Chasing The billionaire's Shadow
She was never meant to want him. He was never meant to need her. But some shadows are too enticing to ignore…
For as long as Isla Montgomery can remember, Liam Sinclair has been more than just her father's best friend—he's been a whispered name in the hallways, a powerful presence in their family conversations, and a haunting figure in her daydreams. Charismatic, cold, and irresistibly out of reach, Liam built an empire from the ashes of betrayal. And now, he's back—richer, harder, and more broken than ever.
Isla is no longer the wide-eyed girl he once brushed aside. She’s grown, bold, and dangerously drawn to the man who was always forbidden. But when her father's past begins to unravel, Isla finds herself tangled in a web of secrets, lies, and a truth that could shatter everything.
As her world crumbles and Liam’s enemies close in, Isla must decide: Is she chasing the man... or the shadow of who he used to be?
Because loving Liam Sinclair could be her greatest rebellion—or her final downfall.
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Chapter: Narrow Escape --- Chapter Ten: The silence that followed my words was thunderous. Scarlett’s gaze didn’t falter, but her jaw clenched, a storm brewing behind her eyes. Liam stood frozen, fists at his sides, trying to control the fury simmering beneath the surface. “You’re making a mistake,” Scarlett said coldly. “No,” I snapped, chest heaving. “The mistake was ever trusting either of you.” I turned, but I barely made it three steps before the lights went out—every bulb in the house popped with a hiss and a spark. Darkness swallowed the room whole. I froze. “What the—” “Get down!” Liam yelled. Before I could react, he tackled me to the floor just as glass shattered above us. A bullet embedded itself into the wall where I had been standing. Gunfire. My breath caught. My heart thundered like a drumbeat of doom. I didn’t scream—I couldn’t. Fear locked my voice away. Liam covered me with his body, tense and alert. “They’ve found us.” “No kidding!” Scarlett hissed from the corner, ducking l
Last Updated: 2025-04-22
Chapter: Breaking the SilenceChapter Nine: The house was eerily quiet. Too quiet. I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, trying to make sense of the whirlwind I’d just been thrown into. Scarlett’s sudden reappearance. My father’s lies. Liam’s silence. But I couldn’t sleep. Not tonight. Something felt wrong. My skin prickled, and my instincts screamed that I wasn’t alone. A sound broke the stillness—a faint creak of the floorboards downstairs. I sat up straight, heart pounding. I had locked all the doors. Checked every window. So who—? There it was again. A shadow flitted across the hallway. My breath caught in my throat. I grabbed my phone, fingers shaking, and dialed Liam’s number. No answer. Of course. I slipped out of bed, my feet barely making a sound against the floor as I crept toward the staircase. The air was cold, too cold, and it felt like every step I took was echoing through the empty house. At the bottom of the stairs, I froze. The front door was wide open. Someone had broke
Last Updated: 2025-04-20
Chapter: Shadows Don’t Lie-Chapter Eight:I couldn’t sleep.How could I? Every breath felt like a betrayal. Every heartbeat echoed a name I never knew was mine—Isla Vale Thompson.Scarlett Vale's daughter.I stood in front of the mirror, searching for something in my reflection. Her eyes? Her mouth? Or just the lies she'd left behind?The house was silent. Except for the storm outside—nature’s way of screaming when we couldn’t.Suddenly, a creak echoed in the hallway.I spun.Liam stood in the doorway, rain-soaked and breathless.“I saw your light,” he said, voice hoarse. “Couldn’t sleep either.”“Didn’t think you’d still be here,” I muttered, wrapping my robe tighter.He stepped in, gaze unreadable. “I told you—I’ll wait.”I swallowed, my voice sharp. “Wait for what, Liam? For me to forgive you? Or for the ghost of Scarlett Vale to vanish?”“You’re not her,” he said quickly.“But I carry her blood, don’t I?”He didn’t answer. Silence did.I turned away, but Liam’s words stopped me.“There’s more, Isla.”I fr
Last Updated: 2025-04-18
Chapter: Buried Names, Broken TruthChapter : seven: I never thought one photo would turn my whole world upside down. But now, I couldn’t ignore the pieces coming together—my father, Liam, Scarlett... and a hidden child? After Liam entered our home, silence thickened the air like fog. Dad finally broke it. “She found the photo, Liam. And the letter.” Liam didn’t blink. “Then it’s time we stop hiding.” I sat down across from them, still gripping my phone with the picture. “Who was the child, Liam?” He looked away. “She’s gone now,” Dad said quickly. “That chapter ended a long time ago.” Liam’s jaw clenched. “We don’t know that.” I stared at them. “Tell me everything.” Dad sighed. “There was a man who worked with us back then. Dawson. Retired now. He knew everything. If you want answers, Isla, you should speak to him.” I grabbed my keys Liam stood immediately. “I’m coming with you.” “No,” I said, voice firm. “I need to do this alone.” He hesitated. Our eyes locked. For the first time, I saw fea
Last Updated: 2025-04-18
Chapter: The Woman Who Was Never DeadChapter six: “Dad!” I stormed into the house, heart racing, folder still clutched in my hands. “We need to talk. Now.” He came out of the kitchen, wiping his hands on a towel. “Isla, I—” “You lied to me.” I threw the folder onto the table. “All my life.” He stared at it. Slowly picked it up. His fingers trembled. “You knew Scarlett was my mother,” I said, voice sharp. “And you let me think she was dead. That Caroline was—” “She was your mother in every way that mattered,” he cut in. “Biologically, no!” I snapped. “You made me live a lie, Dad. Do you have any idea what that does to a person?” “I did what I had to. Scarlett made me promise—” “Oh, save it!” I backed away, shaking. “Promise? Or threat? Because this all smells like guilt and secrets.” “I protected you!” he shouted suddenly. “Scarlett wasn’t safe! She wasn’t good for you!” “You took away my choice,” I said, quietly now. “You took her away from me.” He sighed. “She left, Isla. She didn’t want you pull
Last Updated: 2025-04-13
Chapter: Hidden TiesChapter five: The message on my phone still haunted me. Don’t mention her again. Watch your back. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Scarlett Vale was a name my father claimed not to know, but something in his eyes that morning had given him away. He knew her. Or at least, he knew something about her. And I was going to find out. After Dad left for work, I walked quietly up the stairs, past the familiar pictures on the wall—family vacations, birthdays, even one with me and Liam when I was younger. My heart pounded as I pushed open the attic door. Dust flew everywhere. Old boxes, forgotten furniture, and timeworn memories waited in the shadows. I had never gone through Dad’s stuff before. But now, every closed box looked like a secret. I pulled one down marked "Private – 1995". Inside were photos, letters, and a few old notebooks. I flipped through one of the books. Most of it looked like boring notes from his old job—he used to work for a tech company before he
Last Updated: 2025-04-13
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