Chapter 11

Luna was silent for a moment before answering, "I don't know. But I know that he was after you. He wanted you to break down and lose your mind. "He wanted you to do something you couldn't take back. That way, you'd be shunned by the Rivers family and everyone else. Then, he could rightfully…"She didn't finish, but I knew what she meant. He could rightfully take my place."So, you've been protecting me all this time?"She said nothing."So, the multi-million-dollar birthday celebration was meant to lure them out? So, you locked me in that room because you knew someone was going to make a move that day? And you accepted the fake heir because you wanted them to lower their guard?"She remained silent. But her hands were trembling."Luna." I stepped forward and looked into her eyes. "Why didn't you tell me? Why didn't you tell me the truth? Why didn't you let me know who I really was?"She stayed quiet for a long time. Then, she said something that made my heart stop. "Because I

Chapter 12

There was a sharp, calculating look in the man's eyes that made me uncomfortable."This is your uncle, Michael Rivers. He's your father's older brother."I stared at the picture. "He's the killer?""I suspect he is. After your parents died, all of the Rivers family's assets were transferred to your name. You are the sole heir of the Rivers family. If you die, all the assets will go to him." "So, he wanted to kill me?""Yes. He's been looking for you for 18 years. In those 18 years, he's sent three different groups of people to find you. Each time, I stopped them. This time, he found a man to impersonate you. It wasn't to replace your identity, but to force you to break down and make you destroy yourself."That way, he wouldn't have to get his hands dirty or leave behind any evidence. You'd be kicked out of the Rivers family and abandoned by everyone. Then, he could rightfully take everything from you."I finally understood everything. The car crash… The attempted murder at the

Chapter 13

It was the fake heir. He was already in police custody. Today, he was here to identify the mastermind behind everything. He lowered his head, avoiding my gaze."I'm going to get justice for my parents," I said.The moment the words left my mouth, thunderous applause erupted below the stage.The live comments flooded my vision."Oh, my goodness! Abner is so cool!""Abner Rivers. Remember that name.""He finally gets to be himself!""Luna is so cool too. 18 years of sacrifice and protection is a lot. I can't stop crying.""This is the greatest stand-in story ever. Go, Abner!"After the press conference ended, I returned to my studio. I picked up the painting of the Parvue River and studied it for a long time. Then, I lifted it off the easel, rolled it up, and placed it inside a drawing tube.My phone chimed with a message from Luna. "The ticket has been booked. Your flight leaves for Parvue at 10:00 am tomorrow. Lionel will take you to the airport. Text me when you get there."

All Chapters of Adopted Double: Replaced at My Own Party: Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13