Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Billionaire and the Unwanted Heiress : Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

Damian's POVThe smile I wore to accompany my verbal assurance to Victor that I'm excited with the news he just gave me didn't seem to penetrate his bewilderment, because he was still staring at me incredulously.Oh! Did I forget that he is a private investigator? This guy had clearly seen me lost in thoughts for a moment since he broke the heiress's news to me. “Sir, are you sure you don't have a problem with her coming?” he probed further. Well, I couldn't blame him. His job had wired him to be that way so it's like a default. I just have to convince him. “Come on,” I said, gawking at him as I laughed even louder than before. “Why wouldn't I be happy that the long-lost heiress to Monroe Corporation has been found? I've met her before and I think she's a good person.”Only then did Victor's expression gradually start to soften, an Indication that I finally succeeded in convincing him.“Alright then, I'll take my leave now,” he said as he shot to his feet and I shook hands with h

Lila's POV I felt the ground tilt beneath me as the conference room brimmed with laughter. I know there's a limit to how far I can go with adjustments but I still palmed my hair a little with my hands, hoping that most of the dishevelled parts would fall into place. Just when I thought I had done that swiftly and stylishly enough, they laughed even more. It seemed that for a moment, I forgot that I am the spotlight here and their eyes are glued to me.Every bit of my actions seemed to amuse them because they wouldn't stop laughing even if I simply took a breath. I just gave up trying to make any other adjustments before them. Why do things keep going wrong for me?I became an object of ridicule even in my late parent's company. Could my life ever get any more pathetic?I couldn't even bear to look at these shameless grown people who would not stop acting like kids despite their ages. “It's not their fault,” I thought, my eyes fixated to the ground, my mind a swirling tempest of

Lila’s POVI couldn’t stop staring at my reflection in the mirror this morning. Yesterday, I had asked Damian to choose which dress I should wear today from the ones he bought for me. The dress Damian chose for me—a tailored, navy-blue office dress—fit perfectly, highlighting my features without being too revealing. For the first time in a long while, I looked like someone who belonged in an office, in charge of things, someone important. My fingers grazed the soft fabric, and a wide smile spread across my face. Maybe today would be different. Maybe today, I’d prove I could handle this new world.The cab ride was also a smooth one, unlike the chaos of yesterday. I actually had time to relax and think—mostly about Damian. A soft warmth settled in my chest as I thought of him, his firm but kind way of guiding me through everything, his insistence that I could do this. I never would have guessed that behind his polished exterior, there was someone genuinely willing to help. I was grat

Damian's POVI gave Lila my most reassuring smile, leaning in just a bit as if to emphasise my sincerity. “I’m offering you a special partnership,” I said, my voice smooth and comforting. Confusion was evident on Lila's face still. “Special partnership? Apart from being a shareholder, what other partnership are you talking about “Let me handle the heavy lifting for you,” I told her. “You’re a Monroe—you deserve to enjoy the wealth, the legacy, without getting lost in the cutthroat details that can trip anyone up.”Will she ever stop looking confused? “While I manage the business side of things,” I further clarified, “you can take your time to learn at your own pace. There’s no rush. And I’ll make sure you’re protected every step of the way.”It seems I'm at least making progress. There was a pause, a silence that felt like it stretched on forever as she processed my words. I could practically see the gears turning in her mind—the doubt, the desperation, the longing for someone to

Lila's POVDamian came in early today. Despite being the CEO of a massive company himself, he somehow found the time to help me with my workload. Sometimes I feel guilty—like I’m burdening him, pulling him away from his own responsibilities. But every time I mention it, he just brushes it off with a smile, telling me it's no trouble at all.I think what amazes me most is how willingly he takes on the chaos of Monroe Corporation. There’s no obligation for him to help, yet he steps in without hesitation. I catch him focused and diligent, tackling the most complicated tasks, even the ones that make my head spin. I can't help but admire him for that.Damian Left early today after helping me out with most of the strenuous tasks, leaving me with much easier ones to get familiar with. He had tried, but today took a turn I wasn’t expecting.Not long after Damain left, It was early afternoon when I got into the car with my driver. We were heading back to the office after a quick lunch meetin