My secret lover

My secret lover

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By:   Maddu Nascimento   Completed
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Mia Lauren had an easy and happy life until she watched everything crumble when she married the man who was supposed to be her safe harbor but is the reason she's drowning. With the dream of becoming an actress and a husband who is the director of a major film agency that doesn't allow Mia to pursue her career, she finds herself forced to chase her dream at any cost. And that's when Mia receives a job offer from a rival film agency to her husband's, and without a second thought, she accepts. Mia will be acting alongside the famous—and attractive—actor Apollo Castiello. A stubborn, confident, and even somewhat arrogant but brilliant coworker. Besides being overwhelmed by her abusive marriage and the secrets she keeps from her husband, Mia can't get Apollo out of her head with each new encounter and realizes—reluctantly—her great chemistry with the actor. When Apollo comes into the picture, everything Mia has built with her husband is at risk, as are the dark secrets that surround every line of this story.

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"I am afraid of everything. I am afraid of what I saw, of what I did, of who I am. But most of all, I am afraid of leaving this room and never feeling, for the rest of my entire life, what I feel when I’m with you."- Dirty DancingI was sitting by the window in my room, admiring the white snow that had accumulated across the road and around our house. The cold made me shiver and pull a thin sheet over my face, the only thing covering me at that moment. The sound of a snore made me turn my head and gaze at the man sprawled across the mattress. I smiled to myself and let out a long sigh as I turned my eyes back to the snow that was now falling lightly.I had been married to Bradley Hudson for two years. I loved him. Even knowing that he didn’t love me as much in return. But I understood his demanding job, his stress, the reasons why he didn’t show affection toward me, and how the time we spent together always seemed to end in arguments.I frowned as my thoughts shifted again. It almost ...

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46 Chapters
Chapter 1
"I am afraid of everything. I am afraid of what I saw, of what I did, of who I am. But most of all, I am afraid of leaving this room and never feeling, for the rest of my entire life, what I feel when I’m with you."- Dirty DancingI was sitting by the window in my room, admiring the white snow that had accumulated across the road and around our house. The cold made me shiver and pull a thin sheet over my face, the only thing covering me at that moment. The sound of a snore made me turn my head and gaze at the man sprawled across the mattress. I smiled to myself and let out a long sigh as I turned my eyes back to the snow that was now falling lightly.I had been married to Bradley Hudson for two years. I loved him. Even knowing that he didn’t love me as much in return. But I understood his demanding job, his stress, the reasons why he didn’t show affection toward me, and how the time we spent together always seemed to end in arguments.I frowned as my thoughts shifted again. It almost
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Chapter 2
2 - Apollo Castiello There are pains impossible to ignore.- Savage Instinct 2The snow beneath my feet caused my steps to be short. The early afternoon, blanketed in ice and cold, drove me back home again. I had gone out to meet my friends, but on the way, I simply gave up. I always did that. I didn’t like going out much because I knew that when I got close to them, no conversation would involve me, and I’d end up excluded. And I didn’t care about going out on weekends. Lately, I didn’t care about anything.By the time I reached the door of my house, the boots on my feet were covered in ice. I stomped my feet on the mat and went in. The small, well-ventilated house was silent. An almost destructive silence. The kind of silence that had settled in since a month ago, when my mother decided to leave. When my mother abandoned my father and me, leaving us lonely and almost strangers inside our own home.I took off the gloves and hat that had been protecting me from the cold outside. Than
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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Mia Lauren Hudson "There is a time for daring and a time for caution, and a wise man knows which is called for."- Dead Poets SocietyI had been practicing over and over with determination what I would say to my husband. "Hi, Bradley, would you allow me to go out today? I need to attend a meeting for a film consultant competing with yours."No, of course not. I couldn’t say that. Honestly, nothing I could say would sound right to him, and in such a case, I knew I would hear things that would hurt me.What a hassle! It was already almost three in the afternoon, and I stood ready in front of the mirror. My bright blonde, thick, wavy hair cascaded over my shoulders and chest. I’d thought so many times about cutting it, dyeing it, but Bradley had never allowed it. He said it was unacceptable for a woman, especially his wife, who bore his name. A forced smile crept across my lips as I resumed admiring my reflection in the mirror.I was wearing a large winter coat over a pink b
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Chapter 4
Chapter 4 - Apollo Castiello"Everything happens for a reason." — LostI was watching the movie my father had starred in thirty years ago, studying its details on the screen and trying to replicate them for my upcoming role. I looked up to him as a source of inspiration.Eros Castiello was a highly celebrated actor in the 80s and 90s. He had a brilliant career and decided to walk away from it all when he met my mother and I was born. I vaguely recall conversations with my mother telling him he didn’t have to give up his career, that she understood every aspect of his work. But my father wanted to be fair, and he was. He gave up his career, his dreams, and the job he loved, all for the sake of being a father to me. So I could have a normal childhood with normal parents.Now, as an adult, I wanted to carry on his dream—the one he had put aside for me. A dream that seemed to resonate within me, stirring the same emotions and aspirations. I wanted to show my old man that it was all worth
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Chapter 5
5 - Mia Lauren Hudson"But if you have someone who will be there for you, someone you can count on, you'll be fine. Do you have someone like that?"- How I Met Your MotherKayla and I were sitting in a café near NewScene. I was downing hot coffee, trying to ease the cold knot in my gut. I wasn’t sure if it was the snow outside or what I’d soon decide in the next few hours.I was euphoric and, at the same time, filled with regret. I knew I shouldn’t be there; I shouldn’t disobey Bradley. I had never gone against his word, and that thought made me wonder which version of him would greet me when I returned. Of all the versions of my husband, none of them were understanding or kind. He was just... Bradley."What are you thinking about?" my friend's voice pulled me from my thoughts. I merely shook my head, implying it was nothing.Kayla was the only person I had left, the one person I trusted completely. But she hated my husband, and I knew bringing him up right now wouldn’t help either of
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Chapter 6
6 - Mia Lauren Hudson"Do you believe in love at first sight? No, I bet you don't. You must be too sensible for that. Or have you ever seen someone and just known that, if that person truly knew you, they would, of course, leave the perfect model they were with and realize you were the one they wanted to grow old with? Have you ever fallen in love with someone you've never even spoken to?" — While You Were SleepingMy hands were cold, and I felt like I was about to have a stroke as I stood in front of NewScene’s entrance. The tall golden letters were dusted with small flakes of snow, the glass door contrasting against the dark walls. At that moment, a warm fear filled my heart. It wasn’t fear of being deemed unworthy, but the exhilarating kind that comes when the door to your dreams stands slightly ajar, needing only one step to make it all worthwhile. That bittersweet anticipation gave me the strength to take the first step, then the second... until my hands were already turning the
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Chapter 7
7 - Apollo CastielloAnd now look at me. I accept the consequences. – Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleI was fighting the whole time to keep my eyes on Jamie as he talked about NewScene to Mia. I genuinely wanted to hear everything about what NewScene stood for, along with its vision and values. However, my mind screamed louder than Jamie's voice, and my eyes moved faster to glance at Mia than the movement of his hands.I tried to maintain a disguise by looking at her sideways and pretending to be interested in the far wall of the room. Her eyes were serious, and she seemed deeply engaged while listening to Jamie's load of nonsense about his own company. She was even more stunning in profile—especially since she never turned her head to look at me. She managed to be entirely indifferent, and I absolutely loved that."Do you agree, Apollo?" Jamie's voice pulled me out of my reverie.What was he asking again? What was the topic? Whatever it was, I simply nodded. Since it didn’t cause any
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Chapter 8
Chapter 8 - Apollo Castiello"Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow." — Romeo and JulietThe meeting lasted another hour and a half. Jamie explained what the movie would be about but mentioned he was still open to changes. He scheduled additional meetings, but I was no longer paying much attention. As the meeting concluded, while greeting other colleagues, I spotted Mia slipping out through the NewScene doors, as if she was begging not to be noticed. I quickly said goodbye to an actor who had just arrived and followed her out those doors.The cold made my skin prickle, and I noticed faint raindrops starting to fall. I scanned the area for the sole reason I had left the warmth of the production office—and then I saw her. She stood under the overhang of a jewelry store next to NewScene, shielding herself from the drizzle.I approached her in complete silence, watching as Mia tapped her phone against her palm, visibly upset, a
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Chapter 9
9 - Mia Lauren Hudson "Why are you here? How can you push me down even more? What more can you take from me?"- The IncrediblesI crossed the doors of the house and the cold that had been absent until then hit me once again. I tried not to get nervous or scared as I saw the empty room dimly lit."Duart?" I called out, not raising my voice too much because deep down, I didn't want Bradley to notice my presence.Our maid quickly positioned herself in front of me."Yes, Mrs. Hudson." She began.My body froze the moment I remembered... No, no. I refused to think about... that... that irritating person."Where is Bradley?" I asked, finally.Duart stopped to think for a moment, her dark eyes stared at me as she replied: "He left an hour after you. But he didn’t give me any explanation I could pass on." Her face was embarrassed, and I hid the lump that formed in my throat."He must have gone to take care of something at Starlight." I said, trying to convince myself of a huge lie.It was obv
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Chapter 10
10 - Apollo Castiello"I feel better when you're around."- One dayI spent the night awake, just as I had predicted. I lay there, feeling my body heat up, thinking I was burning in fever, as the cold night air outside was chilling enough.A lot different from that morning. The sun shone high and strong in the blue sky, the snow was melting, but, like every European winter, the cold was still present. And it was this coldness outside the window that caught my attention. Well, at least it was what I wanted to focus on.I had thought about Mia all through the night, and I didn't want those thoughts to return. But they were like quicksand in my mind."Don't do this," I heard my brain reprimanding me when I grabbed my phone.Ignoring all my rational senses, I searched through my contacts. She could have saved her number when she picked up my phone. I went through contact after contact, hoping to see her name, but it wasn’t there. Damn! Of course, it wasn’t. She was married and wouldn’t put
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