Lahat ng Kabanata ng CEO Wants Me: Heiress Has Risen Again!: Kabanata 441 - Kabanata 450

Alaric's Pov"Mr. Vale!" The receptionist gasped, her eyes wide with disbelief and relief upon seeing me. The sound of my name carried across the marble floor. Suddenly, doors opened down the hallways, and faces, familiar, stressed faces of department heads and long-time employees began to appear. It's been so long since I had been in the company, ever since my amnesia I hadn't stepped foot inside here so it was understandable that they'd be shocked. They all came out to greet me, forming a nervous, relieved crowd. "Welcome back, sir," and "It's good to see you," mixed with subtle glances at my face, checking for signs of the confusion they’d grown used to.I raised a hand, stopping them before they could reach me. "Hold on with the greetings." I said, my voice firm and cutting through the sudden noise. “I appreciate the sentiment, but we don't have time for it right now."I looked directly at Ms. Davies. "Send a notification to every department. I need an emergency meeting of all

Rhea's Pov "And what did you find?" I asked, leaning forward, suddenly anxious.Marcus’s lips tightened into a thin line, "We found something concerning, Rhea. Our investigations show that Leon was in contact with the lab that created those drugs up until a few weeks ago. We weren't able to determine the extent at which he was entangled with the lab, but we have enough data to show that he has been in contact with them for a few weeks before he coincidentally met you."“What?” I sucked in a sharp breath. The shock was intense."Although it's unclear as to whether he has a hand in the illegal distribution of the drugs, it's safer not to come in contact with him anymore. And then there's this." Marcus said, bringing out his phone and pointing to a high-definition picture, it looked like it was shot with a professional camera, "Leon was spotted with Isabelle more than once. The first meeting happened one week after Isabelle's announcement of the engagement with Alaric, and the second ti

Rhea's Pov The panic of the last few minutes slowly drained away and Marcus had carefully lifted the unconscious Laziel and carried him to his room, laying him gently on the bed. He had then checked my shoulder and ribs, confirming they were bruised but not broken. Although Laziel's hands really packed a punch, it wasn't enough to break my shoulders or my ribs. It just hurts. Now, I sat in the dim light of the spare room, perched on a chair beside the bed. Laziel was covered by a thick blanket, completely still.I reached out, my hand moving without thought, and began mindlessly stroking his hair. It was thick and dark beneath my fingers. I was trying to calm my own nerves, focusing on the simple rhythm of the action and possibly, show him that someone was with him while he was still unconscious. My mind raced, trying to make sense of what I had seen. What could have made him act like that? Laziel was a rock, silent and strong. To see him reduced to a sobbing, violent mess was terr

Rhea's Pov I sighed, “I knew I wasn't going to be able to hide this from you for long.” I turned to face him fully, “Laziel remembered something from his past.” I told him everything that happened and he listened with rapt attention. I even told him what Marcus had told me regarding Leon. Until I was done, he didn't interrupt me and after I finished, Alaric shifted a frown resting on his lips. “I remember that I was also investigating a person before I lost my memories. Did Marcus tell you anything about that person or if they found anything else.” “Yes,” I nodded, “Marcus did tell me, but he didn't say he found anything else. It's what he told you that he told me. Nothing added.” Alaric was quiet for a long moment, his brows still knitted together. I could practically see the gears in his head turning as he processed everything I had just unloaded on him. Finally, he exhaled slowly.“Rhea… do you think Leon is that kind of person?” He asked, his voice low, careful, as if he didn

Rhea's Pov He spoke slowly, deliberately, “Filter the people you let close to you, Rhea. Not everyone is meant to be trusted. Now that you’re in Imperial City, your life is in danger more than ever. And there’s someone you must protect… the little girl, what was her name again? Ah, Neveah. Keep her close, because her identity is very special. If anyone discovers who she really is, it will cause far more trouble than you realize.” I froze, “What do you mean? What do you know about Neveah’s identity?” I stepped forward, my voice almost desperate, reaching for the man I could not see. “I already told you what I want you to know. Also, don't just trust what your eyes tell you. Use your brain to figure things out. You're smart, so you should understand what I mean. I'll take care of the hidden threats, Rhea, but if you can't think deeply, you'll die.” He continued, his voice slow. “W… wait. I don't understand what you're saying.” But the footsteps began to fade, echoing into the dista