His Forbidden Truth
One night of whispered promises in silk sheets was all it took to turn Sophia Mitchell's world upside down. Walking away from her own wedding was supposed to be the hardest part of her year—until she discovers the mysterious silver fox who gave her the most passionate night of her life is none other than Marcus Henderson: ruthless billionaire, corporate legend, and her ex-fiancé's father.
Now she's carrying his child.
Every touch is forbidden, every kiss a betrayal, but their magnetic pull is impossible to resist. As morning sickness threatens to expose their secret and family tensions reach a breaking point, Sophia must choose between her reputation and her heart.
Marcus Henderson built his empire with iron control, but one taste of Sophia has him risking everything—his marriage, his company, and his relationship with his son. When scandal threatens to destroy them both, will he choose his family legacy or fight for a love that was never supposed to exist?
Some mistakes are worth making twice...especially when they feel this right.
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Chapter: Chapter 21: Public ExposureChapter 21: Public ExposureI woke to the sharp tap of Emma's nails against her phone screen, the sound punctuating the steady beep of hospital monitors. Early morning light filtered through half-drawn blinds, painting stripes across the sterile white sheets."How bad is it?" I asked, my voice still rough with sleep.Emma's head snapped up, relief washing over her tired face. "You're awake." She hesitated, glancing back at her phone. "It's... not great.""Show me."She sighed, passing over her phone. The headline hit me like a physical blow:**HENDERSON SCANDAL: CEO'S AFFAIR WITH SON'S FIANCÉE PRODUCES LOVE CHILD**Below it, that damned photo of Marcus carrying me into the hospital, my limp body cradled against his chest, his face raw with an emotion too intimate for public consumption. The article beneath was worse, filled with "anonymous sources close to the family" detailing our affair, speculating about paternity, questioning Marcus's judgment."Henderson stock?" I asked, already
Last Updated: 2025-03-01
Chapter: Chapter 20: Medical CrisisChapter 20: Medical CrisisThe headlights swept closer, illuminating the lake house in harsh, accusatory light."Back door," Marcus ordered, already pulling me from the bed. "Now."I grabbed my phone and purse while Marcus snatched up the gun, both of us moving with the desperate urgency of prey. My heart hammered against my ribs as we slipped through the darkened kitchen and out the rear entrance, the cold night air hitting my skin like a slap."The boathouse," Marcus whispered, guiding me down a rocky path I could barely see. Behind us, car doors slammed, voices carrying across the property.Rain plastered my hair to my face as we ran, my breath coming in short, panicked gasps. Marcus's hand gripped mine like an anchor, keeping me steady as we navigated the slippery terrain."Almost there," he murmured, just as my foot caught on a root.I stumbled, pain shooting through my ankle as I fought to stay upright. Marcus caught me before I fell, his arm encircling my waist."I'm fine," I i
Last Updated: 2025-03-01
Chapter: Chapter 19: Family tiesChapter 19: Family TiesMy heart plummeted as I stared at the photo of Emma's ransacked office. "We need to go. Now." Marcus's voice was taut with controlled panic as he grabbed my overnight bag."I need to call Emma," I said, fingers already dialing her number. Each unanswered ring sent my anxiety spiraling higher."Straight to voicemail," I whispered after the third attempt. "Marcus, if Victoria's hurt her—""She wouldn't dare." His jaw clenched as he took my phone, texting Emma with swift, deliberate movements. "Victoria's cruel, but she's calculating. This is intimidation, not violence."I wasn't convinced. "We need to check her apartment.""First, we get you somewhere safe." His hand pressed protectively against the small of my back, guiding me toward the door. "Then I'll find Emma.""I'm coming with you," I insisted, digging my heels in.Marcus turned to face me, his expression softening despite the tension radiating from his body. "Sophia." My name on his lips still sent shive
Last Updated: 2025-02-28
Chapter: Chapter 18: Hidden TruthsChapter 18: Hidden Truths"You've got to be kidding me." Emma's voice echoed through the phone as I packed an overnight bag, Marcus moving around my apartment with restless energy, checking windows and pulling blinds."I wish I was," I replied, tucking the envelope with Rachel's evidence into my bag. "The board meeting's tomorrow. We're running out of time.""Then you really need to see what I found." The excitement in my sister's voice was unmistakable. "Remember those archived files from Henderson's early days? The ones Victoria claimed were 'just historical record-keeping'?"I caught Marcus's eye, putting the phone on speaker. "What about them?""I've been digging through them all night. There's a reason Victoria keeps them locked away, and it's not corporate history." Papers rustled on Emma's end. "Marcus, your father had his own scandal. 1982."Marcus froze, his expression shifting to something I couldn't read. "That's impossible. My father was devoted to my mother.""Maybe. But
Last Updated: 2025-02-28
Chapter: Chapter 17: Unexpected AllyChapter 17: Unexpected AllyI never thought I'd see Rachel Winters on my doorstep again."You look like hell," were the first words out of her mouth. Same Rachel—designer jeans, cashmere sweater, and the brutal honesty that had once made her my closest friend before she became the woman I caught naked with my fiancé."What are you doing here?" My hand instinctively rested on my stomach, a protective gesture I hadn't realized had become habit.Her eyes dropped to the movement, widening slightly. "So it's true.""If you're here to gloat—""I'm not." She pushed past me into the apartment, the familiar scent of her perfume bringing back unwanted memories. "Trust me, this is the last place I want to be."I shut the door, watching as she scanned my living room with those appraising eyes that had always made me feel just slightly inadequate. "Then why are you here?""Because James is a lying piece of shit, and you deserve to know why." She dropped onto my couch, crossing her legs with casual
Last Updated: 2025-02-28
Chapter: Chapter 16: Corporate WhispersChapter 16: Corporate WhispersThe Henderson Industries boardroom felt like a courtroom as I slipped into Marcus's side entrance, careful to avoid the main hallway where executives might spot me. The tension suffocated the space - thick enough to slice with the letter opener on Marcus's immaculate desk.I shouldn't be here. That thought pounded in my head with each heartbeat. But after Victoria's "lunch" yesterday, I needed to see for myself what Marcus was facing.Through the one-way glass, I watched him command the room despite the hostility radiating from several board members. His voice carried that authoritative timbre that still made my stomach flip, even now, even here."The quarterly projections exceed our targets by twelve percent," he stated, gesturing to the presentation. "Our Asian markets have stabilized following the initial disruption."Richard Westover, the silver-haired CFO who'd always reminded me of a particularly smug vulture, cleared his throat. "And yet employee
Last Updated: 2025-02-28
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