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The morning was bright, but for Serena, the day was already long before it even began. As she stepped out of her car in front of Rocky’s Designs, she clutched her phone tightly, already knowing what awaited her. The private investigator she had hired had finally delivered again. And what he sent her? It was worse than she ever imagined. With each step she took toward the elevator, her grip tightened on her phone, her entire body humming with rage and disbelief. The moment the elevator doors slid shut, Serena clicked on the video file she had received just minutes ago. Her heart stopped. The screen flickered to life, and there it was—undeniable proof of everything she had suspected. Thomas Winters. Kate Andrews. Together. Not just scheming behind closed doors. Not just plotting to destroy her. They were lovers. The private investigator had done his job perfectly, capturing every single moment from the previous night. The footage was clear, crisp, damning. Serena’s stoma
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The internet exploded within minutes. The first anonymous post came from a gossip blog, one known for breaking the biggest scandals in the city. The image was blurred just enough, but the context was unmistakable—two naked bodies, tangled in silk sheets, caught in what was obviously a compromising position. Their faces were obscured, but the caption beneath it sent the world into a frenzy. “Two of the most influential people in Los Angeles caught in a scandalous affair—if only their significant others knew. The truth will come out soon.” It took less than an hour for the image to spread like wildfire. Celebrity gossip pages, news outlets, online forums, and social media platforms were flooded with speculations. The comment sections were on fire, people throwing out guesses, dissecting the image, analyzing every inch of what was visible. “This has to be someone high-profile. Look at the setting! That bed screams billionaire money!” “Whoever these two are… one of them defini
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Serena sat in her office at Rocky’s Designs, leaning back in her chair with a smug expression, her fingers scrolling through headline after headline on her phone. The scandal had exploded far beyond what she had anticipated. Every media outlet, gossip blog, and high-profile forum was talking about it. Across from her, Emma was grinning like a Cheshire cat, flipping through different online articles on her laptop. “This is golden,” Emma laughed, shaking her head in pure delight. “You really outdid yourself this time, Serena.” Serena smirked, taking a sip of her coffee as she read through some of the more ridiculous headlines. • “Elite Power Couple or Secret Lovers? Scandalous Image Shakes Up LA’s Upper Class!” • “A Forbidden Affair? Two High-Profile Figures Caught in a Compromising Position!” • “Secret Romance in the Shadows – Guess Who These Two Influential Figures Are!” Serena scoffed, tilting her phone toward Emma. “They’re all scrambling to figure out who it is. It’s hila
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The private resort was nothing short of paradise, a world where reality didn’t exist, and Kate Andrews had never felt more at peace. From the moment she and Thomas Winters had woken up, wrapped in the luxury of the king-sized bed draped in expensive silk sheets, the world outside had ceased to matter. Kate stretched lazily as she turned onto her side, her bare skin brushing against Thomas’s. The morning sunlight filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the entire suite in a golden glow. The sound of waves crashing against the shore echoed in the distance, a gentle reminder that they were tucked away in a haven built for the most elite. Thomas was still half-asleep, one arm draped over her waist, his breathing steady and deep. Kate smirked, leaning in slightly, her lips brushing against his stubbled jawline. “Are we just going to lie here all day?” Thomas made a low, sleepy sound in his throat before tightening his grip on her, pulling her flush against his chest
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The moment Thomas Winters finished reading the headlines, his jaw clenched, and a dark fury settled in his icy blue eyes. Kate, sitting across from him, fidgeted with her phone, her fingers gripping the screen so tightly her knuckles had turned white. Neither of them spoke for a moment, the weight of what had just happened settling over them like a heavy storm cloud. Kate exhaled sharply, tossing her phone onto the table. “How the hell did this happen?” Thomas’s face remained unreadable, but there was a dangerous edge to his voice. “Someone was watching us.” Kate’s stomach twisted. “That’s impossible. We’ve been careful, Thomas! This place is private. Exclusive.” Thomas leaned forward, his elbows resting on the table, his gaze sharp as a knife. “Obviously not private enough.” Kate swallowed hard. The idea of someone—some unseen pair of eyes—spying on them while they were completely unaware and busy fucking themselves made her skin crawl. “We need to think,” she said, forcing h
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Kate Andrews had never driven so fast in her life. Her hands gripped the steering wheel so tightly that her knuckles turned white, her mind racing as fast as the car. She had spent the entire morning waiting for the next shoe to drop, constantly checking her phone, scrolling through headlines, looking for the moment the media would finally piece together the truth. The truth that it was her in that photo. That it was Thomas Winters tangled in bed with her. She needed to talk to someone—someone she could trust. And there was only one person who fit that description. — Thirty minutes later, Kate pulled up outside Rolly’s apartment. She took a deep breath, staring at the building as she debated whether or not this was a good idea. Rolly had been her best friend for years. They had done everything together, been through countless relationships, secrets, betrayals, victories. But this? This was different. Telling Rolly meant admitting just how bad things had gotten. It meant
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Serena sat in her spacious office at Rocky’s Designs, the cool hum of the air conditioning filling the silence as she focused on the financial reports displayed on her laptop screen. The numbers and projections were clear—her company was thriving, but the recent scandal still loomed like an unwanted shadow. She had spent the morning watching the media burn with speculations. The scandalous picture was everywhere, but so far, the media had yet to unmask the culprits. She smirked. Not yet. A sharp knock at her door pulled her from her thoughts. “Come in,” she called, expecting Emma. And sure enough, Emma stormed inside, her tablet clutched tightly in her hands, her expression a mixture of urgency and excitement. “They must have seen the trending pictures by now,” Emma blurted out before even taking a seat. Serena raised an eyebrow, shutting her laptop. “Who? Be specific Emma. I’m too exhausted with work to start trying to wrap my head around what you’re saying.” Emma rolled he
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The ballroom of Rocky’s Designs was nothing short of magnificent. Every detail, from the shimmering crystal chandeliers to the lavish floral arrangements, had been carefully curated to exude elegance, power, and prestige. Tonight was a night of celebration—or at least, that was what the guests believed. For Serena, however, this was a night of reckoning. Everything had been planned meticulously. Every step had been carefully calculated. And the final piece of the puzzle? Ryan Winters. Serena adjusted the diamond bracelet on her wrist, glancing at the grand entrance just as Ryan walked in. Her breath hitched for a brief moment. Ryan Winters was many things—cold, calculated, powerful—but tonight, he looked different. Dressed in a tailored black tuxedo, his presence commanded attention the moment he entered the room. His hair was neatly styled, and his dark eyes carried their usual unreadable expression. But there was something else there tonight. Something unsettled. Perh
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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
The Billionaire’s Christmas Surprise Chapter 172
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
