All Chapters of Rise Of The Hidden Heiress: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

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101. Aura for Aura

The next morning, I feel the change as soon as I walk through the doors of Silver Valley Medical Center.From the security at the entrance to the receptionist at the front desk, conversations halt abruptly as I pass. Colleagues avert their eyes or stare with undisguised curiosity. The whispers follow me down the hallway.“You haven’t heard? Oh, they said she’s a kept woman.”“How do you mean?”“She’s like these ladies who remain unmarried and loyal to one man. They can’t claim him in public. They only get to satisfy his desires in private. Here is the shocker. The man can marry, but she can't.”“Oh, my goddess! She must be kept by someone powerful then.”“Exactly. No wonder she drives that expensive car.”Conversations keep tolling up everywhere I pass. But I keep my head high, refusing to acknowledge any of the gossip. I've just finished changing into my scrub when a soft knock comes to the door. I pull it open to see the intern, Stephanie Rogers.“I’m sorry to disturb you, Dr. Whit

102. Roder's confrontation

A few minutes before my break time, Dr. Roder summoned me to his office.Before going, I already knew he was going to talk about yesterday's event. Hopefully, he will caution Dr. Lyle as he ought to.I had barely stepped into his office when his gaze met mine, his expression severe.The tension in his shoulders instantly tells me to expect something worse.He walks around me and shuts his office door with unnecessary force, his gaze blazing with barely contained anger.“I heard you got into a conflict and assaulted Mr. Stanton, a sick patient of ours, and his innocent son.” His accusation hangs in the air between us before I offer a reply.Meeting Roders’s gaze steadily, I begin. “I went there to do exactly what you asked of me, but Mr. Stanton and his son were only interested in taking advantage of me. They attacked me, and I had to defend myself.”Roder’s face darkens further. “Are you behaving this way because you’re skilled at your job and you think we can’t get rid of you? What r

103. Jess's identity

“Hey,” someone calls me from behind, and I turn to see Philip. His face is marred with concern. “Jessy,” he calls, “Are you okay? I saw the chaos Lyle and his cohorts are creating in the group chat. Once I was free, I went to check on you at the A&E and was told you left for Roder’s office.” I flash a smile. Truly, no one in this goddess-forsaken workplace of mine has ever asked if I am okay. I sigh and rub my eyes, already tired and very much exhausted. “I'm fine, Phil, I’m really grateful that you asked.” “Is Roder disturbing you? Do you need me to put Lyle and his gang in their place?” I shake my head, not willing to involve anyone else in my fight. “I’m fine, honestly. They are just being childish.” “Or they are pained,” Philip smiles, wiping off whatever it is from my right cheek. I take a step back, a bit uncomfortable at the gesture that might have just been a simple one from him. “I’m glad you're fine. How is your new department treating you?” I shrug, “Same old, same

104. Desperate times...

~Roder~I've been called a lot of things by people who don’t like me.Personally, I don’t consider myself amazing. But I don’t see myself as a terrible person either.There may be a few behaviors of mine that do not go well with people, but that’s all there is to it.I am a great doctor, one of the best the hospital has ever had. I believe that alone is enough reason to overlook a couple of my flaws, because where in the goddess' name can Silver Valley Medical Center get someone as good as me?Before Jessica White started working in this facility, I never believed anyone could do what she did.So, when she operated on that patient, I was challenged and felt threatened. Rhea Blackwaters’ request that I make sure she is humiliated finally began to make sense to me because the praise usually reserved for me shifted to the young, inexperienced doctor who had just commenced working at the facility.When Dr. Emmerick made a similar request that he wants her gone, but in a way that doesn’t r

105. No one can save me

I’m treading on a dangerous path, but what choice does she leave me?When Rhea speaks again, her voice has dropped to a venomous whisper.“Are you threatening me, Roder?”I swallow hard but press on. Allister Blackwaters is ruthless and powerful. His wrath will destroy me completely. He already started waging a silent war on everyone who hurt his fiancée. Emmerick and I might be next. I’m simply looking for something to leverage on, a lifeline, something that can guarantee me immunity.“I’m just saying we’ll both be in trouble if he finds out,” I insist. “So, you need to help me fix this.”Rhea lets out a mocking laugh. “I’m at a stage in my life where nothing, absolutely nothing, can get to me ever again. If you want to go on a live TV channel to call me out as your accomplice, by all means, suit yourself.” She hangs up.Panic claws at my throat as I stare at the silent phone. Rhea has abandoned me to face the Lycan King’s wrath alone. My career, my reputation, perhaps even my safe

106. In-laws might be Suspects

~Allister~With my phone already pressed to my ear, I lean back in the seat and watch as the city lights blur past the tinted windows.“There’s something off about your in-laws. I haven’t gotten just enough proof to back this up just yet.” Angel tells me. “I’ve noted some discrepancies in what I’ve been digging into.”I relax into my seat, choosing to listen to him and saying absolutely nothing.“I wasn’t going to mention it yet,” he continues, “but some of the findings are starting to rope your soon-to-be bride into the picture as well.”With Jess now a part of the conversation, my attention instantly piques.“In what aspect?” I ask.Angel continues to explain. “It might look like her family is trying to rip you off right under your nose. But the pattern suggests they’re using Jess as a shield of distraction.”A deep furrow spreads across my face.“Her name showed up in two transactions,” he continues. “Transactions that could potentially hurt your business if-”“That’s enough.” I cut

107. An ally for Rhea

~Rhea~After receiving that call from Roder, I knew instantly that my enemies were finally closing in.Roder isn’t the most reliable person in the world. He can be swayed easily with Money and as such, I’ve made sure to randomly send him funds without him asking for them.In fact, after the issue at the shooting range, I made up my mind to stay away from the hospital while Jessica White still works there.That way, nobody will connect what was supposed to befall her to me.I could have sworn Roder was all I needed to get rid of her. So, the disappointment I felt when the idiot chickened out isn’t something one can easily speak of.And when he threatened me, I just had to call his bluff. Will he tell Allister? Of course not. He wouldn’t dare, and if he does, Allister won’t believe him.Or would he?At this point, I have no idea.Allister took Jess’s side while I battled with pain at the hospital. He abandoned me with strangers while I wallowed in pain and recovery.He didn't take my ca

108. Die, Jessica White

~Rosie~For days, Dominic has shut everyone out, including his Beta and assistant, Gideon.But today I’m done letting him shut me out.I've decided that if he doesn't open the door, then I’ll have to get the hotel management to pull the door open.Knock, knock, knock. I rap my knuckles against the door of Dominic’s hotel suite again, growing increasingly frustrated with each unanswered knock.“Dominic, you have to open the door. I’m not leaving until you open up. And if you don’t, I'll have to involve the hotel management!” I call out, pressing my ear against the door. Nothing but silence greets me.This is ridiculous! Ever since we returned from Sebastian White’s party, Dominic has completely disappeared.No texts, no calls, nothing. The front desk confirms he hasn’t checked out, but he instructed that he doesn't want to be disturbed, and the stupid hotel staff let him.Well, I won’t blame them. All they are about is their money. The suite cost a lot of money. So, as long as Domini

109. Dominic gets a ring

~Dominic~After spending days in quiet and darkness, the sudden brightness coming from the open window in my suite makes me dizzy. I stagger toward the window, nearly toppling over despite my tall frame. Bracing myself against the windowsill, I stare blankly at the bright world outside.I can’t even recall how long I have been locked up in here. Time has lost all meaning since that night at Sebastian’s party. The image of Jess in Allister Blackwaters’ arms flashes through my mind again, sending a fresh wave of pain straight to my chest. Everything that happened that night wasn’t just humiliating but also unbearable.My phone buzzes from somewhere in the room. I look around for it, following the vibrating sound, and finally find it on the floor. The battery is just left at 1%, and I’m getting a call from Tommy, my childhood friend.Quickly, I put the phone to charge as the call starts coming again with Tommy’s name flashing across the screen.Dropping the phone on the nightstand, I

110. End of the road for Dr. Lyle

~Jess~ The Doctor’s lounge at the Medical Center buzzes with excited whispers as I approach. I slow my steps, leaning against the wall, completely out of everyone's view, while listening to the latest gossip. “How is it possible that Dr. Roder of all people would resign? He is one of the best, if not the best surgeon we have in this hospital,” one of the intern Doctors whispers excitedly. “I’m still in shock! I mean, why would he leave so suddenly? Who's going to be handling the tough surgeries henceforth?” “Oh, come on, this hospital has lots of good and capable surgeons who I think are better than Dr. Roder. If they are allowed to carry out these so-called tough surgeries, you’ll notice. Remember the surgery Dr. White handled on her first day at the job. What did Dr. Roder do after that? He moved her to another department when it was glaring that she would have done wonders if he had left her at the surgical department. The man just wants to be the only one receiving the p

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