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Synopsis: The Billionaire’s Forgotten Heiress

Charlotte Michael was born into wealth, the beloved daughter of billionaire Liam Michael. Her father built Charlotte Corporation in her name, promising her a future of security and power. But when tragedy struck and her mother passed away, Charlotte’s world began to crumble.

To save his business from collapse, Liam remarried Janet Ann Andrew, the cunning daughter of his former sponsor. With Janet came her two daughters—Aurora and Olivia—who quickly turned Charlotte’s life into a nightmare. When Liam unexpectedly dies, Charlotte is left at the mercy of her stepmother.

At just nineteen, she is forced into a loveless marriage with James Clemens, a notorious playboy and Aurora’s former fiancé. James, a man with five wives, treats Charlotte as just another conquest—until something unexpected happens.

Charlotte, unlike the others, doesn’t chase him, beg for his affection, or try to win his love. Intrigued by her quiet strength, James slowly starts to see her differently. And over time, something that was once forced turns into something real. In 2041, shocking the world, James divorces all five of his wives—keeping only Charlotte by his side.

Just as Charlotte begins to find happiness, a shocking discovery changes everything. Hidden among her old belongings, she finds her father’s will—proof that Charlotte Corporation was always hers. Even more devastating is the truth revealed in a letter from her father: Janet had orchestrated his death.

With James by her side, Charlotte is no longer the helpless girl her stepmother once controlled. She is the rightful heir, and she’s ready to take back everything that was stolen from her.

But revenge is never simple. As Charlotte and James fight to reclaim her legacy, secrets will unravel, loyalties will be tested, and love will be the only thing strong enough to survive the storm.

Will Charlotte finally claim the life that was meant for her? Or will the ghosts of the past tear her down once again?

The Billionaire's Forgotten Heiress

After a long day of fun, Charlotte and James found themselves craving something simple. No fancy restaurants, no private chefs—just good food and a quiet place to enjoy each other's company.

James pulled into the parking lot of a small, cozy diner on the outskirts of the city. Charlotte glanced at him in surprise. "You? In a diner?"

He smirked. "What, you think I only eat at five-star restaurants?"

Charlotte raised an eyebrow. "Yes."

James chuckled. "I used to come here when I wanted to escape the business world. No one here cares who I am."

That intrigued her. It was rare to see James in a place where he wasn't the center of attention.

They slid into a red leather booth, the warm glow of neon lights giving the diner a nostalgic feel. A cheerful waitress came by, smiling as she handed them menus.

"What can I get you two?" she asked.

James barely glanced at the menu. "Burger, fries, and a vanilla milkshake."

Charlotte grinned. "Same. But chocolate for my milkshake."

The waitress nodded and walked away, leaving Charlotte to look at James curiously. "You really come here often?"

James shrugged. "Not as much anymore. But when I was younger, before my life got… complicated, this was my spot."

Charlotte softened. "It must've been nice, having a place to escape."

James met her gaze. "Now I have you."

Charlotte's heart skipped a beat. Before she could respond, their food arrived.

She took a bite of her burger and groaned in satisfaction. "Okay, I take back everything. This is way better than some of the expensive meals we've had."

They ate, talking about everything and nothing. James told her stories about his wild younger years, and Charlotte laughed more than she had in a long time.

At some point, he reached across the table and stole one of her fries.

James popped it into his mouth with a smirk. "What's yours is mine."

Charlotte rolled her eyes but smiled. "You're impossible."

James leaned forward, his expression softening. "But you love me anyway."

Charlotte bit her lip, warmth spreading through her chest. "Yeah… I do."

And in that small, ordinary diner, surrounded by the smell of coffee and sizzling burgers, Charlotte realized that love didn't always have to be grand gestures and extravagant displays.

Sometimes, love was just a stolen fry and a quiet moment with the right person.

Chapter Thirteen: A Simple at the Diner