All Chapters of THE SECRET HEIRESS : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

NADIA'S POVBut as I stared at the floor, my jaw set with hatred towards Max, he was the cause of all this. If my mother thought she could send me away and fix everything, she was wrong. I wasn’t going to let this be the end.No matter what it took, I was going to find a way to stay.I stormed into my room, slamming the door behind me with more force than necessary.“Stupid, stupid, stupid!” I muttered, throwing my bag onto the bed. The problems of the day were crushing me, and I needed a release. Stamping my foot against the floor, I let out a frustrated groan.“Why does she always have to control my life?” I muttered to myself. My thoughts were racing, wild and untamed. “She can’t just send me away like I’m some rebellious teenager who doesn’t know right from wrong!”I paced the room, chewing on my thumbnail, my mind churning for answers. “I’m not going to let her win,” I said aloud, my voice firm. “I’ll find a way to convince her that I’m innocent.”Even as the words left my mouth,

NADIA'S POVWithout wasting a second, I grabbed my phone and dialed Max’s number. My hands were slightly shaky, but I ignored it.It rang twice before he picked up.“What is it?” Max’s voice was sharp and impatient.“Keep your voice down!” I whispered, sitting on the edge of my bed. “I overheard something earlier, and it’s important.”“What did you hear?” Max demanded.“My mom was talking to Mrs. Johnson,” I began, lowering my voice even more. “She mentioned Richard and Tammie’s wedding. It’s going to happen soon.”Max paused for a moment. “Did she say when? Has the date been fixed?”“I… I’m not sure,” I admitted. “She didn’t mention a specific date. Just that it’s happening soon.”There was another pause on his end, and I could almost feel his frustration through the phone.“Figure it out,” he snapped. “I don’t care how you do it, Nadia, but you need to find out the details and make sure this wedding doesn’t happen. That’s an order.”An order? My blood boiled at his tone.“Max, I…”B

Tammie POV“It’s been decided, Tammie,” my mother, Mrs. Daniella Johnson, said firmly as she leaned back in her seat, her manicured fingers clasped together.Her voice carried the no-nonsense tone I had grown up with, one that brooked no arguments.I blinked at her, stunned. “What’s been decided, Mother?”“Your wedding,” she replied, meeting my gaze with her sharp blue eyes. “It’s going to be a small, intimate affair. A parlor wedding, to be precise. No grand event, no massive guest list. Just a select few of the most reputable elites.”I sat up straighter, my heart sinking. “A parlor wedding? But why? We’ve been planning this for months! People are expecting…''I tried convincing my mom because I also needed the media to see me once again and so that Max would regret how he had mistreated and maltreated her.“People can expect all they want,” she interrupted, waving her hand dismissively. “What matters is your father’s safety.”“Father’s safety?” I asked, frowning. “What does this ha

MAX POV."Alright," the police officer finally said, breaking the tense silence. "You can go in, but make it quick."I let out a breath I didn’t realize I had been holding. "Thank you, officer," I said, trying to mask the overwhelming relief surging through me. Inside, I was elated. This was it. My plan was still on track.The officer stepped aside, and I walked through the door. As I entered Mr. Kenneth's hospital room, a wave of unease settled over me.The air felt heavy, and the faint beeping of the heart monitor added to the tension. There he was, lying on the hospital bed, his eyes closed.His face looked gaunt and pale, the vibrant man I once knew now reduced to a shadow of himself.I stood there for a moment, unsure of how to proceed. He’s just sleeping, I thought to myself, though his stillness made me second-guess.His chest rose and fell steadily, but there was no other movement. It was hard to see him like this, but I had no time for sentimentality.How am I supposed to mak

NADIA'S POV"I’ll be ready, Nadia. You can count on me." Alisha said with a business tone.As she walked away, her figure disappearing into the crowd, I couldn’t help but smile to myself.The wheels were already in motion, and soon, Richard Garrison would find himself trapped in a web he couldn’t escape.I knew Alisha is good with such games towards rich men.Let the games begin, I thought, the thrill of the plan electrifying my senses.The park had emptied out a little as the afternoon sun began to shine long shadows. I remained seated on the cold, metallic bench, watching as Alisha disappeared into the distance.Her confident stride left no room for hesitation, and I hoped she’d bring that same energy to the task at hand.Still, there was a faint doubt nagging at the back of my mind. Alisha had never taken on a mission like this before, and failure was not an option.I shifted my focus back to the park, letting the laughter of children and the faint rustling of leaves fill the silen