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2025-03-07 08:30:00Kate sat on the edge of her bed, staring blankly at her reflection in the mirror.
Dark circles framed her eyes, a testament to the restless night she had spent tossing and turning.She hadn’t bothered to apply any makeup—what was the point? Today wasn’t about looking beautiful. It was about sending a message.She didn’t dress to kill, either. Instead, she threw on a plain, oversized sweater and a pair of faded jeans.Her hair, usually styled to perfection, hung loosely over her shoulders, slightly tangled from the way she had run her fingers through it in frustration all night.Today, she wasn’t the glamorous woman people expected her to be.Today, she was a scorned lover, a woman with a broken heart and a tragic story to tell.Taking a deep breath, she grabbed her purse and made her way to Rolly’s apartment.Rolly, her best friend and the only person she could trust, opened the door with a puzzled expression. “Kate? What’s wrong?”Kate steppe
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Serena stepped into the company’s lobby that morning, her heels clicking against the polished marble floor. Something felt off the moment she entered. There was a shift in the air, a tension she couldn’t quite place. The usual bright good mornings from her employees were missing. Instead, hushed whispers filled the space. Eyes darted toward her before quickly looking away, as if they had just been caught gossiping.She frowned, her grip tightening around Amy’s small hand. It wasn’t the first time she had walked into the office feeling like she was the subject of discussion, but today, the staring was worse.Amy, sharp as always, tugged on her hand and whispered, “Mommy, why is everyone looking at us like that?”Serena forced a small chuckle, hoping to brush it off. “They’re probably talking about work, sweetheart. Don’t worry about it.”Amy wasn’t convinced. She narrowed her little eyes, glancing around suspiciously before shrugging. Serena, on the oth
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Steve Jacob sat in his hotel room, his eyes fixed on the screen of his laptop. The video playing before him had already racked up millions of views, spreading like wildfire across the internet. It was an interview—a scandalous one—featuring a woman who looked painfully familiar. Her eyes were downcast, her face pale with exhaustion, and her entire demeanor screamed misery.Steve leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples as he struggled to place where he had seen her before.The feeling gnawed at him, a frustrating itch at the back of his mind. He rewound the video, watching her face again, analyzing every detail. And then, suddenly, it clicked.Venessa.No—Kate.His breath hitched as realization struck. This was the same woman who had come to him pretending to be Venessa. The same woman he had foolishly trusted, only for his own voice recording to be leaked to the world. She had tricked him. Lied to him. Changed her identity just to g
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Ryan sat in his office, staring blankly at the computer screen in front of him. The numbers, the reports, the emails—they all blurred together, meaningless lines and figures that failed to capture his attention. His fingers drummed restlessly against the polished wooden surface of his desk.He couldn’t concentrate.His mind kept drifting back to the mess unraveling outside these walls. He had ordered Jefferson to take down Kate’s interview from every media outlet, and yet, he still felt uneasy. Until he received confirmation that it was done, he wouldn’t be able to breathe properly.Leaning back in his chair, Ryan exhaled heavily, rubbing his temples. He hated this—this constant feeling of damage control, of always trying to put out fires that Kate kept igniting. He had given her everything, stood by her side, yet she had gone and done something so reckless, so damaging, that it made him question everything.The knock at the door made him sit
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Ryan adjusted his grip on Amy’s tiny hand as they walked out of the office building, her small feet practically skipping beside him. The excitement radiating off her was undeniable, and he couldn’t help but smile at the way she kept glancing up at him with bright eyes.“Where are we going first, Daddy?” Amy asked eagerly, swinging their joined hands.Ryan glanced down at her, amused by her enthusiasm. “Where do you want to go?”Amy pursed her lips in thought. “A fun place!” she finally declared.Ryan chuckled. “That’s not very specific, princess.”She giggled. “Maybe the movies? Can we watch a movie first?”“Of course,” Ryan agreed without hesitation. “Let’s find a good one.”They reached his car, and Ryan helped Amy into the back seat, fastening her seatbelt before getting into the driver’s seat. He pulled out his phone and quickly searched for the nearest luxury cinema that had child-friendly movies playing. Within seconds, he found a the
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Ryan pulled up in front of Serena’s house, the headlights of his car illuminating the driveway. It was late—later than he had planned—but Amy had been so full of energy after their day out that it had taken a while to finally get her to agree to head home. Now, however, the little girl was barely keeping her eyes open. She clutched her stuffed bunny tightly, resting her head against Ryan’s chest as he carried her toward the front door.The moment Serena opened it, Amy perked up, her drowsiness temporarily forgotten.“Mommy!” she squealed excitedly. “We had so much fun today! Daddy bought me so many things—look!”Serena’s eyes moved to the multiple shopping bags Ryan had placed on the floor beside him. There were far too many. She crossed her arms, shooting him a sharp glance.“Ryan, this is too much.”Ryan simply smirked. “It’s not.”“It is.”Amy, completely oblivious to the tension between her parents, kept blabbering. “We went to the
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Kate stretched her arms lazily as the morning sun streamed through the window. She turned to the side, finding the other half of the bed empty. Jake was already awake, sitting on the edge of the bed, pulling on his jeans. His broad shoulders tensed as he buttoned them, and without looking at her, he muttered,“So, what is this, Kate? You call me when you need me, and then you kick me out like I’m some damn delivery service?”Kate sighed, running a hand through her hair. She had barely gotten any sleep, her mind too consumed with frustration over Ryan. She sat up, the silk sheets pooling around her waist, and rolled her eyes.“Jake, you knew what this was from the beginning. Don’t act like you expected anything more.”Jake turned, his jaw tightening. “You think I don’t know what you’re doing? You use me when things with Ryan don’t go your way. Every damn time, Kate. And the moment you’re done, you shove me out the door.”Kate stood, slipping on her robe as sh
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Kate sat on the edge of Rolly’s couch, her nails tapping impatiently against the glass coffee table as she relayed everything that had happened that morning. She was still fuming from her argument with Ryan, still furious that he had the audacity to take down her interview without even discussing it with her.“He took it down, Rolly. Just like that. Like I was some liar, like I was spreading false stories when everything I said was the truth!”Rolly leaned back on the couch, a smirk playing at the corners of her lips as she took a slow sip of her coffee. “I told you, you’re losing your grip on him. The more you let Serena run around freely, the more control you lose.”Kate scowled. “And that’s exactly why I need to act fast. I can’t keep waiting around, hoping Ryan will finally do the right thing and put a ring on my finger. Serena is lurking in the background with her little girl, and Ryan is falling for the trap.”Rolly arched her brow. “So, what’s your p
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Kate gripped the steering wheel tightly as she sped down the road, her mind racing with a million thoughts. She had barely recovered from her encounter with Steve, but there was no time to dwell on that now. She had bigger problems to deal with. Serena was becoming too much of a threat, and if she didn’t do something fast, she could lose everything.Her jaw clenched as she thought about Ryan, about the way he had dismissed her that morning, brushing off her concerns as if they were nothing. He was slipping away, and she could feel it. Every time she brought up their future, he found a way to change the subject. Every time she mentioned Serena, he avoided looking her in the eye. It was obvious. Serena still had a hold on him, and Kate wasn’t about to let that happen.She needed backup. She needed to make sure Ryan had no choice but to do what was right. And there was only one place she could go where she knew she would get the support she needed.The W
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Ryan’s heart was pounding in his chest, but he forced his feet to move. He had stood frozen for too long. Serena still hadn’t seen him. She was focused on breathing through her contractions, her hand gripping the railing as she took slow steps forward. His throat was dry. His palms were sweaty. But he couldn’t waste another second. “Serena.” The moment he spoke, she froze. Her body tensed, her grip on the railing tightening. Slowly—so slowly—she turned her head toward him. Her eyes widened, her lips parting slightly. “Ryan?” Ryan exhaled sharply. God, she was beautiful. Even in a hospital gown, with exhaustion written all over her face, she looked like the most stunning thing he had ever seen. His chest tightened. She was about to give birth to his child. And she had tried to keep it from him. “Why?” His voice was hoarse, raw with emotion. “Why didn’t you tell me?” Serena immediately turned away. “Not now, Ryan,” she muttered, trying to keep walking. But Ryan wasn’t le
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The cold air of the ice rink bit at Ryan’s skin as he skated across the smooth surface, his breath coming out in white puffs. The crowd was cheering, the sound of sticks hitting the puck echoed through the large arena, and his teammates were yelling for him to pass the puck. But none of it registered. His mind was somewhere else. Or rather, with someone else. Serena. The moment Amy’s innocent little voice had blurted out the truth over the phone, Ryan had felt the world shift beneath his feet. She had been carrying his child for nine months. Nine months. And she hadn’t told him. The thought kept slamming into him like a freight train, making his grip on his hockey stick tighten, his movements stiff and uncoordinated. “Ryan, focus!” Ethan’s voice rang from behind him. Ryan barely heard him. Ethan must have noticed, because the next thing he knew, his best friend skated up beside him and knocked him hard on the shoulder. “Dude, what’s wrong with you? You look like you jus
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The Christmas lights twinkled softly in Serena’s living room, casting a warm glow over the space. Snow was falling gently outside, covering the city in a soft white blanket. The smell of cinnamon and vanilla filled the air, courtesy of the cookies Emma had baked earlier. It was supposed to be a peaceful evening. But Serena was anything but peaceful. She sat on the couch, one hand resting on her very pregnant belly, while the other rubbed her forehead. She was exhausted. Nine months. She had managed to keep her pregnancy a complete secret for nine whole months. It hadn’t been easy—working from home, avoiding public appearances, making sure no one suspected anything. Emma had done an amazing job shielding her from the world. Even now, as her due date crept closer, Serena still wasn’t ready for the world to know. And most importantly, she wasn’t ready for Ryan to know. She sighed, leaning back into the cushions. Amy was sitting on the floor in front of the Christmas tree, her li
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Emma had just stepped out of the shower when her phone started buzzing on the nightstand. She wrapped a towel around herself, quickly reaching for the device. A small smile tugged at her lips when she saw the name flashing across the screen. Ethan. She answered immediately, pressing the phone to her ear. “Hey, babe.” Ethan’s deep, familiar voice came through the line, warm and teasing. “Hey, beautiful. Busy?” Emma chuckled, settling onto the bed. “Not really. Just got out of the shower. Why? You sound suspiciously sweet today.” Ethan laughed. “Can’t a man be sweet to his girlfriend without suspicion?” “Not when that man is you,” Emma teased, shaking her head. “So, what’s up?” “Clear your schedule tonight,” Ethan said smoothly. “I’m taking you out.” Emma raised an eyebrow. “Out? Like… dinner?” “Dinner, yes,” Ethan confirmed. “But before that, I’m taking you shopping. You need something special to wear for tonight.” Emma’s heart did a little flip. “Ethan, you know I can pick
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Serena had been feeling off for weeks. It had started with the constant nausea, the exhaustion that no amount of rest could fix, and the strange sensitivity to smells that had her gagging at the most unexpected moments. At first, she dismissed it as stress. Her life has been a whirlwind of events lately—Philip being exposed, Ryan trying to win her back, the scandal that nearly destroyed her company, and the overwhelming relief of regaining her reputation. It wasn’t surprising that her body was reacting to all of it. But when she could barely keep food down for three days in a row, Emma had stepped in. “You need to go to the hospital, Serena,” Emma had said firmly, standing in her office with her hands on her hips. Serena, who was slumped over her desk, groaned. “It’s just stress.” Emma arched her brow. “Stress makes you tired, moody, and maybe gives you headaches. Stress doesn’t make you throw up every morning for two weeks straight.” Serena sighed, pinching the bridge of her n
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Serena sat in her office, staring out the large window at the city skyline. The sun was setting, casting an orange glow over the buildings, but she hardly noticed. Her mind was elsewhere, tangled in the mess of emotions she had been avoiding for weeks. Everything had changed. The truth about Philip. The revelation that Steve—the man who had helped her rebuild her life—was actually Ryan’s father. The scandal that had almost cost her everything. But most of all, Ryan. His presence in her life had once been something she had accepted begrudgingly. Their nights together, their moments of passion—it had all been something she had allowed herself to indulge in, telling herself that it didn’t mean anything. She had convinced herself that it was just sex. That her heart wasn’t involved. But now, as she sat alone in her office, she realized that Ryan had always been a storm in her life. And she was tired of storms. She exhaled, leaning back in her chair. She had fought so hard to re
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The news spread like wildfire, dominating every media outlet, news channel, and social platform. It was a scandal unlike anything the city had ever seen. The man the world had known as Thomas Winters was not Thomas at all. Every major newspaper, every television station, and every online gossip site ran with the same shocking headline: Philip Winters—Imposter Billionaire! Not the Real Thomas Winters! Billionaire Steve Jacob is Actually Thomas Winters! The revelation shook the entire business world. For years, the Winters family had been seen as one of the most powerful and influential families in the country. But now? Now, the truth had shattered their reputation in ways no one could have ever imagined. And Kate’s involvement? That only made it worse. Reports detailed her role in the conspiracy—how she had aligned herself with Philip, how she had worked against Serena Winthrop, how she had helped orchestrate attacks on Serena and her daughter. It was a complete disaster for
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Kate sat on the floor of Rolly’s living room, her hair disheveled, eyes wild with frustration. The walls seemed to close in on her, suffocating her as her thoughts spiraled deeper into madness. The only sound in the dimly lit apartment was the low hum of the television, where a news report was still playing clips of the scandal that had ruined her life. The footage of her and Thomas—no, Philip—played over and over again, reminding the world of her shame. She clutched her phone tightly, her nails digging into the glass screen as she dialed Ryan’s number again. One ring. Two rings. Straight to voicemail. Kate let out a ragged breath, her pulse hammering in her ears. She had called him more than a hundred times. Had sent him texts, voice messages—begged him to at least talk to her. But there was nothing. He had cut her off. Completely. A scream of rage ripped from her throat as she threw the phone across the room. It hit the wall with a loud crack, pieces scattering onto the floo
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The room was filled with a suffocating silence as Margaret Winters’ sharp gaze swept over her husband. She squared her shoulders, her expression unreadable. “I don’t know what you’re trying to imply,” she said coolly, her tone sharp and unwavering. “But I’m looking at my husband, Thomas Winters, right now. There’s nothing off about him.” Ryan’s breath hitched. His gaze flickered between his mother and Steve, waiting for some kind of reaction—a hesitation, a flicker of doubt. But Margaret remained completely convinced that nothing was wrong. Steve smirked, shaking his head slightly. “Well, Philip,” he said, his voice laced with amusement as he looked at Thomas. “Are you going to start confessing? Or should I spill the truth myself?” A brief shadow crossed Thomas’s face—a flicker of confusion. “What the hell are you talking about?” he snapped, his tone edged with irritation. But Ryan caught something beneath it. Fear. Steve sighed, slipping his hands into his pockets. “You’re r
