Lahat ng Kabanata ng HEIR OF PAIN: Kabanata 81 - Kabanata 90

Arden gave him a tired expression. “Kyle… don’t start with that.” Kyle smirked. “Relax, Ardy. Just follow my lead, and I’ll get you to the mall without the guards noticing.” Arden frowned. “And how exactly do you plan to do that?” Kyle leaned in, lowering his voice. “We’re using the bathroom. It’s simple. You act like you need the restroom, I’ll cover the entrance, and while the guards think you’re inside, you sneak out through the back window.” Arden’s eyes widened. “You’re joking.” “I’m serious,” Kyle said, folding his arms. “Trust me, it’s foolproof.” Arden shook his head. “I can’t believe I agreed to this.” Kyle grinned. “You already agreed the moment you said yes to fixing your relationship.” A few minutes later, Kyle casually nudged Arden. “Go on. Say you need the bathroom.” Arden hesitated. “And the guards?” “They’ll think it’s normal,” Kyle said. “Just act calm. act normal. Don’t panic.” Arden took a deep breath and stood up. “Fine. Here goes nothing.”

Arden and Kyle ran as fast as they could, pushing through people, dodging corners, their hearts racing violently. “Kyle, they’re behind us!” Arden shouted, his voice cracking. “I know!! Keep running!!” Kyle yelled back. They could hear footsteps thundering behind them. People began turning, confused, as if sensing danger. Arden’s breath was shallow; panic spread through him. “What do we do?!” Kyle grabbed Arden’s hand. “Follow me!” They dashed past a clothing store, dodged a man pushing a cart, and rushed down an escalator. The guards were still gaining on them. Arden looked back. “Kyle—they’re close!” “Don’t turn! Just run!” They ran down the escalator even though it moved upward, forcing them to jump steps quickly. “Kyle! This is crazy!” “You want to die or run?” Kyle barked. Arden didn’t argue again. At the bottom, they leaped off and darted toward another corridor. Kyle pushed open a service door, dragging Arden inside. The hallway was empty, narrow, an

~~~~~~~~NIGHT~~~~~~~ Arden sat on the bed in their bedroom as he watched Ryder enter the bathroom to take his bath. Immediately, Arden was sure that Ryder was not coming out anytime soon. He brought out the white short shirt Kyle picked out from the mall and gave him, wearing lingerie underneath. Arden could not deny the fact that he was embarrassed. This was the first time he was trying something like this. His cheeks were already burning red. He slowly sat on the bed, trying to mimic the way Kyle had shown him earlier on campus, moving in a slow, confident manner. Time dragged on, and Arden waited what seemed like forever before Ryder finally emerged from the bathroom. Arden sat properly, giving his best sexy look, but unfortunately, Ryder didn’t look his way. Ryder went straight to the large towel, drying his hair, completely ignoring Arden’s display. Arden frowned, his confidence beginning to waver. He looked at Ryder’s body. Ryder was tall, broad-shouldered, with a muscul

Ryder ran his hand through his hair in utter frustration. He had been stupid to let his emotions get to him. Everything that happened replayed in his head, hitting him like a heavy punch he didn’t see coming. Earlier, before Arden came in, Jewel had walked inside with her protruding tummy. Ryder couldn’t deny it—anytime he saw Jewel with her pregnancy, the past slapped him in the face. It reminded him of the guilt he tried so hard to bury. It reminded him of everything he wished he could undo. That was why he avoided her as much as possible. That was why he tried to give Arden peace of mind. Arden didn’t deserve to suffer because of a past he had no idea about. When Jewel walked into the room, she stood right in front of Ryder, tears slipping down her face. He didn’t even bother hiding the irritation in his eyes. “Who the fuck let you in? And why are you crying?” Ryder asked sharply. “Why?” Jewel’s voice cracked as she sobbed harder. “Why are you doing this to me?” “If you’r

Kyle shook his head slowly, his lips pressed in a thin angry line. He couldn’t hide the disbelief on his face. “That witch has gone too far,” he said, rubbing his palm over his forehead as if trying to calm his own temper. Arden sat opposite him, his arms folded tightly against his chest. Kyle leaned closer. “But don’t worry too much. I already have the perfect plan to push that witch out of the mansion.” Arden raised a brow and leaned forward, curious. “How? What are you thinking?” Kyle lifted his chin with confidence. “Planting a camera in her room.” Arden blinked. “Huh? How will that help?” Kyle sighed loudly. He shook his head at Arden with a look that said he was tired of explaining obvious things. “Use your head sometimes, will you?” Kyle said. “Her room is the only place she can talk freely because she thinks no one can hear or see her there. If she’s hiding a secret, that’s where it will come out. And we can finally see if she’s really pregnant or just lying.”