I think it was more of guilt than worry. I was fucking my ex fiancee’s father and while I may not know how this leads, I knew I never wanted it to end. Liv Bennett thought she had her future all figured out—until the night she caught her fiancé, Aaron Blackwood, in a passionate betrayal with her step sister just a night before their wedding. Heartbroken and humiliated, Liv drowns her sorrows in alcohol and ends up sharing a heated, unforgettable night with a mysterious older man. But when the haze of the night clears, Liv’s world is turned upside down again. The man she had a one night stand with is none other than Kaelon Blackwood—Aaron’s father and a powerful billionaire alpha. As Liv struggles to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, she discovers she’s pregnant with Kaelon’s child, throwing her into a whirlwind of scandal and forbidden love. Caught between the betrayal of the past and the temptation of a forbidden future, Livphina must find the strength to choose her own path. But can she overcome the obstacles of age, power, and family to claim the love that was never meant to be hers? Will she walk away from the man who could destroy her—or embrace the one who might just save her?
Lihat lebih banyakLiv’s POVBack at my office, the sound of the clock ticking echoed through the otherwise silent office, reminding me that time was slipping away. My fingers ached from the long hours of using my pencil. But I couldn’t afford to mess this up.Kaelon’s expectations hung over me like a dark cloud, and no matter how much I hated to admit it, the pressure felt like a heavy weight on my shoulders.I had promised to deliver, and deliver I would.The sketch pads on my desk seemed endless, spread out like a labyrinth of paperwork and design plans. I shuffled through them, scanning for errors and double-checking every little detail. The clock on the wall moved faster than I wanted it to, but I refused to let that stop me. The designs had to be perfect.I glanced at the calendar on my screen, the date flashing in front of me. The end of the week was quickly approaching, and I still had so much to do. So many sketches to perfect, so many decisions to make.A soft knock on my office door snapped
Kaelon’s POVI leaned back in my chair, the mahogany surface of the conference table cold against my palms.The boardroom buzzed with the usual chatter, the hum of voices blending into a background noise I had long grown accustomed to.I had a meeting with the board members concerning the new fashion line we were venturing into. Nothing out of the ordinary.Discussions about the fashion line were the usual agenda, but there was an undercurrent of something else today.I could feel it.“We had sent in a notice to the intern, Liv Benett. We trust that she is going to be able to come up with something very beautiful, sellable and unique.” Misa Linda, the project manager for the new fashion line spoke.The designs she’d been working on were now a topic of conversation in this room, and it was clear that the board had high expectations.“I have just sent word to invite Liv to this meeting so she can present whatever she comes up with. I hope that sounds perfect, President Kaelon.”” Mr. Dav
Liv’s POVI stood there for a few seconds, my heart pounding in my chest. I couldn’t believe what had just happened. There I was, standing in the VIP entrance of the Blackwood Corporation building, having a near confrontation with Kaelon. But of course there was nothing I could really do other than to just stand there and take it.I wanted to scream, to yell at him for being so condescending, but I caught myself just in time. He was my boss, after all. His words echoed in my head, as sharp and cruel as a whip. “Time is money, Liv. And you’re working in my company now. You might want to act like it.” I swallowed, the bitterness rising in my throat. The nerve of him. He had no right to talk to me like that, to belittle me in front of God knows how many people who had probably witnessed the entire exchange. I had every right to talk back, to remind him that I wasn’t some employee to be treated like a child.But I knew better.I knew better than to engage with him. Kaelon was too
Kaelon’s POVI sat in the grand dining room, a quiet morning stretching in front of me. The soft hum of the city outside was muffled by the heavy curtains that lined the windows. It was rare that I could sit still, let alone have a peaceful breakfast, but this morning was different. There was no rush and for once, I could actually enjoy my coffee.The rich taste of it filled my senses, and I let the steam from the cup warm my face. The silence was broken only by the soft clinking of silverware and the occasional shuffle of the kitchen staff moving behind the scenes. I was just beginning to enjoy the calm when the sound of hurried footsteps echoed down the hallway, followed by the creak of the dining room door swinging open.I looked up from my coffee, and there he was. Aaron.The guy was a mess. His hair was rumpled, his shirt slightly crooked, and in his hand, he was holding a bouquet of flowers like some kind of desperate teenager. I raised an eyebrow and set my cup down, watch
Vivi’s POVI couldn’t help myself. I stood there, laughing under my breath, almost mocking at how ridiculous it was that Aaron was standing on my doorstep, holding a bouquet of flowers. He had ignored my calls for days, shut his phone off like some moody teenager. And yet here he was, on the other side of the door, his face stiff with something between regret and impatience, holding out those damn flowers like he was some romantic hero in a cheesy movie.“Really?” I muttered under my breath, staring at him in disbelief. “Now you come around?”I leaned casually against the doorframe of his car, arms crossed, and gave him my best ‘you didn’t see this coming’ look.“Aaron,” I started, letting the word slide off my tongue, “So after you finally decided to show up, you're just going to be spewing too much nonsense, is that it?”He was tense—too tense. There was something about his energy, his aura, that told me something was off. Not that it mattered. I wasn’t the one playing for anyt
Aaron’s POVI stood outside Liv’s parents apartment, the early morning chill nipping at my skin, but it didn’t bother me. Nothing did, not when I had one purpose in mind. I had flowers in my hand—fresh ones, the kind you pick up early, right after the sun starts creeping over the horizon. I’d had to leave the house at five a.m., wearing my best suit, hoping to catch her before she left. Every time I called or texted, I got nothing. So, I thought I’d do the old-fashioned thing. Show up.I checked my watch for what felt like the hundredth time. It was nearing eight now, and I’d been standing out here for nearly an hour. My patience was wearing thin. I was irritated with myself. I should’ve been able to figure out where she’d gone. We had plans last night, but after she left… everything went off course. Now, I was standing here like some lovesick idiot, praying to see her.I ran my fingers through my hair, frustrated.Viv kept calling and texting like the lunatic she was fast becomi
Liv’s POVA pounding headache split my skull as I stirred, a dull ache radiating from behind my eyes.I groaned, forcing myself upright, blinking against the harsh morning light streaming through the curtains.My limbs felt sluggish, my mouth dry and tasting of regret. The night before was a blur with flashes of music, laughter, maybe a streetlight spinning past. And then… nothing.I pressed my fingers to my temples, trying to massage some clarity into my thoughts.What the hell happened?My phone lay cracked on the nightstand, the screen lighting up with a flood of missed calls from Lara and Vio.My stomach twisted with unease. Shoving aside the tangled sheets, I forced myself out of bed, wincing as my legs protested.“I need coffee.” I muttered under my breath.And answers.By the time I made it to the kitchen, Lara and Vio were already perched on the counter, steaming mugs in hand, looking way too entertained for my liking. The smell of coffee made my stomach lurch before settling
VIV’S POVHey this is Aaron. I’m unavailable at the moment. Kindly leave a message after the dial.“What the actual fuck?!” I screamed at no one in particular as the phone slipped from my trembling fingers, landing with a soft thud on the plush carpet beside me. Why do I keep getting his damn voicemails?!I’d dialed his number five times already. Maybe more. Who was counting when your heart was beating out of your chest?I scowled, glaring at the glowing screen as though it were some sort of cruel joke. How dare he not pick up? Didn’t he understand what was happening to me? I pressed my hand against my belly, trying to will myself to calm down, but my pulse raced in frustration, the sound of my rapid heartbeat filling my ears.I really thought that he had liked me after all this time. I mean we had sex before their wedding night!“Damn him.” I muttered under my breath. Despite all my anger, I could not still shake off the feeling that I was alone through it all. I was stuck up alon
Kaelon’s POVI watched Aaron, still sitting across from me, staring at his plate with an expression that could only be described as disbelief. He let out a bitter laugh, and I felt my gut twist at the sound. It wasn’t the laugh of someone finding humor in the absurd; it was the laugh of someone teetering on the edge of frustration and resignation, about to snap.“You’ve got to be kidding me,” he said, shaking his head, as though what I had said was beyond the realm of possibility. His voice was low, but sharp, a tone that I knew far too well—the one he used when he was getting ready to let his emotions fly, whether I liked it or not.“What’s so funny?” I asked, leaning back, watching him closely. I had a feeling I knew where this was going.“Is it really that easy for you, Dad?” His words came out like daggers. He locked eyes with me then, as if daring me to answer. “If it’s that simple, why the hell didn’t you fall in love after Mom? Why the hell did you keep yourself closed off fro
Liv“Fuck! I'm cumming Aaron.." My steps slowed and I could hear my heartbeat ringing in my ears.Wasn't that Vivi’s voice?All I wanted to get from our suite was a breather from the fake smiles and loud music of the hall. I never expected to be greeted by such a heart wrenching sight. You might be wondering what the hell is going right? Well, it's supposed to be my fucking bachelorette party. As well as his bachelor party.We are SUPPOSED to be married by morning.Aaron had been adamant—we weren’t going to do separate parties like everyone else. He didn’t want a bachelor party without me.I also didn't want a bachelorette party where I would have to plaster on an unwilling smile, wave and say, “Thanks for coming," to strangers.So here we were, throwing a joint party, dancing among his friends and family, in the glamorous ballroom of his father’s hotel. I continued down towards the suite and stopped in front of the door. My heart raced as I got closer, and then I heard Vivi’s...
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