The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 537

lan raised an eyebrow. “I wasn’t drunk last night. I was completely sober.

“Sweetheart, I knew exactly what I was doing. I have been aware my feelings for you for a long time. I just kept holding them back. But last night, when you hired those male escorts and leaned into that man’s arms, I could not take it anymore.”

Mia stared at him in disbelief.

“You… you have liked me all this time?”

“Yes.”

“Since when?”

“I could not tell you the exact day. I think it just happened over time.”

Mia bit her lip and lowered her gaze. “But I… I am not ready for this.”

Ian brushed his hand gently over her cheek and asked softly, “Sweetheart, do you like me? I mean, in the way a woman likes a

man.”

“No!” she blurted, her face turning red.

Ian gave a low chuckle and leaned down to kiss her again. “That is alright. We can let it grow over time.”

And just like that, Mia and Ian began a secret relationship.

It lasted for more than six months before anyone found out. One of Ian’s admirers, Yvette, grew suspicious. She hired someone to follow them and secretly photograph their dates. Then she printed the pictures and mailed them to Sharon.

When Sharon saw the photos, she was furious. She confronted Mia immediately and even slapped her across the face.

Ian stood by Mia despite the pressure, protecting her from the backlash. He also agreed to certain conditions set by Lester.

Ian had started his first business while still in college, partnering with Jordan and Sean to open a company. Later, he used the profits he had saved to launch two more businesses of his own.

The companies were profitable, but even the dividends were not enough to cover the massive sum Lester had lost in his divorce from Sharon. The Quinton family’s wealth was enormous, and Lester’s assets were worth over a billion dollars, so the

settlement was substantial.

Ian worked even harder, often spending late nights meeting with clients and networking until the early hours of the morning.

Mia saw how hard he was pushing himself and wanted to help. She offered her own assets and dividends, and she also had her own business, which she co–owned with her friend Lena. That company brought in annual dividends in the nine–figure range.

Together, Ian and Mia spent two years replenishing the portion of the family fortune Lester had lost in the divorce. At last, they succeeded, and nothing stood in the way of their relationship anymore.

When Jan and Mia were married, Charlotte and Sean’s daughter was already a year old.

She was a fair–skinned, big–eyed little girl named Nina Jasper, as soft and round as a little marshmallow.

Lena had finally let go of her feelings for Joshua and opened her heart to Tyler. The two of them were happily in love.

For lan and Mia’s wedding, Lena served as the maid of honor andyler was the best man.

It was a bright, sunny spring day, and the ceremony took place by the sea. In front of their family and friends, Ian slipped the ring onto Mia’s finger and kissed her through her veil.

Charlotte sat in the audience, her eyes red with emotion.

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