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All Chapters of Once A Doormat, Now A Famous Billionaire Heiress: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

B I A N C A"Natalia is back. And I’m making her my wife."My spoon froze halfway between the bowl and my mouth. I stared at Lucas, the seriousness in his eyes as he spoke those words like it was the simplest thing in the world. Realization suddenly hit me like a bucket of ice water, I had made a grave mistake. Lucas and I have been together for three years. I met him at the lowest point of my life, and he had given me the stability I had craved so much. I thought I had found my forever in him. Stupid me even thought he was going to propose when I found a beautiful ring in his jacket pocket this morning. I made every preparation to say yes, made his favorite for dinner, wore a beautiful red dress. But instead of being proposed to, he wants to get back with his first love who had gone abroad three years ago for treatment after being diagnosed with cancer, and he wants to marry her. "H-how can you?" I stammered, my heart clenching so painfully in my chest. "You are going to leave me,

Chapter 2

B I A N C AThe media was going crazy with the news of the engagement between Lucas and Natalia. It was literally the talk of town with everyone wondering what would happen to his previous girlfriend; me.And people took this as the perfect opportunity to show just how much they had never shipped us together. I read several comments from people, one said, "Why did he stay with her for so long? I mean, look at her! She isn’t even pretty, let alone worthy enough to stand beside Lucas. I bet she seduced him. He should have never broken up with Natalia for her in the beginning.”Another comment was, "What is so special about her? She doesn't have money, and I bet he only got with her out of pity!"But the one that hurt me the most was the last comment."I’m pretty sure she’s a nobody. I’ve never heard her name before. It makes sense. She is not famous or rich. It was only a matter of time before he left her. They never were meant to be. She could never win his heart. She’s just a replace

Chapter 3

B I A N C AMy eyes burned and my cheeks heated. Anger rose in my chest, but I forced myself to control.Don't lose it, Bianca. You can't. Not here, not now."Hi, Bianca," Natalia said. "Nice to see you again. Lucas has told me a lot about you. All good things, of course."“New hair, I see.” Lucas added, as his narrowed eyes at my now shorter and brown hair. Before I could respond, the door opened and Lucas’s mother and sister rushed out, with a few of their friends following closely behind them. They had always disliked me from the very beginning."Lovely to see you, Natalia! Welcome home, dear!" Lucas’s mother cooed, completely ignoring me.It wasn't a surprise. I had never been good enough for their family."You're glowing!" Lucas's sister, Clara, gushed, pulling Natalia into a hug. "We are so happy you're back."They acted as if I was invisible.Then finally, as if just noticing my presence, their eyes flickered over me. "Oh, it's you," Lucas’s mother said, her lip curling in dis

Chapter 4

B I A N C ANatalia’s face was red. The smug expression she usually wore, the one that said she owned the world, was gone. All that was left was pure, unadulterated humiliation."I-I can explain," she stammered, tears welling in her eyes. "Lucas, it's not what it looks like."But Lucas wasn't looking at her. He was staring at me, his eyes wide with a mixture of shock, disbelief, and something else. He looked from the bag in Nonna's hands, to me and back to Natalia. His sister snatched the bag from Natalia, scanning it. There was a very obvious difference in the quality of the leather, the stitching, and the hardware. She didn't have to say a word. Her expression said it all. The bag in her hands was a cheap imitation.The crowd that had gathered to watch my humiliation was now whispering among themselves, their judgmental gazes now aimed at Natalia."Natalia, why would you buy a fake bag for my grandmother?" Clara finally asked, her voice laced with disbelief and disgust. "Why would

Chapter 5

B I A N C AI arrived at the jeweler’s store the next day and the moment I set my eyes on the wedding ring, I was surprised. It was the most beautiful ring I’ve ever set my eyes on.It was a marquise diamond ring. The diamond was huge and sparkling. It was set on a platinum band with smaller diamonds embedded all around it. The craftsmanship was exquisite. The diamond was so big that it looked like it was going to swallow my finger whole, but still managed to fit my finger perfectly.I didn’t think much of it beyond the fact that Damian was always precise and a perfectionist, someone who made sure everything was perfect no matter what it was.Right on cue, his text message popped up on my screen. “How is the ring? Does it fit?”Instead of texting back a reply, I took a picture of the ring on my finger and sent it to him. His response came a second later. “It looks pretty on you. Your hands make it look even better.”I raised an eyebrow at the text, choosing to ignore it instead. He w

Chapter 6

B I A N C ALucas looked dumbfounded, as if he couldn't believe what he had just heard. The entire store went quiet. Natalia's jaw was on the floor.For a beat, no one said anything.Then, Lucas let out a laugh. A loud mocking laugh that echoed in the store. "Your fiancé?" he sputtered. "Bianca, who do you think you're fooling? You don't have a fiancé. You're a nobody! You're just trying to get a reaction out of me.""Am I?" I asked, raising my eyebrows."Yes!" he shouted, his face turning a deep shade of red. "You're a liar! You always have been! Who is he then? Who is this supposed fiancé of yours? I want to see him! I want to meet the man who would willingly propose to a gold digging whore like you!""Yes, Bianca. Tell us! What wretched soul have you managed to trick this time?" Natalia chimed in.I simply shook my head, a small and pitying smile on my lips. I had nothing to prove to them. They weren't worth my time or my energy. I wanted them to be shocked when they saw the headli

Chapter 7

B I A N C AThe next few days flew by fast. Lucas had gone back to Natalia the day we had an altercation, still refusing to believe I had a fiancé. And he had not returned to the penthouse since.It was fine with me. I needed the space to pack in peace.The penthouse was empty and silent, a huge relief from the troubles that ensued when Lucas was around.My flight to LA was scheduled for tonight, and I was more than ready to leave.My identity as Bianca Salvatore had always been a secret I guarded fiercely. The world knew me as Bianca Salvatore, a poor girl who just happened to have the same name as a billionaire’s daughter. Nobody had ever connected the dots. And I had made sure of it.I had lived a simple life, trying to experience the world without the restrictions of my family's name and fortune.But Lucas's betrayal had made me realize that my attempt at a 'normal' life was a failure. He didn't love me for me. He loved the idea of me. The me he had created in his mind. The obed

Chapter 8

B I A N C AThe dining room was just as grand as I remembered it. A long, polished mahogany table sat in the center of the room, set with fine china and crystal glasses. A massive chandelier hung from the ceiling, casting a warm glow over the room.We all took our seats. Damian sat next to me, and I could feel the heat radiating from his body. I tried to focus on my food, but I was acutely aware of his presence."So, Bianca," my father said, breaking the silence. "Tell us about your life in New York. With that… boy." I put down my fork, my appetite suddenly gone. "It was... eye opening," I said, my voice tight."Good," he said, a satisfied smile on his face. "I'm glad to hear that. Sometimes, you need to see the world for what it really is to appreciate what you have."I knew what he was doing. He was trying to rub it in my face. He was trying to prove to me that he was right, and I was wrong.But I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of seeing me upset. I just smiled and said,

Chapter 9

B I A N C AMy old room was exactly as I had left it. The walls were painted a soft shade of pink, and my bed was covered in a fluffy white comforter. My bookshelf was filled with my favorite books, and my desk was cluttered with old photos and mementos.It was a room that belonged to a different person. A girl who was naive and innocent, who believed in fairy tales and happy endings. I was not that girl anymore.I walked over to my window and looked out at the city lights twinkling in the distance. I felt a wave of loneliness wash over me. I was back in my old room, in my old house, with my old family. But I had never felt more alone.A soft knock on the door broke me out of my thoughts."Come in," I said, my voice barely a whisper.The door opened, and Marco walked in. He was carrying two glasses of wine."I figured you could use this," he said, handing me a glass."Thanks," I said, taking a sip of the rich red liquid.He sat down on my bed, patting the space next to him. I sat dow

Chapter 10

B I A N C AThe next morning, I woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window.For a moment, I forgot where I was. I thought I was back in my small apartment in New York, with Lucas snoring beside me.But then, I opened my eyes, and the reality of my new life hit me.I was back in my childhood bedroom, in a house I had once tried to escape.I got out of bed and walked over to the window. The sun was shining, and the city was already bustling with activity. It was a beautiful day, but I couldn't bring myself to feel any joy.There was a soft knock on the door, and my mother walked in, carrying a tray with a cup of coffee and a plate of croissants."Good morning, sleepyhead," she said, placing the tray on my nightstand. "I thought you might need some breakfast.""Thanks, Mom," I said, my voice still raspy from sleep.She sat down on the edge of my bed, her expression soft. "How did you sleep?""Surprisingly well," I said, taking a sip of the coffee. "The bed is so comfortable

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