All Chapters of The Heiress Returns: Reclaiming My Legacy: Chapter 51 - Chapter 59

Chapter 51: Only Lily Mattered**Ray’s POV**I had already put a call through to Lily over five times now, and she had ignored all five of them, letting them ring until they went to voicemail. Every unanswered buzz was like a slap across my face.I almost smashed the phone against the wall, my palm tightening around it, when I caught sight of Grandfather Bristo approaching from down the hall. The old man’s walk was steady, deliberate, carrying with it a weight that demanded respect. Behind him, his secretary trailed, carrying a folder tucked beneath one arm.I forced my grip to relax and slipped the phone into my pocket quickly. Rage boiling inside me had to be swallowed whole, pressed down into a calm mask. What excuse would I give if anyone asked? That I was furious because Lily might be fucking Lucas? That I was hurt because she wasn’t answering me? That the girl everyone assumed would be Lucas’ bride was mine, mine in every way that mattered and the thought of her giving herself t

Chapter 53: Internship day 1 over**Hannah’s POV**The hours crawled like they were mocking me. Every tick of the clock pressed heavier on my chest, the air in Bristo Enterprise thinning until I swore I couldn’t breathe.At about eleven, Damon ushered in a man with a camera and a woman dragging a makeup kit, I nearly groaned out loud.“Passport photographs for your intern IDs,” Damon explained smoothly, motioning us forward.Lily practically leapt into the chair, already fluffing her hair. The makeup woman hovered, her brush moving in swift, practiced strokes. By the time she finished, Lily’s face looked painted into something sharp and glossy, almost plastic.“My God, I look divine,” Lily preened at her reflection.‘You look like a witch,’ I thought bitterly. The powder was caked, her lips far too red.When it was my turn, I sat stiff in the chair. “No makeup, please,” I said quickly.The woman laughed softly, already opening a compact. “Darling, nobody takes passport photographs wit

Chapter 55: I like Hannah**Lucas’ POV**I couldn’t get Hannah out of my head.Her face had been haunting me since I saw her framed by that soft makeup she’d worn for the photograph. It wasn’t even heavy, not like Lily’s polished perfection. It was simple… just enough to highlight her curves, her sharp eyes, that maddening mouth. Damn it.She was so pretty.I had stared at her through the glass walls of my office, longer than I should have, wondering how in the hell someone could look so effortless and still leave me this rattled.Every resolve in my to make her hate me crumbled. I do not want her to hate me more, she was too pretty to hate me, I don’t think I would be able to live with myself if she hates me, especially when I am the one who orchestrated it.Now, alone in my office, I was sprawled across my desk like a corpse, forehead pressed against cool wood, my hand gripping the pen so tightly I thought it would snap.What was I supposed to do with this?Day one of the internship

Chapter 57: Piper and Gavin**Hannah’s POV**The moment I stepped into the lecture hall, I didn’t even have a second to adjust before Piper came barreling toward me like a human rocket.“HANNAH!” she squealed, practically leaping into my arms. Before I could brace myself, she actually lifted me off the ground in one of her bear hugs.I gasped, arms flailing. “Piper, put me down! People are watching!”She ignored me, squeezing tighter. “Oh my God, you look amazing! Look at that makeup! Who did this to you? Don’t tell me you were trying to win Lucas’ heart with it”“Stop it!” I wriggled free, finally planting my feet back on solid ground. My cheeks were hot from all the stares our classmates were shooting in our direction. “You’re embarrassing me.”Piper stepped back dramatically, pressing her hand to her chest like she’d just been blessed with a vision. “Hannah Black… transformed! The glow-up is real. You’re stunning. Internship looks good on you”I rolled my eyes but couldn’t stop a s

Chapter 58: Getting Married To Lily **Lucas’ POV** I moved fast, pushing the door open with more force than necessary. Damon followed right behind me, his long strides quickening to match mine. I could still hear Lily’s voice at the front door, sugary and insistent, trying to get my attention. We slipped out through the back exit. The door banged shut, muffling her completely. Fresh air hit my face like relief, crisp and sharp after the suffocation of that office. We walked towards the garage and I could hear people protesting, it wasn’t very loud but loud enough for people within the company to hear. Damon drove out and we found placards bobbed above the small crowd gathered beyond the gate, words scrawled in thick black ink: “Justice for Maya.” “Stop Shielding Abusers.” “Bristo Enterprise = Corruption.” Damon exhaled slowly, scanning the scene with the calm detachment of someone who’d already memorized every detail. “They’re still here.” “Who are they?” “A group of an emplo