All Chapters of THE SECRET HEIRESS : Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

MAX POV.I froze, my body tensing as I adjusted the bouquet on my lap, pretending to be occupied. But my eyes stayed locked on the mirror, watching the faint shadow lingering just out of sight.“Max?” Nadia’s voice cut through my focus. “What is it?”“Shh,” I said sharply, raising a hand to silence her.I shifted slightly, angling the mirror to get a better view. The parking lot wasn’t crowded, but there were enough people milling about to mask a potential eavesdropper.The shadow was small and quick, disappearing as soon as it appeared.“Is someone there?” Nadia whispered, her tone laced with unease.“Maybe,” I muttered. “Stay quiet.”I leaned forward, peering through the windshield. Nothing seemed out of place…just a few shoppers heading to their cars, some loading groceries into trunks. But my instincts told me otherwise.I glanced at the other side mirror, scanning the opposite direction. Still nothing.“Nadia, stay in the car,” I said, my voice low but firm.“What are you going t

MR JACOB POV.“Think, Jacob,” I muttered to myself, my fingers drumming against the steering wheel. “Think.”Ahead, Max’s car took a left turn, and I followed, keeping my distance. The streets were more quiet now, the rush of traffic thinning as we moved toward the upscale neighborhood where Mr Kenneth’s mansion loomed like a fortress.I couldn’t help but sneer at the thought of it. That mansion was a symbol of everything Kenneth had stolen from me…wealth, power, respect.He lived like a king while I scraped by, forced to watch from the sidelines as he basked in the glory that should have been mine.The car in front of me slowed, and I did the same, my eyes narrowing as I watched Max navigate through the gated entrance to Kenneth’s estate.“This is it,” I murmured, pulling over to the side of the road just outside the gates.From this vantage point, I had a clear view of the driveway, where Max’s car came to a stop. A servant appeared, opening the door for him and Nadia as they steppe

NADIA'S POV.Mr Kenneth was glowing with pride, speaking animatedly about Richard and his upcoming marriage to Tammie.Richard. That name echoed in my mind like a bitter curse.What’s so special about Tammie? I wondered, bitterness rising like bile in my throat. Why her?I glanced at Tammie, sitting gracefully almost next to Richard. Her smile was delicate, her posture perfect, and her presence exuded a quiet confidence that seemed to captivate everyone in the room.Was it her innocence? Her beauty? Or was it the fact that she was the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in the city?My hands curled into fists in my lap as I struggled to keep my composure. She’s not better than me. She can’t be.Kenneth’s voice rose, pulling me back to the present.“Richard has been such a blessing to our family,” he said, his voice dripping with pride.“He’s brought so many thoughtful gifts for the wedding. I couldn’t ask for a better son-in-law.”The words felt like daggers to my heart. Better

RICHARD POV.There was something so weird about the way they looked at each other, as if they were silently communicating.What are they up to? I wondered.Max had always been a suspect to me…a senior manager at Mr. Johnson’s company, sharp and cunning, but not someone I entirely trusted. And Nadia…well, she was even harder to read.As the conversation in the room continued, I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more going on beneath the surface. Everyone seemed to have their own agenda, their own secrets.And then there was Tammie, sitting silently across the room, her eyes now focused on the floor.What are you thinking, Tammie?I wanted to talk to her, to reassure her, but this wasn’t the time or place. For now, all I could do was hope that she didn’t misunderstand my intentions.The room was kind of feeling awkward with silence, but my mind was elsewhere. I couldn’t stop thinking about that moment when Tammie’s eyes met mine, the unspoken tension between us.I’ll fix this, I

MR JACOB POV.“Brother Kenneth,” I said again, this time with more resolve. “I need to tell you something important.”The room fell silent. Even the faint sound of the wind outside seemed to pause as everyone waited for me to speak.“Don’t eat the apples,” I blurted out.Kenneth frowned, clearly taken aback. “What are you talking about, Jacob?”I took a deep breath, feeling the weight of my words. “The apples in that fruit bouquet… I saw something earlier that made me suspect they might not be safe.”“What exactly did you see?” Kenneth asked, his voice laced with suspicion.Max shifted in his seat, his composure slipping ever so slightly. Nadia’s eyes widened, and for a moment, I thought she might say something, but she remained silent, her gaze darting between me and Max.“I was at the supermarket earlier,” I began, choosing my words carefully. “And I saw Max with the fruit bouquet. He was… tampering with it. Injecting something into the apples.”Gasps filled the room. Daniella clutc