Claiming The Reluctant Heiress

The brown liquid traveled down her throat. Closing her eyes, she savored the sensation it was creating in her body. It finally gave her the right amount of courage to jumpstart her plans for this night. Her eyes traveled around the room, searching for no one in particular. The bartender suddenly placed another drink in…

“You’re not in luck. I’m not interested. So better pack up now and go home.” He could sense that she already reached her limit in her alcohol consumption. He observed that she was starting to slur her words and her eyes were starting to droop down. “Then, tell me what you don’t like about me?”…

The next thing she knew, one firm hand held her waist and another hand tried to clear her face from the locks of her hair. “Are you done?” He said with a slight hint of irritation. Of course, this was not what he was expecting this night would be. He came out here to treat…

Her lips parted a little as she leaned a bit on his hands. Red lips that were good enough to kiss. He wondered what it would feel like pressed against his, to feel her body against his. What was he doing? He scolded himself. He should not be fantasizing about a girl who was going…

“I’m sorry.” She spoke softly to the sweet lady who was waiting patiently for her outside the courtroom. “There’s nothing else we could do.” “Thank you, Ms. Hamilton, for helping me. I know you did your best, that’s enough for me.” The old lady hugged her tightly before letting her go. She ushered the lady…

She knew he would not stop convincing her to take her place at his side, but she was also determined to do what she thought was right. To pursue what she believed was what she wanted with her life. “I’m gonna hang up now. Love you, Dad.” She quickly said, avoiding hearing any more of…

“Count Wellington, would you mind if you leave me alone with my son for a few moments.” His father, the Duke of the Blackstone House said. His father was the younger brother of the King of the Royal Empire. Although the Empire was still extremely rich because of its vast properties and businesses owned, it…

“What happened yesterday?” Marcus asked as soon as they were back in his office. “Did your father force the crown down on your head?” Marcus learned about his true identity back in college. They were dorm mates. He was taking a business course while Marcus was in pre-law. As soon as Marcus opened his mouth…

Jacky composed herself and pouted to show some form of protest for interrupting her daydreaming. “You’re no fun.” She returned to her seat and pretended to go back to her work. “Okay. Stop with the face.” She spoke sharply. She had no time for Jacky’s antics. She knew her too well. This was her being…

Staring blankly at her work for a few minutes, she stood up and started pacing the room. After a while, she sat back down frustrated. Her brain working overtime, analyzing the events that led her to this point. “Did he saw me? Did he recognize me?” She mumbled several questions to herself. She finally slumped…