The True Heiress Reborn And Slays (Alicia Delaney) novel Chapter 490

Chapter 490 Discover Their Scheme.

It was not long before a black luxury sedan pulled up beside the fountain.

The door opened, and Elsie stepped out gracefully in her elaborate custom gown.

The man who followed her out made Riley’s eyes widen abruptly.

Lucas?

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The high–definition surveillance captured every detail on his suit lapel perfectly.

Fine dark gold embroidery lined the hem of his formal jacket. Its design perfectly matched the gaudy dress Melissa had pushed on her, proving the two were made as a custom set.

Everything clicked into place.

No wonder Melissa was so insistent on me wearing the gown.

She had been secretly colluding with Lucas behind Riley’s back all along.

She refused to let Riley’s marriage to Sebastian succeed, determined to put her obedient, adopted daughter, Elsie, in Riley’s place.

Word of Riley’s past relationship with Lucas had long spread.

Melissa would never let such a useful opportunity slip away.

Her scheme was brutally clear: force Riley to reconcile with Lucas, then push Elsie to take over Riley’s position as Sebastian’s fiancée.

“What a wonderful little drama,” Riley muttered coldly, frost settling deep in her eyes.

She quickly exited the surveillance interface and dialed Sebastian’s number. “Sebastian, where are you right now?”

“On my way to the party.”

“Turn back home first. Bring me a spare formal gown,” she said.

Sebastian instantly detected the urgency in her tone, his voice dropping serious. “What’s wrong? Is there an issue with your dress?”

“Nothing’s wrong, just taking precautions. I need a backup in case anything spills on my gown tonight,” Riley replied, unwilling to distract him with family intrigue.

Sebastian fell silent for a brief moment before agreeing firmly, “I’ll send my assistant to pick it up and deliver it to you. I’ll arrive shortly after.”

After hanging up, Riley texted Raymond at once, asking him to arrange for staff to greet Sebastian’s assistant at the estate gate.

The assistant delivered the spare gown box in less than half an hour.

After safely storing the backup dress, Riley received another message from Raymond, informing her that guests were starting to arrive one after another.

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Chapter 490 Discover Their Scheme

She died her hair gently and stepped out of the lounge.

Unbeknownst to her, a servant uniform slipped out of the shadows moments after she left.

Using a spare key, the figure unlocked the lounge door and sneaked inside.

Inside the bustling banquet hall, Riley quickly spotted Zavier and Raymond–at the center of the crowd.

A warm smile softened Zavier’s stern features the second he saw her.

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He pulled her to his side and addressed the surrounding guests. “Everyone, this is my daughter, Riley. Riley, these are the respected elders of our family.”

Poised and unflappable, Riley showed neither excessive flattery nor timidity.

She nodded slightly, her tone clear and courteous. “Greetings.”

The elderly men exchanged quiet glances.

They thought the long–lost daughter, raised away from the household, would seem clumsy and unpolished. Instead, she carried a formidable presence that was unmistakably like the young Zavier.

The eldest man stroked his beard and nodded approvingly. “Raymond, now that your sister has returned, you two must work hand in hand to lead Harper Group forward. Don’t disappoint us old–timers.”

Raymond smiled and slung an arm over Riley’s shoulder, his gaze resolute. “You have my word. The Harper family will only grow stronger from today onward.”

Their conversation was interrupted by Melissa’s arrival with Elsie in tow.

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