Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!-Chapter 619: Even the Air Feels Sweet

Aurora had been taken by Autumn and Caroline. They dragged her to an old tree nearby and tied her up. Thankfully, Aurora didn’t wake up on the way.

Even if someone found her, there was no evidence linking Autumn and Caroline. So Autumn wasn’t worried at all.

If Aurora didn’t die, a few days without food would still wreck her—maybe even dehydrate her to the point of collapse. That’d leave her weak for a while. And if she ended up mentally unstable? Even better. The thought made Autumn smile to herself, genuinely pleased.

"You’re right. The director said it’s all fine now, so there’s no need to worry. Maybe she was just sleepwalking and ran into... someone..."

Dominic’s face was pale. She had always treated Aurora like a sister, and there was something off in Autumn’s tone.

"Ran into someone? What do you mean, who?" Dominic gave Autumn a confused look.

Caroline chimed in with a snide laugh. "Obviously, locals. I mean, no matter where you go, there are always creeps. Let’s just hope Aurora’s luck holds. Otherwise, she might’ve been r—"

"Caroline, shut up!" Autumn snapped.

Dominic gave a cold laugh. "So that’s what you’re hoping for? That something like that happens to her? Caroline, we’ve put up with your snark all this time without saying anything, but now Aurora’s missing, and this is what you have to say? You’re worse than an animal."

Caroline shot to her feet, ready to fire back, but Autumn grabbed her arm.

Caroline noticed Brown staring at her with an icy look. The rest of the group looked just as cold. No one looked happy with her.

Aurora was well-liked. She was kind, warm, and never acted like she was better than anyone. Caroline, on the other hand, acted like she was the star—despite being just an assistant—and had never been popular.

Swallowing her anger, Caroline huffed and stormed off to the other side.

Dominic gave Autumn a cold glance. "I need some space. Miss Fan, please don’t bother me."

Autumn forced a smile. If she didn’t have to keep up appearances—especially in front of so many people—she would’ve slapped Dominic across the face.

"Fine. I’ll leave. Let me know if you need anything."

As Autumn walked off, Dominic plucked a blade of grass, tore it into pieces, and tossed them into the river.

Brown came over and sat next to her. "Don’t worry. The director said she’ll be okay. But... Aurora’s too trusting. She’ll need to be more careful in the future."

He was hinting at something. Dominic picked up on it and nodded. "I know. She’s kind-hearted, and that makes her easy to trust people. But not anymore. I’ll remind her."

"She’s lucky she ended up at LXL. Anywhere else, she probably wouldn’t have made it as a singer. You know how much it takes to move up in this business. But Mr. Nelson—he’s different." Dominic sounded a little envious. "Too bad I wasn’t born with talent. If I had any, I’d be fighting to get into LXL too."

Brown chuckled. "Yeah. Mr. Nelson and Miss Davis are legends. It’s an honor just to work under them."

At that moment, Ella was walking in the back garden. She hadn’t given birth yet, and Eric and their two sons were out with her.

"Any news about Aurora? Are you sure Everett went to find her? What if it’s dangerous?"

She turned to look at Eric, who had only become more attractive and mature over the years. "Are you sure?"

Eric sighed and ruffled her hair. "Do pregnant women get extra naggy or what? Ella, you’ve asked me that like ten times. I already told you—she’s fine. She’s one of our artists. If something happens to her, we’d lose a lot of money!"

Ella burst out laughing. "Alright, fine. I’ll believe you. With that business instinct of yours, I hope she really does blow up and make us a fortune."

Nearby, Elias and Dorian were inspecting a sluggish bug. Ella grew anxious.

"Don’t touch it! What if it bites you?"

"So what if it bites us?" Elias laughed carelessly. "Mommy, this bug’s practically dead already. Do bugs have really short lives?"

"They probably do. Next time we go out, I’ll take you to the Xinhua Bookstore so we can get some books about bugs. Encyclopedias and stuff."

Ella smiled and gently stroked his head.

Elias nodded and stood up, putting his ear to her belly to listen for movement from his baby sister.

"Mommy, when’s baby sister gonna be born?"

"In the spring, sweetie," Ella replied, her lips curved in a soft smile.

"Mommy, can we hold her when she comes?" Dorian asked excitedly, his eyes squinting from his big grin. "I really like baby sisters. I heard they’re all pink and squishy—is that true?"

Eric picked Dorian up as the wind got chilly, wrapping him in his warmth. "Of course, she’ll be all pink and soft."

The whole family burst out laughing together.

That night felt endless.

Aurora sat by the fire, listening to the sounds behind her. He hadn’t said much. It was like he had nothing to say to her.

She poked at the pine needles on the ground, bored out of her mind. Her phone was nearly dead, so no games either.

And she wasn’t even the slightest bit sleepy. This night really was dragging.

Everett sat nearby, adding firewood when the flames got low, keeping it burning steady.

He dragged in a rock to lean against, then glanced at his filthy hands—blackened with soot and dirt. He looked like a survivalist on a hunting trip. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

But none of that mattered. His mood? Sky high. No words could describe how good he felt.

Because she was here. The woman he loved.

Even the air smelled like happiness.

Everett looked up and quietly stared at her slim silhouette. His eyes softened, full of silent affection.

If only he could stay like this with her forever...

"Aurora," Everett said suddenly, breaking the silence. "Didn’t you say someone tied you to a tree?"

Aurora turned, surprised. "Wait—do you know something?"

Her eyes drifted lower and realized he was still shirtless. Her face flushed, and she quickly looked away.

The fire crackled gently—warm, but not overwhelming. Her skin felt a little dry, so she grabbed a water bottle, poured a bit out, and patted her face.

"Maybe I’ll surprise you later," Everett said calmly.

He had people keeping an eye on Aurora’s trail. And when Autumn and Caroline made their move, his guys caught it all on video.

By the time Everett arrived, the footage had already been sent to him. Tobias knew where Aurora was too, which was why everyone else pretended to be clueless—probably just to let Aurora watch how it all unfolded.

"A surprise? You didn’t go all torture-and-interrogation, did you?"

Aurora frowned. Honestly, for someone like Everett, that kind of behavior wouldn’t be a shock.

"Oh? So that’s how dark you think I am?" Everett shot her a glare and rummaged through his clothes.

Aurora pressed her lips together, not wanting to continue.

But Everett wasn’t done teasing. "Well... I have done some awful things to you, haven’t I?"