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Chloe froze. “What are you talking about?”

Elena’s lips curled into a smirk. “You know exactly what I’m talking about.”

Without waiting for a response, she strolled away, leaving Chloe standing amidst the roses.

The grand room buzzed with energy as the Elliots celebrated the 50th anniversary of their corporation.

From business magnates to politicians, the room was filled with influential figures.

Lucas entered alongside Thomas as they walked toward the main reception area.

Today, Lucas wore a custom-tailored three-piece black suit that clung perfectly to his tall, athletic frame.

The sharp cut of the fabric emphasized his commanding presence while adding a touch of restrained elegance.

His hazel eyes scanned the room lazily.

Lucas’ mere presence was enough to hold the interest of even the most jaded attendees.

There was a confidence in his stride, an authoritative charm that seemed to silence conversations wherever he passed.

The murmurs of admiration followed him, though he paid them
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  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Grand Scheme

    “Mrs. Elliot is not pregnant.”The hallway fell deathly silent.Samantha’s eyes widened in disbelief, and Andrew’s face twisted into shock.Even Lucas, who had endured countless storms, was stunned.“That’s impossible! I saw the test kit myself. It was positive!” Samantha’s voice rose as she stepped forward.The doctor sighed, clearly accustomed to handling such situations. “Those kits are not always hundred percent accurate. False positives happen, especially under certain circumstances.”The doctor’s words settled like a thunderbolt over the group.Lucas’ sharp gaze flickered between the doctor and Andrew.A faint smirk slowly tugged at the corner of his mouth when he realized where this was going.“That bit*h has a lot of explanation to do.” Samantha hissed as she turned toward the ward.Andrew stormed ahead, his fury barely contained.Lucas stayed behind, having no intention of following them in.However, he did not leave.Inside the hospital ward.Elena propped up on the bed, her

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  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Returning home

    Lucas arched his brow. “And the very good news?”“Andrew is impotent.”For a moment, Lucas was stunned into silence.Then he burst into laughter, shaking his head.Once the family learned the truth, it would be over for both Chloe and Andrew.In the end, Elena successfully extricated herself from the dark pit and even avenged herself.———With Chloe relentlessly fanning the flames, Andrew wasted no time pushing forward with the divorce.The papers arrived at Elena’s doorstep almost immediately, but she didn’t rush to sign them.Instead, she negotiated for a hefty compensation.The sum was enough to make most people hesitate, but Andrew didn’t blink.Because according to Chloe’s words, the ten percent shares promised by Thomas were worth far more than the money he’d have to part with.Hence, he agreed.On the same day, they divorced, Andrew and Chloe married in a hastily arranged ceremony.Although the other members of the Elliot family were dissatisfied, they had no choice but to acce

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  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   The Lost time

    “What the hell is she doing here?”Everyone turned toward the source of the voice.Standing at the top of the spiral stairs was a young woman, her beautiful features strikingly similar to Elena’s.Vanessa Walker, the youngest daughter of the Walker family, stared down at her with fire in her eyes as she gripped the railing tightly.“Vanessa Walker!” Yvette exclaimed and looked at her daughter sternly. “Watch your tone! Is this how you talk to your older sister?”“Older sister?” Vanessa scoffed, her voice rising in fury. “What kind of older sister abandons her family like her?”She descended the stairs, her heels clicking against the marble floor as she stopped before Elena.“Why now, Elena? Why come back after all these years? Who gave you the nerve to show up here like nothing happened? As if you didn’t tear this family apart with your selfish decisions. You should have just stayed out of our lives!”“Vanessa!” Dylan warned her, but Vanessa ignored him, focusing solely on Elena, who

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  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Return of the Heiress

    Yvette’s eyes flickered, but she feigned innocence. “You’ll see soon enough.”The grand estate of Emerald Ridge was bathed in soft lilac hues.From the cascading floral arrangements adorning the marble staircases to the delicate crystal chandeliers shimmering overhead.Every detail was a testament to the prestige held by the Walkers.Powerful politicians, elite business moguls, and aristocrats from prominent families all appeared at the banquet.They were all people the Elliots would never dream of approaching.While the Elliots were revered in Auburn Hills, their reach was confined to that city alone.The Walkers, however, were an unshakable force in the capital.One of the oldest aristocratic families with roots running both into wealth and power.But this empire wasn’t built overnight.Dylan Walker, the patriarch, had carefully expanded their business, Pristine Enterprise, into multiple industries.However, they mostly focused on the jewelry empire.And at the heart of this empire

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  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Be a good boy

    “Quite the evening, Miss Walker.”Elena froze mid-step.Her eyes constricted as they locked onto the man who appeared before her.Lucas Evans.The man stood with his usual cold, commanding presence, but his expression was shrouded with darkness.His towering figure loomed before her, like a predator in a finely tailored suit.Lucas took a step forward and suddenly pointed a gun at her head.“You…”Elena’s heart pounded in her ears as she instinctively stepped back.“How many more secrets are you hiding, Elena?” he asked, his voice laced with menace.Elena’s lips parted slightly, but no words came out.The man who had once saved her life was now standing in front of her with a weapon aimed at her head.“Answer me.” Lucas’s voice dropped further.The cold steel of the gun pressed against Elena’s forehead, but she didn’t flinch.Instead, her delicate fingers wrapped around the barrel, her dark blue eyes locking onto Lucas with an intensity mirroring his own.“This wasn’t part of our deal

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  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Nepotism

    The news about Elena becoming the next CEO spread like wildfire, but the outcome was unexpected.Inside the Pristine Enterprise.The long mahogany table stretched across the room, surrounded by a dozen stern-faced directors.Dylan Walker sat at the head of the table.While Elena sat beside him, her back straight and her face expressionless.The conference room buzzed with tension as the board members voiced their frustrations.“Chairman,” one of the senior directors, Mr. James, began, “Miss Elena has been absent from the family business for years. How can we trust her to suddenly manage an empire she hasn’t been a part of?”Another director chimed in, her glasses perched low on her nose as she stared at Elena. “We’re talking about the Pristine Enterprise, one of the largest conglomerates in the country. This isn’t some playhouse where positions can be handed out based on family ties.”Murmurs of agreement rippled through the table.“Chairman Walker,” Mr. Lee, one shareholder, interjec

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  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Crisis

    The weight of her words hung heavily in the air.Now no one could accuse her of nepotism or use her parents’ influence to shield herself from risk.One of the older directors couldn’t hold back his curiosity and spoke. “You’re willing to shoulder the entire financial risk of this project… on your own. Can I ask why?”“Yes,” Elena answered without hesitation. “Because I believe in this project. And I believe in myself.”Elena’s confidence wasn’t born out of arrogance.The partnerships she proposed were strategic and, if executed well, could elevate the Pristine Enterprise’s status globally.Elena’s lips curved into a faint smile as she continued. “I spent the last few years observing, learning, and strategizing. I may have been away from the company physically, but I’ve been monitoring everything. The Pristine Enterprise is my family’s blood and sweat, and I intend to protect it.”The shareholders exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of respect and intrigue.It wasn’t every day s

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  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Fire and Ice

    Vanessa rose from her chair and stormed out of her private room.The doors to Room No. 6 loomed in front of her, and without bothering to knock, she pushed them open.Inside, seated comfortably on a leather chair, was a man Vanessa had never seen before.He was tall and composed, with dark brown hair styled, and piercing eyes that glimmered with amusement.The corners of his mouth curled into a smirk as if he had been expecting her.“Hello, Miss Walker,” the man said lazily, swirling the champagne in his glass. “I was wondering how long it would take for you to visit me. You’re quicker than I expected.”Vanessa paused for a split second.Then her fiery temper flared.“Who the hell do you think you are? Are you purposely trying to mess with me?” she snapped.The man chuckled, feigning innocence. “Mess with you? Oh no, Miss Walker. I’m simply participating in the auction. Isn’t that what we’re all here for?”The nonchalance in his tone made Vanessa grit her teeth. “Enjoying the auction?

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  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Epilogue

    Four years later.The snow-covered peaks stretched endlessly, a breathtaking expanse of white under the pale winter sun.“Again!”Ethan laughed, his bright eyes gleaming with excitement.He was bundled in a white ski suit, his tiny gloved hands gripping the ski poles.Lucas crouched beside him, adjusting the boy’s stance with practiced ease.“Feet apart, shoulders steady,” he instructed, his deep voice laced with patience. “And don’t lean too far forward, or you’ll—”Before he could finish, Ethan pushed off, wobbling slightly as he slid down the gentle slope.“—fall,” Lucas muttered, shaking his head as Ethan toppled over into the soft snow.A giggle rang through the air as Ethan flopped onto his back, arms spread wide.As Ethan grew older, his features bore a striking resemblance to Lucas, except for his gorgeous dark blue

  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Retribution

    Isabella’s lips trembled. “I—I thought—”“You thought?” Helen’s voice cracked, a bitter laugh escaping her. “No, Isabella. You chose. You chose Mike. You chose yourself. And you threw Lucas away again.”Helen’s chest rose and fell with the force of her emotions.Looking at Isabella, she felt nothing but bitter disappointment.“We never blamed you,” Helen said. “Not when you lied about your death. Not when you left your son behind to fend for himself,” she continued, her voice cracking. “And this is how you repay us?”A choked sob escaped Isabella’s lips.She reached for Helen’s hand, but Helen took a step back.“You could’ve asked for help. You could’ve told anyone. But instead, you sold out your own family. Your own grandson.”Helen looked at Isabella with eyes full of grief.“D

  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Never blamed her

    “I have lived long enough to witness the rise and fall of generations, but tonight… tonight, I feel truly blessed. This child is not only the blood of our Evans family but the future that will carry our legacy forward.”He turned toward Lucas and reached out his aged hands.Lucas stepped forward, carefully handing Ethan over to his great-grandfather.Harold cradled the child with surprising gentleness, his usually stern eyes softening as he looked down at the tiny face.Under the watchful eyes of the entire Evans family and the influential guests present, Harold personally opened the ancient Evans family record book, an heirloom that had documented the bloodline for centuries.With a brush dipped in ink, Harold carefully wrote down the name Ethan Lucas Evans in bold strokes.The moment the ink touched the paper, it symbolized Ethan’s official entry into the Evans family tree, a position that no one could ever challen

  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   They're doomed

    He nudged Elena, who carefully handed the baby over.Everyone watched as Harold’s rough hands, once used to commanding empires and instilling fear, trembled slightly as they cradled the tiny life in his arms.The moment the child settled against him, Harold’s fury melted away.Helen stepped closer, her own hands clasped over her chest as she peered down at the baby. “Oh my God, he’s so handsome.”Harold’s eyes reddened once again.This was the blood of the Evans family…“Look at him,” Harold’s voice cracked. “He’s got the same sharp brows as Lucas when he was a baby.”Lucas’ eyes softened.The little one stirred slightly, his tiny hand clenching into a fist.A faint smile spread across Harold’s face as he gently patted the baby’s chest.“From this day onward,” Harold announced, his voice filled with pride a

  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Take the child away

    ACE’s face immediately turned terrifying.“Winter.” He said warningly. “You’re not allowed to joke about that.”Her heart skipped a beat.No one knew better than her how scary this man was once he got angry.Wrapping her arms around his neck, she rubbed her face against his cheek. “All right, all right. Don’t be fierce.”ACE sighed helplessly.He could make world leaders shut up with a single glance, yet before this woman, he was always at the losing end.No matter how ruthless he was outside, when it came to Winter, he had no bottom line.He let her act coquettishly and turned around. “What do you want to eat?”Winter’s eyes instantly lit up.Her hubby was so good to her.She latched onto his arm without hesitation, her voice filled with excitement as she rattled off a long list of dishes.“…”Jayden, w

  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Good Karma

    Lucas only smiled.Back when he resided in Country K, Lucas had found himself entangled with the Black Vipers, a ruthless underground syndicate known for their brutal dealings in the underworld.To survive and walk out alive, Lucas went undercover as Rocky.He played his role flawlessly, climbing their ranks, gaining their trust, and dismantling their core operations.By the time he left Country K, he thought he had completely destroyed them.Yet, fate proved him wrong.Like cockroaches that thrive in darkness, they waited for the right moment to resurface.Lucas knew their weaknesses.Their hideouts and the fractures in their foundation.The cops knew it, too.That’s why they came to him, not as a suspect, but as an asset.They needed someone who could infiltrate deep, someone with a personal stake in bringing the Black Vipers to their knees.And when the authorities realized the extent of his

  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Giving birth

    Jayden Luxton strode toward them, his sharp gaze sweeping over the scene.Dressed in all black, he exuded the same air of danger and authority as Lucas, but his approach wasn’t hostile.Not this time.“Everything is ready.” He said, giving him a small nod.Behind him, the hospital staff rushed forward, quickly transferring Elena onto a stretcher.As the stretcher started moving, Elena’s fingers slipped from Lucas’.She stirred slightly, her fingers weakly grasping at his sleeve before her strength gave out.The sight nearly shattered him.The stretcher was wheeled straight into the emergency room, disappearing through the doors.The woman, who had been by Elena’s side the entire time, turned to Lucas. “I’ll take care of it.”Before she could enter the operating room, Jayden’s arm shot in front of her.Wariness flickered across his face.The

  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Save the baby

    Elena’s pulse quickened. “What—”“Just do it.” His tone left no room for argument.Ten minutes later, a sharp, piercing scream resounds from inside the bedroom.The guards patrolling rushed inside, and what they saw blew their minds.Elena lay on the cold, hard floor, her body curled in on itself.A dark pool of blood spread beneath her, soaking through her dress.Her face contorted in agony, sweat beading along her forehead as she gasped for air.Before her stood Hunter with his fists clenched at his side.His usually sharp gaze was unfocused, drowning in a drunken stupor.One of the guards cursed under his breath. “What the hell did you do, Hunter?!”Hunter swayed slightly, his movements sluggish. “I just wanted to… wanted to hold her hands. But she wouldn’t let me.”“The baby…” Elena rasped, her lips trembling. &l

  • Return of the Heiress: I married my ex-husband's brother   Incompetent

    Elena’s face turned pale.“Don’t overdo it, Hunter. We can’t afford any accidents before the smuggling.” Reed reminded him.“Relax,” Hunter replied coolly.He grabbed Elena’s chin, his thumb dragging across her cheekbone as he tilted her face left, then right.“Damn. What a pretty face,” he mused, his tone almost appreciative. “That b***ard Lucas really lucked out, huh?”Elena pulled away her face from his grip and glared at him. “Don’t take his name from your filthy mouth.”Hunter sneered. “Touched a nerve, did I?”Elena’s glare was colder than ice.Hunter crouched before her, bringing his face level with hers. “I don’t have a good temper, woman.” Hunter continued, his voice slow, deliberate. “So, if you dare piss me off…”A cold metal suddenly touched Elena’s belly.

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