All Chapters of CEO Wants Me: Heiress Has Risen Again!: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Rhea's POV I stared at the door blankly after Ginny left, clutching the drug satchel in my palms. With a sigh, I stepped forward to lock the doors, fully intending not to answer anyone who knocks again, and for further measures, I pulled out a new notebook and turned off the light, using only the dim lamp on my table. My eyes had already gotten used to dim lights by this time so it was no problem using it. Placing the notebook on the table, I started writing everything I remembered from my past life. Despite the situations and miscalculations that I had made in my past life, some had turned out to help me in the long run so I wanted to keep a few of the situations and let them play out but in order for me to do that, I had to take a few hits either to my reputation or to my character like before. The scratch of my pen against the paper was the only sound filling the small room. Line by line, memory by memory, I poured it all onto the page. The lamp cast long shadows across

Rhea's POV “Rhea, are you okay? Your face looks red, do you need to rest up a bit before we leave?” Ginny questioned, she looked very concerned for me. “You feel it already, babe? C'mere, I’ll help you cool down.” His hand reached out toward me, but I stood up quickly, pretending to wobble a little as I smoothed down my dress. “Kevin, what should we do? My sister doesn't look well, I think we'll have to pay for a room for her to rest up until we leave. You said you wanted to drink a lot, so…” Ginny trailed off, biting her lips. “I... I think I need some air.” I said breathily, pressing a hand to my forehead, “Maybe I’ll go and pay for a room and rest for a while. Ginny, could you watch Kevin for me?” Ginny glanced up, "Are you sure?” She muttered and mouthed ‘Room 6’ to me. “Yeah I am. I'll see you later.” Feigning a dizzy stumble, I turned and headed toward the back hallway, going towards the staff office. I knocked twice on the door before hearing a ‘enter’. Once I di

Rhea's POV “R… Rhea? You… You're alive?” For a moment, I thought he might have been hallucinating because the raw disbelieving way he said my name made my heart ache. “Um… Do you have me mistaken for someone? I'm alive, I didn't die.” He blinked slowly, as if trying to make sense of reality. His brows furrowed, his lips parting like he wanted to say something, but no words came out. Instead, his hand moved, weakly reaching toward me, almost hesitant, like he was afraid I would disappear if he touched me. I caught it before he could strain himself, my fingers curling gently around his. His skin was clammy, fever-warm, and yet the touch sent a shiver down my spine. “You…” He started, but caught himself. Alaric closed his eyes and shook his head, groaning, “I'm sorry, I mistook you for someone else.” He apologised and looked away, “Why are you here?” I narrowed my eyes, “Is that the first thing you say to the person that saved you?” I crossed my arms and huffed at him. “You sav

Alaric's POV “Watch your mouth, Alaric.” Richard warned, his eyes blazing. “Father, this is the last time I will warn you.” I retorted, walking closer to him and leaning downwards, I whispered to him, “From now on, think of us as rivals, as that company that you do desperately want to yourself, will never be yours. Mark my words, Richard Thorne, your greediness will be your downfall, and I'll make sure of that.” In my past life, I was able to take the company from him, although there were a lot of sacrifices on the way, but this time, none of that would happen. Stepping backwards, I continued, “Grandfather said he wanted to see mom and I, so I'll be taking her along with me. You don't need to ask the servants to prepare dinner, we'll be staying over at Grandfather’s.” I informed him as I walked into my room, shutting the door with a bang. A few seconds after, I could hear the shattering of plates. “Woah, I could literally feel the electricity buzzing around back there.” Natha

Rhea's POV “An engagement?” I repeated, frowning, “Between the Vale's and us?” “Yes. The Mistress said you should come out immediately to see them, it is you that they are asking for.” The maid finished, her head going lower and lower the more she spoke. She had realised that power was possibly going to change hands very soon. “Alright, take me there.” I motioned for her to move. Though I was a bit confused, why did they come now? There was still quite a lot of time before the Vale's sent the engagement letter. Or was it because I met Alaric in that hotel? Had he checked my background and decided to rush the engagement? The sitting room was already filled with people that I didn't recognise and on a lone chair, the one my dad normally sat on was Alaric, his aura was practically visible in the air, he had a cold and blank expression on his face but there was a slight twitch of his lips. He was annoyed. I couldn't help the small giggle that escaped my lips at his expression.