All Chapters of The Runaway's Replacement: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

The next day...Lyra checked her watch for what felt like the hundredth time, her frustration growing with each passing minute. She had been waiting for Mr. Colton in the luxurious hotel room for hours, and still, there was no sign of him.Lyra's security men, stood guard beside her, their eyes scanning the room with caution.She stood up and paced around the room, her elegant dress rustling softly as she moved. She had arrived promptly at 5 pm, expecting their meeting to start on time. But as the hours ticked by, Lyra began to feel like she was being stood up.Just as she was about to give up and leave, the door creaked open, and a frail, old man walked in, his eyes gleaming with a wicked intensity. Lyra's instincts screamed a warning, but she forced a smile onto her face.Colton's men, massive and imposing, followed him into the room, their heavy footsteps shaking the floor. They surrounded Lyra's security, their eyes cold and unyielding. Lyra's security men stood firm, but they we

Ethan's eyes gleamed with malice as he watched the live news coverage of Harrison's disorderly encounter with Lyra and Piper. He snorted in disgust, switching off the TV with a flick of his wrist."So he still cares about that snake, Lyra," Ethan sneered. The General secretary, smiled knowingly from across the room. "Does he? That Piper said she's pregnant."Ethan's gaze narrowed, his head tilting slightly. "She doesn't look pregnant, though."The General Secretary smile grew wider. "That dosen't concern us, Sir. This is our opportunity to get rid of her once and for all. People will think Colton is behind it."A sly smirk spread across Ethan's face, he nodded in agreement. He dialed a number on his phone, his voice low and menacing."Oscar, this is the perfect time to take care of Lyra. Make it happen."He hung up the phone and his smile grew wider, reveling in the chaos that was about to develop. Little did he know, this was only the beginning of a deadly game of cat and mouse, wh

Harrison's face twisted in rage as he glared at the head maid. "You're treating me like a slave in my own father's house!" he thundered. "I won't stand for it!"Piper's smile grew wider, clearly enjoying the spectacle.But then, Lyra appeared at the top of the stairs, and Harrison's anger reached a boiling point."LYRA!" he bellowed, his voice echoing off the walls. "You're behind this, aren't you? You're punishing me, but this? Treating me like a servant in my own home? That's crossing a line!"Lyra's expression was calm, but her eyes flashed with warning."Ah, Harrison," she said, her voice dripping with sweetness. "You know I'll do whatever it takes to make myself happy. I'm the Chairperson."Harrison's eyes blazed with fury. "You're a thief, Lyra!" he spat. "You've stolen my inheritance, my family's legacy... and now you're trying to steal my dignity?"The head maid gasped, shocked by Harrison's words.Lyra's smile grew wider, but her eyes narrowed. "How dare you," she whispered,

Oscar sat in the lavish guest house, nestled within the Monroe mansion's grounds. He gazed out the window and stared at the perfectly cut grass and flowers as he talked softly on the phone."They're even more foolish than we thought," Oscar whispered, smiling to himself. He was surprised at how easily they believed his fake story and accepted him as Lyra's bodyguard.Ethan's voice crackled through the line, "Really?"Oscar's smile grew, "Lyra Monroe, the Chairperson, has no idea what's coming. She's too confident, too blinded by her power."Ethan's tone turned cold, "See it through, Oscar. Remove her from the equation. Our plans depend on it.""Consider it done, Sir. I'll take care of Lyra Monroe, he responded.The line went dead, and Oscar's smile lingered, a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes. He recalled the plans he had made with Ethan, and he would stop at nothing until he fulfilled his mission. A knock resounded on the door, breaking Oscar's focus from his thoughts. He rose from

Piper's smile was still plastered on her face as she turned back to Lyra, her eyes daring with mockery."You know, Lyra, it's best you should get and leave Harrison for me. It's certain." Lyra's anger boiled over, but Piper continued."The moment Harrison becomes Chairperson, he'll send you packing. He's already promised me that. He'll divorce you and make me his rightful wife."Piper's words cut deep, striking at Lyra's deepest fears. "You're just a placeholder, Lyra. A placeholder for the woman he truly desires – me."Lyra's expression remained firm, her fists clenched, trying to hide her feelings. "I'd suggest you watch the way you speak to me, Piper. Your words mean nothing to me." She turned to walk away, her shoulders squared, her head held high.But the moment she turned her back on Piper, Lyra's facade crumbled. Her heart sank in pain, and her breath caught in her throat. She felt like she'd been punched in the gut, her lungs struggling to expand.She forced herself to keep wa