CHAPTER FORTY ONE

Lucas’ POVThere are moments in life where a single sentence can shatter everything you thought you knew.This was one of them.“Do you know Nelly Johnson?” The question came again, but my mouth remained open.Words failed me and that alone, said it all.Of course, I knew him.“Lucas,” her voice thinned, “I asked a question.”exhaled slowly “Ava, I'll explain everything but you need to calm down.”“I'm calm. But who the hell are you?” Her voice roared like thunder now.I could feel chills all over my body. After a few seconds, I finally opened my mouth. “I know Nelly Johnson. He was a friend of my dad's.”She straightened, while her lips parted. “Did you know about the letter?”My eyes narrowed, “What letter?”She looked at me for a while before answering. “A letter from my Dad.”Wait a minute, how is there a letter in a necklace?Before I could understand the situation, she picked herself up from the floor. “Lucas, how did the necklace get to you?”I stepped back a little because s

최신 업데이트 : 2026-06-11

CHAPTER FORTY TWO

Ava's POVI needed answers.Everything was happening too fast.The letter, the recorder.Where do I find this safe?And those words…Trust LucasI had read the words over again in my quiet time. Yet the words mocked me. Over and over again, trust Lucas.I wanted to, God knew I wanted to. But every time I tried, another memory surfaced. The hospital, the pain. The realization that everyone knew before I did. Slowly my arms wrapped around my body. My baby.The one thing I should have known about. The one thing nobody told me about. Not even him.My chest tightened.How do I trust a man who hid something like that from me?And yet…My father wrote the letter. Not a stranger but from a man who has never lied to me before.None of it made sense. I dashed out of my house, searching for a place to let it all out. The gym came to mind but when I walked in, it was empty.Moments later, Lucas walked in.He froze mid-step as soon as his eyes met mine. Then he stepped closer. Each step cause

최신 업데이트 : 2026-06-13

CHAPTER FORTY THREE

Lucas’ POVWhy me?Why did Nelly Johnson have to choose me?Only my father had those answers now.Back then I never really cared why he chose me to protect his daughter.But now…I’m stuck between knowing the truth and saying what I already know.When the questions hit me like bullets, I didn’t know what to say.Standing in front of Ava with not many answers only made me understand that I’m as confused as she was.I thought I knew the truth but it turns out the truth is bigger than I ever imagined.Today happened to be the Sunday my father had invited me over for dinner. I exhaled slowly. The moment I stepped out of my car in front of the penthouse, greetings flooded in like water.“Welcome sir, “ the maids lowered their heads, as they parted for me to walk in between them. One of the reasons I don’t come home.I didn’t like all of this. I just wanted a normal life. “I’ll inform your father of your arrival,” John said softly.I nodded my head and walked into my room.When I opened

최신 업데이트 : 2026-06-15

CHAPTER FORTY FOUR

Lucas POV“I invited her here.” My father said leaning back into his chair. The words landed like a punch. For a second, I just stared at him.Malia stood quietly beside the table, while my father sat there as though he hadn't just turned my evening upside down. My jaw tightened. How could he say those words when he knows whom my heart belongs to?“Dad,” I said slowly, "I'm in love with Ava.” Silence fell in the room.“How can you invite Malia here?” My gaze shifted to her.“I thought this was dinner.” A bitter laugh escaped my throat, “But this? This goes far beyond my expectations of you.“Malia stood still, like the room hadn't decided she didn't belong in it. My father didn't look at her twice. But his lips parted, “You can go home, Malia.” His voice was as cold as ice.Her fingers tightened around her bag strap. “My regards to your father.” He said calmly. Then she gave a small nod and turned towards the door. Her heels clicked against the marble floors as she had finally

최신 업데이트 : 2026-06-16

CHAPTER FORTY FIVE

Ava's POVThe day at Thorne Group had started quietly like any other day. Scheduled meetings, reports waiting to be reviewed, and endless paperwork filled the day's agenda.I was in my office, my fingers brushing the edges of the necklace around my neck. The one Lucas had given to me at the party. The one with many mysteries to it. Stacks of unfinished work covered my desk. Yet I couldn't focus on the day's task. My mind kept taking me back to the all-mask party. The way Desmond got the hint, without me stressing too much. And Lucas?I exhaled slowly.Lucas had stared at me all night until his feet betrayed him. His cold yet protective nature was what drew me to him the most. A faint smile touched my lips. But why did he have to give me this necklace like it was a gift from him?I only hoped he’d discover the truth before it was too late.Then my thoughts drifted back to Desmond. Unlike him, he would have come looking for me. The pile of work on my desk seemed to stare back at m

최신 업데이트 : 2026-06-18

CHAPTER FORTY-SIX

Lucas’ POV“Ava…”Her shaky breath echoed through the phone.“I… I think someone’s following me.”Then the call got disconnected.“Ava…”But no response.My chair scraped against the floor.“Dad?” I said, already heading for the door. “We will finish this later.” Before he could react I shut the door behind me. Outside the mansion, I stared at the phone in my hand, my pulse thundered in my ears, drowning out the argument I’d just left behind.I didn’t waste time trying to redial her number. I hit redial. Once. “Ava…”“I’m here,” Her voice was still shaking.“Listen to me carefully. Are you still driving?” “Ye…yes,” “Good. Don’t stop,” I replied, but before I could say another thing, she cut in.“Lucas… I had stopped at the gas station.” She paused, “It came out again.”My grip tightened around the phone.“Just drive, don’t stop,” I said calmly but her voice wasn’t calm.“I’m scared.” “Nothing will happen to you just keep driving, take the express if you have to but don’t go hom

최신 업데이트 : 2026-06-20

Return of the Billionaire Heiress의 모든 챕터: 챕터 41 - 챕터 46

CHAPTER FORTY ONE

CHAPTER FORTY TWO

CHAPTER FORTY THREE

CHAPTER FORTY FOUR

CHAPTER FORTY FIVE

CHAPTER FORTY-SIX