The Real Heiress Rules the World (Sloane Rivers) novel Chapter 449

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Chapter 449 The Return to Mirevia

the grimaced in pain, his teeth clenched as cold sweat beaded on his forehead, but he didn’t dare fight back. All he could do was mutter under his breath, “You’ll regret this… all of you…”

Lucas shot him a frosty glance “Keep talking, and I’ll make sure you lose the other leg too.”

Charlie instantly fell silent, shrinking into the corner like a beaten dog.

From the driver’s seat, Shawn caught the scene in the rearview mirror and chuckled. “Mr. Hawthorne, your method works better

than painkillers.”

The convoy moved forward again, carving a winding trail across the vast emptiness of the Black Desert.

Five days later, their plane touched down in Mirevia.

Kaizen himself had brought a fleet of cars to the airport to meet them. Dressed in a sharp suit, the head of the Oliver Group stood on the tarmac, scanning the arriving plane with anxious anticipation.

When Beth appeared at the top of the stairs, Kaizen hurried forward. “Beth!” He gripped her shoulders tightly, looking her over from head to toe. “You’ve lost weight. The Black Desert must’ve been hell.”

Beth smiled and shook her head. “I’m fine, brother.” She stepped aside, revealing Sloane behind her. “If it weren’t for Dr. Rivers and Mr. Hawthorne, we might not have made it back alive.”

Kaizen extended his hand with genuine warmth. “Dr. Rivers, Mr. Hawthorne–thank you. Truly.”

“Dad, what about me?” Shawn cut in, puffing out his chest. “I did half the work too, you know.”

Beth smiled faintly. “Then you’ll get a wife as your reward.”

Shawn’s shoulders sagged instantly.

Kaizen’s gaze shifted to Tony. Though he had never been fond of his brother–in–law, the sight of Tony’s weakened state made him frown. “You’re injured?”

Tony straightened his back beside Beth. “I’m fine. Thank you for your concern.”

Kaizen gave him a curt glance. “Good. Let’s get home–Father’s been waiting for you all.”

The convoy rolled slowly into Oliver Manor, where Jeffrey was already waiting at the front steps. The old man’s eyes brimmed with tears the moment he saw his daughter.

“Beth!” He pulled her into a trembling embrace. “You’re home… thank God, you’re home!”

Beth gently patted his back. “I’m home, Dad.”

Jeffrey held her hands, scanning her face with fatherly worry. “Look at you–you’ve gotten so thin.”

“I’m really fine,” Beth reassured him softly. “If Miles hadn’t arrived in Ravoth in time–and if not for Sloane and Mr. Hawthorne–l wouldn’t have made it out.”

Jeffrey turned to the two younger guests, his expression full of gratitude. “The Oliver family will never forget what you’ve done for

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vd,” Kaizen interjected, “Dr. Rivers and Mr. Hawthorne have been through a lot. Let’s get them some rest first.”

offrey nodded, “Yes, yes, of course. Kaizen, see to it they’re well taken care of.”

Beth hesitated, then spoke quietly. “Dad… I want to do a paternity test with Dr. Rivers.”

Jeffrey went still for a moment, then sighed softly. “Beth, are you sure it’s necessary?”

They both knew–her stillborn child from years ago had already undergone a paternity test.

Beth gripped her father’s hand firmly. “Dad, you saw her. Sloane looks exactly like I did when I was her age. And she’s twenty–two this year–the timing matches perfectly.”

Jeffrey nodded slowly. “All right… do as you think best.”

Beth’s face lit up with a faint, hopeful smile. “Thank you.”

Meanwhile, the servants escorted Sloane and Lucas to the west wing guest suites–a pair of connected rooms, elegant and comfortable, the first true peace they had known in weeks.