THE HEIR

Chapter 173

Days had passed since Veronica's daring escape from prison, and the police were still hot on her trail. Officers were stationed around her father's house, anticipating her potential return but there was nothing.

Meanwhile, Javier and Ruby had received their trackers, cleverly disguised as everyday accessories. Ruby marvelled at the attention to detail, picking up a pendant with their intertwined initials, a replica of the necklace Javier had given her. "They really outdid themselves with these," she said, impressed. "I'll swap it back with our original necklace once this ordeal is over," she promised Javier, who nodded in understanding.

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Ruby poured her heart into every table setting, ensuring each glass sparkled and every utensil aligned perfectly. The soft hum of conversations and clinking dishes filled the air.

As she delivered a steaming plate of pasta to table seven, Ruby couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. She scanned the area, her eyes darting between th