Reborn to Ruin Him: The Heiress's Game

LYRA

I sat down frozen in my office as I stared at the papers I had received. The cool night air blew in through the windows gently hitting my face but I wasn't cold.

Embezzlement? Fraud? How was that possible?

My law firm....my firm was suddenly under investigation. My name was on every file, every transaction, every stolen cent I had never touched.

I shook my head, forcing myself to breathe. Jason had been handling the accounts. He'd insisted on it after I gave him power of attorney on our second anniversary. He had managed the company well all these years but now-

Now the walls felt like they were closing in.

I grabbed my coat and headed toward the executive floor. His office light was still on. I just needed answers. A reason. This had to be a mistake.

But the second I stepped into the hallway, I heard it. Laughter.

My footsteps slowed as I reached his door, which was left slightly open. Inside, Jason sat down with Vanessa. Vanessa, my assistant.

Her legs were wrapped around his waist as he pressed her against his desk, shirt half open. His mouth trailed down her neck, and she was whispering something I couldn't hear and their laughter rang out.

I couldn't move.

"You're amazing," she said laughing.

"No," Jason replied with a grin, "I'm just smart. She's the one who gave me full control. Can you believe that? All I had to do was act like I was concerned. She signed the firm over to me like a fool."

Vanessa giggled. "So gullible."

Jason zipped his pants casually, not even bothering to close the door. "She's weak. She just wanted love and respect. I gave her just enough of both until

I didn't need her anymore."

Tears filled my eyes as I heard his words.

"Now she will take the fall for the embezzlement and I will be the one to save the company." Jason laughed.

I staggered back hitting the trashcan behind me.

Jason and Vanessa immediately fumbled with their clothing and I walked inside. Jason didn't seem to care or even look surprised as I walked in. It was as if he had finally decided to throw his mask away.

" Look who finally decided to crawl her way in here. The cops will be here anytime soon. You should be getting ready." Jason mocked while Vanessa stood by his side.

"How could you do this to me? I have loved you, given you everything you wanted and made all your dreams come true." I sobbed as I looked at the man I loved my entire life.

I barely recognized him anymore.

"Oh, come on, Lyra. What were you thinking? You were so submissive, so gentle, wanting to be the perfect trophy wife that the world would admire," Jason scoffed, stepping around his desk slowly like he was circling prey. "That's not how the world works. Power doesn't come from loyalty or love. It comes from control.