After He Went Public With Her, I Revealed I'm the HeiressChapter 1

Giles Weiss's first love was back, and he couldn't wait to announce it on social media.

@Lissa Perry — I finally waited long enough for you.

His buddies flooded the comments with likes.

"Giles dated twelve stand-ins, and the real deal is finally here."

"@Ivy Gilbert — Number Twelve, take the hint and get lost."

How charming.

Giles Weiss was the first man who'd ever dared treat me like a placeholder.

I thought of the deal I'd made with my father.

"Ivy, you change boyfriends every three months. That kind of instability tells me you're not ready to run this company."

"Maintain a stable relationship — even just for one year — and I'll name you heir to the Gilbert Group."

For that, I'd reined myself in. Committed fully. Dated Giles like I meant it.

Seven days. I was seven days away from the one-year mark, and he wanted to dump me early.

I scoffed. Not a chance.

The relationship? I couldn't care less.

But the inheritance? That was mine, and I intended to claim it.

……

The front door swung open while I sat on the couch reviewing financial reports.

Giles walked in holding Lissa Perry's hand. The moment he saw me, the smile on his face froze.