The Billionaire's Heir I Never Knew Was Mine novel Chapter 81

Chapter 81: Sienna Adams?

Sienna looked at him and smiled gently. Though it wasn’t a bright smile, it was soothing.

"Please don’t trouble yourself doing anything more, Riley," she said. "You’ve already helped me a lot."

"Sienna, you know that woman has malicious intent toward you and might harm you, right?"

"I know. But I’ll deal with Angie myself..." Sienna answered confidently. She meant it. Or at least, she wanted to believe she was that brave.

But from the way Riley looked at her, she knew he didn’t fully buy it.

And from the way his fingers tightened slightly around his phone, she knew he wasn’t planning to stay out of it.

Sienna was about to remind him again, but the ’Ding’ sounds distracted her.

The elevator doors opened.

She stepped out first, "Let’s go," she said, already walking ahead.

Riley sighed quietly but followed her.

...

Meanwhile, on the fifteenth floor.

Inside the spacious meeting room, everything was precise, controlled, and meticulously arranged.

At the head of the table sat Zoey Sterling.

Her posture was straight, composed, and unwavering. Every trace of her earlier irritation had vanished, replaced by the calm, calculated demeanor of a CEO who was fully in control. There was no hint of playfulness left in her expression, only quiet authority.

Across from her sat the senior management team, including General Manager Benjamin Foster, the Director of Human Resources, and several other executives.

Zoey listened in silence as the report was presented.

"The internal investigation has been completed," Benjamin said, his voice steady and precise. "The incident involving Angie Feliz and several staff members has been thoroughly reviewed. Their actions were found to have significantly compromised operational protocol and nearly endangered guest safety."

Zoey did not interrupt.

Her fingers rested lightly against the surface of the table, her expression unreadable as she absorbed every detail.

"And in accordance with company policy," Benjamin continued, "all staff members involved have been dishonorably discharged. Their employment has been terminated effective immediately."

A brief pause followed.

Zoey lifted her gaze slightly, her eyes calm but firm.

"That is the appropriate decision," she said. Her voice was measured and controlled, leaving no room for dispute. "Guest safety remains our highest priority. Any action that threatens that standard, regardless of position or circumstance, will not be tolerated."

Her words settled over the room with quiet finality.

No one spoke.

Benjamin gave a small, respectful nod before proceeding to the next matter.

"There is also a proposal for a replacement," he said, sliding a neatly prepared document across the table toward her. "We have identified a candidate for the position. She is currently one of our top-performing employees."

At first, Zoey showed no particular interest.

Such proposals were routine. Promotions, evaluations, recommendations—these were matters she reviewed regularly. Without much thought, she reached for the file and opened it, her movements calm and unhurried.

But then, she paused.

Her eyes settled on the profile photograph attached to the document. Something familiar about the profile.

Zoey leaned in ever so slightly, her gaze sharpening as she studied the image more closely. A quiet unease stirred within her, growing stronger with each passing second.

Then a memory struck her. Her breath faltered, almost imperceptibly, but enough to disrupt the steady rhythm she had kept until then.

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