The Real Heiress Rules the World (Sloane Rivers) novel Chapter 364

Chapter 364 Twisted Bonds

Chapter 364 Twisted Bonds

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Back then, he had stood at the upstairs window, feeling for the first time that dangerous, forbidden thrill.

“We’re siblings….” He forced the words out, but his breath caught as she unfastened the third button on her dress.

“Legally, yes.” Samantha gave a soft laugh as she yanked his tie loose. “But Sloane and I were switched at birth.” With a hard pull, she dragged him toward her. “There was never any blood between us.”

Adrian’s control snapped. He shoved her down onto the desk, case files scattering across the floor. Just before his control shattered, he thought he heard his own voice say, “This is wrong…

“Then let it be wrong,” Samantha whispered, biting at his ear as her legs wrapped tight around his waist.

“Sammy…” He caught her restless hand, his voice hoarse with the last threads of resistance.

Moonlight streamed through the curtains, casting their tangled shadows against the wall.

In the chaos of the study, Samantha’s slender fingers traced slow circles across Adrian’s bare chest, feeling the heavy thud of his heartbeat. A faint smile tugged at her lips.

“Do you remember?” Her voice was soft, like she was recalling a sweet old memory. “When I was twelve and had a fever, you carried me two blocks to the hospital.” Her fingers slid over the scar on his shoulder blade. “You got that scar from falling that night.”

Adrian shut his eyes. Of course he remembered. The rain had come down in sheets, and he had gone to the ground three times before reaching the hospital.

“Looking back…” Samantha pushed herself up, her hair spilling across his chest. “You’ve protected me ever since we were kids.” She lowered her lips to the scar, her voice breaking with emotion. “But now Sloane has ruined me. She’s ruined our whole Rivers family…”

Adrian’s eyes flew open to meet hers, brimming with tears. He reached out to brush them away, but she turned her head, avoiding his hand.

I know Sloane has the upper hand now. You’re all afraid of her.” She turned her back, her thin shoulders trembling. “But I just want to be with you. Always.”

Adrian wrapped his arms around her from behind, feeling the shiver in her body. He remembered when she was a little girl, curled up in his arms after a nightmare, trembling the same way.

“What do you want me to do?” he heard himself ask.

Samantha turned, tears glistening in her eyes as she looked at him. “As long as Sloane is gone, the Rivers family can rise again.” She held his face in both hands. “Then we’ll finally be together. Forever.”

When her lips touched his, Adrian tasted her tears.

“Alright.” He tightened his hold, burying his face in her hair, never seeing the glint of triumph that flashed in her eyes.

Sloane had already been in the hospital for over two weeks. She wanted to be discharged and manage her

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Chapter 364 Twisted Bonds

recovery on her own, but Lucas refused. He worried she wouldn’t heal properly.

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Restless and bored, she sat up when the door creaked open and Jill peeked her head inside. Her round eyes lit up the moment she saw Sloane.

“Sloane!” Jill rushed forward in three quick strides but stopped short just before throwing herself onto the bed. She looked her over nervously. “C-Can I hug you?”

Before coming, Mr. Hawthorne had reminded her over and over-Sloane was still weak, and she couldn’t be too rough.

Sloane couldn’t help laughing as she held out her left arm. “Of course you can.”

Jill instantly clung to her, though she didn’t dare hold her too tightly. Instead, she tucked her face against Sloane’s shoulder, seeking comfort. That was when Sloane noticed her friend’s reddened eyes-clear proof she’d been crying.

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