All Chapters of As the Fake Heiress Rose to Power, the CEO Falls Apart: Chapter 491 - Chapter 500

Joy trembled all over, unable to meet her grandfather’s eyes. She pleaded, “Please, believe me. I’m being framed. I’m your biological granddaughter, the one who inherited your brilliance. How could I have done something like that?”“Enough.”Dean’s voice was hoarse and heavy with sorrow. “All this time, it was my fault. I trusted you and indulged you too much. “And in the end, you hid everything from me—committing one atrocity after another behind my back. You stole countless people’s work and crushed so many rising stars in this field.”The more he spoke, the more remorse consumed him. When had he lost his way raising her?“You don’t believe me?” Joy’s voice grew shrill and piercing. “You’d rather believe an outsider than me?”“I already received the investigation files from Miss Rivers beforehand. I had them verified. Everything was confirmed.”With that, Dean tore through every last mask Joy wore.She froze in place, face drained of color, paralyzed in disbelief.But the reckonin

“You’ve been drinking tonight?” Stephen’s voice was low and slightly husky.Stellar lifted her eyelids lazily and held up a small gesture with her fingers. “Just a little. I’m not that easy to get drunk.”“And you still dared to come home alone after drinking.” Stephen frowned and reached out with two fingers to lift her chin. “Getting bold, aren’t you?”Stellar caught his hand in an instant. “Don’t forget, my combat skills aren’t any worse than yours. Don’t you dare get handsy with me.”That said, she didn’t let go. Instead, she pressed his hand to her cheek and nuzzled against it like a content little cat. “Mmm, cold… Feels nice.”A tingling jolt ran down his spine.Stephen stiffened slightly, that rich, smoldering emotion in his gaze slowly intensifying.“I haven’t had a chance to thank you yet,” Stellar murmured, tilting her head back to look at him. Her eyes shimmered with a trace of intoxication, her lips a shade deeper, glossier, more alluring. “Tell me what you want—I’ll rep

That afternoon, Stellar and Suzy boarded their flight and arrived in Riverdale without a hitch.Suzy seemed calm and relaxed throughout the journey, her usual tension replaced by a livelier, more radiant air."You don’t seem the least bit worried," Stellar asked curiously.Suzy explained, "Actually, I got in touch with my mom a couple of days ago. Maybe she realized grounding me was too harsh, or maybe it was my stepfather talking some sense into her. “Either way, she reached out first and sounded in good spirits, so I feel a lot better now."Stellar raised a brow in surprise. "So maybe your stepfather isn’t as shady as I thought?""Hard to say. You never really know someone, right? I’ll figure him out once I’m back."Her tone was resolute.She was clearly ready for whatever came next.Stellar felt a little more at ease, but the very next second, Suzy's tone shifted again. "That said, I’m taking you on a proper tour this time. We’re going to enjoy ourselves—this trip won’t be a waste

Suzy barely had time to celebrate before Sylvia added, “But you’re still going on that date I arranged!“You can’t keep flitting from one person to the next like love’s some kind of game. I’ll only feel at ease once you settle down.”“Mom, I don’t want to date anyone right now. I’m fine the way I am,” Suzy said, clearly exasperated. She’d heard this speech a hundred times. She hated being boxed in, hated the idea of relationships complicating her life. What was so wrong with living freely?But Sylvia clearly couldn’t accept that mindset.“I won’t allow it! Marriage is one of the most important decisions in life—you need to take it seriously!”“Mrs. Walsh,” Stellar quickly interjected, handing her a cup of tea. “Please hear me out. Suzy’s actually in a stable relationship right now. She’s not casually dating around—she’s been committed to one person. “I know she may not show it the way you'd expect, but she’s grounded and serious when it comes to love. She’s not reckless. You can t

Stellar reacted on instinct, quickly slipping the medical record back into the drawer.But it was too late.Victor had already stepped inside and caught sight of the pill bottle in Suzy’s hand.His expression shifted slightly as he approached, his tone calm and warm. “Suzy, what are you two doing in mine and your mom’s room? And why are you holding my medication?”Suzy blinked, just realizing. “This is yours?”“Yes,” Victor replied with an easy smile, not a flicker of tension on his face.But both girls knew he was lying.Still, not wanting to tip him off, Suzy handed the bottle back.“Mr. Victor, I just took a glance—it’s an antidepressant, right? Are you okay? Is everything alright with your health?”“Oh, I barely take them anymore,” he said, brushing it off. “I had a bit of anxiety a while back and used them briefly. I’m much better now.”“I see.” Suzy nodded, her expression shifting to concern. “Well, please take care of yourself, okay? My mom’s counting on you to stick around fo