All Chapters of Rise Of The Hidden Heiress: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

~Jess~ “What do you mean, no?” Dominic almost screams my ears off as he boils with anger at my persistent refusal to let him ruin my career while trying to please his new girlfriend. I laugh bitterly. “So, your solution is to put my life on the line while you protect Rosie? Not going to happen. I will never take the blame for what I didn’t do.” “What I'm suggesting is the best and safest option.” “For who?” He instantly goes silent. Then he clears his voice sharply. “I've told you already, I will be with you every step of the way. I will never leave your side. I will issue the apology alongside you, and the pack hospital will not let this incident ruin your career. Just take the blame since everything already points to you as the culprit. It's not even that serious. I will be beside you while you-” “Alpha Dominic,” I call him, taking a step closer. “The truth is simple. Rosie took the video, she posted it, and brought about the scandal our hospital is currently facing. S

~Jess~ For a heartbeat, the ward falls painfully silent. Then Dominic exhales slowly, “I can't believe I thought you were better than this,” he tells me. “In fact, I think it's about time I grant you that wish of yours. You asked that we sever the mate bond, and it's high time I do just that.” My breath catches as he turns fully to face me, his eyes cold and full of judgment I don't even deserve. Rosie’s fingers tighten around Dominic’s sleeve, a small smile on her face, but she doesn’t say a word. But she doesn’t have to. I'm very certain she’s enjoying every second. Dominic straightens, his expression turning formal. “From this moment,” he says, “I, Alpha Dominic Hearst, reject you, Jessica White, as my mate…” His voice fades to the background as I struggle internally with my feelings. He is rejecting me right in front of Rosie. It's true that I asked for a rejection and even attempted using it as a bargaining chip. But, hearing the words out loud, hearing him sever the bo

~Dominic~ Finally, after a couple of meetings with the patient’s family, we finally reached an amicable agreement to financially compensate the patient and his family for the little error that Rosie probably unintentionally caused. With that settled, the patient and his family publicly stated that the hospital had apologized and also compensated them for their troubles. They urged the public to let peace reign and to stop discussing the matter. I played my own part by ordering my men to see that any more news and tags about the incident should be suppressed so that the matter can gradually die down. For the past couple of days, it felt like the entire Pack was a storm, and I was desperately trying to hold the walls together with my bare hands. Now that it's all finally settled, I can actually breathe freely. With Rosie already discharged, I am kind of thankful that my presence at the Pack hospital has been reduced to a bare minimum. Since I promised to take her to dinner toni

~Jess~Rosie recovers first, and she turns toward Dominic with an exaggerated pout, her voice softening into false sweetness.“Alpha Dominic… please, make the payment for me.”Dominic awkwardly starts shaking his head.He coughs lightly. “Rosie… I don’t think-I mean we’re here to shop for a dress for just a welcoming party,” he tells her, avoiding her eyes. “There’s no need to dress… that extravagantly.”Rosie frowns, “But, it’s not even such-”She gets cut off by Dominic, who suddenly shifts the topic to me, as his sorry way of deflecting from the issue at hand.“How are you able to afford this dress?” he demands. “Your salary isn’t even up to the price of the dress. this isn’t something you can buy with your money.”I tilt my head towards him. “Why?” I ask, “Why do you assume I can’t afford it?”Before Dominic can voice his doubt, the staff returns, carrying the neatly packaged dress with both hands. "Miss Jess. Here is your receipt and your card. The payment went perfectly."She st

~Jess~I woke up this morning, feeling extremely groggy.I was totally spent last night from yesterday’s stress, and from the endless dreams I had throughout the night.Stretching and groaning, I rub my temples and sit up. I have a morning shift at the hospital today. So, I need to get up and get ready.Getting to the living room downstairs after taking a shower and dressing for work, I meet Dominic, who is placing a plate on the dining table.“You’re awake.” His voice is deep and rough. “Do you have to get to work this early? You ought to rest more.”“Good morning,” I smile at him. “Well, I can’t. I really have to work at the hospital this morning. But I promise to be at your welcoming party tonight.”He makes a noise that sounds like a moan or a groan. I'm not sure if my ears are playing tricks on me.“Come have breakfast then,” he says.“What? That’s…” I point to the plate on the dining table, “For me?”“Yes, your breakfast,” he replies.Goddess me!I'm yet to actually believe that