Chapter 20 – The Heiress Unveiled Noelle’s POV The morning of the party arrived with a golden haze spilling into my room. I rubbed my eyes and sat up, heart pounding. It was happening. Tonight. I pulled on a coat and made my way to see my father. The nurses greeted me with smiles and … Read more
Chapter 19 The Drug and Ploy Noelle’s POV The dress was placed gently in my arms. I stared at the beautiful silk fabric for a second before turning around slowly. Jocelyn’s jaw hung open. “What…? How did you-?” She looked at the salesgirl, then at me. “That dress was mine. I paid double.” I smiled … Read more
Chapter 18 Clash With The Bitch Noelle’s Pov I woke up to the sun warming my skin and Vernon’s arms wrapped tightly around my waist. “You’re staring again,” I murmured. He smirked, voice low and rough. “Last night was the first time I had you sober.” I laughed, burying my face in the pillow. “And?” … Read more
Chapter 17 – The Invitation Christopher’s POV It’s been weeks since Noelle vanished. Every time I walk into the room we used to share, it feels emptier. She’d wiped out every trace of herself–every perfume bottle, every photo, every stupid thing I ever gave her. Gone. Like she never existed here. The closet was hollow. … Read more
Chapter 16 Blast From The Past Noelle’s POV L I got home just as the sky began to darken. The familiar scent of jasmine and old wood met me at the door. T Vernon was in the living room, flipping through a magazine. The moment he saw me, he stood. “How did it go?” he … Read more
Chapter 15 A Thoughtful Gift Noelle’s POV *During the debut, I want to show you off.” Vernon said quietly, tracing circles on my wrist with his thumb. “Not just as Alaric’s heiress… but as my wife.” I blinked His voice was soft, careful. He wasn’t demanding–just offering. Like he always. did. No pressure. No manipulation. … Read more
Chapter 14 A Father’s Last Wish Noelle’s POV “I need to leave.” My voice was barely above a whisper, but the heaviness in my chest made it thunder in my ears. Alaric stood quietly for a moment before he nodded. “I understand. I just… Noelle, I’m sorry I didn’t find you sooner.” I gave a … Read more
hapter 13 Her Real Father Noelle’s POV The screen lit up. My hands trembled. I didn’t blink. There she was. My mother. Younger. Beautiful. In a white wedding dress, slightly off her shoulders. Her face looked flushed, dazed. The video zoomed out. My so–called father–Williams Bentley–was 1/9 Chapter 13 Her Real Father + 5 Points … Read more
Chapter 12 – Secrets Buried Noelle’s POV I stared at the paper again. 99.99. My throat tightened. “This… This can’t be right.” Vernon moved beside me. “Noelle-” “No,” I snapped, backing away. “This is wrong. Someone is messing with me. This has to be a joke.” Vernon held up his hands, calm. “Let’s just think … Read more
hapter 11 The Paternity Test! + 5 Points Chapter 11 The Paternity Test! Noelle’s POV I stared at the check again. Ten million dollars. Not a scam. Not a joke–looking printout. Real. Official. Minted from one of the biggest banks in the country. Next to it was the envelope, with the request: A confidential party … Read more