All Chapters of CEO Wants Me: Heiress Has Risen Again!: Chapter 371 - Chapter 380

Rhea's Pov I blinked slowly, taking enough care not to let the dripping drink enter into my nose or my eyes. The silence that pervaded the room was maddening. No one spoke a word in my defense, each of them had eyes of curiosity fixed on the women in front of me, and me myself. They wanted to see what I would do. If there was something I had noticed the moment I stepped inside, it was that these people wouldn't talk to you unless they had something to do with you, or if there was a show to watch. I hadn't even started my mingling and yet, people had come to look for trouble. I was already pissed enough at Alaric for pushing me like that and now, these women delivered themselves onto my doorstep on their own. So if I transferred my anger to them, it wouldn't hurt, right? “You're the one we're speaking to. How dare you ignore us?!” The one who poured the wine on me said coldly, her eyes looking me up and down like I was nothing but an ant she could step over. “I thought you weren't

Isabelle's POV “How is he?” I questioned, pacing around the room. Alaric was brought home a few hours ago but he was still unconscious, he hadn't woken up and it's been up to six hours now. “Just how many pills of that drug did you give to him? He's not supposed to be unconscious for this long.” The woman sitting said, her voice soft and airy. Her face was obscured as usual, her mask placed firmly and no matter how much I tried to get a glimpse of her face, it never worked. Somehow, she reminded me of that Rhea. Rhea… Rhea Valerius. How did she become a Valerius? I had thought that after everything that happened, she would have fallen to the darkest place imaginable, she wouldn't even be able to rise up again and now, she was one of the Valerius?! A family that is even higher than the Montaigne's?! What crazy luck! I knew it was her from the moment she spoke, after all, her voice was etched into my brain. And the way Alaric spoke to her and even said it in public that the both of

Rhea's Pov The scent of champagne and expensive perfume clung to me as I unlocked the door. It was well past three in the morning, but the city’s energy and my own adrenaline still hummed beneath my skin. Well, if I had any words to say, it would be that tonight was very... Tiring to say the least. Isla also looked tired, her eyes were beginning to close and so we're mine. I don't think I've stayed up this late before. When we entered the living room, Carmen was seated on the sofa, reading a book. It looked like she just woke up, or something like that. “You smell like you bathed in a wine tub.” She observed flatly, her eyes looking me over. I sighed and took off my mask, “Well, that's because someone dumped a whole bottle of wine on me. So I was practically swimming in wine throughout the whole night, though the people I was with didn't care.” I shrugged. Carmen had no idea how I detested the smell of wine on me but I had a reputation to behold so I couldn't let it sto

Isabelle's Pov “Should I bring in another kind of wedding dress for you to try on?” “Yes, please.” I nodded, already enveloped in meters of silk and lace, my wedding dress. It was a masterpiece, designed to be the physical embodiment of my status. The intricate beading around the neckline felt cool against my skin, and the long train pooled around me like liquid moonlight. This was it. The culmination of years of planning, of patience, and of ensuring that I, Isabelle Montaigne, secured the most powerful position in the city.I turned slowly, watching the fabric ripple,“It’s perfect, darling,” Alaric’s voice came from the small seating area where he was waiting for his tailor. He was looking at swatches for his custom suit, but his attention was mostly on me. “You look like royalty. This marriage is going to solidify everything. We’ve secured the date, the venue, and now the dress. It’s all coming together.” I beamed, feeling a rush of genuine, uncomplicated happiness. We were mo

Rhea's Pov “I'm going to give you a position which is envied by all in Imperial City.” “And what is that position?” I questioned, my heart beating frantically against my ribcage. “Ruby Valtieri's best friend. So what do you think about it Rhea Valerius, are you interested in becoming my friend?” Ruby asked with a smirk, her eyes glittering in amusement as she waited for my answer. ************ The sun was really hot. That was the first thing I noticed. Why was it so hot anyways? I just hoped that the mask I had on would continue to stay and not suddenly slip off in the middle of a conversation. I know the mask was custom made but still, with the amount of heat, I wouldn't be surprised if it slipped due to sweat. “Miss, we have arrived.” The driver informed me, bringing me out of my thoughts. I blinked, staring at the massive mansion in front of us. This was was bigger than anything I had ever seen! “So this is the famous Ruby Mansion. It's as grand as the name sugg