The Real Heiress Rules the World (Sloane Rivers) novel Chapter 501

**TITLE: Bonfire 501**

**Chapter 501: The Oliver Family’s Princess**

Lucas stood slightly apart from the group, his heart swelling with warmth as he watched the touching reunion unfold before him. The joy radiating from the scene was palpable, and he couldn’t help but smile. Suddenly, he felt a gentle tug on his hand. It was Beth, her eyes sparkling with gratitude. “Lucas, thank you… for being there for Sloane while we were away.” Her voice was filled with sincerity, and Lucas felt a rush of pride at her words.

Tony, standing nearby, let out a dismissive huff, his expression a mix of skepticism and protectiveness. “This kid isn’t bad, but don’t think it’ll be easy to win my daughter’s hand,” he declared, his tone serious but not unkind.

Sloane, ever playful, stuck her tongue out at Lucas, her eyes glimmering with mischief.

Lucas couldn’t help but shake his head in amusement, a helpless smile playing on his lips. He felt the weight of Tony’s challenge, but as he looked at Sloane, surrounded by so much love and affection, he felt emboldened. No challenge seemed too daunting when it came to her happiness.

Shawn, standing a little distance away, announced that the plane was ready for takeoff. The moment hung in the air, and Beth instantly transformed, her demeanor shifting to that of a fierce lioness guarding her cub. “Sloane, come sit with me, okay? There’s so much I want to share with you…” she urged, her voice a mix of excitement and urgency.

As the plane ascended into the sky, Sloane nestled against her mother’s shoulder, her heart swelling as she listened to Beth recount the years of longing they had endured apart. Across from them, Tony sat in rapt attention, his gaze fixed on Sloane, unblinking. He feared that if he closed his eyes, even for a moment, she might vanish like a dream.

“We’ll throw a grand banquet as soon as we’re home,” Beth said, her fingers gently stroking Sloane’s hair, a gesture filled with warmth and affection. “We need to let everyone know that the Oliver family’s beloved princess has returned.”

Tony chimed in, his voice filled with determination, “And we should redecorate your room, too. What style do you prefer? I have connections with some of the best designers in town…”

Shawn leaned over to Lucas, a smirk on his face as he whispered, “It’s official. His ‘daughter-doting madman’ mode has been activated.”

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