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Reborn to Ruin Him: The Heiress's Game

Chapter 2 Paper Smiles and Fake Promises

Word Count: 1398    |    Released on: 07/11/2025

d it and the smell of the food hit me the moment I walked in. A waiter appeared and led inside guiding me to whe

ered as Jason pulled

attorney for the firm. In the past, he had deceived me by pretending to be concern

Jason took his seat across from me, the corners of hi

should take some days off." He

n't a

and took our orders. I reached for my glass and t

is getting a lot of more clients." I replied shrugging my shoulde

ed lightly against the table, the way his eyes drifted

said gently, leaning forward. "You've always

ge, considering you never seemed to mind

ft laugh. "I just care about you, that's all. We built that fir

ach out and tear it in half. All these years, I thought I had a partner.

asked finally una

y lawyers draw it up. It's just a transfer of power of attorney

as flawless. Jason had made sure I still owned my shares, still held control. On paper, it seemed harmless. But I saw it n

e naive Lyra who couldn't tell the d

about it" I said putting the

phone kept buzzing and I could tell he was uneasy as he tried n

Vanessa check

it?" Jason asked changing th

the food without much interest. "It's alright," I said, keep

g almost relieved. "

was calm, maybe even softening. But inside, I was replaying everyth

a. I really mean it this time. The firm is doin

said gently. "A few da

his face for a moment. That was all he needed, a small openin

gain, slipping it into my

rt tomorrow." I said standing up. "Happy

ersary." Jas

night air had cooled, brushing against my skin like a warning. I paused for

had jus

*********

you." Vanessa said smiling at me as sh

ng her any attention as I

before. The one with

pretending to be the worried about me but I knew it was

epped inside before slamming the door

already

ent

that matched the cold edge in his eyes. Calm. Collected

aid with a nod. "Tha

terfront property." I sai

ntly. "Among

cked by his own girlfriend into buying some properties and got sued. He had no idea that his precious girlfriend behind it. He thought it

oing to happe

uments again. "It's a setup. The paperwork looks clean, but the real owne

arpened. "They had environmental clearances

can deal with Delmar Group. I'll file an emergency injunction today.

upposed to convince him that his girlfriend of

ed as he was about to pick it up

-" I s

my heels giving out before I could stop myself. I yelled j

fell to

logne was rich and expensive clouding my thoughts for just a beat too l

slo

dn't

voice low. "I just didn't w

tened slightl

ed up

the one tryin

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1 Chapter 1 Another Chance to Live2 Chapter 2 Paper Smiles and Fake Promises3 Chapter 3 Lines in the Sand4 Chapter 4 Birthday Betrayal5 Chapter 5 Breaking Point6 Chapter 6 Not this Time7 Chapter 7 The Mistress's Game8 Chapter 8 Smokes and Mirrors9 Chapter 9 No Witnesses, No Truth10 Chapter 10 The Unexpected Heir11 Chapter 11 Caught Between Two Fires12 Chapter 12 The Hit13 Chapter 13 Bleaches, Roses and A Will14 Chapter 14 Past and Present Collide15 Chapter 15 Truth on Trial16 Chapter 16 Curtains between Us17 Chapter 17 The Other Woman18 Chapter 18 A Husband's Ultimatum19 Chapter 19 The Red Circle20 Chapter 20 Twisted Fate21 Chapter 21 Between Life and Greed22 Chapter 22 Save Me23 Chapter 23 The Hidden Room24 Chapter 24 Interrupted Desires25 Chapter 25 Her Fire, My Ruin26 Chapter 26 The Reckoning Begins27 Chapter 27 Courtroom Scars28 Chapter 28 Checkmate at the Gala29 Chapter 29 Checkmate at the Gala(2)30 Chapter 30 Fault Lines31 Chapter 31 Seeds of Deception32 Chapter 32 When the Queen Strikes Back33 Chapter 33 Blood on the Marble34 Chapter 34 The Truth Bleeds Out35 Chapter 35 The Devil in the Shadows36 Chapter 36 The Cost of Victory37 Chapter 37 Losing Lyra38 Chapter 38 The Wolf in Power39 Chapter 39 A Second Chance40 Chapter 40 Wires and Whispers41 Chapter 41 The Return of Selene Ward42 Chapter 42 The Phoenix and Chains43 Chapter 43 The Winter Rose44 Chapter 44 The Winter Rose (2)45 Chapter 45 The Taste of Rain and Ruin46 Chapter 46 The Taste of Rain and Ruin47 Chapter 47 Fogged Promises48 Chapter 48 The Edge of Truth49 Chapter 49 I Do, Again50 Chapter 50 Hundred Days Test51 Chapter 51 The Ex-Wife's Reckoning52 Chapter 52 The Quiet War53 Chapter 53 Love and Guilt54 Chapter 54 Already Behind You55 Chapter 55 A Wife Worth Millions