Semua Bab THE HEIRESS THEY NEVER WANTED: Bab 11 - Bab 20

“I am not coming back to Country A anytime soon. I need to find out who I really am,” Nadia said to Jade over the phone after telling her everything Genevieve had revealed earlier that day.“I completely understand,” Jade replied. “But Aveline is going to be devastated. She has already spent so much time preparing for your return.”“I know.” Nadia sighed. “I guess I’ll have to leave you to deal with her.”“It’s fine. I just want you to be careful.”“I will.”Jade suddenly remembered something.“Don’t forget that Brad is back in Country D,” she said, referring to her older brother, who had been head over heels for Nadia for years. He didn't seem to care that she had a daughter, and Aveline adored him, often seeing him as a father figure.“Oh my!” Nadia exclaimed. “I completely forgot your brother was back.”“I knew it. You two should meet up and catch up over lunch. I’m sure he’d be more than willing to help you.”“Of course he would, but I don't think I should involve him. He is alrea

The news of Nadia pouring her lemonade all over Owen had spread throughout the elite circle of Country D. What had started as a humiliating encounter had quickly become a public scandal, and the attention was beginning to affect Dame&co reputation and even its stock.Owen sat in his office, staring at the stack of multimillion-dollar contracts from Dame & Co. spread across his desk. He had spent hours thinking about Daphne's request and he knew the risks. Awarding some of the company's biggest projects to Laurent Empire meant terminating or restructuring contracts with long-standing partners. His family would certainly question his decision but Daphne's words kept replaying in his mind.Owen finally picked up his phone.“Get the legal team in here.”Within hours, the decision was made, Dame&co would award several of its major projects to Laurent Empire, the news reached Daphne almost immediately. A wide smile spread across her face when she heard the announcement, this was exactly wh

Nadia was having a delightful breakfast with Aveline, who was happily talking about how much she loved Country D and her kindergarten.“I love my school, Mommy,” Aveline said, swinging her little legs beneath the table. “And my teacher said I'm getting better at drawing.”Nadia smiled. “Is that so?”“Yes! I drew you yesterday.”“I can't wait to see it, jellybean.”Before Aveline could say anything else, the front door opened and Faye walked in, looking troubled.“Miss, there is an emergency.”“What is it?” Nadia asked, raising a brow.“Daphne did a livestream yesterday.”Faye handed her the tablet.Nadia's expression changed the moment she saw the video. Her eyes widened when the photograph appeared on the screen. It was her from that night, five years ago.She had thought she had been careful, she had kept herself covered with a bathrobe and towel, believing the cameras wouldn't capture her clearly. She had been wrong, one camera had caught her leaving the hotel.“How did she get thi

Adrian cleared his throat, breaking the strange silence that had settled between them and pulled out the chair across from him.“Please.”“Thank you.”Nadia sat down, and Adrian took his seat opposite her, she didn't bother with small talk.“I'll get straight to the point, Mr. Ravencrest. Why is Elena Holdings offering Aveline & Co. such substantial contracts when our stock is currently falling?”Adrian's expression remained calm.“I appreciate direct questions.”He folded his hands on the table.“Elena Holdings sees potential in Aveline & Co. There was a time when my company faced a similar situation. People doubted its future, but we survived and today, everyone wants a piece of it.”His gaze settled on her.“I believe Aveline & Co. can do the same.”“And if it doesn't?”“It will.”The certainty in his voice made Nadia pause.“You sound very confident.”“You built the company within the space of five years, I don't see why one crisis should make you doubt what you've accomplished.”

Daphne sat comfortably behind her desk, scrolling through the latest reports with a satisfied smile. Everything was finally going her way, Aveline & Co.'s stock had taken a devastating hit after her livestream. Major contracts had been withdrawn, investors were panicking, and the board had been forced to reinstate her as president of Laurent Empire.Even things with Owen had returned to normal and she felt like she had won. She leaned back in her chair, smiling.Then the door suddenly swung open and Evelyn stormed into the office.“Why are you so happy?”Daphne looked up. “Why shouldn't I be? Nadia's company is practically collapsing. Isn't that something worth celebrating?”Evelyn stared at her.“Collapsing?”“Yes.”“Then clearly, you haven't heard the latest news.”Daphne's smile faded.“What news?”“According to the latest reports, Elena Holdings has officially entered into a collaboration with Aveline & Co.”Daphne froze.“What?”Evelyn walked toward her desk.“Adrian Ravencrest,