved forward.Xander brought up the issues to expect, and then so did Vivian.Kristy immediately got to work, typing furiously on her phone. Not once did she look up,nor acknowledge the rest of the conversation. I liked her at that moment.โWith all that has been said, and done, I believe this meeting has come to a considerable end.โ Drew acknowledged.They all nodded.โHave a goodnight,โOne after the other, the room was emptied. Drew, Francis, and I were the last three.Francis stared deeply at his brother who refused to acknowledge his presence.โDad wants to see all of usโFrancis winced, โwhy?โ โWhy?โ He chuckled, โTake a good guess.โ His reply was crisp.โIs he coming to us, or are we going to see him?โ Francis enquired, yet again.โI came to you,โ a deep voice replied.I turned to find their father standing at the doorway.We all rose to our feet immediately.โDad,โ Francis's voice shook slightly.His father walked
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2025-04-19The return of the billionaire heiress.ย ย ย 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,โI 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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The return of the billionaire heiress.ย ย ย coming for you
LEAHThe drive was fucked up. I was lucky to make it safely to the office.I picked up my bag, the file, and walked through the lot.The sound of my phone ringing, pulled my attention.Drew.โHello,โ I said, stomping forward.I had to kill him. There was no other option left.โWhere are you?โ โHeading to the office. What do you want?โโI want to know what you were doing at that girl's house. Why are you digging up old wounds?โI paused in my tracks, โI dug up old wounds because I had to prove I wasn't a murderer.โโYou're not. She isn't dead.โโYes, but she almost died. And I had to prove I wasn't the reason for that.โI heard him grunt, and then speak, โokay. What did you find out?โThe rage in my body pulsated, as I gripped harder onto my bag.โLucas, and Kate pushed her off the wall. Can you believe that? The woman whom I have been mourning nearly ruined my life.โโHow did you find out?โโShe remembers. The girl who got pushed off.โโThat's good.โโI know,โ I began to walk, โand I
The return of the billionaire heiress.ย ย ย 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.โI thought I pushed you off the balcony,โ I revealed.โYou-โโI know. You said I wasn't there, I know.โ 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. โYou're sure I wasn't there?โโYes,โ 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?โI was drunk that night,โ I began to explain, โdrunk, 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.โ I let a breath pass through my lips, โall my life, I have been feeling so guilty. Everyday
The return of the billionaire heiress.ย ย ย Two lines, one truth.
LEAHI shook my hand off her grip. โThe 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.โWith 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-โLeah!โ A sharp voice called my name,I turned to find Xander sprinting towards me. As soon as he approached me, he quickly corrected himself, โsorry, Mrs Irving. I only called you by your first name-โโWhat can I do for you?โ I asked, crossing both arms over my chest.I could still feel my cheeks flushed in anger.โHere,โ he handed me a brown file.โWhat is this?โ โThe divorce papers.โโI just authorize
The return of the billionaire heiress.ย ย ย A threat
LEAHโYou're joking, right?โI shook my head. โI'm not. I'm serious, I want to adopt a child.โโAnd you want me to be the co parent,โ he completed,โExactly.โโNo.โโWhy?โ I cocked my head, โI thought we were a team?โ He closed his eyes, then I heard a deep groan. โWhy do you want a child?โโBecause she's important to me.โโWhose child do you want to adopt?โโYours.โ 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.โThat's Kate's child,โ he corrected,I clenched my jaw, biting back the words.โWhat do you say? Are you with me on this or not?โโI'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.โโThis is your child!โโIt's Kate's child.โMy 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.ย ย ย A parent
LEAHโI'll work on it,โHe didn't respond, but with a huff, he was out of the office.Lucas walked in immediately, โwhat did your uncle want?โ โSince when did we become a team?โ 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.โWe need to be a team. Your uncle is the enemy, not me.โI glared at him, but didn't say a word as I retreated back to my seat.โDo you like your position in this company?โโWhy? Do you want to take that away too? Haven't you taken enough from me?โโI'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.โI looked him dead in the eye, โThere is no way in hell you're trying to negotiate my father's company with me.โโLook, I'm not negotiating, I'm just-โI saw the desperation in his eyes, a
The return of the billionaire heiress.ย ย ย Three months
LEAHโI'm staying for the meeting, but please help me reach out to Drew's home, and see if you can speak to him.โโAlright, do you have any message you want me to pass on?โโNo,โ I shook my head, slightly, โjust let him know that I'm checking in.โ 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.โI called, and Mr Drew is not home.โ Where the hell could he have gone to?โWere you informed on where he could be?โ I asked,โYes, he's at work.โI released a deep sigh, as I pinched my forehead. โDon't worry about it, thank you.โ She nodded, and walked out.The intercom buzzed, and I heard Scarlett's voice.โWe are all expected to
The return of the billionaire heiress.ย ย ย My dead body
LEAHโWhy are you staring at me?โ He asked with his eyes semi closed.I shook my head, โnothing.โ I didn't bother lying.โYou should get dressed and go to work.โโYou're not fine, I'm not leaving you here.โโI have a hundred staff here,โ he argued, โI'm sure I'll be fine.โโI'm not leaving.โHe glared at me, โgo to work. There are already whispers about you, missing a day will give them a topic.โI 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. โGet well soon,โ 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, โGood morning, ma'am. Let me help with your bag.โ She offered
The return of the billionaire heiress.ย ย ย Pain
LEAHโI can't make any decisions right now. I'm going to bed, and you should too.โโOkay. Fine.โ 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.โDrew!โ 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.ย ย ย what's your decision?
LAELโI've solved your problemsโI 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.โWhat do you mean?โ I asked, not moving.โYour problem, I solved it.โโWhat problem?โ โThe murder accusation.โ He replied, as he threw the leather gloves into the trash can.โHow?โ That was all I could ask. Nothing seemed to make any sense.He started to unbutton his equally black shirt, โDo you really want to know how?โ โYes,โ 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.โCall a guard for me,โโNo.โHis eyes flickered, โDon't be stubborn, call a guard.โI refused to move.He sighed, picked up his phone, and I heard the buzzing sounds.โBoss,โ I could hear his right handโs voice.โCome to the gard
