Mia has always kept her feelings for Ethan, her father’s powerful and irresistibly charming best friend, buried deep. But when his gaze finally locks onto hers, the boundaries of temptation and desire shatter. Swept into a whirlwind affair that could ruin them both, Mia finds herself torn between two worlds: the safe love she shares with her devoted boyfriend, Liam, and the all-consuming passion that only Ethan can ignite. As secrets multiply and lies unravel, Mia’s carefully constructed life teeters on the brink of destruction. But in a game driven by wealth, obsession, and forbidden desire, every choice has a price. Will Mia surrender to the man who could ruin everything, or will she fight to hold onto the love she’s about to lose?
View MoreChapter 114: Did you groom her?JOHN EVANS“You really need to organize this mess,” Ava teased, holding up a stack of papers with a playful smirk. “How about I organize you?” I responded, wiggling my brows.She laughed, the soft melody filling my office as she ran her fingers along the edge of my desk. I chuckled, leaning back in my chair. “As for organizing the office files, isn't that what assistants are for?” She rolled her eyes. “I’m your secretary, dummy. You’re so impossible.” Something about the way she said it—her tone, the light amusement in her voice sent a sharp pang through my chest. It was the exact same way my dear Martha used to say it. For a moment, I saw my late wife standing there instead of Ava. Martha. I swallowed hard, the guilt creeping in on me. How could I be here with another wom
Chapter 113: Don't get killedETHAN I leaned against the counter, staring at my phone for a moment before finally pressing the call button. The dial tone barely rang twice before Mia picked up. “Hey,” she answered, her voice soft. I exhaled, feeling lighter just hearing her. “Hey, baby. I wanted to tell you something.” “What is it?” She responded.I smiled, “I sent Emily away.” There was silence then she asked cautiously, “For real?” “For real. She packed up and left this morning. I told her she had no choice but to sign the divorce papers. She fought it, of course, but I don’t care. I should’ve done it sooner.” I responded, “hopefully, she doesn't cause any more problems.”There was another pause before she said, “I don’t even know what to say.” “Say you’ll come over.” I smiled, trying to ease the tens
Chapter 112: Watch your attitudeSOPHIEThe past few weeks had been excruciating, working under Alexis had been nothing short of hell. She found every reason to criticize me, overload me with unnecessary tasks, and question every decision I made.If I as much as breathed wrong, she’d be there, arms crossed, lips curled with that stupid smirk. I endured it, knowing that engaging in a battle of egos with her wouldn’t end well. But today, she was on a whole new level of insufferable. “Sophie, I need you to redo the entire client report,” Alexis barked, dropping a thick file onto my desk. “The formatting is completely off, and frankly, I expected better. Didn't you graduate from one of the most prestigious universities in the country?” I looked up, barely masking my irritation. “But I followed the company template, Alexis.” “Well, it’s wrong. Redo it.” She turned on her heel, but not before adding, “Oh, and I need it in an hour.” I clenched my jaw but nodded. There was no point
Chapter 111: You’ll regret thisETHANMia was lying down close to me, I rubbed my eyes to make sure I wasn't dreaming, I looked down and she was still there, in my arms.I reached out, trailing my fingers lightly over her arm. She stirred, a small hum escaping her lips, but she didn’t wake. Smiling to myself, I slowly slid out of bed, careful not to disturb her. Slipping on a pair of sweatpants, I walked into the kitchen. Mia had fallen asleep early last night, exhausted from all the rounds we went on yesterday, and I wanted to do something for her. Breakfast in bed seemed like a good idea. As I moved around the kitchen, cracking eggs and brewing coffee, I thought about how different things felt when I was with her. Unlike Emily, Mia didn’t try to manipulate me or force me into anything. With her, I could breathe. When the food was ready, I balanced the tray in my hands like a chef and walked back into the bedroom. Mia was just beginning to wake, stretching lazily before her eye
Chapter 110: Families stick out for each otherJOHN EVANSI woke up to the warmth of Ava’s body beside me, her soft breath tickling my bare shoulder and for a moment, I just lay there, watching her, wishing we could stay like that forever. She looked so peaceful, so content like she belonged here, in my arms, every morning. A lazy smile appeared on my lips as I brushed a strand of hair away from her face. Just as I was about to pull her closer, she stirred, her eyelids fluttering open. “Morning,” she murmured, her voice husky from sleep. “Morning, beautiful,” I said, pressing a kiss to her forehead. She stretched, a satisfied sigh escaping her lips. “You’re staring,” she teased. “Can’t help it,” I admitted. “I like waking up to you.” She grinned, but then her gaze flickered to the clock on the nightstand. “You have work, Mr. Evans.” I groaned, burying my face into the pillow. “I’d rather stay here.” “Well, you can’t,” she laughed, playfully shoving my shoulder. “Go be
Chapter 109: Some coy teenagerAVAI should have stayed. The thought had been haunting me since I left John’s house that night. I had wanted to stay—God, I had needed to, but my damn pride had gotten in the way. Now, here I was, a few days later, alone in my bed, staring at the ceiling, questioning my life choices. John hasn't even made a move on me since the night I said no to staying over.I was approaching my late forties, unmarried, and yet I was acting like some coy teenager playing hard to get. Who was I fooling? Sighing, I turned onto my side, frustration bubbling inside me. I wanted him. I had always wanted him. And now that he wanted me too and had made it clear. Why the hell was I making this difficult? Enough of this. If I wanted something, I just had to take it. Especially if that thing was already mine to begin with.The next morning, I dressed for work with a plan in mind. Underneath my professional navy-blue dress, I wore a lace lingerie set, it was black, seduc
Chapter 108: Stalker much?EMILYI stood in Ethan’s living room, glancing around the grand space. Everything about this house screamed luxury, the sleek, dark furniture, the towering bookshelves filled with legal documents and books, and the expensive art pieces on the walls that I doubted he even glanced at. It was a house meant to impress, to intimidate. But to me, it was a house that should have been mine, I should have been the lady of the house if I didn't mess things up by being impatient. Ethan was in love with me but I messed it up. It's not too late though, I'll give the boss what he wants and live together happily with Ethan and Nathan.I ran my fingers along the polished marble countertop in the kitchen, taking a slow breath. I had spent months planning my return, carefully weaving my way back into Ethan’s life, and now I was so close to getting everything I wanted. I had taken the necessary steps to ensure the DNA test would be in my favor but Ethan just had to call me
Chapter 107: My dangerous desiresOops, Another smutty smut ahead!MIAThe gallery had never looked better, after months of redevelopment, fresh coats of paint, modern lighting, and carefully organized displays, it finally felt like a place that would attract more buyers and lovers of art.And judging by the foot traffic, I wasn’t the only one who thought so. Ella walked into my office with a stack of invoices and a bright smile. “You won’t believe the numbers, Mia,” she said, practically bouncing on her heels. “We’ve had over twice the amount of visitors this month compared to last. And online sales? Skyrocketing.” I leaned back in my chair, smiling. “That’s amazing.” “It’s more than amazing. It’s insane.” She grinned. “I think we might need to hire more staff soon.” I let out a soft laugh. “Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. But still, this is good.” “Great, actually.” She set the papers down on my desk. “This is all you. You should be proud of yourself.” I was.But bef
Chapter 106: You do not deserve to be at peaceSOPHIE For the first time in a long time, I felt at peace, no fear, no anxiety, no guilt. I've had a few panic attacks whenever I'm about to miss my deadline at work but asides that, I felt free.Just pure, undisturbed happiness and I had Liam to thank for that. Most nights, I fell asleep wrapped in his arms, listening to his heartbeat, and every morning, I woke up with his warmth still lingering on my skin. And right now? I was watching him sleep.“You’re staring,” Liam mumbled, his voice thick with sleep. I smirked. “Maybe I like looking at you.” His lips curled up in a lazy smile. “Maybe I like waking up to you looking at me.” I traced his jawline with my fingers. “You’re so cheesy.” “Admit it. You love it.” He smiled, sitting up.I rolled my eyes, but I didn’t deny it. Because I did.He cupped my face, pulling me in for a deep, slow-burning kiss that sent warmth spreading through my chest. “We have to get up, work cal
Chapter 1 - Dangerous BeginningsThe door to Ethan’s penthouse clicked shut behind Mia as she stepped into the darkness. Her heart raced, not from fear, but from the thrill that came with sneaking around, lying to everyone who mattered. She should have been ashamed—maybe she was, somewhere deep inside—but the rush of being here with him outweighed the guilt. Every time.Her fingers brushed against the smooth silk of her dress, the fabric cool against her heated skin. She moved silently across the marble floor, the muted city lights casting shadows through the vast windows. The space was lavish, the kind of place that screamed power and success. Everything about Ethan’s world was perfect, and it made her feel like an imposter. A good girl shouldn’t be here. But she wasn’t a good girl anymore.Not when it came to him.Her breath hitched as she heard the soft sound of his footsteps, slow and deliberate, moving towards her. He was watching her—she could feel it, the weight of his gaze lin...
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