Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Betrayed Heiress: Chasing Her Back: Kabanata 151 - Kabanata 160

I was sitting cross-legged on Jason's living room floor, surrounded by papers, my laptop open on the coffee table, a half-eaten sandwich forgotten beside me. Jason was sprawled on the couch above me, his own laptop balanced on his knees, reading through the screen with intense focus."There," I said, pointing at a line item on one of the documents I had pulled from the company server. "Look at this transfer. Twenty thousand dollars to a shell company called JR Consulting which was disbanded several years ago.” Jason leaned down to look over my shoulder. "And the last transfer date was three months ago. I think the laundering started around a year ago.""Exactly." I pulled up another document. "And here's another one. Fifty thousand to 'marketing consultation' with a company that doesn't seem to exist when you search for it.""He's embezzling," Jason said flatly. "Your brother is literally stealing from your family's company."I felt sick. I had suspected Julien of sabotage and manip

Laura's POVWe were having dinner at one of the most exclusive restaurants in the city. The crystal chandeliers sparkled overhead, soft classical music played in the background, and our table had a perfect view of the city skyline.It was a picture of bliss. Me, Jaime, and the children looked like the perfect little family.Except it wasn't perfect at all.Sara was struggling with her bib, the fabric twisted around her neck in a way that was probably uncomfortable. I leaned over, gently untangling it and securing it properly."There you go, sweetheart," I said, smoothing her hair."Thank you, Mommy," Sara said sweetly.Across the table, Jaime was completely absorbed in his phone, clearly not present mentally despite sitting right there. Michael was eating his pasta, his face was blank.I cleared my throat loudly. "Can I have everyone's attention, please?"Jaime barely glanced up. Michael continued eating. Only Sara looked at me with her big eyes."I just want to say something," I co

I pulled up to Jason's house, the familiar sight of it bringing a sense of comfort I desperately needed after the tension of the day. He opened the door before I could even knock, his smile warm and welcoming."Hey," he said, stepping aside to let me in. "Perfect timing. I'm just starting dinner.""You're cooking again?" I asked, following him toward the kitchen. "I'm starting to think you missed your calling as a chef.""Please. I can make about five dishes well. Beyond that, it's takeout territory." He handed me a glass of wine. "But tonight's pasta carbonara, and that's one of my five."I settled onto one of the bar stools at his kitchen island, watching as he moved around the kitchen.There was something incredibly attractive about watching him cook. From the way his sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, the focused expression on his face as he whisked eggs and grated cheese."Need any help?" I offered."You can keep me company," he said. "That's enough help."I sipped my wine, f

Jaime's POVI was sitting in an uncomfortable boutique chair, scrolling mindlessly through my iPad while Laura fluttered around the wedding dress section like some kind of deranged butterfly. She'd been at this for two hours, it was two mind numbing hours of watching her try on dress after dress, each one apparently "not quite right."The boutique employees looked exhausted, their professional smiles wearing thin as Laura demanded they bring out yet another selection of gowns.Sara was sitting nearby, clapping enthusiastically every time Laura emerged from the dressing room. "You look so pretty, Mommy!"I wanted to throw my iPad across the room.Jeffery leaned closer, his voice low. "Are you really going to go through with this wedding?"I scoffed. "Over my dead body.""Then what's all this?" He gestured at the scene before us with Laura twirling in a ridiculously expensive ball gown, the boutique staff scrambling to accommodate her demands."I'm buying time," I said quietly, making

Jason's POVI was standing at the head of the conference room, wrapping up the briefing about how our partnership with JR Corps would position Primrose properly. The projections looked better than good, actually. This partnership was going to change everything."So in summary," I said, pointing to the final slide, "we're looking at a conservative estimate of thirty percent growth in the first year alone."Roman, sitting near the back, raised his hand with a smirk. "I have a question.""About the projections?" I asked."About your girlfriend," he said, and the room erupted in laughter and teasing."Does she know you spend more time thinking about market penetration than actual-“"Roman," I warned, but I was smiling despite myself.He shrugged and continued, "I'm just saying, boss," he leaned back in his chair, "when are you going to introduce her to the rest of us properly? We've all seen the photos, but we want to meet the woman who finally tamed Jason Raine.""She didn't tame anyon