All Chapters of The Heiress Returns: Reclaiming My Legacy: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Chapter 80: Room 96**Hannah’s POV**The bar had the kind of warm, low lighting that made everyone look richer than they really were. Gold sconces lined the walls, reflecting off dark glass panels, while the slow hum of jazz played from speakers tucked into corners. I sat on one of the tall stools, fingers twisting around the stem of the empty glass Ray had pushed into my hand when we walked in.“Wait here for me,” he had said with a smile, the kind of smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “I’ll sort out the room. Shouldn’t take more than five minutes. The bartender will bring you something.”Five minutes had turned into ten. Ten had turned into thirty.The drink sat in front of me, condensation sliding down the side. Pale golden, effervescent, sweet on the tongue when I had finally taken a sip. I enjoyed it that I finished it all through my waiting time.As time trickled on, my vision sharpened in strange ways and blurred in others, as though the lights around me had halos that kep

Chapter 82: Obedient Son Of My Father**Lucas’ POV**“Hannah… what are you doing here?”The name slipped out of me before I could control it. My voice sounded raw, uncertain, like I couldn’t decide whether I was awake or hallucinating.She tilted her head, that same amused smile curling her lips, the duvet sliding just enough to reveal the pale curve of her thighs. “I should be asking you the same question, Lucas.”I swallowed hard. She looked so different. Not guarded, not hostile, not spitting fire the way she always did when I said the wrong thing. She looked… happy. Almost delighted to see me, like my presence was the very thing she had been waiting for.She chuckled softly, fingers fumbling at the strap of her bra. “Oh… finally, this annoying bra.”The sound of the clasp snapping open thundered louder in my ears than the storm of my thoughts.The next second, the bra was off and I couldn’t look away.No. I wouldn’t.Her breasts were full and firm, tipped with dusky nipples that s

Chapter 84: The Family Reunion**Hannah’s POV**Why does my whole body hurt? Like someone had been using it for a very strenuous work while I was asleep.It was tight… well, not discomforting tight, very warmth tight, someone had wrapped me around their arms. What is happening? I thought I was awake already? Am I still dreaming about fucking Lucas? Jeez! Why have he decided to remain in my dream after what seems like hours?The knock came again at the door, jarring enough to split me wide awake.My head throbbed, my eyelids fluttered open, and then, I saw Lucas’s handsome and admirable face, sleeping peacefully.Why the fuck is he not waking up at the sound of this annoying knock?Wait! Does that even matter right now?What the fuck is he doing in my bed??????????I looked around and it wasn’t my room. Shit! A hotel! Am I still dreaming? I closed my eyes tight, snapping myself out of every hallucination that have chosen not to leave me alone.I opened it and his chest was bare, rising

Chapter 86: Dumb Ray!**Hannah’s POV**The hallway had never felt so small, so suffocating, so thick with the weight of secrets pressing down from every wall.The bartender’s eyes darted wildly, searching for an escape that didn’t exist. His throat bobbed as he swallowed, his skin slick with sweat, my grip digging so hard into his wrist his tray wobbled again.He opened his mouth once and closed it, hesitating and waging the consequences of whatever he was about to spill. His chest heaved, his lips trembling. And then, like the last fragile thread inside him snapping all at once, he broke.“I… I am so sorry!”The confession ripped out of him raw, echoing against the polished walls, bouncing straight into every ear in the corridor.“He asked me to…he paid me ten thousand dollars!” His words tumbled as he gestured at Ray, frantic, desperate. “I couldn’t resist. He told me it wasn’t poison, that’s why I did it. I swear… I didn’t think it would hurt anyone. I’m sorry, I’m sorry!”The air

Chapter 88: My Older Brother**Hannah’s POV**Lucas’ arms were still wrapped tightly around me when I felt another presence approach. Damon’s voice sliced through the fragile bubble we had built, sharp and urgent.“Lucas,” he said, his tone low but commanding, “I hate to break this up, but it’s urgent. Your grandfather just requested your presence. Now.”The name alone made the air shift. My body stiffened in Lucas’ hold, my hands frozen against his chest. Damon’s timing couldn’t have been worse. The world outside us was always waiting, clawing, desperate to pull us apart.Lucas’ reply was instant, his defiance a shield. “No.”I felt the rumble of his chest as he spoke, the vibration searing through me like a vow. “Not now. I’m not leaving her.” His voice was raw, iron wrapped in fire.For a fleeting second, I thought Damon would relent, let this rare moment stand untouched. “Lucas, this isn’t optional. You need to come. He specifically asked for you. If you delay…” He trailed off, bu