Semua Bab Return Of Billionaire Heiress : Bab 11 - Bab 20

~Esperanza's POV~ "I knew we'd meet again," Rafael said, a small smile playing on his face. "You know her?" Diego voiced. Know me? I freaking told him everything on my own! He mentioned that he had some business with Mendozas that didn't go as planned. He already mentioned the sweet revenge plan... And now, he was here. What does this even mean? "We met... Once," Rafael simply answered. A weird feeling started to settle in my stomach. My heart once again started to race. My hands became sweaty. The Rowland family wasn't as simple as it appeared to be. The kinder they look, the complex they actually are. First, I met Rafael, who suggested joining hands with him against Mendozas. Second, I met Diego, who happens to be Mendoza's biggest rival, and third, Rafael works for Rowlands. My head turned to Valentina. She was the one who set me up with Diego on that blind date. I'm sure she knows more than I imagined. "Valentina..." I whispered. "Why did you set me up o

~Esperanza's POV~ My hands clutched my bags. My heart raced in my chest. I felt like running away but I was in the car. There was no such option like that! But when my eyes fell on Diego who walked out of the store while being on a call with someone, I released a sigh of relief. "A text would've saved me from a panic attack," I said as I walked towards him. "Sorry, I forgot. Are you ok?" He politely asked. I hummed. Now, I am. The store felt cold, dark, and obviously, empty. The feeling of this place was similar to the one where I stayed for two days, tied to a rope. Chills traveled through my body. Goosebumps erupted on my hands. Luckily, I was wearing a shirt so my fear wasn't visible to Diego. "Apologies for calling you to a place like this but I didn't find any other suitable place to talk. I didn't want employees, the media, or anyone to see us together in any public place. We already have enough tags on our heads. This is my place, still under construc

~Third Person's POV~ The room echoed with the clinking of the glasses. Esperanza... Who had never thought about being happy or confident again in her life, stood with straight shoulders and a bright smile on her face in the middle of her brand-new store. The lights were dim, the dresses on hangers and the mannequin still shone like bright stars in the sky. "I have no idea how you shooed Katie away, but girl, that was awesome! She didn't dare to ask you any questions," Valentina's joyful voice echoed in the silence. Esperanza took a sip of her champagne, a small but bright smile settled on her lips. "Well, all credit for this goes to Jonathan. He dug into her secrets with Mr Warren. There was no way she could become a resident editor from a junior reporter in only eight months." Esperanza rolled her eyes, "She was only there as a reporter to pull me down." "I'm glad you told me all backstage," Esperanza thanked Jonathan. Her gaze held an immediate warmth, radia

~Diego's POV~ "Morning, sunshine." Jonathan's sickeningly cheerful voice grated on my ears. Ugh. I don't want to hear anyone right now. My head was spinning. Nerves were pulsating with a dull, insistent ache. I didn't dare to open my eyes. Even the dim lights in the room felt like a chandelier glowing above my head. "Take it," He said. I looked at the lemonade he placed on the side table, a sigh left my mouth. I drank too much last night. I remember enjoying every moment of Esperanza crushing her enemies without even talking to them but this... I can't seem to shake off the hangover. "You do remember that you told Esperanza and Valentina everything about your family, right?" Jonathan asked. I nodded. I do.Ans I slightly regret it now. I never thought I would open up to anyone again about my family but I did. And again with someone who was connected to Mendozas at some point in her life. I know she's different... Betrayed by them but still.

~Third Person's POV~ "God, Diego. You already made me change twice. Do I still not look good?" Esperanza asked, her voice mirroring the stress evident on her face. "I think you want me to have a look in your closet," Diego hummed. "What? No!" Esperanza loudly exclaimed. Diego stood from his place. His walk was slow and calm. His conscious steps made Esperanza’s heart skip a beat. ​He wore a sky-blue shirt tucked into white tailored pants. As he walked towards her with slow, steady steps, his arms swung naturally, showing the strength in his muscles beneath his sleeves. ​Esperanza's heart raced as she watched him come closer. Every slow step he took made her mind go blank, replacing the normal heartbeats with nervous beats in her chest. She couldn't look away. She only found herself wondering if he could hear how fast her heart was beating. He softly placed his hands on her shoulders and looked in her brown orbs, "You're not going there as Esperanza Ricardo, the