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The Richest Heir CHAPTER 146
It was almost too easy. The lack of security measures made it a simple task for someone like me."He paused, his eyes flickering with a mixture of remorse and self-satisfaction. "So once I gained access, I simply changed the password and reached out to you. I didn't anticipate you would respond so eagerly to King's messages."Emily stood frozen in disbelief, her mind racing as she tried to process the shocking revelation. Everything Caleb had warned her about, everything he had told her, suddenly rang true. William was not King. The truth hit her like a ton of bricks, shattering the illusion she had clung to for so long. She never expected things to turn out this way, and yet here she was, confronted with the harsh reality of William's deceit.Emily took another hesitant step towards William, her voice trembling as she confronted him with the painful truth."You pretended to be King just so you could get close to me...so you could sleep with me?" she asked, her words filled with hu
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 147
"Caleb, I need to know," Emily's tone was firm, her gaze piercing as she addressed him directly. "Did you seek out Mr. Cole's involvement in the matter with Mr. Chan? Did Mr. Cole pressure Mr. Chan into avoiding me?" Her accusatory finger pointed towards Mr. Chan, her suspicion evident in her demeanor."Was it your doing? Did you enlist Mr. Cole's assistance to resolve the entire situation?" Her voice dripped with suspicion as she awaited his response.Uncertainty clouded Caleb's expression as he glanced at Emily, torn between revealing the truth or maintaining his silence. He deliberated his choices meticulously, each option weighed with careful consideration.Emily's gaze remained fixated on Caleb, unwavering as she awaited his response to her question, the weight of the silence pressing down on them like a suffocating blanket.Seeing his continued silence, she closed the distance between them with measured steps, her pulse quickening with each movement, uncertainty gnawing at her
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 148
"You're not King and you don't know who King is, then how come you were so sure that William was not King but a fake?" she demanded, her voice cutting through the tension in the room."None of what you said adds up, Caleb. Explain it to me, because right now, nothing you're saying makes any sense."Caleb found himself completely stumped, his mind racing for an explanation that seemed to elude him. He licked his suddenly dry lips, feeling the weight of Emily's gaze bearing down on him."Well, Caleb," she prompted, her tone expectant, "Start explaining."Caleb scratched the back of his head nervously, his mind racing to formulate a response. Emily observed him intently, her eyes fixed on him, waiting for his reply, her patience wearing thin with each passing moment.A sudden idea illuminated Caleb's face, and a smile tugged at the corners of his lips. "Actually, Emily, there's something I've been meaning to tell you for a while now," he began, his voice tinged with excitement.Emily
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 148A
"Please! I'm sorry!" William's voice cracked with desperation, his hands clasped together in a pleading gesture. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and his eyes darted frantically between Caleb and the phone in Caleb's hand."I'll never look in Emily's direction again, I swear!" His words spilled out in a rush, each syllable tinged with fear and remorse. He took a hesitant step forward, his body trembling with anxiety as he begged for mercy.Ignoring William's pleas, Caleb reached into his pocket to retrieve his mobile, only to realize with a sinking feeling that his battery was dead. He sighed in frustration, casting a brief glance down at William, who was still pleading desperately.Turning his gaze to Mr. Chan, Caleb's expression hardened. "Call the police," he instructed firmly, "And tell them to take this person away." His tone brooked no argument as he handed the responsibility over to Mr. Chan, his resolve unwavering despite the setback with his phone.William's eyes widened wit
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 149
In the wee hours of the morning, around two o'clock, the police finally concluded their questioning and the process of writing out statementsAs they walked out the door, the dimly lit police station corridor felt strangely disorienting to Emily. She leaned against the doorframe for support, feeling a wave of dizziness wash over her."Caleb, I..." she began, her words trailing off as she swayed slightly.Caleb immediately noticed her distress and reached out to steady her. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked, concern evident in his voice.Emily nodded weakly, managing a small smile. "Yeah, just... my head is spinning a bit. Must be exhaustion from today's events," she replied, her voice tinged with weariness.As Caleb guided Emily out of the station, he scanned the empty streets, hoping to spot a taxi waiting nearby. However, the absence of any vehicles in sight left him feeling apprehensive. Glancing back at Emily, who appeared visibly exhausted, he realized they might have trouble fin
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 150
As they sat in silence on the bed, Caleb noticed Emily's agitation growing, her face flushing slightly. Concern etched across his features, he gently placed a hand on her shoulder and said, Caleb observed Emily's pale complexion and the beads of sweat forming on her forehead, causing him to express concern."Emily, you don't seem to be doing well," he remarked, his tone laced with worry.In response, Emily furrowed her brows, her expression confused, as she absentmindedly wiped her hand across her forehead."Huh...?" she mumbled, clearly disoriented."Emily, I think you should lie down and rest," Caleb suggested gently, concern evident in his voice."Hmm..." Emily mumbled "After everything that's happened today, you must be exhausted, both physically and mentally." Emily remained silent, her fingers gently massaging her temples in a desperate attempt to alleviate the dizziness and discomfort in her head."Why don't you lie down here and try to get some sleep?" Caleb suggested, moti
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 151
Caleb found himself struggling beneath Emily's frantic attempts to undo his buttons, her movements becoming more desperate with each passing moment. Despite his efforts to stop her, her hands persisted, their urgency bordering on frenetic."Emily, whats wrong with you, stop this!" he implored, his voice laced with concern and confusion. He could see the distress etched on her face, but her actions remained inexplicable to him.Gently but firmly, he pushed her hands away, his touch seeking to calm her frantic movements. The room was dimly lit, casting eerie shadows across the walls as Caleb tried to make sense of Emily's bewildering behavior. As he continued to fend off her advances, Caleb's eyes scanned Emily's face, searching for any flicker of recognition in her unfocused gaze."Emily, come to your senses," he urged, his voice laced with a mix of worry and disbelief. "What's gotten into you? Have you gone mad?" Each word was tinged with frustration and concern, his brows furrowi
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 152
"Emily, did William drug you this evening?" Caleb asked, his voice tinged with concern and dread. He feared the worst, but he needed to know the truth.But Emily seemed lost in her own world, her focus solely on her plea for him to release her hands. Her struggles grew weaker, yet her words remained the same mantra: "I'm hot... it's so hot."As Emily straddled him, Caleb's mind was momentarily clouded by conflicting impulses. Her touch sent a shiver down his spine, awakening a primal instinct that momentarily tempted him to respond in kind. Emily's allure was undeniable; any man would find her attractive. But, she wasn't just any girl to him; she was his friend, someone he held in high regard. Emily wasn't just a friend; she was his neighbor, she was almost like a sister.Despite the stirring sensations she evoked within him, Caleb's rational side intervened, reminding him of their platonic relationship and the need to maintain boundaries.Emily's proximity was clouding his thoug