The True Heiress Reborn And Slays (Alicia Delaney) novel Chapter 337

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Chapter 337 The Leading Role

After saying that, he turned and strode quickly toward the other hospital building.

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In Sophia’s room, she was propped against the headboard, idly scrolling through her phone. On the screen were news articles about her and Riley–public opinion had now completely swung in her favor.

A smug smile touched the corner of her mouth.

The Ashford family had kept Caleb’s latest illness completely under wraps, so she had no idea about it.

All she could think about was how much patience Lucas had left, and when he would finally bend completely and give her everything she wanted.

Just then, her room door opened.

Lucas walked in, bringing a chill with him.

His gaze was icy, and Sophia felt a sudden, unexplained pang in her chest.

But she brushed it aside. Victory was right there within reach. She couldn’t help sitting up straighter, her tone eager. “Well? Have you decided?”

Step by step, Lucas approached her bedside. He looked down at her, his face completely unreadable.

“Sophia, you win.

“The proposal event in three days–the leading role will be yours. y’ll handle Riley myself.”

Pure delight washed over Sophia in an instant.

She’d known it–her gamble had paid off.

What mattered most to Lucas was the Ashford family’s reputation and his own standing.

But before she could respond, Lucas added in the same detached tone, “One thing, though. The entire ceremony–the planning, the setup–was originally designed for Riley. So the venue, the schedule, the dress… none of it will be to your taste. Even knowing that, do you still want it?”

The slight was unmistakable.

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A flicker of irritation rose in Sophia, but she quickly put on a wounded, understanding look. Her eyes reddened slightly. “It’s fine… as long as I can truly become your wife, nothing else matters…”

Yet from an angle Lucas couldn’t see, a glint of secret satisfaction passed through her eyes.

Not to her taste?

That actually worked out perfectly.

Earlier, to ensure Riley would be publicly embarrassed at the ceremony, Sophia had secretly arranged for that custom–made gown to be altered to her own measurements.

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And now the ceremony was really hers.

So the whole “ill–fitting dress” problem didn’t even exist anymore.

That gown, tailored for Riley, might as well have been made for Sophia from the start.

Lucas watched her closely.

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There she was, wearing that understanding expression, eyes tinged with red, playing the role of the considerate, selfless woman.

But all he could see now was calculation and pretense.

“Sophia,” he said, his voice low and distant, as if speaking through a haze, “I never realized you were so… determined to become the real Mrs. Ashford.

“But let me be clear–once your position is made public, you’ll face plenty of scrutiny and criticism. You’ll have to learn to set aside personal desires for the sake of the family, just like Riley did.”

His eyes rested on her, faintly mocking. “Are you sure you’re ready for that?”

Sophia caught the dismissiveness in his tone and felt a surge of resentment.

Riley?

A pawn the Ashfords had already discarded–what made her so special? If Riley could handle it, so could she.

Confidence swelled inside her. She straightened her posture, meeting Lucas‘ gaze squarely. “If Riley could do it, why couldn’t I?”

But the moment the words left her mouth, she knew she’d sounded too defiant.

Lucas already had his doubts about her. Pushing him further was risky.

So she swiftly softened her expression. In a heartbeat, her eyes welled up with tears. She reached out pitifully, grasping Lucas‘ sleeve, leaning into him with fragile vulnerability.

“Lucas… please don’t talk about me that way. Whatever I’ve done, you have to believe it was all for our Jeremy.

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