Alle Kapitel von Mira Reckoning: Love, Lies and Inheritance: Kapitel 1 – Kapitel 10

Mira’s POV “Mira!” I heard my name from my sleep. My eyes slowly opened, my head ached. My entire body ached. The dull ache in my body still hadn’t left since the hospital, but at least, my cheek didn’t sting any longer. I closed my eyes, exhaling slowly before answering. “Yes?” My voice wasn’t loud, I don’t know if Joseph heard me. “Mira! Fiona wants to eat Beef Wellington.” My eyes widened when I heard that. Beef Wellington? Now? There is no way I could prepare that today. I was aching all over and the doctor had instructed me to rest well. “Come downstairs. Now!” I heard Joseph’s voice getting louder. I pushed myself up, but every muscle in my body screamed in protests. “Can it wait?” I asked carefully, trying not to sound defiant. “I’m still resting. Maybe one of the maids can…” “They’re off today,” he interrupted, pushing the door open at the same minute. I frowned. “Off? All of them?” That was strange. It was usually rotated. “Yes.” He replied, staring at me. I hesi

Adrian’s POVSo much for another blind date. At this point, I needed Grandfather and Grandmother to stop with the matchmaking madness. Not everyone was meant to get married—especially not to someone who would eat what she knew she was allergic to just to impress me.Ridiculous.I stepped into the elevator, massaging my wrist, ignoring James who followed me inside. My irritation simmered. I had just paid the hospital bill and had to go see how she was doing. Grandfather would hear from me. This was the last straw.The door was almost closed when a feminine hand shoved it back open. I parted my lips to speak, but the woman storming in looked angrier than I was as she spoke to her partner who was seated on a wheelchair.“Did you hear me?” She snapped, “You have to be strong. You cannot break down or back out." She pushed the woman inside and hit the ground floor button. James glanced at me. I shook my head. It's not like I was in a rush to see my blind date who was on the third floor.

Mira's POV Six years. Six years of my life wasted. But not anymore. I walked toward the Reeze Estate gate, dragging my bags behind me. The large iron gate opened slowly, and ten maids stood in a neat line, bowing their heads in unison. “Welcome back, young miss." “Good evening young miss. Your grandfather has been waiting for you." Mister Benny announced with a wide smile. I returned the smile faintly and followed him inside as the maids took care of my bags. We didn't get far when I saw grandfather walking towards us. “My dear granddaughter." He called, arms spread wide. “Grandfather." I ran to him, tears instantly clouding my vision. “Oh, I have missed you so much, my dear." Grandfather whispered against my shoulder. I hugged him tighter, my chest aching. I had disappointed him. He warned me. He begged me not to listen to Father, he warned me not to go for Joseph. “I'm so sorry, Grandfather.” I sniffed, “I should have listened to you. I should have accepted the o

Adrian’s POVRestless Angry.Self-condemned.This was me for the past few hours. I couldn't believe I had left her for so long in pain and suffering. My jaws tightened at every word I read in the mail James had sent. My Mira had been in the mercy of Joseph, her ex-husband.For so long, I had thought she was happy.She hid it well. Or… maybe I was too careless not to have known. This time, I won't let her out of my sight. I won't let her face the world alone. She doesn't get to work where she is paid little. She will own any organisation she wants, and I'll ensure that. James was quick to call Mr. Roy, the president of the company where she works, at the Starz Dry Cleaning store. I haven't heard of it before. It was a small business. I could hear Mr. Hector’s excitement from where I sat in my study when he was told that the Westwood Corp would like to partner with his company. We booked an appointment and planned to meet by 9 a.m.For someone eager to partner with a large, well

Joseph's POV "Sir, I just got news.” Gabriel walked alongside me as I made my way to my car in the garage. It's been a long day, and the longer the day went, the angrier I got. I couldn't wait for the day to be over. "The Westwood Corp partnered with a small business in town this morning.” I stopped walking. My eyes narrowed. “How is that possible?" I asked, my own voice unrecognisable. The Duke Enterprise had spent months courting Westwood. And yet they turned us down—only to accept a partnership with some nameless, insignificant company?Why? "What company is it?” I asked." We are still digging, sir. But it's a small company. Not noticeable.” My jaws tightened. Not noticeable and the Westwood corp. noticed them? "Find out and get back to me,” I ordered, waving him off. I slid into the back seat and lean my head against the headrest.My head ached. “Where to, sir?" The driver asked. “Home," I muttered. Earlier, after calling the hospital about Mira's hospital bills,