My dream was simple: Build a quiet life with the person I adored after college. However, destiny had a different course in mind when my father revealed that I had to rescue my late mother's struggling business by marrying the merciless CEO, Alexander Blake. At first, life with Alexander appeared promising, but as the saying goes, nothing good lasts forever. That was until his childhood sweetheart barged in, shattering everything I held dear and leaving me with a whirlwind of shame, bitterness, and fury. I fled Texas for London, where I spent the next six years rebuilding my life. Now, I’m back in Texas with my son, Franklin, driven by a burning desire for revenge against everyone who has wronged me.
View MoreKATHERINE'S POVSix years later…..Life in London has felt like a constant battle ever since I left behind my family, my career, and everything I cherished due to the false accusations against me."Mom, do you think this looks good?" my six-year-old son asked, holding up a shirt for me to see, his face lighting up with a smile that reminded me of a man I could never forget—the one who transformed my life."Franklin, you’d look absolutely dashing in it! Hurry up so the nanny can help you get ready before we head to the airport," I replied, watching him dash out of the room.It’s been six years since I was forced out of the Alexander mansion, leaving with nothing but shattered hopes. Returning to my parents' house was not an option; I had to rely on my best friend, Hazel, for support. It was during that time that I discovered I was pregnant, which fueled my determination to chase my dreams and rebuild my career, no matter the obstacles in my path.With Hazel's unwavering support and my
ALEXANDER'S POVI glanced at my wristwatch, checking the time while trying to focus on what Astra was saying. “Next, we should swing by the gallery. I need a new piece for the living room,” she said, giving me that look she always did when she wanted something—half playful, half demanding.Astra had an impressive talent for finding the most expensive art, and I couldn’t deny her taste. Thank goodness I had the means to keep up with her indulgences. Still, something felt off since she came back into my life. I needed time to adjust, to figure out how to fit her back into my life without feeling lost.“Sure, whatever you want,” I said, offering a half-hearted smile while pulling out my phone from my blazer pocket.As I scrolled through some work emails, I barely heard her talking about the latest exhibit. I felt her presence but also this growing sense of detachment. The car came to a stop, and the driver opened the door, but Astra was already out, waiting impatiently for me. I sighed,
KATHERINE'S POVThe low rumble of thunder rolled overhead as I walked down the deserted street, the rain now pouring down as if the heavens were mourning alongside me. My clothes clung to my skin, soaked from the sudden downpour, but I hardly noticed. All I could think about was the hollow ache left behind by the only family I’d ever known—even though they had never truly accepted me.Suddenly, a car pulled up behind me, snapping me out of my thoughts."OMG, Kathy! Where have you been for the past few weeks? I called your line, but it was switched off. I tried reaching out to Alex and your stepsis—they were making matters worse. Are you okay?" That voice was unmistakable. It was Hazel, my best friend. In an instant, the tears I had been holding back started to flow.“I…I…” I stammered, tears streaming down my face as I let my emotions spill over. I needed to release everything I had been bottling up. Just hearing her concern made the distance between us feel even greater.“Shh, it’s a
KATHERINE'S POVIt was almost four in the afternoon when I took one last look at the hospital building as my Uber pulled up. I must have sighed a million times, lost in my thoughts. It’s been nearly two weeks, and I haven’t heard from anyone—not my best friend, my family, or even Alexander. I couldn’t really blame them, though; I had lost my phone. I ended up paying the hospital bills with the black card Alexander had given me through the doctor. I think it was the money he promised to give me. I didn’t want to use it, but I felt completely helpless and had no other choice.“We’re here,” the Uber driver announced, snapping me out of my thoughts. I paid him with the black card, and his surprised look was exactly what I expected. After he finished, I tucked the card into my small purse and stood in front of the massive building that I once called home. Ever since marrying Alexander, I felt a strange disconnect from my family. They must have heard about what happened, or maybe they hadn’
KATHERINE'S POV The loud ringtone jolted me awake, and I stretched my body, trying to shake off the remnants of sleep. How long had I been out? Reality hit me hard—my reality. I grabbed my phone and noticed a slew of missed calls from my dad, along with my stepmom and stepsister. I didn’t need to guess why they were calling. They were probably just looking to get under my skin, especially my stepmom and her daughter.I made my way to the bathroom, preparing for the day ahead—all for the man I loved. If I could just convince him that I was pregnant with his child, maybe—just maybe—he would finally listen and love me more. Just then, my ringtone blared again, and I saw it was my best friend, Hazel. I quickly hung up and turned off my phone. The last thing I wanted right now was to talk to anyone other than Alexander.After a final look in the mirror, I headed to my car. The drive to Alexander’s company, the Starlight Building, was a blur of anxiety. As soon as I stepped out, the securi
KATHERINE'S POVThe thunder boomed outside, rattling the windows. A shiver ran down my spine—not from the storm, but from the heavy uncertainty as I sat glued to the TV, struggling to comprehend what I was seeing. This had to be some kind of nightmare. My words tumbled out, barely coherent, as the news headline hit me like a freight train. My heart felt utterly crushed as I watched Alex with his arm around her waist, both of them grinning, while I clutched the document in my hands.The doctor's voice echoed in my mind: “Congratulations, Mrs. Blake. You are pregnant.” All I wanted was to come home tonight and share the news with my husband, celebrating our first anniversary, only to be blindsided by this headline on the screen.“Is this really the return of the billionaire CEO's ex-girlfriend? A pregnancy for the CEO himself?” I muttered the headline to myself. Just then, I heard footsteps on the stairs. I looked up to see Alex and Astra laughing together, Astra wrapped in a towel and
KATHERINE'S POVThe thunder boomed outside, rattling the windows. A shiver ran down my spine—not from the storm, but from the heavy uncertainty as I sat glued to the TV, struggling to comprehend what I was seeing. This had to be some kind of nightmare. My words tumbled out, barely coherent, as the news headline hit me like a freight train. My heart felt utterly crushed as I watched Alex with his arm around her waist, both of them grinning, while I clutched the document in my hands.The doctor's voice echoed in my mind: “Congratulations, Mrs. Blake. You are pregnant.” All I wanted was to come home tonight and share the news with my husband, celebrating our first anniversary, only to be blindsided by this headline on the screen.“Is this really the return of the billionaire CEO's ex-girlfriend? A pregnancy for the CEO himself?” I muttered the headline to myself. Just then, I heard footsteps on the stairs. I looked up to see Alex and Astra laughing together, Astra wrapped in a towel and ...
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