Semua Bab The Lost Heiress's Glorious Return: Bab 61 - Bab 70

Arlene“This has to be a mistake.”“How did it happen?”“The product hasn’t been released yet. How did anyone get a hold of it to leak it out?”The boardroom was stifling. The air buzzed with tension as I stepped inside, my eyes scanning the anxious faces of my team.The product development team, branding experts, design crew, and marketing strategists - all were present.Their murmurs ceased the moment Matilda closed the door behind me.I folded my arms, steadying my breath. “Someone needs to start talking.”A few exchanged nervous glances, but it was Neil, the head of product development, who finally spoke. “We… we don’t know how it happened, Miss Gomez. The samples were secured in our vault. Only authorized personnel had access.”I clenched my jaw. “And yet, our unreleased product is out there, flooding the market.” My voice was low, measured, but the weight behind it was impossible to miss. “Which means someone in this room has an explanation and better start talking.”Claire, the

Arlene“How on earth did this happen?” my father asked, his voice rising slightly with concern as he stood in the doorway of my office, just moments after stepping inside.His gaze swept across the disarray. Paperwork scattered on my desk, open files, and the general chaos engulfing the room since the scandal broke.The sight of my usually composed workspace in such disorder was clearly unsettling to him.I hated seeing him like this. His brow furrowed with worry, his voice weighted as though the responsibility rested solely on his shoulders.“Well, it’s not like I had a crystal ball to predict this,” I replied, trying to mask the panic building in my chest. I didn’t want him to worry more than he already did. “I really don’t know, Dad. Everything we’ve done, every measure we put in place, it’s like it’s all unraveling. Worst of all? It’s obvious someone inside is involved.”My mind immediately jumped to Daisy. There was no way in hell she didn’t know something.But, of course, I had

Arlene“What is she here to do? Apologize?” “Ever since her glorious return, it’s been one chaos after another.” “Pretty face with a dark heart! We want her company burned down, or better still, have her sister take over!” “When her stepmother was in charge, none of this happened! Her first product after returning was trash.”The roar of the crowd hit me like a wave the moment I stepped onto the podium. The energy was palpable.Anger, disappointment, and betrayal radiated from every corner of the packed hall.I forced myself to keep my head high, my hands clenched tightly around the microphone as I took my place behind the lectern. The flashes of cameras blinded me momentarily, and I blinked rapidly, steadying my breath.Beside me, Matilda and Olivia stood firm, their faces unreadable yet alert. The layers of security surrounding me weren’t just for show. A single lapse could cost me my life.The representative from the authorities had already addressed the situation, but it hadn’t ca

Mirela“Yasmin?” I echoed, my eyes locked on Sarah, who seemed even more enraged than I was, her gaze fixed on the elevator where Arlene had just left. I could tell she wished for nothing more than to tear Arlene into shreds. And by heavens, I wanted that too. “Who is she?”Sarah turned to me, her eyes flashing with an intensity that sent a chill down my spine.“She’s someone I’ll never desire to talk about.” Her voice dripped with disgust, a deep-rooted hatred simmering beneath the surface.Before I could press further, Daisy interjected, “Mum, you have to do something to—”“Shut up, Daisy!” I snapped, shooting her a sharp glare. “You don’t interrupt me when I’m handling something important. Whatever she throws at you tomorrow, as long as it doesn’t cause trouble for Sarah and me, take it.”“What?” She snorted, her lips trembling as the smug look she had earlier dissolved into disgust. And by hell, I was disgusted by her presence too, a looming reminder of failure.I could bet on eve

Arlene“Sarah again?” I muttered the moment the cool evening breeze swept through me as I stepped into the mansion grounds.Not only had Mirela taken Sarah as an ally, but she was also using my father’s property to carry out her mischief.Just like in Hawaii, Sarah had been a thorn in my flesh, and now she was doing the same thing here in Las Vegas.Hawaii had been bad enough with Sarah constantly getting in my way, but now in Las Vegas, she was repeating history.But I was no longer Yasmin Lee. I was Arlene Gomez, the first daughter of a powerful man and a woman who always gets what she wants.A woman who would eradicate every obstacle, regardless of what or whom it is.If it hadn’t been for Liam, things would have spiraled out of proportion, and I’d be buried in an avalanche of debt.If something isn’t done soon, the public will doubt the authenticity of our unreleased products when they finally launch.I took a deep breath, steadying myself as I walked toward my car. The sooner I u