All Chapters of THE SECRET HEIRESS : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

ALISHA'S POVI could hear Richard’s footsteps following behind the nurses as they led me through the corridors. I had been unconscious for a while, or at least pretending to be.When I opened my eyes, I could see Richard trailing behind, his expression torn between worry and disbelief. He had no idea what was really going on.“Wait outside, please,” one of the nurses, Bella, said firmly as they reached the hospital ward. “We’ll take care of her from here.”Richard hesitated, his eyes darting between Bella and me. “But I…” I could see his face because I had opened my eyes slightly and someone wouldn't know that my eyes were opened.“Just wait outside,” Bella repeated, her voice cold but polite. “It’s best if you don’t disturb her. We’ll call you when she’s settled.”Richard sighed, his shoulders slumping. “Okay,” he said reluctantly, and I could see him step back, his gaze still on me for a moment before the door clicked shut.I exhaled slowly, feeling the tension leave my body as I re

ALISHA'S POV“Are you sure this will work?” I whispered, glancing nervously at the two women standing in the hospital ward with me.Their crisp white uniforms and confident expressions should have reassured me, but my hands still trembled.“Yes, Alisha,” one of them replied, adjusting her nurse’s cap. “Nadia’s plan is foolproof. Trust us. Just stick to the script.”“But what if he doesn’t come back in?” I asked, my voice barely audible. The seconds stretched into minutes as we waited for Richard to return to the ward. I’d been sitting here long enough to know he wasn’t coming.“If he doesn’t come back,” the taller one said with a knowing smirk, “that’s when you make your move. You run out, and we’ll follow. We’ll act like we’re trying to stop you, but we’ll let you reach him. Once you do, we’ll say whatever it takes to convince him.”The other nurse nodded. “Remember, the goal is to make him take you with him. The rest is up to you.”I swallowed hard and nodded. “Fine. Let’s do it.”M

ALISHA POVFrom the corner of my eye, I noticed her first. A tall, striking woman, walking toward us from a distance.Her movements were deliberate, purposeful, and there was something familiar about her. I narrowed my eyes, trying to place her face. Then it clicked.It was Nadia.What was she doing here?“Richard,” I began hesitantly, turning slightly toward him, but he seemed preoccupied, muttering something under his breath as he adjusted his watch.Nadia’s strides grew quicker, her heels clicking sharply against the pavement.My pulse quickened as she came to a stop directly in front of Richard’s car, her posture bold and unyielding.I glanced at Richard, expecting him to say something, acknowledge her presence…anything. But to my surprise, he didn’t even look her way. Instead, he walked around the car, his expression unreadable, and came to my side.“Come on,” he said curtly, his voice neutral but firm.I hesitated, glancing back at Nadia. She didn’t move, her sharp eyes fixed on

ALISHA POV “Thanks, Nadia,” I whispered, gripping the small bag she handed me. “I don’t know how I’d be able to communicate with you without these.” I said as I collected the items from her.Nadia nodded, her eyes darting nervously toward the tall, glass doors of Garrison Enterprises. “You sure about this, Alisha? If they catch you…remember you will be in trouble, and always remember the rules of this game… I'm not involved in this because I will be paying you and so you can't point out your Boss even when you're caught.”“They won’t,” I cut her off as I just didn't need any negative thoughts or vibe in my head right now as I try to sound more confident than I felt. “I’ve got this.”Her lips pressed into a thin line as she handed over the phone and the tiny voice recorders. “Just be careful, okay? If anything goes wrong, get out of there immediately.”“I will,” I promised, though the words felt hollow.Nadia glanced around one last time before stepping back. “I need to leave before

ALISHA POV "Are you sure this is going to work?" I whispered to myself, staring at the small recording devices in my hand.Nadia’s voice echoed in my mind, her instructions clear as day: “Place these where they’ll pick up everything. Under his desk, his chair, anywhere close to where he talks the most.”I had nodded obediently when she gave me the devices earlier, but now, sitting in Richard’s office alone, I felt the weight of the task pressing on me.“This better be worth it,” I muttered, carefully turning one of the recorders over in my hand.I stood up from the chair, scanning the room for the best places to hide and place the devices, which won't easily get the eyes of someone or Richard. Richard’s desk was the obvious choice. It was large and imposing, the centerpiece of his office. Slowly, I crouched down and felt around the underside of the desk. My fingers brushed against the smooth wood, and I found a small corner where the device could stick without being easily noticed.