Sophia Lancaster has spent years hiding her true identity, seeking love that sees her for who she truly is, not for her family's wealth. After a devastating betrayal by her fiancé, Ethan, she impulsively accepts a marriage proposal from a powerful stranger, Alexander Reid. What begins as a vengeful arrangement quickly turns into a dangerous game of attraction, power, and secrets. As their contract nears its end, both Sophia and Alexander must decide if they would continue playing games, or will they embrace the unexpected love that’s grown between them?
View MoreI couldn't sleep all night. My mind lingered on Sophia and what she could be doing at the moment. I had slept off on that note and a call from my phone had woken me up. Looking at the phone which was still vibrating, I struggled to clear my eyes and pick up the call. “Yes,” “Alexander, can you come over to my house? I need to see you right now,” a low weak voice commanded. I took the phone off my ear to see who it was. And it was no one other than my Granny. “Granny, you should know that I have some business–” I paused upon hearing a knock on the door. “Marcus?” “Yes, boss.” He answered. Signaling him to come in, I resumed the call. “I'll come in the evening,” I replied to my grandmother before hanging up. She had literally said she was going to give what belonged to me to the orphanage. So I might as well just stick with some jobs I know I could do even if she takes away hers. “I'm sorry to disturb you, but I'm here to let you know that Elizabeth had gone to your grandmoth
All through the drive home, the both of us said nothing. I had been thinking about what I had seen earlier. I don't even know why I'm jealous. After all, I told him we should break up. “What are you thinking about?” Ariel maneuvered her hand, causing me to jolt out of my thoughts. “Jeez! Ariel!” I screamed, and the both of us burst into laughter. “You should take it easy girl. We don't want the police coming after us,” I warned, giggling hard. I had stayed quiet earlier since Ariel doesn't like to be disturbed while driving. So it has always been a norm to keep quiet. “Wanna talk about it?” “We both know you don't like talking while driving. Or has traveling to France changed you?” I questioned smiling sheepishly. Ariel shrugged before replying with laughter, almost making us run into a pole. “Watch out!” I screamed. “Well, I'm still the same old person. Just a little change,” she replied, laughing hard. Silence fell on both ears while we drove along the wet road. Seems it
I couldn’t believe Elizabeth was back. She was my worst nightmare. The woman I never want to have anything to do with.“Are you going to talk to her or should I?” Marcus asked.I sank back into my chair, memories came crashing back,”Two years ago, I had just finished with my coworkers when I decided to fly back home. Actually, the plan was to spend a week, but I was lucky to sign the deal on time, so there was no point spending much time here.“Book a flight for us,” I commanded Marcus, who left immediately without further ado.All through the period I was having a meeting, I couldn’t help but think about Elizabeth, my fiancée. My grandmother had asked me to date her just because she was her best friend’s daughter.I had never loved Elizabeth, but after getting closer to her, I
My heart raced faster, my eyes avoiding him in the darkness that engraved the whole place. The only thing that had lit the whole place were lamps and some lited underground bulbs.The whole place looks beautiful, and could be compared more to a garden. I mean, there were lots of beautiful flowers around, unlike my home or my father’s house, which were only filled with fountains. Alexander’s place was a mixture of gardens and fountains. But that is not the major issue here. I’m pregnant, and I can’t even come out to say it to him.I really wish I could. But it will not only affect me, but also my father’s reputation. Upon getting inside, I couldn’t help but marvel at how beautiful the room was, not to mention the chandeliers, the beautiful carpets, and the walls I’d been seeing even before stepping into my room.The room was fit for a princess. I was still admiring the room when a call came in. It was no one else than Ariel. My best friend since childhood. We’ve always been in touch
All through the journey, I couldn’t help but notice how beautiful she was. I wanted to touch her, but I couldn’t. She seemed so troubled and distant. This wasn’t the lady who slipped a ring into my finger a few days ago. What exactly could be on her mind.I was about to speak when she suddenly interrupted me. According to tradition, it was normal for me to allow her first. “Let’s break up,” she proposed, her eyes solemnly shifting away from mine. I smiled a bit, telling myself it must be a joke, and she couldn’t have been serious about it. Luckily, I knew her father; if not, I’d have agreed that the Lancasters are like that.“You can’t be serious right now? Wait a minute,” I held her up, signaling Marcus and the driver to leave.Just as they left, I turned towards Sophia, trying to understand what she meant by breaking up with me. “Do you mean you don’t want to stay at my place tonight? I could easily ask my guards to–”“No. I mean the real breakup. This,” she pointed to both of u
I had woken up to a little pinch on my left hand. Happens that the nurse was still administering some injections. My visions were at first blurry as I could see the doctor faintly. I just prayed and hoped it wasn't what I was thinking. I can't be pregnant. “Doctor, what's wrong with me?” The doctor signaled the nurse to take away the trays leaving just the both of us in the ward. I looked through the blinds and I could see Alex and my father were in the waiting room. “Congratulations,” the doctor stretched forth his hand with a smile. I clenched my fist, praying to God that it shouldn't be what I was thinking about. “You are two weeks pregnant,” he finally dropped the bombshell. I blinked multiple times before asking the doctor to repeat what he had said. “You can't be serious?” I gasped in shock. Placing my hand on my belly, I looked into the doctor's eyes. Maybe they did the wrong test. I can't be pregnant for that bastard. Not even now when I'm here to take my revenge o
I couldn’t help but do some research about the woman who had proposed marriage to me herself. I’ve never seen any woman as confident as she was. Every woman I’ve ever come across was either after my money or my looks. This was one of the reasons I never showed up for most of the blind dates my grandmother had set me up with. But when my grandmother heard of Sophia Lancaster, she became obsessed with her.“You need to marry her.” “What if she isn’t who you think she is?” I’ve always asked her. “What if this Sophia doesn’t like me?” “Give her a chance?” My grandmother will always say.“We don’t even know what she looks like,” I had always replied. This was the truth because Sophia Lancaster had never shown herself to the public. I’ve only seen her father at private events, but not his daughter.She doesn’t even have a picture on the internet, except when she was a little girl. That’s all the internet has of her.“Marcus, have you gotten anything about her yet?” I asked while I got
“Sophia, are you okay?” Alex kept knocking on the door.My breaths came in raspy as I tried not to puke on my expensive attire.“Sophia!” he called out again. But this time, he had hit the bathroom door harder.At first, I felt a bit dizzy, but then I finally got a bit of stability.I had let Ethan’s behavior get to me over the past few days. Even when I tried so hard not to think about it, his thoughts still came to mind. Sometimes I find myself wanting to tear up, but I know that I deserve better.Sending him out tonight wasn’t something I planned on doing, but I couldn’t help it. The fact that they felt so pompous about it wasn’t something I felt satisfied with. Ethan hasn’t seemed to learn his lesson yet. Right now, I have no idea what exactly is happening to me. I fanned myself with my bare hands, staring at the mirror fixed to the wall.“Sophia, daddy’s here.” My father’s voice resounded from the other side.Just as I heard his voice, I knew I had to speak. My dad wasn’t the so
The mirror didn’t lie.I stared at my reflection, watching as the woman I once was disappeared before my eyes. The emerald dress clung to me, a perfect fit, accentuating every curve with an elegance that demanded attention. A masterpiece of silk and temptation, whispering promises of power and vengeance.My fingers trembled slightly as I fastened the pearl necklace around my throat, but I steadied myself. There was no room for weakness tonight.Tonight, I was two people.Sophia Reid, Alexander Reid’s poised, devoted wife.Sophia Lancaster, the heiress to the Lancaster Group of CompaniesA knock at the door pulled me back to reality. Uncle Bruce stepped in, his expression tight with concern.“The second outfit is ready,” he murmured. “It’s in the locked restroom stall, just as planned.”I exhaled slowly. “Good.”His hesitation was brief but noticeable. “Are you sure about this, Sophia?”There it was again, that flicker of doubt. It was always there, lingering in his eyes every time I s
"You Gold digging low life! Are you still sleeping at this time of day?" Mrs Carter's voice boomed in my ears as she whipped off the little blanket that barely covered my body.Sitting up in a sleepy mood, I rubbed my eyes with my palm before opening them to take in her furious face, the wrinkled arch on her forehead very visible. "Good morning, Mother." I greeted politely disregarding her initial insult"I am not your mother, you silly girl. Will you not go to work? Or are you waiting for my Son to provide for your lazy ass?" she asked folding her arms beneath her breasts"I won't be going to work today; tomorrow's Valentine's Day ma Ethan and I have plans," I said letting a small smile creep up my face at the thought of spending tomorrow with the love of my life, but the thought was cut short by a croaked laughter "You think my son will spend his hard-earned money on you all for Valentine's Day? You must be delusional" I smiled and then said, "Mother, is there something you would ...
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