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THE HEIR Chapter 17
He felt his throat very dry when he woke up,so he got out of bed immediately and left his room. He was so thirsty that he didn't even notice Ashley, who was in the dining room being served breakfast by a maid. He just went straight to open the fridge and took out a bottled water which he gulped down very fast “You must be very thirsty” Ashley's voice startled him and he flinched. “Oh my goodness! You scared me!” “Excuse us. I'll do the rest” Ashley said to the maid and she obeyed. “You came home very late yesterday. Why?” “Because you told me to get Ruby on our side. Mathew called her into his office yesterday,but don't worry,she turned down his offer” he said. Though Ruby hasn't given Mathew a reply,Damian believed she was going to turn him down. “Great,” Ashley said and began to eat. “I know you are trying to make sure everything is going well” Damian said and moved closer to Ashley. “But I really don't like to be questioned like this. I'm not a fool,and I will never forget t
THE HEIR Chapter 18
“Here,you need to sign these documents” Ruby said to Damian on a Monday morning and placed some files on the desk. He groaned in exhaustion. For the first time in his life,he went to a club the previous night and now, he couldn't even get rid of his hangover properly because he needed to be at work too. “Oh my goodness,I feel very tired,” he said as he took the files from her. “Tired?Did you work all night yesterday?” Ruby asked with concern. “Work?” Damian asked and chuckled “I look like someone who doesn't do anything apart from work? I was in a club drinking all night” “Oh,then I see why you are tired. It happens when you don't have enough time to rest after going to a club” she smiled softly “If you will excuse me sir” she said and left his office. After working for some minutes on the documents Ruby gave him earlier,he suddenly felt the urge to use the restroom,so he left his work to answer nature’s call. He found a hangover drink on his desk when he got back from the res
THE HEIR Chapter 19
“Who would have thought a whole McLaren would request to see me?” Ashley said as she entered the VIP spot in a restaurant McLaren had told her to come. “I never knew that myself” McLaren replied and chuckled “Wine?” He asked and without waiting for an answer,he poured her a drink. “Let's get straight into business. Why did you want to see me Mr McLaren?What do you mean when you said I can get 15% oc your shares?" Ashley demanded answers. “To talk business of course. What else do you expect?And relax,we are getting to that" He took a long sip from his wine. “Mrs Stevenson” he called “Yes?” “You are in a pickle aren't you?” “Pickle? What do you mean by pickle?” “Though your son is now the President of your husband's Company,I can still see in your eyes that you aren't relaxed yet. You are probably still thinking Mathew wouldn't let him be and will still do anything to get rid of him, isn't it?” Ashley exhaled and looked away from McLaren,like she didn't want him to continue rea
THE HEIR Chapter 20
“Mr Stevenson?” Her eyes widened in shock when she realised that the man she had just bumped into was Damian. “What are you doing here?” He asked as he assisted her to get up “and…” he looked at her clothes. “Oh,I just went to the club over there to have fun and now I'm going home” she replied and adjusted her dress. “You are bleeding. We should get that treated now” Damian said and pointed to her bleeding knee. “I will take care of it when I get home” she said, hoping Damian would let her take care of it. It was already embarrassing that he saw her in a revealing cloth, going to a pharmacy with him would be so much torture for her “No, it might leave a scar if you don't treat it as soon as possible” Damian insisted and grabbed her hand before she could protest again He took her to a nearby pharmacy where he got meth, cotton wool and bandages. He let her sit on a chair outside of the pharmacy where he cleaned up the wound for her. Ruby kept staring at him as he was cleaning
THE HEIR Chapter 21
The news of Damian turning down Veronica on their blind date was no longer a secret. How it circulated around the public was something no one could give an explanation to. Angrily, Veronica closed her laptop after reading the comments under the news. People were mocking her for being rejected. She was a beautiful lady whose shoulders were always up and though people don't say it,it was always obvious that they were jealous of her. The news of Damian turning her down was satisfying for people who didn't like her.“I'm very sorry ma,I'm trying my best to bring it down on the internet” her Secretary quickly apologised when she saw how infuriated she was.“It's fine. Everyone would think it's true if we bring it down” She closed her eyes “They should all wait till our marriage would be announced. No one can turn me down”. The door of her office opened and the sound of someone chuckling and clapping disrupted the silence in the room.“Do you have an appointment? You can't be here i
THE HEIR Chapter 22
'`Do you want everyone to see you as a lout?’ Mathew's voice stopped Nathan as he made another attempt to punch Damian ``Apologise to the President now!” He said authoritatively. “But Dad…” “I'm not your father when we are at work! How many times should I tell you that? Now apologise!” Nathan clenched his fist in anger and bowed his head in shame. “I'm sorry sir” he said as he bowed,but Damian just walked out on him. “I'll kill that bastard!’ Nathan yelled inwardly. “I'm sorry you all had to see that” Mathew apologised to the directors that were with him in the elevator. Nathan managed to keep his anger to himself till the directors got out of the elevator. “Why would you make me apologise to that bastard? I was only trying to defend you!” “Those directors are the most stupid people I have ever known.They might switch sides because they believe you are nothing but a troublemaker. You should behave better in other’s presence. No matter how provoked you are'' —------- Ashle
THE HEIR Chapter 23
“If you will excuse me then” Ruby quickly collected the jacket from Damian and rushed out of the office. “I heard you like someone” Veronica said as she approached Damian who was returning back to his seat. “Is she the one? I saw the way you were looking at her” She placed her bag on Damian's desk and folded her arms across her chest. “Obviously you did and that is how I would have looked at you if you were my assistant that needed help” Damian said. He dared not give Veronica clues that the woman he liked was Ruby. It would be a bad thing for Ruby. “True. What was I thinking? That you would choose someone like her over me?” She scoffed “I guess I might as well be your Assistant for you to be nice to me” She said,her voice barely above a whisper. “Yes. Because she is better than you are” Damian replied inwardly “Why are you here?” “I'm here to tell you that you are free to like anyone and have sex with them if you want,but don't ever think we are not getting married because you re
THE HEIR Chapter 24
Damian kept stopping Ruby from helping out and insisted his driver and him would do the work,but when Ruby insisted,he let her carry stuff that weren't heavy through out the time they moved Javier's property. “If you don't mind,I'll make tea for you both” Ruby offered and Damian checked his wristwatch. “No, it's fine. We need to be on our way before the rain becomes heavier” “Thank you very much for today then. I really appreciate it” Ruby said and Damian smiled. She waved at them as they both walked out of her house. The first thing Damian did when he got back into the car was to sneeze because he had been trying hard to suppress it,so that Ruby wouldn't be worried he caught a cold. “Why aren't you driving?” He asked after noticing that the car just remained on a spot for minutes. “I have been trying to start the car sir,but it's not starting. I don't know what is going on” “What do you mean it's not starting?” “I'll try again” the driver said and tried to start the car aga
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Chapter 182
*A Message from Javier Stevenson, CEO* To valued employees and colleagues, After careful consideration, I'd like to address the recent speculation surrounding my personal life. Yes, the picture circulating online is genuine. Ruby and I have been in a committed relationship for some time. Her unwavering support, particularly during my recovery from the accident, has been invaluable. Despite my memory loss, she stood by me, tolerating my struggles and nurturing my healing. Our bond has grown stronger with each passing day. I proudly affirm my love for Ruby, and I won't apologize for it. However, I do regret keeping our relationship private for so long. To those who may still feel uncomfortable or judgmental around Ruby, I urge you to reflect on your actions. Your professionalism and respect are essential. If you cannot maintain a positive work environment, I suggest considering resignation or facing termination. I value fairness, equality, and mutual respect within our organizatio
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Chapter 181
Ruby's day began on the wrong foot. She overslept, struggling to adjust to her pre-break wake-up time. To make matters worse, her period arrived unexpectedly, and she burned her breakfast eggs. "OH NO!" she exclaimed, frustration boiling over as she scrapped the charred remains into the trash. But the final blow came when her laptop slipped from her bag as she was getting into her car. The screen shattered on impact, rendering it useless. "Seriously? What's today's agenda - total chaos?" Ruby muttered to herself, exasperated, as she slid behind the wheel and dumped her bag and broken laptop onto the passenger seat. When she arrived at work The air around the company felt tense as everyone kept giving her side eye the moment she stepped in. She knew something was definitely going on but couldn't guess it and Esther who could tell her was nowhere in sight. “Why are they all staring weirdly? What did I do?” She said to herself inwardly "Good morning!" Mark greeted, his friendly ton
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Chapter 180
As lunch break arrived, Javier's face lit up with anticipation. He smoothed his hair with his fingers and rose from his seat, eager to steal away Ruby with the excuse of going for lunch. But just as he opened the door and was about to invite her out, Mark piped up. "Are you heading to the cafeteria? I've heard great things about the food. Mind if I join you?" Mark asked, his innocence unaware of the underlying tension. Ruby's eyes flicked to Javier, her expression hesitant. “The cafeteria was a place she hadn't set foot in since becoming Javier's secretary "The cafeteria?" Ruby repeated, her tone laced with subtle surprise. Javier's smile faltered, his plans foiled by Mark's untimely suggestion. He silently began to pray that Ruby would turn him down and go out with him instead but his prayers became nothing when Ruby accepted. “Well, it's your first time,so I might as well show you around" “Miss Morris can I see…” he was cut off by Mark who was surprised to hear his voice
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Chapter 179
Ruby stepped out of the sleek black car and onto the familiar grounds of the Company, feeling a mix of emotions: nervousness, excitement. She was now back at the Company after working in a bar for months. She has returned to be the Secretary the CEO wanted. The only woman he wanted around was her,his woman. As she smoothed out her crisp white blouse and pencil skirt, the sound of the car door closing behind her echoed through the air. Javier emerged, his tall frame and chiseled features exuding confidence and authority. He flashed her a warm smile, and Ruby's heart skipped a beat. She kept falling in love with him every second because he was a work of art. "Ready to start your day ma’am?" he asked, offering his arm. “Hey what are you doing?” She whispered. “People are watching,” she reminded him. “So? What if they are watching?” “I can't. No one in the Company knows about us yet” “Well,I guess we will have to announce it now” “But definitely not today. Returning like this is al
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Chapter 178
Javier, Ashley, and Ruby arrived at Veronica's funeral. The trio stood at the back, their faces etched with sorrow, as they watched the crowd of mourners gather around the casket. As the service began, Ruby's eyes welled up with tears, her heart heavy with guilt and grief. Javier's hand found hers, his grip a reassuring presence. Ashley, too, looked visibly shaken, her eyes cast downward. No matter the damage the deceased has done to them,it wasn't enough for them to wish her death,so yeah they felt sorry for her and even more when they saw McLaren who couldn't control his tears As the final farewell was bid to the guests, McLaren's gaze swept across the large number of mourners, his eyes lingering on the trio who had been most affected by his daughter's actions. A mix of emotions reflected on his face - sadness, gratitude, and a hint of surprise ,as he made his way towards them. His eyes, red-rimmed from hours of tears,His voice, barely audible, cracked with emotion as he asked, "
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Chapter 177
Marco’s concerned expression caught Ruby off guard as he approached her. "Are you certain you're ready to return to work today?" he asked, his voice laced with empathy. Ruby's brow furrowed in confusion. "Why wouldn't I be?" Marcin's eyes softened. "Your boyfriend called us and shared what you've been through. We're all relieved you're safe, but he insisted that I let you take the time to fully recover. He even offered to pay anyone who covers your shift so you can focus on your well-being because the girls are definitely willing to do that for you" “Oh,I see. Thank you so much Marco”Ruby's heart swelled with gratitude, touched by Javier's thoughtful gesture. “But then,he could have told me instead of making me take a trip down here” she muttered to herself as she moved away from Marco As Ruby's colleagues escorted her to the changing room, their whispers turned into a chorus of excitement. "So, the hottest customer we have ever had,the guy we've all been gossiping about is actual
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Chapter 176
Javier's eyes fluttered open to find Ruby's gentle hand wrapped around his arousal, sending a spark of surprise through his body. A warm smile spread across his face. "Good morning," he whispered, his voice husky with sleep. Ruby's soft whisper tickled his ear, "It's hard." She withdrew her hand, but Javier's eyes locked onto hers, filled with mischief. "Big man is extra hard today because you're here," he teased, lifting the duvet to glance at his erection. His eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. "I think we might need your help with this situation." With a playful nudge, he guided Ruby's hand back to his arousal, his fingers intertwining with hers. His day has not fully started but he could tell it was going to be a great day with the way it started. “Then let's do something to it” “We are going to something to yours first. So get ready for a rollercoaster of pleasures” he whispered and made her sit in his laps. Ruby yelped when Javier ripped off her black lace lingerie s
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Chapter 175
Javier's grip on Ruby's hand tightened as he gazed lovingly at her fragile form on the hospital bed. Despite the progress she'd made, her face still bore a pale, wan complexion, and the bruises on her body lingered as a haunting reminder of her ordeal. As he tenderly adjusted the covers to ensure her comfort, Ruby's eyes fluttered open, and she weakly shrugged. "Ruby!" Javier exclaimed, his voice trembling with emotion as he leaned in closer, his face inches from hers. "Ruby, are you awake? Oh, thank God!" He breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes scanning hers for any sign of recognition or pain. Ruby's gaze slowly focused on Javier's face, and a faint smile played on her lips as she whispered, "Javier..." Her voice was barely audible, but it was enough to send a wave of joy and gratitude through his entire being. “I was stupid for not being with my phone at a crucial time. You must have felt alone and scared. I'm sorry” he apologised again. “No. I wasn't scared at all because I knew
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Chapter 174
Javier burst through the police station doors, his heart racing with dread. He rushed to the front desk, his eyes scanning the room for help. "Please, I need to report a missing person," he urged, struggling to keep his voice steady. The officer behind the desk looked up, expression sympathetic. "Okay, sir, let's get some information. Who's missing?" "Ruby, my girlfriend," Javier replied, his hands shaking as he handed over his phone with the message. "She was supposed to come home from work hours ago, but she never showed up. I found this message, and when I tried to call her, she wasn't answering." The officer's expression turned sceptical as he read the message. "I understand your concern, sir, but this doesn't necessarily mean she's missing." Javier's frustration grew. "I'm telling you, she's in danger! A convict who's been threatening us just broke out of prison, and now Ruby's gone. She has a tracker, and her last location is a place she'd never normally go to. I need you to
