The True Heiress Reborn And Slays (Alicia Delaney) novel Chapter 512

Chapter 512 No Way Back

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where I come in Aiden smiled, turning to open the car door and gesturing

He produced a bottle of whiskey and poured Lucas a glass

“With the two of us working together, there’s plenty you can do.” Aiden slid the glass across the inscrutable intent including… taking Riley back from Sebastian, with your own hands

The words landed like a stone dropped into still water.

And in that instant, Lucas vividly recalled Riley’s parting words at the café earlier day.

She’d said that if he still harbored any illusions, or if he tried to team up with anyone against ner enemy of him.

And whatever Aiden was plotting now, it would almost certainly be aimed at harming both Riley and Sebasti

A swirl of emotions, complicated and unfamiliar, churned inside Lucas.

He’d wronged Riley for years, hurt her for years. Only now, having lost her completely, did the feelings buried beneath layers of self- interest and calculation suddenly surface with painful clarity.

He couldn’t let her be hurt again, especially not because of him.

That thought sparked an idea.

He could play along. Pretend to accept Aiden’s offer, use the guise of partnership to uncover what he was really planning and what cards he held.

Slowly, Lucas raised the glass.

His silence was as good as acceptance.

Meeting Aiden’s gaze, he asked flatly, “What exactly are you planning, Mr. Quinn?”

Aiden didn’t seem surprised Lucas had agreed; after all, he’d left this door open deliberately.

With a cryptic smile, he answered, “Simple… whatever makes Sebastian’s life difficult.”

Ever since news of Riley and Sebastian’s marriage broke, Melissa hadn’t known a single peaceful day.

Her family had been breathing down her neck, calling nonstop, pushing her to the brink of collapse.

The elders had given her strict orders.

She must do whatever it took to keep Zavier from divorcing her–at any cost. Losing the Harper connection would be disastrous for the Blackwood family. On top of that, she had to mend fences with Riley.

“Have you lost your mind?” Her eldest brother practically yelled into the phone. “Do you have any idea who Riley is now? She’s Sebastian’s wife! Her status has completely changed. You openly antagonized her and made a mortal enemy; how does that

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“And why won’t she? You know exactly why!” Her brother sounded mady to smash the ph

to make things right it’s crucial for our family and for your own futures

Under this relentless assault, however unwilling, Melissa had no choice but to comply

Naively, she assumed that “making amends” meant swallowing her pride, making a few pho calls, and everything would be swept under the rug

She first dialed Zavier’s number, rehearsing a speech filled with self–pity and coaxing warmthi

But the call was answered by a young, professional male voice, “Hello, this is Mr. Harper’s executive after calling?”

Melissa froze, gripping the phone. “I’m his wife! Put him on!”

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