All Chapters of The Heiress Reborn: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

A warm mug of chamomile tea sat untouched in Eva's hands as Jenny paced across the plush living room carpet. The afternoon sun cast long shadows through the bay windows, but the tension in the room felt heavier than any approaching twilight."Eva, for goodness sake, what are you even worrying about?" Jenny finally burst out, her frustration evident. "The Lowes' entire portfolio is set to be yours. It's practically a family inheritance at this point. Jayson has worshipped the ground you walk on since he was knee-high to a grasshopper. He wouldn't dare object to you joining as vice president."Eva sighed, the sound lost in the room's hushed silence. "I know, Jenny," she said, finally setting the teacup down with a soft clink. "But it's not that simple. Sure, the legal paperwork is in order, but taking over as VP… it feels different. Like I'm some vulture swooping down after Uncle Owen's passing."Jenny stopped mid-stride, her face softening with understanding. She settled beside Eva on

The world seemed to shrink around Marian as she was ushered out of the very company she'd considered an extension of her own opulent living room. The hushed whispers and pitying glances of her former colleagues scraped against her like nails on a chalkboard. Blake, the man she'd believed to be firmly under her thumb, hadn't even flickered an eyelid at her outburst. The emptiness of his gaze, devoid of the usual spark of defiance he reserved for her, sent a fresh wave of humiliation crashing over her.Now, the silence in the once-bustling office felt deafening, a physical manifestation of the void that had opened up in her life. Yet, amidst the quiet triumph of ousting Marian, a different kind of storm brewed within Blake. A gnawing sense of emptiness gnawed at him, a hollowness that the sterile silence of the office only amplified. His mind, usually a fortress of logic and control, was now a battleground of conflicting emotions. Memories of Eva, vivid and poignant, flooded his thought

Betty snorted at those words.Consumed by a pre-conceived notion that Eva's credentials, like her entire existence in their world, were a carefully constructed facade, Betty couldn't be bothered to spare them a single glance.On second thought, she figured that she could humiliate Eva more."I see. Since you are so confident, I have to test you".Under the astonished gazes of her colleaugues, Betty threw a document to Eva."I hope you are not all mouth. This is a chance to prove yourself."Eva took the document confidently.A bead of sweat trickled down Betty's temple as she squinted at the stark headline on the weathered project proposal: "Coastal Resort Development Stalled by Rising Seas." Disappointment gnawed at her. This wasn't just any project; it was the culmination of years of meticulous planning, a vision of luxury nestled amidst swaying palm trees and turquoise waters. But the once idyllic island paradise they intended for the resort now faced a harsh reality – the relentles

Eva's heart hammered against her ribs like a hummingbird trapped inside a cage. Her fingers trembled as she scrolled through the comments, a venomous storm brewing beneath the carefully crafted facade of her online life."Who is this guy? Did she cheat on Blake?""Gold digger alert! She probably left Blake for this younger model.""She needs to be exposed for the...", the comment trailed off into a string of obscenities, each word a searing blow.Eva felt a cold sweat slick her palms. Jayson, her childhood best friend, had simply been offering her a ride home after a particularly stressful day at the office. The dinner was a long-overdue catch-up, a shared space of laughter and reminiscing amidst the storm of her collapsing marriage. But in the distorted lens of the internet, their innocent interactions had morphed into a salacious narrative, painting her as a callous villainess.Tears welled up in her eyes, blurring the hateful comments into a distorted mess. She slammed the laptop s

The scandal ignited like wildfire, consuming every social media platform. Blake, his face contorted in a mask of fury, lashed out at everything in his path, his frustration culminating in a heated exchange with his sister, Marian.Marian, stung by her brother's harsh words, sought solace in her confidante, Tally. Tears welled up in her eyes as she poured out her grievances. "All I wanted to do was protect us," she choked out, her voice trembling. "I just released a statement to distance ourselves from that... that woman's drama. And now, look at what's happened! The company's stock is plummeting, and Blake hates me!"Tally, ever the calming presence, gently placed a hand on Marian's shoulder. "It's easy to lose sight of things when emotions run high," she said softly. "But remember, you acted out of what you believed was best for the family. It wasn't malicious intent, Marian. And I'm sure Blake will realize that in time."Marian took a shaky breath, trying to find solace in Tally's w