The Alpha’s Hidden Heirs by Avery Rose

Chapter71

“But Dad, I-”

I wanted to tell him I wasn’t ready, but he cut me off.

“This is the right time. Next week, you’re taking over as CEO of the company.”

There was no arguing with Dad. When he made up his mind, that was it.

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“Your dad’s right. You’ve learned enough. You’ll learn even more once you’re in that position,” Mom added.

I nodded and looked at my brother. He smiled and put his hand on my head. “Everything’s gonna be fine. If anyone gives my sister trouble after this, they’ll regret it.”

I knew he meant Kane. I wondered how Kane would react when he found out who I really was. Hopefully he’d regret how he treated me.

The next week flew by. I went back to work at the company, and my schedule was packed.

I felt terrible that I couldn’t spend much time with my babies, but I had to apologize and keep going.

Then came the big day – when I’d take over the company. Everyone had been buzzing all week about meeting their new CEO.

Standing in front of the mirror, I checked myself one last time. I had on a cream sleeveless dress with a long black coat over it. My hair was down, and I wore black heels. Looking confident was key. I couldn’t be the shy, weak Selene anymore. From now on, I had to be a strong businesswoman.

Suddenly, two tiny hands grabbed mine and started pulling. I looked down to see my twins grinning up

at me.

“My babies.” I crouched down and hugged them tight.

so peaceful. They were my whole world.

we have a surprise

pulled back from the hug to look at

is for you first.” Leo pulled out a red

stared at the rose, then looked at Leo.

Here he was, giving his mom a rose! It was the sweetest thing ever.

“Thank you.”

forehead, then kissed Luna too before pulling them both in

doorway. I knew right away who’d put Leo up to the rose idea. I smiled at him, and

living room with my twins, I stopped in

a beautiful cake. So this was the surprise Luna

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on, Mommy! Cut the cake!” Luna tugged me toward

and Axel – were all smiling

this?” I asked.

“Just a little celebration before you take over as

a piece. I was on cloud nine. This small moment totally turned my mood around.

time to leave, my babies gave me thumbs up as Axel and I headed out. They might be too young to understand business, but they looked so proud, like they knew their mom was about to do something

asked while driving.

“A little.”

glove box, grabbed a water bottle, and handed it

“Here, drink some.”

and drank

“Better?” he asked.

nodded and turned to him. “Thanks, Axel.”

“For what?”