All Chapters of The Runaway's Replacement: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Lyra watched as Harrison hopped into an SUV with his bodyguard, Adrian, and drove off. She took in a deep breath to steady her racing heart.Her hands opened, releasing the tension she had been holding in her fists, she wasn't expecting that response. Did Harrison mean what he said?Lyra stomped down her feet, her lips curled into a tight and inseparable ball as she held back her yell.There was no lump in her throat but she swallowed hard, fighting the urge to speak up.“Humph, I don't joke with my family, ”Lyra hissed, her voice sharp and fierce. Her brows slanted like an angry bird.Her heart pounded in her chest, each beat louder in her ears. Her hands shook as she struggled to keep her breathing under control.With her trembling arms crossed on her chest, she desperately tried to convince herself.Lyra hastened her steps towards the garden house, attempting to act nonchalant. However, with each step, her breath became ragged.She could feel the eyes of the guards on her, fear bum

Immediately the keepsake box opened, a barbie toy sprang popped out and started dancing to a haunting melody. Ethan's head jerked back, his jaw slacking in shunned silence "What the..." he trailed off. The attendees erupted into a chorus of disapproving murmurs. "What sort of joke is this?" "This can't be the royal seal," one whispered, the words spreading. "What a wasted time and effort!"Harrisons brows furrowed, his eyes narrowing, "This can't be it." A low chuckle rumbled in his throat. He recognized the toy, recalling the whimsical trickets the Head maid used in decorating Lyra's room. Ethan's face turned red as he stood up, his fists clenched. , "No, don't go yet. I'm sure this is the royal seal." He banged his fist on the keepsake box, making it shake. His voice rose, "You can't leave, this is important." The shareholders abd attendees shook their heads saying, "That's the problem with young CEO's. They are immature." Only Ethan and Harrison were left, staring at each ot

Lyra's face scrunched up as she stared at the Head Maid. "This can't be right," she said shaking her head. The royal seal had been hidden with the Head maid all along and no one suspected, including Lyra.Now, it's being offered to Lyra, "No, I won't accept this." She didn't want to own the royal seal and declare herself Chairman of the Monroe's empire. It's a betrayal to the man she had loved - Harrison. The head maid lunged forward at Lyra; she fell on her knees and said, "Please, Mrs. Monroe, you need to secure your place in the empire. That will be the only way you can protect yourself and your unborn baby." The head maid had served the Monroes all her life. She has been loyal, having benefitted from Stephen Monroe's kindness, which includes scholarships for her children and lucrative deals which made her wealthy. Yet she remained meek and humble and continued serving the Monroes family. "I can't accept this... I can't be selfish," Lyra nodded, hesitating if she collected it

As the security guards approached Lyra, Harrison swiftly rose from his seat, his eyes flashing with authority. "Don't you dare touch her," he commanded, his voice firm and decisive.Lyra's eyes widened in shock, her gaze fixed on Harrison. She hadn't expected him to intervene, especially not when she was trying to have the Chairperson's post all to herself. Piper's face twisted in a frown, her eyes narrowing at Harrison. She couldn't believe he was taking Lyra's side. A spark of jealousy ignited within her.The security guards hesitated, unsure of what to do. One of them glanced at Ethan, who looked taken aback by Harrison's intervention. Harrison repeated, his voice rising. "She has the right to speak."The security guards backed off, unsure of how to proceed. Lyra stood tall, her eyes still locked on Harrison's, a mix of surprise and gratitude on her face.Piper's frown deepened, her arms crossing over her chest. She couldn't believe Harrison was defending Lyra again. She shrugged

Harrison walked in, his eyes meeting Lyra's across the room. She sat on the couch, her legs crossed, looking poised and confident. The headmaid stood beside her, talking to Lyra in a low voice.Harrison didn't say a word. He just stood there, his eyes fixed on Lyra.Lyra's gaze met his, but she didn't smile or acknowledge him. She kept listening to the headmaid, her expression calm and serene.Harrison's stomach tumbled when he noticed that the headmaid didn't acknowledge his presence either. "What are you still doing here? I thought I fired you," Harrison shouted, his eyes blazing at the Head maid. "I hired her back," Lyra responded and picked up the glass of wine to take a sip. Harrison's jaw clenched so hard that it seemed to tremble, "Get this piece of trash out of here." Adrian moved forward to do as he was commanded but was stopped by Lyra's words, "Touch her and you'd lose your job." Ever since she got closer to the Head maid, she had vowed to always protect her even from