All Chapters of The Real Heiress Strikes Back: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

Onstage, Freya was still showing off her so-called achievements.She used the PowerPoint I had prepared and claimed the major project I had poured countless late nights into as her own.And because she was supposedly the CEO’s sister, no one dared to step forward and question her.Only after finishing the entire presentation did she step down, looking smug and satisfied.“A low-level employee should know her place,” Freya said, lifting her chin. “You have no background and no real ability. Even if I gave you the credit, could you handle it?”I held the glass of red wine in my hand, my knuckles turning white from how hard I was gripping it.Looking at that arrogant face of hers, I finally couldn’t hold back anymore.I walked up to her and splashed the wine straight into her face.Then, before she could react, I slapped her hard across the cheek.“Even if I had no ability, I’d still be better than a fraud like you who only knows how to steal other people’s work.”“How dare you

Less than two hours after I left the company, the disciplinary notice was issued.“After investigation, employee Bailey refused to comply with management instructions during work hours and disrupted normal company operations. Her actions constitute a serious violation of company policy. She will be suspended for one month, and her full project bonus of two hundred thousand dollars will be withheld.”Right after that, another notice came out.“Since joining the company, newly appointed director Freya has demonstrated outstanding performance. After review, the company has decided that she will take over Bailey’s former position and receive an additional performance bonus of two hundred thousand dollars for this month.”I stared at the two notices on my screen and let out a cold laugh.How was this any different from robbing me outright?My phone buzzed.It was a message from Chuck.“You were too impulsive today. Freya is the CEO’s sister. None of us can afford to offend her.“St

The moment I said that, everyone’s expression changed.Chuck looked completely stunned.“That’s impossible. You can’t be…”Freya suddenly screamed and lunged for the pendant around my neck.“You thief!“You stole that necklace from me! No wonder I couldn’t find my pendant. You must have stolen it when I wasn’t paying attention.”I dodged to the side, and she missed, nearly falling flat on her face.“Stole it from you?”I glanced down at the pendant against my chest and couldn’t help laughing.“Is your memory bad, or are your eyes bad? The pendant you showed everyone at the company that day wasn’t quite the same as this one.”“What’s different about it? They’re both family heirlooms. The crest is exactly the same.”“The crest is the same. But the design and craftsmanship aren’t.”I looked at Chuck.He had been there that day too. He had seen the pendant Freya showed everyone.“Chuck, look carefully. Is this the same pendant Freya was wearing that day?”The difference was

Everyone turned toward the entrance at once.William stood in the doorway in a perfectly tailored suit, his sharp brows drawn together.Maybe the rain outside had been too heavy. The cuffs of his pants and the ends of his hair were slightly damp.The moment people saw him, they quickly moved aside and made a path.Freya’s hand froze in midair.All the color drained from her face.But she still forced herself to stay calm. She clearly refused to believe I could actually be the real heiress.Then William walked straight through the crowd and stopped in front of me.“Are you okay?”I shook my head and pointed at Freya.“She pretended to be me. She said she was your sister, and she even spread rumors that I was your mistress.”William’s sharp gaze immediately swept toward her.“I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere before.”He frowned, trying to remember. But he had met too many people, and for a moment, he couldn’t place her.“Forget it. It doesn’t matter who you are. You have

The venue finally quieted down, and order was restored.William led me onto the stage.“I apologize for the interruption earlier.“Although I already introduced her just now, I’d like to do it again properly.“This is my younger sister, Bailey, and one of the rightful heirs to this group.“For years, she kept her identity hidden and trained at one of our branches. During that time, she performed exceptionally and completed multiple major projects.“Starting today, she will officially return to headquarters as vice president.”Thunderous applause filled the room.I stood onstage and looked at the faces below me.I knew exactly how people worked.They were only this enthusiastic because I was the CEO’s sister.Just like earlier, if someone else had been given that title, they would have immediately flocked to whoever seemed more powerful.So from now on, what I needed to do was simple.I had to rely on my own ability and make them truly respect me.After the meeting ended,