All Chapters of Crown Stolen, Crown Reclaimed: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

Before I could finish, the guy snatched my phone and smashed it against the floor."Who do you think you're fooling, pretending to be the boss's daughter?" he snapped. "Take a good look in the mirror before you team up with your old man to smear Violet!"I stared at him like he was an idiot. Talking to him felt pointless. I picked up my phone and called security, telling the head to come remove him.A message from my father popped up.[Don't go spreading nonsense. You're my only child, and your mom's the only woman I've ever had!]I let out a sigh of relief.My father was famous for being completely devoted to my mother. If she so much as sighed, he would act like he had committed a crime.So this "Violet Neel" was obviously a fake."Are you still not leaving?" I said, looking at the man. "You really want security to drag you out?"He just smirked at me, completely unfazed, and spat on the floor.A moment later, security showed up.I explained what happened to the head of se

Chapter 2

Violet came striding over in sky-high heels and stopped right in front of me, her chin lifted as she looked down on me with open arrogance."I personally approved that office for Jim. You got a problem with that?"I narrowed my eyes, studying her face. She looked familiar, like someone I should recognize, but the name wouldn't come to me."So you're Violet?" I said. "If you're going to pretend to be an heiress, at least put some effort into it. Mr. Neel's daughter doesn't even have the last name Neel."A flicker of unease crossed her eyes, but it was gone almost as fast as it appeared. Jim rushed forward, eager to back her up. "If the Neel heiress isn't named Neel, what, is she supposed to be a Franklin like you? What a joke!"I nodded."Yes, actually. I'm Mr. Neel's daughter, Riley."The room went quiet for half a second. Then laughter exploded all around me."Neel Corporation is worth billions. You really think the boss's daughter would have someone else's last name?""I'v

Chapter 3

Right before the call connected, Violet finally cracked. She lunged forward and grabbed my hand, panic flashing across her face.Everyone around us froze, watching closely. Someone even whispered that she was scared.I looked at her with a faint, knowing smile.Violet quickly pulled out her phone and shoved a screenshot of a schedule in my face."Mr. Neel's in a critical meeting right now," she snapped. "If you mess up this deal, can you take responsibility for it?"Jim snatched the phone and turned it toward the crowd, raising his voice like he was putting on a show."This kind of private schedule isn't something just anyone can get," he said. "Who else but family would have access? You say you're the real heiress? Then prove it! Stop pretending, you shameless fake!"Everyone lit up as if they had just been handed proof, excitement buzzing through the room.I just watched, calm and silent.This was exactly what I had been pushing for. I wanted Violet to show her hand.Jim ha

Chapter 4

My silence made Jim think I had finally cracked. He started patting my face, one slap after another, smug as ever."Scared now?" he sneered. "A fake like you could empty out your whole family savings and still not come up with a million."I swung back without warning. The slap landed hard, leaving a sharp red imprint of my fingers across his face."A million is nothing," I said flatly. "You like bags that much? Fine. I'll get you ten."Jim's expression darkened.I pulled out my phone and called the store manager. They agreed without hesitation and said the items would be delivered in ten minutes.The moment they heard that, people started laughing."With a brain like that, she's really calling herself an heiress?" someone mocked. "Doesn't she know that boutique runs on waitlists? Ten minutes? You'd be lucky to get one in a month!""She really thinks she's something. Ten bags? Even a whole truck of knockoffs wouldn't match one of Jim's accessories."I couldn't help thinking how

Chapter 5

The room went dead quiet.People instinctively stepped aside, clearing a path. Even Violet stood up straight from her chair."Piers, perfect timing!" Jim hurried over, eager to take credit. "There's a fraud here pretending to be the chairman's daughter. I was just about to have her removed."Piers didn't even glance at him.He walked straight to me, took off his jacket, and draped it over my shoulders. There was guilt written all over his face."Sorry, I'm late."For someone as decisive and hard as Piers, that kind of tone was rare.A dozen looks flickered between us, full of speculation.Violet's voice turned sharp, laced with sarcasm."Piers, even if she's with you, anyone joining Neel Corporation still has to go through proper hiring procedures. As head of HR, I have the authority to suspend her position. I'm sure you don't have a problem with that."The corner of my mouth lifted slightly.These two idiots picked a fight with the wrong person and still thought I was just

Chapter 6

The store manager, Lewis Gibson, walked in with a line of staff behind him.Each of them carried a bag. They were all the latest styles, made from rare leather, limited editions, and top sellers, ten in total.With a small gesture from Lewis, the team moved in sync, quickly setting up the seating area with a coffee table, chairs, coffee, and neatly arranged snacks.Once I sat down, he stepped forward respectfully."Ms. Franklin, these are the finest pieces currently available in all of Silverport. Please take your time and inspect them."Something seemed to click for Violet. Panic flashed across her face as she rushed toward me."If this was all a misunderstanding, then there's no need to replace the bag," she said quickly.I glanced at Jim, whose eyes were practically glowing."That won't work," I said lightly. "We agreed on ten. Right, Jim?"Low murmurs spread through the crowd."She's serious? Damn! The intern actually hit the jackpot.""Any one of those bags could buy a

Chapter 7

Violet swayed, and she caught herself on the edge of the table to stay upright. Her voice came out rough as she forced the words out."Even if Mr. Neel really bought it, who would just leave something that valuable sitting on a desk? Riley, don't think you can trick me with a fake!"Piers let out a cold laugh. "Figures. Someone dealing in fakes wouldn't recognize the real thing.""Exactly!" Jim jumped in, eager to pile on. "Not everyone's like you, faking everything from your identity to your bags."The more he talked, the worse Violet looked.I watched Violet quietly, satisfied, then cleared my throat."Fine," I said lightly. "Pay me ten dollars for now. Once I get an official appraisal, we'll settle the rest."With just a glance from me, someone pushed the card reader right in front of Violet.Her hand shook as she picked up the black card again and swiped it.The result was the same. Transaction failed.She looked up helplessly at Jim, but he was already standing at my sid

Chapter 8

The room went quiet again.Just like that, Violet had flipped the situation, making it about class and unfairness.Some people started thinking. Others looked like they saw themselves in her.And somehow, I became the face of everything they hated.I clicked my tongue."Violet, enough," I said. "Do you really want me to lay everything out?"Her arms hung limply at her sides. Tears filled her eyes as she forced a weak smile at me."Riley, you don't have to threaten me anymore," she said softly. "I'll give up everything I worked for and leave Neel Corporation. Isn't that what you want?"I rolled my eyes.Of course, I wanted her gone. What, was I supposed to leave instead?But I had underestimated just how powerful that innocent act could be. A few people rushed forward, grabbing her before she could walk away."You can't choose where you come from, but you can choose your life. I'm sure Ms. Franklin would be willing to give you another chance.""Ms. Franklin, she's just been

Chapter 9

I made a bit of small talk, then hung up the call while Violet stared at me like she was about to fall apart."You all heard that, right?" I said calmly. "The man on the phone is Violet's real father. He's also my family's driver."She moved into my house right after graduating college. My dad personally brought her into the company. While I was overseas living in a rented apartment, she was staying in my family's villa. While I was taking the subway to work, she was riding around in my dad's car."I looked straight at her."Violet, this is the unfairness you're talking about? If your dad wasn't working for the Neels, you wouldn't have even gotten an interview. The Neels gave you a chance, and you turned around and tried to take my place as the heiress. That's how you repay people?"Anger started rippling through the crowd."My parents make five grand a month, and I never complained," someone said. "Her family's pulling in twenty thousand a month, and she's still playing the vi

Chapter 10

Worried someone might actually get killed, I stepped in and shut the whole thing down. Violet had none of that earlier arrogance left. She burst into tears and lunged at Jim, clawing at him."Jim, how can you be this heartless? I might not be the Neel Corporation heiress, but every dollar I spent on you was real money. That custom suit you're wearing, your designer shoes, your watch, I bought them all! Those two bags alone just now cost over 700 grand. That's money my parents saved their whole lives. My mom still needs it for her hospital bills. Give it back to me!"Jim shoved her off hard, covering his nose in disgust."Please! Did I force you to buy any of that? You offered it yourself, and now you want it back? Keep your dirty hands off me. Touch me again, and I'll sue you for emotional and physical damages."People around them started frowning at that, but Jim only got more smug. He jogged over to me like he was looking for credit."Ms. Franklin, I just lost my way for a bit

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