All Chapters of Rise Of The Hidden Heiress: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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31. Bestfriends

The flight back to Silver Valley was less than two hours. Allister and I spent most of the flight reminiscing on our childhood and how much I’ve missed out on back at Silver Valley.Immediately we got down at the airport, I quickly unblocked everyone on my contact list.All my friends, uncles, aunties, cousins, nephews, everybody…Being with Dominic really made me stupid. Aside from dedicating my life to making him happy, I lost friends, family, and my own identity.I was such a fool for love.The first thing that hits me when we step off the jet bridge is how much Duston airport has evolved.Allister has done so great with the place.Security hurriedly clears a path for him before we even reach the terminal.Outside the airport, the late afternoon sun spills across the curb. Waiting at the front of the private arrival lane is a Rolls-Royce phantom VIII Extended Wheelbase, obsidian black with a mirror-glass finish so perfect it reflects the sky like still water.A man in a black tailor

32. Surprise Party

I look at both my friends, their fierce loyalty touching me deeply. “It’s all in the past now. Let’s not talk about it. Let’s just go upstairs and have this partyyy. Allister is waiting.”The hotel manager personally walks ahead of us, making an imaginary path for us with his hands. It's a sign of respect for our status within the werewolf society.The special, although unnecessary treatment from the hotel manager suddenly reminds me of the political realities of Pack life.As we enter the private party set up for me by Allister, with the help of my friends, of course, because even if I were sleeping, I would know Agnes decoration touch and Ursula’s favorite cake design.My stomach flutters with unexpected nervousness as I become the main source of attention in the room.Simon Malon is the first to greet me, his familiar teasing grin spreading across his face. He stands up quickly, nearly knocking over his chair in his enthusiasm.“Jessy, you’re finally here. Haven’t seen you in like w

33. Friends that has your back

~Jess~ After several moments of catching up with my old friends and several Pack members that I was close to before leaving Silvey Valley, it is now time for the party to start. Allister had already left me to sit with his friends at our table while Agnes and Ursula hung around, each holding my arms and stopping some of the guests from pulling me aside for any form of personal discussion. I should really thank them, especially for that. Finally, we leave to take a seat. Ursula takes a seat beside Julian Argary, the calm one. Julian is also one of Allister’s close friends. He nods subtly in greeting. I notice he still has his observant eyes always watching things unfold. He hasn’t changed. Victor Hobert greets me from across the table, looking as cute as ever. He is the most talkative of the group and very easygoing. I naturally take the seat next to Allister. The familiar scent of his cologne wafts through the air around us, oddly comforting. “Alli, thank you so much for this.

34. Rhea Bites

~Rhea~A cane strikes the floor from across the room, my grandmother’s way of announcing her presence. Relief washes over me. I quickly push my seat aside and rush up to her. Hugging her, I point towards the table, and I slip my hand into hers, directing her to the only empty seat at our table. “There you all are,” she says with fondness, settling into her seat.“Grandma Regi,’ everyone greets her, including Jessica White.“Grandma, it is so nice to see you after all these years.” Jess tilts her chair and comes over to kneel beside Grandma, who snubs her and even shifts her head so the pretentious thing doesn’t grab at it.I feel like throwing myself into a dancing frenzy because this is exactly what I’ve been praying for: someone to show Jess that she's not even a bit special.Everybody notices Grandma Regi’s silent disapproval of the girl, but they don’t dare say a word.Finally, Jess decides to swallow the rejection, stand up, and head back to her seat.Allister helps her settl

35. As I make my bed

My life is a pathetic mess.Jess left and took all the orderliness in my life with her. I can't stay a whole day without battling nonstop stomach pain, and it's beginning to alter my day-to-day life.Tonight is one of those nights that I regret ever letting Jess go. The stomach flare wakes me up from sleep, and only when I rushed down to Jess’s room to ask her to bring my meds, did I recall she’s gone.Frustrated, I slide down to the bare floor, resting my back against her door as I begin to wail like a child.The pain is too much. It seems like all the symptoms have become twice as bad since I stopped adhering to my meal recipe.I’ve asked the housekeeper to prepare my meals the way Jess used to make them. But it turned out to be a disaster. She had no idea how to portion the ingredients or whatever she was trying to explain.It's getting exhausting because my condition is making me stick to a few bland meals that I discovered cause just minimal stomach upset.Searing pain tears thr

36. Going Home

~Jess~Allister’s Grandmother left the party upset, and his step-sister, Rhea, followed suit.Grandma Regi knows so well, way before I left Silver Valley, because Allister and I used to spend a large chunk of our childhood together.So, her behavior towards me threw me off balance. I’d been hoping that Rhea would be the only person I had to work hard to convince that Allister and I love each other.But it seems Grandma Regi is at the top of the list.How in the Moon goddess name do I handle any of this?Allister doesn’t seem fazed, but I am, in fact, very worried. I don’t want to force myself into his life when it's obvious his family doesn’t want me. It will become a case of Allister and me against his family.From life experience, I’ve come to realize that family is everything.Eventually, he might want to get back with his family, and if they still refuse to accept me even then…It will become them against me.I can't take such a risk.Losing my mother ripped my heart apart. So, ha

37. Something is wrong

A surge of complex emotions overwhelms me, my heart beating so fast as I try to think of what my meeting with my dear father would be.After being away for four years, I’m finally home.Stepping onto the front porch, I tap my knuckles on the door in a soft knock.There is no response after a while, and I sigh, wishing I had my house key.But when I left home, I left the house in a rush. Not willing to take anything that will tie me back home.So, like an outsider, I knock again and stand aside waiting for a response.Moments later, the door opens to reveal Olga, my childhood Nanny, who later stepped up as the housekeeper when my mother decided I was going to get spoiled if she let Olga keep pampering the hell out of me.Seeing me, Olga is momentarily stunned, her eyes widen in disbelief.“Je-Jess, you’re back?” she choked out the words, her voice trembling.Hearing that simple question, tears well in my eyes. “Olga,” I whisper, and since I’m not sure I can survive another word without

38. Family Chaos

Once I step into my room, the feeling of nostalgia hits me.Olga places my bags in the wardrobe and tries to speak to me about what transpired downstairs with Sarah, but I shut her down.“I don’t want to hear it, Olga.”She nods and finally shuts the door behind her. I click the bolt and lie face-first on the fresh cotton bedspread, tears welling in my eyes.My father already got a replacement for my mother, and maybe if I had stayed away just a little bit longer, Sarah would have given him a child, and he would have gotten my replacement and officially shut me out of his life.I stir up, and my eyes catch one of my mother’s framed pictures on the wall. My heart is filled with unspoken pain and anger that might take years to diminish.I looked around the familiar space, my childhood bedroom preserved exactly as I’d left it by Olga, thank the Moon Goddess for her.Standing from the bed, I begin to walk around the space, running my fingers over the white walls, bookshelf filled with Med

39. Out with the Boys

~Allister~After the surprise party I threw for Jess, my friends have been on my neck nonstop to understand exactly what's going on between Jess and me.So, when I finally took them up on a ‘boys night’ offer to a private polo club, I wasn’t surprised by the numerous questions that followed.Chess is one of the worst games to play with Julian. Yet, I find myself battling it out with him while Victor and Simon offer me their support since we are all certain that Julian, the smart chess master, will eventually beat my ass.“So, are you going to talk about how you went from starting a new law firm to finding out that Jessica White is your mate?” Simon asks as I make my move on the chessboard.“It’s a long story,” I reply.“You really want to marry her?” Julian asks, staring at the chessboard, calculating his next move.“She is my mate. Of course, I’m going to spend the rest of my life with her.”“You can decide not to.” Simon pushes in. “Mates or not, you can decide not to acknowledge th

40. Triggering Jealousy

~Dominic~I find the view of the Vamon mountain beautiful and soothing, and the location itself, vacation-worthy.I give it up to Rosie, this is by far one of the best vacation spots ever. Serene, comfortable, nature-friendly, beach view, mountain view, and cozy apartments.Maybe I should have taken Jess up on her suggestion that we go for a vacation two years ago, and the subsequent years.She had been asking and pleading that I make up time for us to go.She even asked me to choose a preferred timeline, and she will work out her schedule to fit my timing. But I just wasn’t in that space with her at the time.Vacation was indeed the least of my worries then.However, now that I’m here with Rosie, I can't help but imagine what a vacation with Jess right here would have felt like.It would be pure heaven, I’m sure. She will definitely not be pressing her body all over me and forcing me to look at her like Rosie is making me go through at the moment.Rosie keeps trying to snuggle tighte

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