Alle Kapitel von THE SECRET HEIRESS : Kapitel 121 – Kapitel 130

“This girl… Alisha," she said, deliberately referring to her as a ‘girl’ rather than a lady. "Will she still be staying in your house after today? After you get married to Tammie?"I ran a hand through my hair, exhaling deeply. Ishould have known this was coming. "Mom, Alisha isn’t a bad person," I said, trying to sound patient."She’s only here because of the accident. I was the one who got her involved in it, and now she’s lost her memory. The least I can do is make sure she recovers properly."My mother scoffed, shaking her head."Richard, you’re too soft-hearted sometimes. How do you think Tammie will feel about this?You’re bringing your wife to your home…no, to your matrimonial home…only for her to find another woman living there? A woman covered in bandages, no less!"I frowned."Tammie knows about Alisha. She won’t have a problem with it. She understands the situation.""Are you sure about that?" she pressed. "Because, Richard, I wouldn’t be happy if I were in her shoes. A wo

Something wasn’t sitting right with me.As I stared at my phone, tapping my fingers against the desk in irritation, I couldn’t shake the nagging feeling creeping into my mind. Why do I feel like Alisha isn’t telling me the truth?I had worked with her for years…long enough to know when she was holding something back. And lately, something was off. She wasn’t as forthcoming as she used to be.Where were the detailed updates? The little pieces of information she used to feed me without hesitation?Is she hiding something from me?I exhaled sharply and shook my head. No. Alisha wouldn’t dare. She had always followed my instructions, always obeyed without question. It wasn’t like her to go against me.But still…These past few days, she’s been different.I had noticed the slight hesitations in her voice, the way she chose her words carefully. It wasn’t obvious, but I knew her too well. She wasn’t as eager to update me about Richard’s every move anymore.I leaned back in my chair, folding

NADIA’S POVI tapped my fingers impatiently against the table, my nails clicking against the surface as my thoughts swirled in endless circles.Right now, Tammy, Richard, and their families were basking in the joy of what they believed would be a successful wedding.Mrs. Garrison, with her ever-so-perfect plans.The Johnsons, beaming with pride.And the couple, lost in the illusion of their perfect day.They had no idea what was coming.The mere thought made me smirk.But despite the satisfaction that curled in my chest, I couldn't shake off my impatience.Why hadn't Alisha called yet?Had Richard left the mansion or not?My men were waiting for my signal, and every second wasted made me restless. I needed to know when to strike, and Alisha was my only source of information.She was supposed to be keeping me updated, but for some reason, she had been acting strangely lately.Holding back.Hesitating.That wasn’t like her.For years, she had followed my orders without question. Now, it

RICHARD POV.My mother was impatient. She needed to know why Tammy and her family hadn’t arrived yet, and quite frankly, so did I.A small part of me…it might have been paranoia…wondered if Tammy had changed her mind at the last minute.Would she do that?I quickly shook off the thought.No.Tammy was too proud for that by the way she had told me that she needed the marriage to make her ex-husband and lover jealous and so he would regret leaving her.She wouldn’t back out now, not after everything.I tried to focus on my breathing, forcing myself to remain calm, but the waiting was killing me.The minutes felt like hours.Then suddenly…The music changed.The murmurs in the crowd died down.And as I turned my head back toward the entrance…There she was.Tammy.She was walking down the aisle.My breath caught in my throat.Even with the veil covering her face, I could still see the outline of her delicate features, the grace in her movements as she stepped forward, her hands wrapped a

RICHARD POV.The car ride was quiet.Too quiet.I stole another glance at Tammie, hoping to catch some sign of how she was feeling. But she was lost in thought, her gaze fixed outside the window, her expression unreadable.The flashes of passing street lights illuminated her face, making her features appear even more distant, more unreachable.I sighed internally.This wasn’t how I had hoped tonight would go.Not that I had expected anything grand, but… something.Anything.Instead, I was sitting beside my wife…my wife…who had barely looked at me since we got into the car.I shifted in my seat, clearing my throat."So… that was a long day, huh?" I started, keeping my voice light.Tammie didn’t respond at first.For a second, I thought she hadn’t even heard me.But then, she gave a small nod.Just a nod.I waited, hoping she would say something. Maybe agree, maybe add to the conversation, maybe… anything.But nothing.I pressed my lips together.Alright.I tried again."The ceremony we