Fake Dating My Ex’s Boss
One blind date. Two reluctant hearts. A fake romance that feels way too real…
Sienna Blake isn’t looking for love—not after her last relationship left her with more scars than memories. But when her meddling mother sets her up on a blind date, she agrees just to keep the peace. What she doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with Julian Thorne—her arrogant ex’s boss, a ruthless lawyer with a reputation as cold as the suits he wears.
Julian Thorne—high-powered attorney, cold-blooded strategist, and her ex’s dangerously attractive boss. They met once, a year ago, at a company gala. He thought she was a gold digger clinging to her meal ticket. She thought he was an arrogant snob with a god complex.
Now he’s her blind date.
Julian has his reasons for going along with the charade. Sienna might be the key to taking down a betrayal that nearly cost him everything. All he has to do is play nice, get close, and keep his heart out of it.
But the more time they spend pretending, the more real it starts to feel. And when secrets from the past resurface, they’ll have to choose: continue the lie—or risk everything for the truth.
From fake to fate—what if the biggest lie becomes their only truth?
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Chapter: Thirty fourJulian’s POV “We can stop if you really don’t want to talk about it,” she said softly, sitting up a little.I hated talking about Ethan, but not as much as I hate talking about our father.“It’s fine; you asked about Ethan and I, I can manage that.” I breathed, moving my eyes back to the city below us. Sienna’s deep gaze remained fixed on me like she was trying to see through me.“Our father... let’s just say he was one messed up man.” I continued, that day replaying in my head like it was yesterday.“He had the money to send us both to college without even blinking; he didn’t need any scholarship to assist, but no, he just decided not to. Even when Ethan and I got our scholarships, he blatantly refused to cover up the rest of Ethan’s bill the scholarship couldn’t cover. He outright asked Ethan to fight me for my spot, and Ethan did. Ethan was our dad’s favorite despite everything, so he believed our father would give in and just help Ethan at some point, but oh boy was I wrong.
Last Updated: 2025-12-09
Chapter: Thirty three Julian’s POVFlashback (15 years ago)“You have to back out, Julian. That scholarship spot is mine,” Ethan sneered as he walked into my room, headphones around his neck, hands in his pockets, like he simply came to borrow something and not ask me to forfeit the one thing that might be my only chance at a better life.“If you didn't come here to say anything reasonable, you might as well leave,” I said calmly, not even looking up from the book I was reading."This doesn't sound serious to you?" “If it did, you would know.”“You better not test me, dear brother, or things will get really ugly,” he threatened. His voice was serious, but this time, I didn’t care. I couldn’t afford to care, not when my whole future depended on this.“Do your worst, Ethan.”He really did his worst... he got me out of the house earlier than I planned, which would have left me homeless if not for Aunt Margot.*** End of Flashback ***“Would you like me to get you anything, Sir?” the housekeeper ask
Last Updated: 2025-12-09
Chapter: Thirty twoSienna's POVJulian's body went rigid against mine, his face morphing into one of sheer anger."Sienna, let's go," Julian instructed, grabbing my hand, not too tight, but I could feel his urgency."Come on, why are you in a hurry, dear brother?"Brother? He has a brother?I pulled back to carefully access his face; his eyes were already on me."I will explain later," he whispered, already knowing what I was thinking."Sienna, right?" Julian's brother spoke up, walking closer to where Julian and I stood. Julian quickly pushed me behind him protectively."Watch it, Ethan," Julian spat pure anger and hatred in his voice. That got me confused. How are they brothers yet acting like sworn enemies? What could have happened between them?"Or what? Too scared she might want me instead?" Ethan taunted, his words shocking me.Is this why Julian didn't want me to come? He was scared I would want his brother?How stupid... I am not even his in the first place."I am not scared of anything," Julia
Last Updated: 2025-12-08
Chapter: Thirty oneJulian’s POV "If you actually want this meeting to hold I advice you don't use that term again" I warned trying to contain the anger that was brewing in my heart."Come on,don't be like that. We are brothers aren't we?" Ethan chuckled walking closer to me,a mischievous hlint in his eyes that fueled my anger even more. I should have declined this meeting or even sent someone in my place."Why did you insist we meet here,Ethan?" He chuckled, making himself comfortable on the chair in front of his desk.“We have business to discuss, Julian. Have you forgotten?”“Business that couldn’t be discussed over the phone? I am a busy man. I don't have time for your silly games,” I kept my voice blank as I spoke. There is no need to let him get what he wants.“I see you have a new plaything.” The excitement in his voice made me very uncomfortable.“Is that the business you want to discuss? I don’t see how my personal life is any of your business."Ethan has a very bad history when it comes t
Last Updated: 2025-12-08
Chapter: Thirty Sienna's POV I watched the roads pass by, the city lights illuminating the beautiful city. A car had arrived in no less than fifteen minutes after I had called Leah and now we were on our way to wherever Julian was.Something in me kept pulling at me trying to tell me that this was a bad idea but I have already come this far might as well complete the journey plus pissing Julian off is so much fun."We have arrived, Miss Blake"The driver informed as the car slowed down coming to an abrupt stop. A large building stood beautifully at the side of the road, it was entirely made of glass which made it stand out amongst the other large buildings here. Of course Julian would have his meetings in places that scream money, I doubt he knows what the world simply even means."Thank you" I appreciated as I stepped forward from the car bracing myself as I took in the large building in front of me.How the hell am I supposed to find Julian here?I straightened the creases that had formed on my d
Last Updated: 2025-12-02
Chapter: Twenty NineJulian’s POV "Mr.Thorne" The waiter at the door greeted me with a slight bow."Same venue right?" I confirmed as I headed inside."No, Mr.Carr has moved the venue to the inner VIP room. He instructed me to lead you there" he answered in a heartbeat.Ethan Carr and his arrogance."Lead the way then" I bit out perfectly hiding my irritation. The earlier I get a better company to work with in New Jersey the better for me, an arrogant jerk like Ethan might just get me to kill him one of these days.The waiter led me through the restaurant past the guests and into the back room where the VIP rooms were. I didn't need to ask to know that shady businesses go on in here but I am a businessman, I do business with people that I have to do business with and discard them once I can, which is exactly the situation in Ethan's case. I knew about his shady acts even before agreeing to do business with him. All I have to do is keep myself out of all his illegal acts so that when I am ready to pull it
Last Updated: 2025-11-04
Chapter: FourteenAudrey's POV I could still feel his hot breath on my face meaning he was still so close so why isn't he kissing me yet?I slowly peeled my eyes open, my cheeks tinting pink in pure mortification as I took in the expression that was now on his face—pure mockery and disgust.He chuckled, a dark and unamused one, " Women...always the same. You all will never miss an opportunity to get laid" he snorted, his hands dropping from my face as I burnt him.Did he just insinuate what I think he is insinuating? How could he even think like that? How stupid can I even be, what was I expecting? I couldn't help it as tears welled up in my eyes. I am a virgin, promised myself to remain a virgin till my wedding night and here I was fully ready to let a man I didn't even know touch me all because of hormones...I thought I had trained myself better than this."You'd better eat something, you would need all your energy for what's going to go down tonight" he dismissed taking a step away from my mortifi
Last Updated: 2025-12-02
Chapter: Thirteen Audrey's POV Blank.Empty.Shattered.Guilt.Those were the only things I could feel.It has been three hours since I saw that picture and I can't unsee it. The tears kept falling while I just sat staring at the wall in front of me, the days, weeks, months, and years Mrs.Rachel and I had spent together replayed over and over again in my mind.She was like a missing piece I didn't even know I needed. I always spent weekends and holidays with her and her husband whenever I couldn't make it back home. Mum and Dad loved her so dearly too, they would always ask to speak to her whenever they called...she always told me I made her forget that she didn't get to have a child of her own.We would have little picnics and barbecue together and then I would help her pack up and put her husband to bed before going back to my form. She made me forget how unbearable Katelyn made the dorm feel ...and now she's gone just like that...her husband will not take this news lightly. I need to get to him one
Last Updated: 2025-12-02
Chapter: TwelveAudrey's POV "Let's go to my office" Ivan declared, pushing himself up from where he sat but Dante’s next words stopped him."You want to marry her into the family right? There is no need to go to your office, we can talk here. She is going to be part of us soon anyway" Dante’s eyes were fixed on me once again as if waiting for a reaction from me, his words calm yet threatening. How can a man be so quiet yet scary?The other two men also turned to look at me, their expressions quite different from Dante’s, the man who just walked in had the most horrific look on his face and that was all I needed to know that whatever it was he wanted to say I was going to hate it."This isn't the time to act up" Ivan piped up turning to look at Dante whose eyes remained on me. "I am not acting up, Leonid can talk, I am sure Audrey here doesn't mind right?" He definitely doesn't want an answer.Leonid, it suits him perfectly."Audrey please excuse us" Ivan totally ignored Dante, his voice commanding
Last Updated: 2025-12-02
Chapter: ElevenAudrey's POV I stood in front of the little mirror in the bathroom with mixed feelings in my heart.I was dressed in the same gown I had on when I was brought here, my bouncy and shiny blonde hair looking dry and frizzy. Although there were no eye bags under my eyes I felt utterly exhausted even having just woken up from my little fighting session. I feel miserable and my appearance is giving that off properly. The thought of being married to a stuck- creepy guy has kept me uneasy all afternoon, calling it a fake marriage doesn't even make me feel any better."Miss Audrey" A voice called out snapping me back to the life that has become my reality."I will be down soon" I yelled hoping whoever it was could hear from outside the door."Don Ivan says they can't start till you are down" If J wasn't uncomfortable with eating with them before, I sure am now.I didn't bother giving her a response and she didn't say anything else either. I sighed deeply to myself preparing myself for whatev
Last Updated: 2025-12-02
Chapter: TenDante’s POV "Poisoned food, really?" I threw my hands in the air in anger and frustration at how gullible Ivan was being. The tension from our earlier conversation and fight still lingered between us making everything much more heated. "I believe her," he said flatly. He walked past me taking a seat at his desk."You believe a naive 20-year-old college girl who was just brought nine hours away from home? Of course, she would feel like she was poisoned, she was brought here against her will" I threw my hands up in exasperation. Ivan has been frustrating and annoying since I brought Audrey here. First, he wanted her safe at all costs to the point of sending me hours away, something he has never done before and now he is trusting her over Deborah who has lived with us for years. He is definitely not saying something."That girl is smarter than you think and I know for sure she wouldn't raise an alarm if there isn't any. She knows very well what that would mean for her" The certainty in
Last Updated: 2025-11-30
Chapter: NineAudrey's POV I burst into laughter clutching my stomach as tears threatened to spill from my eyes."You are so funny" I continued laughing, totally ignoring the large scowl on his face at my reaction. I guess Mafia men don't like their jokes being laughed at...but they are jokes for a reason, aren't they? "I am just a twenty-year-old girl waiting to finish college, get her business degree, and get a job and you are asking me about marriage. Really?" I managed to say."The perfect age," He said, his voice dead serious. That's all been picked? These Mafia men have a big problem, I am sure of that. "You are serious aren't you?" I mummured blinking blankly at him."I am glad you have realised that" "You want me to get married to you?" I asked before I could stop myself. I have always read about such types of marriages but never in a million years, did I think I would find myself His lips curled in a smirk causing my heart to drop...it has to be him right? At least he is nice compar
Last Updated: 2025-11-30
Chapter: EpilogueEpilogueTwo Years LaterPaige's POV."Paige Russo" My name echoed through the auditorium, the crowd erupting in a loud cheer.I stood up from where I sat with other graduates, making my way towards the podium, the smile on my face so wide it hurt as I noticed my biggest supporters amidst the crowd, their yells and cheers warming my heart, Dad, Mum, Carlos, Claire, Jay, Lisa, Brandon, my beautiful babies but my eyes fixed on Him, My Husband.It is two years in now and I am still struggling with coming to terms with the fact that we are actually married. His smile was brighter than everyone else's own, his eyes glowing with so much pride and joy for me tears sprung to my eyes as I replayed the past two years in my head. We had a really bad fight when Jace first brought up the idea of me going back to get a degree after I had told him before we even got married that I wasn't interested. He insisted that he had promised himself I would get a degree and oh boy was he serious. He didn't bu
Last Updated: 2025-06-15
Chapter: One hundred and ninety two-PaigePaige's POVLisa and I stood waiting patiently for our time to be ushered in. Dad was walking m down the aisle while Abigail dcided to do the honours for Lia after Lisa insisted she did't want her step father doing it when her mother was present. I guess she is only trying to make the most out of her Mother's presence. My hands became clammy as I stood a sudden fear and imposter syndrome washing over me,this is too good to be true maybe just maybe this is all a dream."Calm down Princess o you are going to drop soon" Dad whispered into my ear"What?" I mummured."I can feel how nervous you are,you are literally shaking,you need to calm down" Dad chuckled drawing small circles on my palm that seemed to soothe me more than I thought it would."I don't know I am so scared" I admitted."It is very okay to be scared but you can't let it win. I is your day so you have to keep your head high and be confident" He encouraged his voice soft with affection."You are right there is nothing to be
Last Updated: 2025-06-15
Chapter: One hundred and ninety one- PaigePaige's POVTwo weeks later...Wedding Day"You look so beautiful, my child" Mum compliments as she did the finishing touches on my hair. "Thank you, all thanks to you" I replied as I stared at myself through the mirror. Mum and Dad had decided to get married after Lisa and I, they claimed they didn't want to steal our shine although I feel the reason is more than that but I didn't push further. Everyone has been very helpful this past few towards the planning of the wedding especially Catherine whom I didn't even know was a professional wedding planner until a week ago when I asked her to help me find one, and trust me she has done such a wonderful work."Where is Lisa?" Mum asked."She is with her Mum, I guess they still have some things to settle between themselves and Lisa really wants them to have a clean slate before the wedding" I answered as I recalled how the past week has been for them both. They have been trying their very best to fix their relationship and since Abigail
Last Updated: 2025-06-15
Chapter: One hundred and ninety-PaigePaige's POV"A meal together as a family" Dad spoke up from where he sat as we all settled down in our various seats. My heart warmed as I glanced around the room taking in everyone's appearance one after the other. We have been through a lot but yet here we are still one big happy family. Bigger than we even used to be and I cannot be more grateful."We have to make a toast," I said excitedly pulling Amelia's stroller towards me careful not to wake her up."I agree" Lisa squealed."I will go first" Jace spoke up picking up his glass and standing, everyone's attention turning to him."Never in a million years did I ever think we would get here. A family, the words even sound a bit foreign to me considering it is been a long I actually had one but here we are. My wife, my kids, my brother, my long-time friend and brother, Lisa who has always been more than a sister to me, my newfound parents I didn't realize how badly I needed until I met them and then of course, Carlos, Catherine and
Last Updated: 2025-06-14
Chapter: One hundred and eighty nine- PaigePaige's POV"Catherine," I called out in a hurry to catch up with her, I am sure she heard me because she suddenly picked up her pace."Catherine, please I just want us to talk" I pleaded."Please go back to the garden Paige, I want to be left alone" She responded still not stopping, Amelia was making it even difficult to catch up with her."I just want to have a conversation with you, nothing more""A conversation? What do you want to talk about because I have nothing to say to you?" She snapped, finally stopping so I could catch up with her."We need to talk, Catherine, there is no point running away from a conversation you know we are supposed to have""Paige, please I am not interested" She shot."But why Catherine, you cannot keep locking yourself away from the world. You need to let us help you, we are here for you but you have to let us in" I said softly."Why?" She murmured confusing me."I don't understand, why what?" I asked."Why do you want to help me, why are you doing th
Last Updated: 2025-06-14
Chapter: One hundred and eighty eight-PaigePaige's POVTwo weeks later.Today is a really sad and gloomy day for us all, we had decided to bury Grace's ashes, well what the police could get for us, host a remembrance ceremony for Jace's parents, mourn all our losses, and bask in all the pain and tragedy that we had been through this past year all in one day before any wedding or celebrations...more like trying to let go of everything so we could move on. I had been discharged a week ago with a serious warning to remain on bedrest of course but today I wouldn't be adhering to that, much to Jay's dismay and rantings about how the day should be moved to a day when I have been cleared by the doctor but why do that? Besides Catherine needs this the most she has been a shell of herself. She was never always around us before now but now even when we go to her she never wants to see anyone including Jay. She just locks herself in Grace's room and cries nonstop no matter what any of us says to her. It was weighing Jay down the most, I
Last Updated: 2025-06-13
Chapter: NineAnnabelle’s POV Five years later “Finally done for the day” I sighed as Lily and I walked out of the office. “You make it sound like you didn't make me do most of the work” Lily shot, making me burst out in laughter. “You only did the paperwork, I had to attend meetings upon meetings” I shot back rolling my eyes. “We both know paperwork is the tasking part of everything, why didn't I attend the meetings on your behalf while you handle the paperwork” she replied a knowing look on her face. “Oh no, please no” I shrieked. “You do the paperwork really well after all” I added wiggling my eyebrows. “You are lucky, I agreed to stay this long even after I was offered a way out” she grumbled increasing her pace. “Oh please, spare me that. We both knew you couldn't leave me, you love me too much to do that” I replied hitting her shoulders. “Yeah sure, I only stayed because I couldn't leave my godchildren behind and nothing more” she said adamantly. “Keep telling yourself th
Last Updated: 2025-01-07
Chapter: EightAnnabelle's POVFace buried deep in the pillow, I laid on my bed and felt the tears quietly run down my cheeks. All the days of agony were heavy in my heart, and no matter how hard I tried the tears would not stop. I understood that seeing me this way was pissing my mother off,considering the fact that I ignored her warnings and advice against marrying Adrien,she kept emphasising on how he wasn’t the perfect man for me.Now here I was, confronting the fallout, pregnant and alone, divorced by the man meant to be loving me. The door creaked open, and without looking up,I knew it was her, her signature citrus scented perfume too prominent too ignore. "And what do you think your doing?" Mom finally spoke up after watching me for a few minutes. She sighed before walking over to the bedside,once she realized she wasn't going to get a reply from me.I gently raised my head, dabbing at my tear stained face while avoiding direct eye contact with her. "I'm sorry,I really tried not to" I mutt
Last Updated: 2025-01-04
Chapter: SevenAdrien’s POV“What do you mean by you divorced her?” Jax asked towering over me with his extra height, he had always used it to his advantage and right now I hate him for it,“I didn't know, I was just so angry when I saw the pictures, it didn't occur to me I should have checked it first” I tried to explain,“And the best thing to do was to divorce her right away, like she meant nothing to you or anyone for that matter” he yelled, the veins on his face popping out as his jaw clenched, I have never seen Jax this angry in all our years of friendship,“She was my wife, Jax, why are you so riled up?” I asked,a weird feeling crawling up my spine at the thought that he may actually have ulterior motives,“Are you being for real, Adrien, you divorced your wife for nothing, you do not even know where she is and that is your fucking problem” he screamed scrunching his face in irritation,“You can't blame me, you sound more agitated than I am over my own wife”I shot back still trying to prove m
Last Updated: 2024-12-16
Chapter: SixAdrien's POVI stepped into my home after a long day at work, hunger and exhaustion weighing heavily on me. It was a few minutes past 10, and everywhere was dead silent—no lights coming from the kitchen, no sweet aroma of a home-cooked meal, no silent humming from the kitchen while she cooked. She wasn’t even in the sitting room waiting like she always did. Something felt really off, but she couldn’t have left, right?I increased my pace as I headed to our bedroom, a sudden panic filling me. As I pushed the door, an unsettling feeling of emptiness filled me. Walking towards the closet with my heart beating rapidly, I swung it open. Scanning the walk-in closet we shared, I realized I had made the biggest mistake of my life without even knowing. All her clothes were gone except for the only piece of clothing I had gotten for a woman I had called my wife. Grandpa had insisted I buy it for her on one of our business trips, and knowing the old man, he was going to ask Annabelle. I didn’t w
Last Updated: 2024-12-13
Chapter: FiveAnnabelle’s POVWhen I arrived I had asked the bartender if had seen Adrien after a brief description of how he looked and he had replied a swift ‘Yes’,he also informed me that Adrien had passed out in one of the rooms available at the club. I had rushed inside the room looking for Adrien but I couldn't find him. I turned to leave but I suddenly felt lightheaded and fell unconscious. I woke up a few hours later but I didn’t put much thought into what happened since I woke up still alone on the bed so I simply continued my search for Adrien who happened to have gone home already.I had gone to look for the bartender from earlier but he had disappeared with no trace and no one seemed to know who I was talking about,that must have been the day those whoring and defaming images were taken.How naive of me to believe it was just mere coincidence but if there is one thing I am sure of is that Adrien will regret ever calling me a gold digging whore. He was going to regret treating me horribl
Last Updated: 2024-11-18
Chapter: FourAnnabelle’s POVI fell to the floor as my jelly-like quivering knees failed to hold me up, the tears which I had tried so hard to suppress, finally started to flow and this time I did not try to stop them. I let them drop naturally without thinking about how puffy my eyes would be or the impending headache that was going to come right after. Deeper than I could have ever dreamed, the pain was unbearable. Adrien’s terrible words kept playing in my head like a nasty reminder of how little I mattered to him. How could he treat me as if I was nothing? And to drive out in the middle of the night to be with his ex-girlfriend after everything he had said, it felt as though he was continuously stabbing a knife into my heart. Thinking that loving him would ever be enough made me feel like a fool. I battled for so long just to make this marriage work, always telling myself that maybe one day he would see me, like truly see me, and love me back. Still, at the end of the day, it was all useles
Last Updated: 2024-11-08
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