The Heiress He Underestimated novel Chapter 137

Chapter 137 Inherited Enemies

The room erupted in applause. Not all of them, but enough. Enough to know she’d reached at least some

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he stepped away from the podium, shaking slightly from the adrenaline. Drakonius was there mmediately, his hand on the small of her back, steadying her.

You were perfect,” he murmured as they left the stage.

I think I’m going to throw up now.”

Not until we’re in the car. Frost worked very hard to arrange a clean exit.”

They made it to the car without incident, Frost and his team creating a human barrier between them and he reporters still shouting questions. The moment the car door closed, Elera felt the adrenaline drain way, leaving her exhausted and shaky.

I did it,” she said, slightly disbelieving. “I actually did it.”

You did,” Clara agreed from the front seat. “And you were amazing. That answer at the end? Perfect. That’s oing to be the soundbite everyone uses.”

How long until we know if it worked?”

The business press reaction will come within the hour. Social media is probably already exploding. Let’s ive it a day before we evaluate the damage.”

Elera’s phone started buzzing before they even made it back to the house. Messages from board members congratulating her. Emails from journalists wanting follow–up interviews. Notifications from every social nedia platform showing her trending.

Turn it off,” Drakonius advised. “For at least a few hours. Let yourself decompress before you start reading what people are saying.”

He was right. She silenced her phone and slumped against the car seat, closing her eyes.

They were halfway home when Frost spoke. “We have a tail.”

Elera’s eyes snapped open. “What?”

Black sedan, three cars back. Been following us since we left the hotel. Professional job, they’re good at staying hidden.”

‘Paparazzi?” Clara asked.

‘Possible. Or something else. I’m taking an alternate route.”

Frost made a series of quick turns, navigating through traffic with the type of precision that spoke of extensive training. The black sedan followed, always three cars back, never getting closer but never losing them either.

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“They’re definitely tailing us,” Frost confirmed. “Calling in the second team to intercept.”

Elera felt her heart rate spike. “Is this dangerous? Should we be worried?”

“Worried, yes. Panicked, no. They’re maintaining distance, which suggests surveillance rather than aggression. But I’m not taking chances.”

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Two more of Frost’s vehicles appeared, boxing in the sedan. After a brief, tense moment, the sedan peeled off, disappearing down a side street.

“They’re gone,” Frost said. “But I’m logging the plates. We’ll find out who they were.”

Back at the house, Elera finally let herself breathe. The press conference was done. She’d revealed herself. And someone had immediately started following them.

“Welcome to being a public figure,” Drakonius said. “It only gets weirder from here.”

“Great. Can’t wait.”

That evening, they gathered in the media room to watch the news coverage. Every channel had led with her press conference. The reactions were mixed but mostly positive.

“Billionaire Author Reveals Third Identity as Medical CEO” was the common headline. The business press was impressed by the scope of what she’d built. The tech world was buzzing about the patents and research. Even the lifestyle press was giving her credit for managing multiple high–powered careers.

But there were critics too. People questioning why she’d hidden for so long. Others suggesting she was taking credit for work done by others. A few calling it a publicity stunt designed to distract from the hostile takeover attempt.

“That’s actually a reasonable cross–section,” Clara said. “The fact that more people are impressed than critical is a win.”

“What about the takeover? Did we stop it?”

“Too early to tell. But you’ve rallied public opinion to your side. That makes it a lot harder for them to force you out quietly.”

Elera’s phone buzzed with a call from Richard, the board member. She answered on speaker.

‘Dr. Mystral, or should I say Ms. Vex? I’m calling with an update. The hostile takeover group has requested a meeting. They want to negotiate.”

“Already? It’s been six hours.”

“Your press conference rattled them. Public opinion shifted dramatically in your favor. They’re realizing a public battle will be ugly for everyone involved. They’re hoping to reach a settlement.”

“What kind of settlement?”

“They’re suggesting a partial sale. You retain controlling interest and CEO position, but they get seats on the board and a percentage of company equity.”

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“Absolutely not,” Elera said immediately. “I’m not giving up any control of my company.”

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“I advised them you’d say that. They’re preparing a counter offer. But Elera, you should know, the lead investor finally revealed themselves. It’s not just Valdris and your father. There’s a third party involved.”

“Who?”

“A woman named Lyra Vex.”

The room went silent. Drakonius’s face was drained of color.

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