All Chapters of The Billionaire’s Heiress: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

AriaI scrolled through my phone, a small smile sitting on my lips as I looked through the news and articles all about Richard. The headlines were heartbreaking, though certainly not for me. It had been three weeks since the ordeal, and Richard had appeared in court twice; both times, angry mobs gathered outside throwing things at him, and even security couldn't stop them. The good news was that I didn't have a hand in it. People were genuinely upset with Richard and the rest of the executives.I was surprised when a few employees started accusing them of sexual assault. It wasn't only Richard they were bashing and throwing things at, but the other executives as well. The only difference was that the executives were currently behind bars, while Richard couldn't leave the private estate or even go to his company without being attacked. It had been a frustrating time for him, and he was deeply stressed. Lily wasn't happy either; the poor girl couldn't even get Richard’s attention. She k

AriaI opened my eyes in a hazy, dizzy state and looked around. The room was dimly lit, and the smell of fine wood and expensive cologne, blended with rich leather and clean sheets, went up my nose. Everything was perfect, but beneath it lay warm, underlying scents, the rich note of whiskey and a subtle hint of tobacco clinging to the curtains. I took a deep breath, closing my eyes to savor it. It was completely different from what I was used to waking up to.At home, I woke up to the heavy stench of cigars and liquor mixed with a faint trace of sweat. I had never been so thoroughly disgusted waking up in my own bedroom. Waking up in Wayne’s room, by contrast, was undeniably refreshing. I stepped off the bed and walked into his bathroom. This was my first time in his room, and it spoke volumes about who he was. Everything was in its place, beautifully organized. Not a single item was out of order. His shower shelves were lined with high-end body and hair care products. On top of the s

Aria “And I’m glad. It’s been far too long since we sat down like this and had a real conversation. You were always rushing home to him,” he said, rolling his eyes.“Hey, no need to remind me!” I mumbled, and Wayne chuckled.“I will tease you about it until we’re old and gray. Consider it payback for stealing my money in tenth grade to buy ice cream for your crush,” he replied.I froze. “You knew about that?”He rolled his eyes playfully. “Of course I knew. Who else would steal from me if not you?”I burst out laughing, my shoulders shaking. My crush hadn't even liked me back, he liked the popular girl in our class, and two weeks later they kissed, leaving me utterly heartbroken. I remembered Wayne laughing and rolling his eyes at how dramatic I was being.“That’s ancient history now. I could buy you a thousand ice creams to make up for it,” I told him.“How about you let me take you out on a date instead?”I blinked, nearly dropping my glass. “Really? Where?” I asked eagerly.“Accep

AriaI dragged my luggage with me, stepping into Wayne’s house.“It’s a weekend trip, Aria. Why do you need to pack this much?” Wayne’s voice called out as he walked down the stairs.“Says the man with a box as big as mine,” I smirked.He chuckled, walking toward me. “You look beautiful, as always,” he said, wrapping his arms around me and hugging me gently. I was wearing a butter-yellow mini dress with a flowy skirt that breezed past my knees, featuring thin spaghetti straps and a low, open back. I let my hair down, with black shades resting on my head.He was dressed in a fitted black polo shirt tucked neatly into wide-leg, high-waisted trousers, finished with a black belt and dark dress shoes. We were matching.“I could say the same for you,” I told him, grinning. Wayne pulled back.“Well, we should leave,” he said, taking my box. I smiled, walking after him with my brown heels clicking on the floor. He put our bags in the back seat, and we got in.“Where are we heading?” I asked,

AriaWayne and I swam beneath the surface toward the waterfall, and I stared at him through the clear water. We had been swimming for a while now, and I was having so much fun. We played around in the water like we were kids again, doing cool tricks until he came up with the idea of swimming to the waterfall. The current was definitely stronger here, and somehow the water felt warmer.Wayne held my hand as we both surfaced. I sucked in a huge breath of air, running my hands through my wet hair.“We are here,” he told me, and I looked up.“Wow,” I whispered, staring up at the high rock. The sound of the falling water was loud, but it sounded perfect. The waterfall was surrounded by dense forest, with streams spilling out at different angles. The water was incredibly clear, and I was in awe as it tumbled over the rocks.“This is beautiful,” I whispered. I didn’t know how high the waterfall was, but my neck was hurting from trying to look up at it.“Isn’t nature magnificent?” Wayne asked