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THE HEIR Chapter 121
"I'm not getting married to you yet," Damian stated firmly, his eyes locked on Veronica's. Her response was laced with frustration and desperation. "Why are you constantly pushing me away? If you're done with me, just be honest instead of leading me on." Her words were tinged with a sense of possessiveness, as if she wouldn't let him go without a fight which was true. She had no intention of letting him go. Damian attempted to deflect the conversation. "Can we drop this discussion? I need to get to work." Veronica stood her ground, her voice firm. "I need to get to work too, but I came here to stock your fridge with food, only to find this mess. So don't try to escape this conversation. Let's have it now!" Her eyes flashed with determination, refusing to let him off the hook. “You really want to have this conversation right now? You want me to be sincere with you?” “Yes” The tension between Damian and Veronica was interrupted by the sound of Ruby's heels clicking on the stairs a
THE HEIR Chapter 122
Nathan was about to head out for lunch when his phone rang, interrupting his plans. He quickly answered, hoping it wasn't a work-related call. But to his surprise, it was Officer Lewis's neighbour on the line. "Yes?" Nathan said curtly, wondering why the neighbour was calling him. "Hi, this is Officer Lewis's neighbour," the man said. "I'm calling to let you know that he's back from his trip. He returned this morning, so you can come by tomorrow to see him as planned." Nathan's interest piqued, he thanked the neighbour profusely. "Thank you so much for calling! I appreciate it." He ended the call. “Now, it's finally time to know the truth" he said to himself and walked out of his office. —--------- "Join me for lunch, my treat," Damian invited, striding towards Ruby's desk with a charming smile. Ruby's eyes flicked to her watch, "I'm afraid I won't be able to join you, sir. I have a prior commitment with a friend. Maybe some other time" She had agreed to meet Jeremy, who had retur
THE HEIR Chapter 123
As the darkness enveloped him, Damian's breath quickened and his heart raced. His anxiety was back. The memories came flooding back - the screech of tires, the crunch of metal, and the feeling of weightlessness as the car somersaulted. He could almost smell the blood and smoke. His vision blurred, and his head spun. He felt like he was trapped in the wreckage all over again, unable to escape. His grip on the railing tightened as he struggled to breathe, his mind screaming for escape from the suffocating darkness. He tried to speak so he could call Ruby who was busy screaming to let people know they were in the elevator for help but his voice caught in his throat. "Is there someone you can call?" Ruby asked, turning to face him, only to be met with a distressing sight. Damian had slid to the floor, his hands clutching his collar, his face contorted in anguish, and sweat dripping down his forehead. His eyes locked onto Ruby's, pleading for help. The scene was a stark contrast to the c
THE HEIR Chapter 124
"What's our next move, Dad?" Nathan asked as they walked away from Officer Lewis's house, filled with the valuable information they had been seeking. His father's eyes narrowed, a determined glint in his eye. "First, we need to investigate Javier Caden. That fraud has been a thorn in my side for far too long, pretending to be something he's not. I'm going to expose him for the impostor he is and bring him down with every ounce of strength I have.” “I really find it hard to believe we have been fooled for months. I wonder the kind of reaction Ashley would have on her face when she knows that her secret has been discovered. As they were about to enter the car,he got a message notification from Veronica telling him to meet up with her at their favourite place at night. A smile appeared on his face,it soon disappeared before his Father would see it because a series of questions would follow immediately. —------- Ruby was busy cleaning her house on Saturday when her phone rang, displayi
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As Ruby finished her makeup, she gazed in wonder at her transformed reflection. "Oh my goodness!" she exclaimed, her excitement barely contained. The makeup artist smiled, pleased with her handiwork. "Do you like what you see, ma'am?" Ruby's eyes sparkled with delight. "I don't just like it, I love it! I feel like a masterpiece, a work of art." The makeup artist chuckled, nodding in agreement. "I'm sure he'll love it even more," she said, assuming Damian was Ruby's romantic partner. Ruby smiled knowingly, choosing not to correct the assumption. "Of course, he will," she replied with a sly smile. Just as Ruby was admiring her transformed reflection, a sales attendant entered the makeup section, her eyes scanning the area until they landed on Ruby. "Excuse me, miss. Your companion is waiting for you outside," she announced with a polite smile. Ruby's heart skipped a beat as she swiftly rose from her seat, her makeover now complete. She slipped on the shoes she had selected earlier and
THE HEIR Chapter 126
Damian subtly adjusted his plate, intuitively sensing Ruby's expectation for him to begin eating. As he glanced up, he caught her biting her lower lip in anticipation of her first bite. Oblivious to his gaze, Ruby focused on her food, unaware of Damian's lingering attention on her lips. The memory of their recent kiss resurfaced. His mind wandered, imagining the softness of her lips and the spark that would have ignited if she had kissed him back. The thought sent a thrill through him, and he quickly looked away, focusing on his own meal to conceal his fascination. As Damian took his first bite, Ruby's enthusiasm was palpable. She dug into her food,her eyes closing in rapture as she savoured the flavours. Damian couldn't help but be captivated by her joy, his chuckles escaping as he watched her relish each morsel. "Were you laughing at me?" Ruby asked, her eyes snapping open, a hint of defensiveness in her voice. Damian feigned nonchalance, "Are you a baby?" he teased, trying to con
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Damian's gaze remained fixed on Ruby, his eyes searching for answers as he slowly released his grip on her arms. Ruby's confession had left him stunned, making him challenge his memory of that night. "You kissed me?" he asked, disbelief etched on his face. "Why would you do that? You weren't drunk, were you?" Ruby's voice trembled as she admitted, "I was feeling tipsy." She lied because she realised she wasn't ready for Damian's reaction. The phone's timely ring broke the tension, and Ruby eagerly answered Ben's call, grateful for the escape. "Hey, I'm so sorry for keeping you waiting,I'm already at the parking lot”Ben apologised. “We will be there soon” Ruby quickly ended the call and turned to Damian, her voice barely audible. "He's waiting for us." Damian nodded, his eyes still probing hers. "We'll continue this conversation another time," he said, his tone firm but laced with curiosity. As they walked towards the car, the silence between them was palpable. Her confession mad
THE HEIR Chapter 128
Ruby exhaled a heavy sigh as she stepped into her darkened home, the shadows enveloping her like a comforting embrace. She didn't bother to flip the light switch, preferring the sombre atmosphere to match her mood. Her mind was still reeling from her confession to Damian, and the fear of potentially straining their friendly relationship between them weighed heavily on her heart. Lost in thought, she was startled by the sudden illumination of her living room, her nerves jolting her into a frightened jump. "Surprise!" Raymond and Melissa chimed in unison, their excitement piercing the air. Ruby's moodiness was momentarily forgotten as she rose from her seat, a mix of surprise and delight etched on her face. "What are you two doing here?" she asked, her voice laced with wonder. Melissa explained, "Raymond's on holiday, and he insisted we come over to your place." The unexpected visit was a welcome distraction from her tumultuous thoughts, and Ruby's face broke into a warm smile as she emb