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.

were children…” Her breath was warm against his skin as her fingers slid over the wrinkles of his tie. “Every time I was bullied, you were the one who protected

moment at twenty years old when he had stumbled upon Samantha bathing. He

siblings. They

murmured, her hand drifting down to rest against his chest, feeling the frantic beat of his heart. “We’ve lost everything, while Sloane just keeps getting ahead. Doesn’t that tear at you? Don’t

cracked. He seized her hand, his voice hoarse. “What do you want me to

toward the dressing table, letting the strap of her nightgown slide deliberately

she studied Adrian’s reaction,

She picked up a brush

her every move, his throat tightening as he swallowed hard. “Why do you want to

her heel, the hem of her nightgown swirling around her. Barefoot, 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…” She

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

softly as she pulled away.

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