THE HEIRESS SECRET

48 hours since the burial, and my best friend Audrey had been by my side every step of the way.

the silence. "We could get our nails and hair done, and then h

exhaustion wash over me. "I don't k

"You can't stay hidden away forever, sweet

eye was daunting. As the only child of my father, I was now the sole heir to his vast fo

rything yet. The paparazzi, the board members, the shareholders.

can't let fear hold you back. You're strong and ca

as always. Okay, let's compromise. We'll spend the day indoors, and then go out

ned, reliev

the events that had led up to this moment. My father's passing had left a gap

e complex than anyone could have imagined. He had been my mentor, my confidant, and my lover. Our relatio

ilt and shame. It was a secret I would carry to m

ted me tomorrow. The reading of my father's will would mark the beginning of a new era, one in which I would be forced to navigate

ed for a simple yet elegant short pink dress, paired with white pearls and matching heels. My white Chanel bag completed the outfit

ndard of beauty, her body was truly breathtaking. As one of the highest-paid models in the industry, she had a

ance had been installed by my father years ago, when his company was embroiled in a scandal and our hom

ed up recently. The atmosphere was dark and intimate, with pop music playing subtly in the

, we tended to draw attention wherever we went. We'd grown accustomed to i

, without worrying about the consequences. When our food arrived, it came with a complimentary bottle of champagne, courtesy of t

m anything serious. We talked about the new Taylor Swift album, our plans for upcoming v

in the rhythm. That's when we were approached by the two men who had sent over the champagne. One of t

push his luck. I appreciated that. Meanwhile, Audrey was chat

erek accompanied me back to our table, where Audrey was still chatting with her new

skillfully avoided any serious or personal topics, not wanting to get too deep.

mber, and I agreed to give it to him. We exchanged pleasa

exhausted. We chatted for a bit, reliving the high