Semua Bab STOLEN LEGACY: The Heiress's Revenge : Bab 71 - Bab 80

Derek’s POV I leaned in slightly, my gaze locking with hers. “My mother was only joking. She does that sometimes.” I straightened almost immediately, already turning away, my chest tight with the weight of the lie I had just told. “But what about my ten-year birthday photograph I saw fall out of your suit?” Her voice stopped me dead in my tracks and for a moment, I didn’t move. No… she saw it. Slowly, I turned back to her. My expression softened into a smile, though nothing inside me was steady. “It’s nothing serious.” She stood abruptly, brows arching in disbelief. “Nothing serious?” Her voice rose slightly. “I found a picture of my younger self with you.” Trust me, Liora… you don’t want to know why. “You mother mentioned my mum showed you pictures of me then…” she pressed, her voice quieter now, more curious than angry. “Was that the picture?” My gaze didn’t waver. “Where exactly did you find it? I didn’t even know I still had it.” The lie came out smoothly. L

Derek’s POV“Move!”My voice sliced through as I stormed out, Liora limp in my arms. Her head rested against my chest, her body still.Behind us, Aurora ran sobbing uncontrollably as Cole hurried to pull the car door open.“Get her inside!” I snapped.Cole immediately guided Aurora into the back seat.“Drive now, to the nearest hospital!” I barked.“Yes, boss,” Cole replied, slamming the door shut as the engine roared to life.I adjusted Liora against me, one arm firm behind her back, the other tilting her chin slightly upward.My jaw tightened.“Why would you eat it?” I muttered under my breath. “Why lie about something like that?”I leaned forward. “Faster!”“Yes, sir!”The car surged ahead.My gaze dropped back to her. Something wasn’t adding up.From the moment Marcus served the food, I had noticed the hesitation and fear in her eyes. So why eat it? Unless…My eyes darkened.Unless she knew exactly what she was eating… and still chose to take the risk.Ava had been clear, she sai

Author’s POVLucien was dragged out of the room and into the living area.He wore a white singlet, now stained a dirty brown with sweat and blood, paired with black trousers that clung to his bruised frame. His face was unrecognizable; swollen, cut, and battered beyond recognition. His wrists were cuffed tightly behind him.He was thrown to the ground as a guard pressed a heavy boot onto his back, pinning him firmly in front of Dylan.Dylan rose slowly from his seat, drawing in a lazy drag from his cigarette before exhaling with deliberate calm.“Just look at you,” he said, amusement curling at the edge of his lips. A low, mocking laugh followed as he turned briefly toward his men. “Get the other one.”One of the guards immediately moved.Dylan crouched slightly, gripping Lucien’s hair and yanking his head upward until their eyes met.“You really thought you could escape me?” he murmured coldly. “Even the police can’t deal with you the way I can.”His grip tightened.“You still have

Liora’s POVAfter my bath, I slipped into my pajamas and settled into bed.The door creaked open moments later as Derek walked in, headed straight for the bathroom.Minutes passed, then I heard his footsteps again.I shut my eyes quickly, pretending to be asleep. The mattress dipped slightly as he sat down, his hand brushing against the sheets.My eyes flew open.“And what exactly are you doing?” I demanded, turning sharply toward him.He blinked, clearly caught off guard. “What do you mean?”I pushed myself upright. “We cannot sleep on the same bed.”His brows lifted before a low chuckle escaped him. “You’re joking… right?”My jaw tightened. “I’m completely serious.”The amusement faded from his face. “So where do you expect me to sleep?”I gave a small shrug, glancing around the room. “Anywhere but here. The couch, the floor… even the wardrobe if you’re feeling creative.”With that, I turned away and lay back down.“You’re teasing me,” he said, shifting closer.I spun back toward hi

Liora’s POV*The next day*My eyes opened slowly, and the first thing I saw was the ceiling above me.I froze. This wasn’t the boardroom.I had clearly fallen asleep in the boardroom, so how… was I in the room?This isn’t the time for questions, Liora.I pushed the blanket aside, Derek wasn’t there.I exhaled, forcing myself to move.Minutes later, I stepped out dressed in a tailored corporate suit, my hair left loose, makeup subtle.Outside, a car engine idled as Derek stood by it, already dressed and waiting.His eyes lifted the moment I stepped out. “You’re leaving already?”I adjusted my bag on my shoulder. “Yes.”He opened the passenger door. “I’ll drive you.”I didn’t argue as I simply got in. Derek joined me moments later as Cole started the engine, then the car pulled away.A few minutes in, his voice came softer than usual. “Let me go with you.”I turned slightly to look at him. “I need to do this alone.”He held my gaze for a moment longer than necessary… then nodded.“Alrig