Claimed by the Crown Heir novel Chapter 112

"Impossible... This can't be! Their qualifications and patents were totally real. How could they be fake!"

She scrambled over to Lucas, her voice frantic and desperate.

"Luke, I swear I didn't know they were scammers! I just... I just wanted to prove myself, to make a real achievement so you would look at me differently."

For the past two years, she had stayed by his side as his secretary.

In private, she was his submissive confidante, and at work, his most trusted subordinate.

Everyone knew about their ambiguous relationship, which was exactly why no one dared to question the orders she gave in his name.

Lucas stared down at the sobbing woman, a bone-chilling sneer curling his lips.

"I give you a taste of power, and you completely forget your place! You are taking full responsibility for the losses this time. If you can't fix it, you can rot in prison!"

Now that she had lost the baby as her safety net, she had no excuse left to dodge legal consequences.

"Luke, I was wrong, please, let me off this once. I promise I'll disappear from your life and never annoy you again!" Chloe clung to him, crying hysterically.

Even if she sold everything she owned, it wouldn't cover fifteen million dollars!

"It's too late!" Lucas remained completely unmoved, his voice devoid of warmth. "Everyone has to pay the price for their choices."

No one was the exception, not even himself.

...

Over the next few days, Vanessa poured all her energy into work.

She managed online operations, organized physical storefronts, finalized the debut collections, and prepped for the jewelry launch.

She worked around the clock, busy yet incredibly fulfilled.

In the blink of an eye, it was Sunday—the day of the dinner at Howard Manor.

George looked sharp and energetic in his tailored suit, exuding a steady authority.

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