Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 157
As the soft rays of the morning sun filtered through the window, Caleb stirred from his slumber, the sound of his alarm jolting him awake. With a groggy sigh, he attempted to stretch, only to find himself unable to move freely. Confusion flickered across his face as he glanced down, his gaze landing on Emily, a friend, clinging to him like an octopus.Her legs entwined with his, her arms wrapped tightly around his torso, Emily clung to him in a tangled embrace, her face nestled against his chest. Feeling uncomfortable, he gently tried to untangle himself from her limbs, careful not to disturb her peaceful sleep. Despite his efforts, Emily's grip remained firm, and Caleb felt a pang of unease as he struggled to free himself from her embrace.As Caleb gently tried to extricate himself from Emily's embrace, her eyes fluttered open, momentarily bewildered as she gazed up at him. A frown creased her brow as she glanced around the room, confusion clouding her expression. As Emily's gaz
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 158
The weight of her words bore down on him like a leaden cloak, the ache in his chest growing with each passing moment.He couldn't shake the feeling of hurt, the sting of her accusation searing through him like a hot blade. Caleb shook his head in disbelief, a bitter chuckle escaping his lips. "Unbelievable," he muttered under his breath, the words heavy with frustration. "It was you," he continued, his voice tinged with incredulity, "You practically mauled me last night, insisting on sleeping with me. And yet, somehow, I'm the one who's the bad guy here.""How dare he try to deceive her, to deny what had clearly transpired? She couldn't fathom how he could stand there, insisting on his innocence while she grappled with the stark reality of their situation."He really expects me to buy into his lies," Emily seethed, her voice heavy with disdain. "No sane girl would fall for that." Pausing for a moment, her eyes ablaze with anger, she continued, "He's just like William. Just as de
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 159
"How do you explain us ending up in the same room, on the same bed, tangled together?" she questioned, her voice laced with uncertainty. "I do remember one thing clearly," Emily interjected, her voice tinged with certainty. "When we arrived at the hotel, you booked two rooms." Caleb took a deep breath, his gaze unwavering as he addressed Emily. "So you do recall us checking into the hotel, don't you?" he asked softly, a hint of concern in his tone. Emily nodded slowly, her brow furrowing in concentration as she recalled the events leading up to their arrival at the hotel. "Yes, I remember," Emily confirmed with a nod. "First, we went to the police station, and then... it was late, and there were no taxis available. I was exhausted, and that's when you suggested booking a room for the night at a hotel across the road from the police station... that's correct, isn't it?" Caleb nodded in agreement, "Yes, that's right," he confirmed, a sense of relief washing over him as Emily
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 160
"I dread asking what happened next," she admitted, her voice tinged with apprehension. "Nothing. But I had no choice but to restrain you," he admitted, his voice tinged with regret. "You were... you were becoming increasingly agitated, and I was afraid you might hurt yourself. I wrapped you up tightly in a bedspread and held you until you finally fell asleep." Caleb took a deep breath and paused momentarily. "After you fell asleep, I was so exhausted myself," Caleb explained, his voice tinged with weariness. "I lay down next to you, just in case you got up again. But I didn't know when sleep took over. When I woke up, you were practically on top of me, and then, well, you woke up..." Emily listened intently, her expression of embarrassment. "So, you're saying we both fell asleep, and when we woke up, we were in that...position?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly. Caleb nodded. A heavy silence settled between them as Emily processed his words, her heart heavy with gr
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 161
"I remember feeling extremely hot, suffocating, like I couldn't breathe," Emily murmured, her voice tinged with a hint of distress as she relived the sensation. Her brows furrowing deeper with each passing moment as she delved further into her recollections. Caleb's gaze rested on Emily, his expression expectant, silently urging her to remember more. Emily sighed and looked at Caleb with a troubled expression. "I... I can't remember anything after that," she admitted, her voice tinged with frustration. "It's okay, Emily," Caleb reassured her, his voice calm and understanding. "You don't need to worry about it if you can't remember." Caleb glanced down at his phone and furrowed his brows as he noticed the time. "It's getting late, I have to head to class," he said, looking back at Emily. He then glanced at the door and back at her. "I've booked the rooms until 1pm. If you want, you can rest a little longer," he offered. Emily gave him a small smile, grateful for his cons
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 162
"Emily," he began gently, "I can assure you, I'm definitely not gay." Emily let out a low groan and whispered under her breath, "I wish the floor would just open up and swallow me whole." Caleb eased himself down onto the edge of the bed, the mattress sinking slightly beneath his weight. Emily, sitting beside him, adjusted her posture, shifting to face him more directly as he prepared to speak. "You know, Emily," he started, his voice soft and sincere, "There's no doubt in my mind that you're a very attractive woman." He paused for a moment, his gaze meeting hers, as if searching for understanding. "I'll admit, I was tempted momentarily," he continued, a faint hint of vulnerability in his tone. "But then I scolded myself because I've always thought of you as a sister, someone I need to protect." His eyes held a mixture of sincerity and regret as he spoke, his words carrying the weight of his internal struggle. He took a deep breath before continuing, his eyes reflecting th
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 163
"I'll go with you," she declared firmly, her tone resolute despite the weariness in her voice. "Besides, I could use some coffee" Emily remarked with a faint smile. "Maybe then this headache will finally start to fade away." Caleb's expression softened into a reassuring smile at her determination. "Okay," he replied gently. As the elevator doors closed, Caleb noticed Emily's uneasy demeanor and sensed her embarrassment lingering from the events of the night before. Wanting to divert her attention, he gently broached the subject of William. "So, what's your plan with William?" Caleb inquired, his tone casual yet curious, as they stood side by side in the elevator, the doors closing slowly. Emily fidgeted with the strap of her bag, her mind still tangled in the aftermath of their earlier discussion. "I'm not sure," she confessed, her words barely audible. "But one thing's for certain—I'm seriously considering taking legal action against him." "He lied to me, Caleb. He's
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 164
Caleb and Amanda locked eyes, a silent exchange fraught with tension passing between them, while Emily remained blissfully unaware, engrossed in her mobile device, scrolling without a care in the world. Suddenly, Emily's voice broke through the chaos, pulling Caleb's attention back to her. "Hey, why did you stop?" she asked, her tone laced with impatience. "I'm dying for a coffee after the night we had." Caleb's heart skipped a beat as he whipped his head in Emily's direction, a pang of dread coursing through him. Her innocent words, spoken so casually, felt like a spotlight illuminating the doubts swirling in Amanda's mind. He knew that her simple request would only serve to reinforce Amanda's misguided suspicions about the events of the previous night. With a sinking feeling, Caleb turned his gaze back to Amanda, only to find her shaking her head in disgust, her narrowed eyes boring into him with accusation. In that moment, he felt the weight of her judgment bearing do