All Chapters of THE RETURN OF THE HIDDEN HEIR : Chapter 101
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Chapter 101: Shadows Behind the Curtain
Ivy stood outside Elissa's door for a moment, staring at it as though gathering courage. Then she raised her hand and knocked gently. There was no response. She knocked again, a small sigh escaping her lips. No response either. Hesitating a beat, she reached for the handle. The door opened easily when she turned it. She paused in surprise before slowly stepping into the room. Elissa was sitting on the edge of her bed with her back slightly turned. She held her phone, and a white earpiece rested in her ear. Ivy could hear the faint music as it leaked softly into the quiet room. Elissa didn't even look up as Ivy entered. For a moment, Ivy simply stood there, watching her younger sister. Then her expression softened.Quietly, she closed the door and walked forward. When she finally got to the bed, she gently reached out and tapped Elissa's shoulder. "Hey girl." Elissa turned slowly, her brows instantly knitting when she looked at Ivy. Ivy gave a small, awkward smile. "Can I s
Chapter 102: The Quiet Before the Reckoning
"Vivian," Vincent said slowly, "went to the Lorenzos today. She told them she noticed your... unusual behavior." Moses looked away from Vincent, his fist clenching. "That's not enough reason," he muttered bitterly after a while. "If anyone was to be a target, it should be Ivy." A dry chuckle escaped Vincent. "I love how you hate her," he said. "I really do." Then he reached into his coat pocket and flicked something across the table. A credit card slid to a stop in front of Moses. "That's more than enough to cover Vivian's hospital bills," he said calmly. Moses picked it up slowly. As he got back up, he noticed that Vincent's eyes had hardened slightly beneath the brim of his hat. "But you must tell her something for me." He paused, then rubbed his mouth in a way that depicted a threat. "The next time she interferes with my plans, she won't survive it." Moses swallowed, muttering a stiff 'thank you'. Vincent waved a dismissive hand. " Get the hell out."Two of his men inst
Chapter 103: An unfortunate Spy I
Derrick's phone vibrated sharply, the sound of the buzz seeming unusually loud in the quiet office. Derrick's eyes narrowed quietly, as he had a feeling of who was actually calling him at the moment. "Excuse me," he muttered almost inaudibly as he brought the phone out of his pocket and glanced at the screen. His hunch was right. It was no one else but Dominic. For a brief second, Derrick stole a glance at Ivy. Her expression remained quite neutral, but she quickly looked away and returned her attention to the financial projections on her tablet. He quickly reasoned, understanding that she'd grow more nervous if he refused the call. So he had to pick it. He exhaled quietly as he came to this conclusion. "I'll take this please," he said. Ivy gave a very small nod without looking up. "That's fine." To Derrick's greatest surprise, Ivy stood up and gathered the documents on the table in her hand. Then she walked out of the office without another word. The door closed s
Chapter 104: An Unfortunate Spy II
From inside the mall, the parking lot looked like a blur of headlights and shadows. The glass reflected the bright interior lights, and it made it quite difficult to see clearly. Still, Derrick narrowed his eyes and was able to study the lot carefully. He could only make out the faint silhouette of Ivy's car where it was parked near the curb. No one stood near it. A quiet breath left his lungs. Maybe he was simply overthinking things. "Derrick?" He turned to see Ivy two aisles away holding two jars of tomato paste. She raised one of them curiously. "Which one are we buying?" she asked. Derrick walked over and glanced at them briefly. "Either one works for me," he said. "Alright," she muttered with a smile before tossing one into the cart. They continued through the store together. Ivy pushed the cart while Derrick casually grabbed ingredients from the shelves. He picked spaghetti, fresh tomato, pepper, seasoned cubes, onions, and beef. Within a few minutes, the cart had e
Chapter 105: The Game Begins
Derrick started the car's engine, simultaneously pulling out his phone and texting a short message to Dominic. "I'll come see you tomorrow," the text read. "Someone planted a bomb in my car." He sent the message, then drove the car out of the parking lot. As Derrick steered onto the road, his eyes flicked to the right.And there it was–the same SUV. It was parked quietly along the roadside. It took him a great deal of effort to stop himself from parking and walking over to the car to kick some ass. His jaw tightened as he drove past it.Minutes later, the Lorenzo mansion gates opened, and the car entered the compound. Derrick and Ivy stepped into the house together. "I'll freshen up," Derrick said as he handed the bags to Ivy. She nodded. "I'm going to tell them you're starting soon." He walked upstairs and quickly took a shower.Cold water ran over his face as his mind replayed the image of the bomb again and again. Someone had orchestrated an attack against his life. It wa
Chapter 106: The Perfect Spouse
"Fine," Moses said calmly, extending his hand toward her. "Give it back." Her eyes sparkled. "Promise you'll pay for my drink?" Moses nodded lazily. "Deal." She began lowering the card toward his hand. "Good," she said. "Because I–" In a blur of speed that clearly didn't belong to someone as drunk as he was, Moses' hand snapped forward and plucked the card clean from her fingers. The woman froze. She stared at her empty hand, then looked back at Moses. He still wore a smile–a smug one this time. Then he casually turned to the bartender. "You can add her bill." The bartender chuckled. "Of course, sir." Moments later, the card was returned. Moses grabbed it and slipped it into his pocket without even looking at the lady again. "I've had enough," he muttered after a belch. Then he stood up from the stool. Despite his wavering balance, he steadied himself and began walking toward the exit. He had barely taken five steps when he heard his name. "Moses Lorenzo." The voice c
Chapter 107: The Pull You Can't Escape
Ivy blinked slowly, her voice lowering. "I just..." She paused, hesitating. "I wish I could see them." Derrick frowned. "Huh? See who?" She lifted her head slightly and looked at him. "Your mother...or father. Anyone close to you." The words hung gently in the air, and Derrick's chest rose slowly as he took a deep breath. He heaved a sigh. "Ivy..." "I know I know," she cut in. "You chose to keep it a secret from us all. But that's not enough, Derrick. It's beginning to sound creepy that I don't know anyone from your life." Without waiting for his reply or pressing further, Ivy rested her head fully on his chest again. She could hear the fast rhythm of his heartbeat.------"Who the hell are you?" Moses asked again, his voice lowered now. It was dangerous but controlled. The woman didn't answer immediately. She slowly glanced around the bar, her gaze sweeping over the dim lights and murmuring patrons. Then she dropped the glass cup on the bar table and walked up to Moses. When
Chapter 108: A Trap Already Sprung
"Do you even hear yourself?!" Moses snapped, his voice echoing sharply through the room as he paced like a caged animal. His fingers quickly dug into his hair, tugging harshly as he turned and kicked a chair aside. "You followed me, toyed with me, and now you have my number?" he continued, tone rising with each word. "And who the absolute hell do you think you are?!" On the other end, there was such silence that made it all worse. Moses scoffed bitterly, running a hand down his face. "Look, stay away from me. I mean it. You've got no idea what you're getting into–" "You're just too loud," her calm voice finally cut in. It was smooth as silk. Moses got more annoyed, as her tone didn't match the situation in any way. "Well, if you're done," she continued, unbothered, "you should really think about how utterly foolish you sound." His jaw clenched. "Excuse me?" "You had a chance," she said lightly. "A cool chance to know who I am. And you blatantly turned it down without even a s
Chapter 109: Invisible Threads
Moses' eyes lingered on the screen for a second too long. Then he looked away. "I've got to take this," he said quietly. Vivian said nothing. She only watched him as he slowly slipped his and from hers. The warmth that had lingered between them just moments ago seemed to fade just as quickly. Without another word, Moses got to his feet. He didn't look back as he walked toward the door. "Moses," Vivian called weakly just as he reached for the handle. He stopped, but didn't turn back immediately."You shouldn't do anything against your family," Vivian said softly. "They love you." Moses' jaw tightened. For just a moment, he felt a great urge to turn around, look her in the eyes, and tell her she had no idea what she was talking about, and that love was far away from the Lorenzos toward him. But he didn't say any of it. He only turned his head slightly, meeting her gentle eyes. Then he looked away and walked out of the room.The air felt different when he reached the lobby. It w
Chapter 110: Beneath the Waters
Why would Vincent try to kill them? It just didn't fit, Derrick reasoned. Of course Vincent was many things–calculating, ruthless, and always three steps ahead. He wouldn't mind killing a Lorenzo. He'd love it, in fact. But the timing was just strange to Derrick. He knew that the Lorenzo Group and the Maguire Group were close rivals, and that was the reason why Ivy was a target. In all, it was obvious that the only plausible way for Vincent to strike the Lorenzo Group was through corporate means, and not a direct violent attack. He wasn't so daft to take such a messy step. Derrick's fingers tightened slightly against his thigh, and his eyes narrowed faintly. If Vincent wasn't the one that planted the bomb...then who did? His gaze shifted briefly toward Ivy, who was focused on the road. She still had no idea that her life was saved based on Derrick's mere feeling to inspect the car. Funny enough, the car wasn't inspected that morning before they all got in.Derrick sighed, shut