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The Resilient Heiress

Zara Adam, who willingly went abroad because of some issues, finally returns home after enduring a grueling 11 years to ensure her family's happiness. However, her adopted sister Olivia is far from thrilled about her comeback. Olivia has been trying everything in her power to erase Zara from her life, but all her attempts have either failed or backfired on her. Zara couldn't care less about Olivia's antics. To make matters more complicated, Zara quickly gets involved with Ethan Anderson, the heir to a wealthy and influential family who is rumored to be her fiancé. This infuriates Olivia, leading her to spread malicious rumors about them. As time goes by, society starts believing that the Adam family's upbringing is more virtuous and noble compared to those raised overseas, all thanks to the rumors. Olivia becomes green with envy, but everyone gets a rude awakening when Zara's true identity is revealed. Throughout her journey, Zara faces various challenges that she overcomes with the unwavering support of Ethan by her side. Along the way, she also makes new friends while cherishing her old ones. When false rumors start targeting Zara, her four brothers, who have an intense sister complex, step up and confront anyone who dares to criticize their beloved sibling. This leads to clashes with those who try to harm Zara, and when Ethan uses his influence to protect his fiancée, the Adam brothers become furious and tell him, "We don't need your help taking care of our sister." With a calm smile, Ethan responds, "It's my duty to protect the one I love." The brothers roll their eyes at his response.

NandyGrace · Urban
Not enough ratings
96 Chs

Eleven Years Passed By

 After finishing the matters they had at hand, the Adam and Daisen family resumed investigating the mastermind behind Zara's attack. The mastermind was so careful about making even a single move that he had so many people in between him which made him escape each time.

 As they kept on checking, five years passed by and finally they found the culprit who was behind the accident. The mastermind was the head of the Smith Family, Mr. Lan Smith. They are also one of the oldest and most prestigious families in Golrid city.

 After an investigation, it was discovered that the attack was motivated by the longstanding enmity between the families. The Adam and Daisen family members were incensed by this statement, which quickly reduced the Smith family from a wealthy and prominent family to nothing.

 The Adam and Daisen family tortured Lan Smith very cruelly thinking about the suffering Zara had to endure because of him. When the police got their hand on Lan Smith, he was in his last breath. But the police couldn't do anything and could only leave it to the god.

 The Adam family produced evidence of the evil deeds the Smith family did and made the head of the Smith family Lan Smith rot in jail for the rest of his life.

 No matter who looked for the Smith family after the occurrence, not a single piece of information about them could be located. When the wrongdoings of the Smith family were revealed, the nation was in uproar.

 As soon as the upper class learned about the Smith family, nobody attempted to get involved since everyone knew that things would not end well.

 Everyone soon realized that this was due to the accident that occurred with the Adam family's eldest daughter, so everyone remained silent and did nothing.

 But everyone became more afraid of Adam and Daisen's family after that. Because the two families are known for spoiling their children.

 Furthermore, it has been proven that they adore their kids more than everyone anticipated. Now it shows that, if anyone tries to harm their child, they won't sit silently and let them off the hook easily.

 The Adam family did not want to let their daughter live away from home after resolving the crisis in the nation and wanted to bring her back.

 But Zara had other plans and asked her family to give her some time. Because she wanted to learn a lot of things and wanted to improve herself from the past one.

 She convinced her family members since she wanted to learn a lot and experience new things. The members could only accept her decision since they couldn't be harsh and demand her return.

 They also desired for her to follow her interests and be happy. In order to keep the family happy, they decided to meet and pay her occasional visits.

 The family would visit Zara whenever they had spare time, staying with her for over a month before heading back.

 Another five years passed. Throughout these years, Zara would either attend school, learn from her grandparents in Laurania, or take trips to other nations to explore.

 Since Laurania is situated on the eastern half of the continent, the weather is shifting from winter to spring in September. In the morning, the Sunset Retreat Mansion was quite busy.

 Emma and Avery are packing in the mansion's main living room while simultaneously giving orders to the maids. "Grandma Emma, Grandma Avery, you all are making it a big deal."

 A soft voice rang out from the inner hallway, as a girl with sparkling eyes and a beautiful and slim physique with flawless and tender skin smiled as she walked towards them.

 "Luna, come here." Emma waved her hand at Zara and called out for her with a smile. As time went by Grandpa James gave Zara a nickname and everyone started calling her that because they felt it was a good name with a great meaning that suited Zara a lot. 'Luna' means 'Representing a moon, linked with mystery and beauty'.

 Glancing back to the servant standing behind them, Avery said, "Go and increase room's temperature."

 Avery then turned and smiled at her, "Luna, you should wear more clothes. What if you catch a cold? Come and sit here." And said as she tapped on the place next to her.

 "Grandma Avery, it's not chilly. It's not so bad because the climate has changed." Zara replied, moving to sit on the single couch beside them.

 "We can't take the chance." Emma smiled and replied. "Yeah, are you really not planning to inform Kylie and Andrew about your return?" Emma glanced at Zara and inquired.

 "Yes, Grandma. First of all, they'll be busy with their work. I'll be already late when I reach there." Zara nodded and picked up the piece of sliced apple that was on the table.

 "Grandma Emma, don't worry. It's not like this is my first time going out by myself." Zara was aware of Emma's concerns about her going back alone and that too without telling anybody.

 "It's okay, Emma. She won't listen to us even if you lecture her on these things. Let her do as she wishes." Avery smiled as she said that.

 Zara is heading for Elbonia because it has been a long time since she was there. She also wants her family's happiness and to be by their side.

 The men walked down the stairs one by one while everything was being packed. "Is everything ready?" Gazing at the bags and wrapped gifts, Michael enquired.

 "Why does it look like, Luna is leaving here for good?" James questioned in a shocked tone after glancing over the baggage.

 "Brother James, what are you talking about? How could Luna have the heart to abandon us, her lovely Grandmas?" As she made her way to the living room, Catalina remarked.

 "Yes, that's right. How could Luna abandon us?" Emma stated, gazing proudly at the men. The men looked at each other and helplessly shook their heads.

 "It's only that she hasn't returned to Golrid in a long time. The outfits must be her old clothing. So we brought additional outfits for her to utilize until she restocked her closet." Evelyn stated as she looked at the men.