Semua Bab THE REMARRIED HEIRESS : Bab 121 - Bab 130

CATALINA“We need to talk about this," I said as soon as I closed the door of our room.My voice was calm as I watched Dante across the kitchen table. He's taking off his jacket, seemingly oblivious to the knot of anxiety tightening in my stomach. “About Karen.”He finally looked up with a slight frown creasing his brow. “What about Karen, Lina? She's coming to stay with us for a bit, that's all.""For a bit?" I echoed, unable to keep the skepticism out of my voice. "Dante, you barely know her. She's your sister's twin, who you haven't seen in, what, twenty-eight years? And now suddenly she needs a place to stay indefinitely because she's 'between places'?”He sighed, putting the jacket on the edge of the bed. “Lina, don't be like this. She's in a tough spot. Daisy and her family were in Hawaii and will return after two weeks. She doesn't have family in the area. It's the least we can do to help her out.”“Help her out, or let a complete stranger move into your house?” I countered, cr

CATALINA“Send my regards to him, too,” I said, the words feeling like sandpaper against my tongue. “To your criminal boyfriend."I gaze at Abby and it doesn't take her long to understand my stare.We needed to catch James before the police could. He might tattle to the authorities that I'm one of those people who harmed him.Fiona shifted, a nervous habit I remembered from our childhood. “He’s not a criminal and will never be a criminal like you!”“Was your IQ lower than a koala?” I scoffed as I crossed my arms. “Or maybe you're just late to the news that he's the murderer of my baby.”She looked away, and for a fleeting second, I saw a flicker of irritation in her eyes. But it vanished just as quickly, replaced by a smirk. “Because he doesn't want it, so he cleaned it permanently.”My heart hammered against my chest as my hands curled. “And you think yours is permanent?” I lowered my gaze to her belly “I'm having a baby with him,” she caressed her belly, “And he agreed to keep it.

CATALINADante pulled his drawer and turned to me with an envelope in his hand. He had that peculiar look on his face, a mix of apprehension and… something else I couldn't quite distinguish."Lina," he began, his voice a little softer than usual, "I have something for you."He handed me the envelope, which made my brows furrow. Inside, nestled amongst other legal-looking papers, was a document with a prominent letterhead: “Gomez Enterprise." My father's company. My heart leaped as I started to read. The words blurred, then sharpened, each striking me with the force of a physical blow: "irrevocable transfer... sole ownership... effective immediately."I looked up at Dante as my mind was reeling. "What... what is this?" I stammered while the paper was trembling in my hands.“Well, Fiona lost the ownership because she lacked the knowledge to run the company. The board members did a vote too, so…” His voice was low and steady. “The result just came out this afternoon.”“So, Fiona didn't

CATALINAThe heavy mahogany door, once a symbol of my father's impenetrable world, now stood half open with a sliver of light beckoning me inward. Taking a deep breath, I pushed it open fully and stepped across the room.The familiar scent of aged paper and leather greeted me first. It was a comforting yet unsettling aroma.This room, his sanctuary, was now mine. My gaze swept across the familiar mahogany desk, the overflowing bookshelves, and the leather armchair in the corner, where he'd often sit. A tremor of emotion, a mix of pride and a pang of loss ran through me.There are some changes that James or Fiona may have made, but I'm glad they didn't change everything. I strolled towards the desk, my fingers tracing the smooth, cool wood. So many decisions had been made here, so many plans forged. I could almost hear his booming laugh, his thoughtful hum, and his sharp intake of breath before delivering a decisive statement. For years, this office had been the epicenter of his wor

CATALINAI stared at her with narrowed brows, wondering where she got a lot of courage to tell me those words. The sheer audacity of the request stunned me completely. Me? Accompany her to a plastic surgery consultation? Seriously?“Karen,” I began, choosing my words carefully, “I appreciate you thinking of me, but I'm afraid my schedule tomorrow is entirely booked. And to be honest, this seems like a rather personal matter.”She held my gaze, and for a moment, I saw a flicker of something in her eyes, not annoyance but… vulnerability. “I know it's a lot to ask, Catalina. But I really need someone there. And you're… strong. You know how to get things done.” She gestured vaguely towards her scar. “I've been putting this off for two years. But now… Dante will help me and I just need a little support.”The silence stretched between us, and only Chen's clinking spoon against his bowl resonated in the air.I wanted to say no, desperately–“Then, maybe I can ask Dante to come with me inst