All Chapters of STOLEN LEGACY: The Heiress's Revenge : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

“How could you…” she thundered, standing in front of me, her hand raised to strike.Before it could land, I caught her wrist midair. I rose slowly to my feet, my grip tightening just enough to stop her.“Don’t you dare.” My voice came out low, but cold enough to freeze the moment.Her eyes widened, disbelief flashing across her face. “Really?”Without another word, I shoved her hand away. She staggered backward, losing her balance before collapsing into the chair Derek had occupied earlier.For a second, she simply stared at me, stunned.Then her lips curled into a slow, dangerous smirk.“You really want me to expose you?” she threatened.My jaw tightened, but I said nothing. Instead, I picked up the file and my cracked phone, sliding it into my bag, deliberately ignoring her.“Fine,” Trisha continued, her tone sharp with mock concession. “Keep the phone. I’ll just pretend I didn’t notice the way you were looking at Derek.”I stilled.“I know you like him,” she added, leaning back wit

“Careful,” he said gently.Derek picked up a serviette and dabbed the corner of my mouth where a trace of water lingered. His movements slowed… then stopped entirely as our eyes met.My gaze dropped traitorously to his lips… my heart skipped.I shouldn’t be feeling this.“Thanks,” I murmured, taking the serviette from him and wiping my mouth properly. “I’m fine.”“Sure,” he said under his breath, lifting his drink. “But don’t worry… I’ll have the lady come see you.” A faint smile tugged at his lips. “That’s a promise.”Did I ask you to?Why is he making this more complicated than it needs to be?I turned away, focusing on my meal, eating in slow, deliberate motions.“I also have an offer.”His voice cut through the silence, and I looked up, meeting his gaze.“I’ve always wanted to associate with Starlight,” he continued, his tone calm but firm. “I suppose now is the perfect time, but on one condition.”A frown creased my brow. “What are you talking about?”“You don’t need Gerald to en

I walked toward my mother’s office door, then hesitated. After a brief pause, I turned back and headed to my own office instead.That was when I saw Trisha seated in front of my desk, elbows on her knees, fingers massaging her cheeks.I approached her slowly, lifting my hand toward her face, but she flinched immediately, rising to her feet before I could get close.“You want to add to the pain I’m already feeling…” she said sharply, stepping back. “Just know I’ll expose you very soon.”My jaw tightened. “...I didn’t mean to.”But she wasn’t listening.“Mrs. Evelyn Cross, your mentor will be here soon,” she announced coldly, then turned on her heel and stormed out.A faint smile tugged at the corner of my lips as I made my way to my chair.It seemed the slap had finally reset her thinking. She would regret ever raising her hand at me.“Incompetent ass,” I scoffed under my breath, pulling out the structure Evelyn had given me the day before.A moment later, the door creaked open as Evel

Author’s POVLucien dragged a hand through his disheveled hair as he stepped into the living room, his movements heavy with exhaustion. He sank into the couch like a man carrying the weight of a collapsing world. Anderson followed silently, settling into the opposite sofa, his expression just as grim.“Anderson…” Lucien’s voice cracked, thick with restrained anguish. “After everything I gave her… she dares destroy me?”Anderson exhaled slowly, still trying to process it all. “I’m still in shock,” he admitted, swallowing hard. “I never imagined she could hurt anyone… not even a fly. What are you going to do now?”Lucien let out a hollow laugh, shaking his head. “I don’t know… I honestly don’t know.” His voice faltered as a tear slipped down his cheek.For a moment, Anderson stayed quiet before speaking again. “We need to start gathering money for the loan.”Lucien wiped his face, sniffing as his chest tightened. “Elara and her mother hate me right now… I couldn’t even pay her hospital b

“She’s nothing to me, nobody important,” Derek said flatly before turning and striding toward the door.“Really?” I called after him, louder than I intended.He paused, glanced back briefly. “See you later.” And then the door shut behind him.I turned to my mother, my chest tightening. “Please… you need to talk to me. What is going on between them?”“Ask Derek yourself,” she replied, her tone clipped, dismissive.I exhaled sharply and started toward the door.“Lio darling, we’ll be heading home soon,” she added.“Sure,” I forced out, a strained smile on my lips as I stepped out.There was only one person who could give me the truth: Trisha.I made my way to my office, my thoughts spiraling. The moment I pushed the door open, my steps faltered.My eyes widened as I saw Trisha seated comfortably in my chair… my seat, like she owned it.I walked in slowly and she didn’t even acknowledge me.I stopped in front of the desk and cleared my throat, announcing my presence since I apparently wa