All Chapters of Return of the Billionaire Heiress: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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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

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

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

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

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

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

CHAPTER FORTY SEVEN

Ava’s POVCity Max supermarket was the closest and safest place to be. I should have gone home but I was too scared to do so. What if he comes at night? I thought to myself. I’d be alone then. “No,” I shook my head.At first, I thought he was going his way, but every stop I made, he did the same. I was two blocks away from my house when I noticed him behind me.I drove onto the expressway, as Lucas had instructed, hoping I would miss him. He was too good to be just a driver. He was trained. I was trying to convince myself that it was nothing, that maybe I was overthinking it or perhaps it was just a coincidence. By the time I stopped in front of City Max Supermarket, he was gone or so I thought. I never wanted to buy anything, but that was the best and closest place to be in such a situation. I walked inside and turned back. I noticed a man in a black suit. One would think he was a responsible man. My mind pondered.iWho had sent him? What does he want?The questions kept floo

CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT

CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHTAva's POVI had heard his voice before his footsteps. “Ava!”Immediately he opened the stall door, relief ran across my face. I didn't wait for him to pick me up. I collapsed into his arms, gripping his shirt like he was the only thing keeping me alive in this world. “Ava,” he pulled me closer to himself, wrapped his hand around me. A sob escaped me. “Shh, you're safe.” His voice was firm, but I didn't know if I should feel that way.Still, his hands tightened around me as if he could protect me from the terror that just tried to swallow me. I wept loudly, my body shaking against his. I didn't feel safe. All the strength I had been clinging to all snapped like a fragile thread. I sobbed even more. I choked out, “I didn't mean to, he was going to kill me. I…”“Shh,” he hushed me again without letting me finish. “You're safe now. It was self-defense,” his voice was steady.I shook my head, “he… he followed me,” my voice broke. “He.. “ I paused, the words ref

CHAPTER FORTY NINE

Ava’s POVThe pile of unopened mail grew higher, and the coffee in my mug went cold more often than I drank it.Each time I closed my eyes, pictures surfaced. These were not nightmares. I woke up choking every night. Days had passed yet it was still the same.These were flashbacks of his hands around my neck. His blood on the floor and a stain on my dress and hand.I literally forgot the days and dates that passed by. I was no longer counting the hours. Only the alarm on my phone made me realize if it was the next day. I was doing better now, or so I thought. I sat in front of my food that had gone cold. “You’re not eating,” Lynda’s voice broke into my thoughts. I glanced at the untouched bowl of rice, then at her with a half-hearted smile. “I don’t have the appetite.”Lynda exhaled slowly; she knew I wasn’t alright, but she still let it slide.She wasn’t just my employee, she was a sister and a friend. One that the heavens gave to me after what Desmond did to me. Lynda slid a file

CHAPTER FIFTY

Ava’s POVSilence filled the restroom, the kind that settles before chaos begins. The steady trickle of water from a leaking pipe was the only sound, setting the stage for the battle about to unfold.I turned toward her and smiled brightly.Her hands were shaking already, “What… you… Morgana.”“Did you forget how to speak?” My brow lifted slightly, “Well, hello to you too, Grace.” I said immediately and tightened my jaw.“Surprised to see me?,” I smiled awkwardly this time. But it didn't last long.I moved further to dry my hands, deliberately, and walked back to her. “You seem tense though, what’s the issue?”Grace realized she was holding the hem of her dress so tightly, so she laughed nervously. “You scared me. I.. I wasn’t expecting anyone.” She finally spoke.I nodded my head, “Is that why you can’t find the right words?” My tone was sharp. She paused, her shoulders already stiffened. Minutes later she opened her mouth, “I thought you travelled after the kidnap incident.” “Of c

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