The Real Heiress Rules the World

Chapter 354 Dangerous Temptation

Chapter 354 Dangerous Temptation

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“Adrian!” Samantha suddenly grabbed his hand, her voice trembling. “Do you remember the Rivers family in its prime? Back then, you were Stonebridge’s most famous attorney. Conrad was famous across Stonebridge; Lucas was a brilliant young scientist with a future wide open before him…”

“Enough!” Adrian yanked his hand away, pain flashing in his eyes.

Conrad was now locked away in a psychiatric hospital, unable even to recall his own name. Boone was behind bars after stealing classified research, sentenced to ten years.

Samantha stepped closer, the faint scent of roses brushing against him. “It was all because of Sloane… She brought the misfortune back with her. She ruined me, ruined our whole family.”

“But she…” Adrian started, only to falter.

Her breath was warm against his skin

him. He remembered all too clearly the shameful moment at twenty years old when he had stumbled upon Samantha bathing. He had fled the Rivers estate in a panic and spent three whole

siblings. They

to rest against his chest, feeling the frantic beat of his heart. “We’ve lost everything, while Sloane just keeps

voice

her hand free and turned toward the dressing table, letting the strap of her nightgown slide

studied Adrian’s reaction, lips parting

loss.” She picked up a brush and slowly drew it through

her every move, his throat tightening as he swallowed hard.

she crossed the room to him, her fingertip tracing the knot of his tie. “Isn’t Sloane supposed to be the great ‘miracle doctor? If she fails, we can use that against her.” Her hand drifted lower, circling lightly across his tense chest. “Besides…”

His composure unraveled under her touch and her familiar scent. He caught her hand, his

purred, laughing softly as she pulled away. Her hair brushed against

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