บททั้งหมดของ The return of the billionaire heiress.: บทที่ 71 - บทที่ 80

LEAH I tightened my jaw, refusing to show any spot of emotion. Lucas voting for me wasn't worth an appreciation, I deserved it.“We have seven out of ten votes. Quite impressive,” he said, and flashed a smile my way. “Congratulations”I was confused, but I played along. “Thank you,”“Scarlett,” he called,His assistant walked forward. I recognized her. The blonde hair, long legs, and polite smile.“Yes, sir?”“Get Mrs Irving's office ready, and help her move in.” He instructed,She nodded, and quickly walked out.I stood as each member of the board, walked up to me, and extended their congratulations.As soon as they did, I turned to Xander and signalled him to give us the room.Lucas and I were left alone.“Say whatever it is you have to say,” I said, taking a seat.I hadn't had any actual meal that day, and my legs were acting like they wanted to betray me.“I have nothing to say to you, at least not yet.” He replied,I raised a brow. Soon enough, he began to speak, “what do you w

LEAHHe was first to break the kiss. Our eyes were still locked, and I could see the desire warming within his.I reached out to pull him towards me, but he pushed my hands off. We had switched positions, and he was above me. I slowly released my legs, giving him way to walk off.He did so.I remained silently in bed.Why had I done that? Why did I kiss him?I couldn't explain it. It felt like one minute Francis was there, and the next minute he had morphed into something different. His presence felt ethereal, divine. I just couldn't help but want to touch his lips. And he had consented too, right? I mean, he had frozen at first, but he later pulled me towards himself.I touched my lips gently. This couldn't be happening. Francis and I were just friends, and it was meant to remain that way. A kiss could ruin things. I poured my lips.Could a kiss really ruin our friendship?I looked around the room. Maybe it was really time I left this house. Living with Francis was proving not to

LEAH.“What's your plan?” I asked, intimately intrigued.I held Vivian to a high esteem, and I knew that if she had something, it would be substantial.I watched as she looked over my shoulder. I turned to Jennifer, “just give us one more minute, please.” I excused, then returned my attention to Vivian.“It's quite simple. I've been studying your husband for quite some time now, and I learnt something important about him. He changes every woman after the span of two weeks.” That was true, but irrelevant.“I’m quite confused, how does that mean anything?”“He sleeps with each one of them. I spoke to one of them last night, and your husband allegedly promises to change their lives if they behave properly, thereby causing them to be at his beck and call. After that, he seems them unworthy with a flimsy excuse, and they flee.”“And they keep falling for his scam?” “They do.”“So, what's your point now?”“Your husband needs a woman with a strong back bone. You are one too, but we need s

LEAHA thumbs up.That was what Vivian texted in response. Awkward much.I quickly closed up my screen, and laid my head on the seat. Silently, I closed my eyes, waiting for a minute of silence.“Jennifer cancelled, didn't she?” He asked,I opened my eyes, “yes. A sick son.” I replied,My heart swelled in pain. Would I ever have the chance to even be a mother to a child? Even a sick one... Any child at all.I could tell Drew had noticed my mood, but kept his words to himself.Soon enough, our ride had come to an end, and I picked up my bag. “Thanks for the ride,” I thanked him, before stepping down. He didn't respond, but I felt his eyes on me until I stepped into my house. After that, the car revised, and drove off.I walked into the house.The silence enveloped me immediately. The house had always been quiet, but knowing I was here alone released another level of silence and loneliness. I closed my eyes, envisioning little children giggling, and screaming my name as I walked into

LEAH I narrowed my eyes on her. “How does he loot the money? And where does he store it?” I asked,The waiters approached us, and our orders were served.She looked at me before picking up her cutleries.“There's an offshore account he owns.” She started,“Okay, go on.” I urged,“I don't exactly know what name the account holds, but he has a secret safe in his office where he hides all his incriminating files. Everything that could get him locked up.” “Do you have access to it?” She shook her head, “No. He wouldn't let anyone touch it. Not even his mother.” “Then how do I know you're saying the truth?” I asked, annoyed.“I can help you get the key to the lock. I know where he hides it, and I've opened up the safe before.”I looked at her. With the bulge on her forehead, I could see reasons as to why she wouldn't lie about this, but then she was Lucas's employee. This could all be a plot.“Lean forward,” I said to her,She paused, looked around for a second, then leaned forward sl