For five years, Lena Whitmore had lived with a broken heart. The love of her life, Kian davenport, had vanished without a trace, leaving with a rumor of being drowned by his competitors. His name, once etched in gold across SimsVille’s skyline, now vanished, as though he wasn't the richest man in Simsville. But Lena never believed he was truly gone. Lena was shocked by the appearance of a stranger, who appears at a high-profile gala, as she believes the strange individual was Kian with forgotten memories, before engaging in series of adventures. Kian returns, changed with no memory of Lena or their love. As she uncovers the truth behind his disappearance, danger looms. Will love prevail, or would the past consume them?
View MoreLENA'S POV The soft hum of the city night barely reached my penthouse, muffled by the thick walls of my solitude. I had spent the entire drive home replaying the events of the day, the conversations, the disappointments, the unshakable ghost of Kian Davenport lurking in my thoughts.But now, as I stood in my living room, staring at the valentine’s package on the coffee table, a different kind of tension settled over me.I had avoided opening it all day, as if delaying the inevitable would somehow change the outcome.Deep down, I knew why.I had foolishly hoped.Hoped that when I opened the package, it would be from him. That Kian had sent it as some kind of silent confession. A recognition that he still remembered me.My fingers trembled as I reached for the silk ribbon, slowly untying the bow before lifting the lid.Inside, an array of roses lay in perfect arrangement, their scent instantly filling the space around me. Beneath them, a velvet-wrapped jewelry box sat nestled in betwee
The Price of The office had settled into its usual rhythm—calls being made, deals being closed, and employees moving like well-oiled machinery. But I barely registered any of it.Not after what I had just seen.Not after Kian.I sat in my chair, staring blankly at my computer screen, my mind still reeling from the sight of him on that stage, accepting an award for being an "upcoming" entrepreneur.Kian, who had once been a multi-billionaire, now being presented as if he were just getting started?Nothing about it made sense.Had he lost everything?Had he been playing a role?Or worse…Had he deliberately erased his past?A sharp vibration against my desk pulled me out of my spiraling thoughts.I glanced at my phone, my stomach clenching the moment I saw the name flashing across the screen.Grandfather.I sighed, rubbing my temple.I had a feeling I knew exactly what this was about.After a brief moment of hesitation, I pressed accept and lifted the phone to my ear.“Lena.” His v
The day had already been long, filled with distractions I wasn’t ready to face. First, the valentine’s package that sent my heart spiraling into uncertainty. Then, the incident with Hannah, where I shocked even myself by showing restraint instead of letting my frustrations dictate my actions.I wasn’t myself today.I wasn’t sure if that was a good or bad thing.And just as I was about to retreat into my office, desperate for a moment of silence, the sound of a furious voice snapped me back to reality.“Miss Whitmore!”I turned just in time to see a man storming through the office, his expression dark with frustration.Behind him, two of my employees—Daniel and Claire—were scrambling to de-escalate the situation before it exploded into something that would disrupt the entire floor.I recognized him immediately.Mr. Raymond Carter.A long-time investor and, most importantly, a recent client who had purchased a large plot of land from Whitmore Real Estate.One that, if my memory served c
. The morning hum of Whitmore Enterprises was as relentless as ever—keyboards clattered in perfect rhythm, phones rang with urgency, and the hushed yet hurried voices of employees filled the air as they moved between departments, carrying out their carefully orchestrated routines. He revolving doors of Whitmore Enterprises exhaled a frost-kissed breath as I stepped through them, Manhattan’s February bite clinging to my wool coat like a jealous lover. Inside, the air tasted of sterilized ambition—lemon polish and freshly ground Ethiopian coffee, the perfume of corporate gods. My Louboutins clicked a staccato rhythm across marble floors as employees parted before me like the Red Sea, their murmured ”Good morning, Miss Whitmore” dissolving into the hum of ringing phones and humming printers. This temple of steel and glass answered to my commands now, every gleaming surface and whispered rumor bending to the weight of a name etched in generational wealth. My empire. The lie tas
The morning light crept in through the wooden slats of the old cabin, casting thin golden rays across the walls. The rhythmic crash of waves against the shore hummed in the distance, steady, relentless. I lay still in bed, eyes fixed on the ceiling, feeling the faint pulse of pain behind my temples. The dull ache of a hangover. Again. I exhaled slowly, rubbing my temples. I had drunk too much last night. Not because of joy. Not because of sorrow. Because of her. Her presence yesterday, questioning me about me remembering her, like I knew her before. Ransacking my brains for clues, she was nowhere to be found in my memory, a action which infuriates me, knowing she’s strikingly familiar and related to me. I turned onto my side, but the restless feeling gnawed at my chest. Sleep had been fleeting, fragmented—haunted by images I couldn’t quite piece together. A woman beneath the golden lights. Dark, piercing blue eyes locked onto mine, filled with something raw a
The next morning, I arrived at Whitmore Enterprises earlier than usual, hoping that immersing myself in work would silence the thoughts that had plagued me all night. It didn’t. I stood in my office, overlooking the skyline of Hudsonville, the city stretching out before me in a sprawling maze of glass and steel. This empire, built over generations, was mine now. I had inherited it—the power, the responsibility, the expectations. Well not total inheritance. Let say the rest is for “my husband” after marriage, as dad stated in his will, an attempt to protect his heir and secure his linage. And yet, despite everything I had achieved, the only thing my family cared about was whether I would marry a man I didn’t love to "secure our legacy." I sighed, rubbing my temples. I should have been thinking about today’s board meeting, or the upcoming merger deal that would expand our influence across international markets. Instead, all I could think about was Kian. I turned away from the
The orchestra swelled, strings weaving through champagne flutes and murmured deals. Adrian’s hand settled at the small of my back, his grip firm—a remnant of our waltz rehearsals a lifetime ago. His cologne, crisp and citrus-sharp, clashed with the memory of Kian’s cedar-and-salt scent. “Still leading with your chin, I see,” Adrian murmured, twirling me effortlessly. His smile was all polished edges now, suited for boardrooms instead of ballrooms. I laughed, too bright, arching into the spin. “And you’re still counting beats under your breath.” The lie fizzed between us. Every step was precision, every dip calibrated to catch emerald cufflinks glinting across the room. Kian hadn’t so much as flickered a glance toward the dancefloor. He leaned into some silver-haired titan’s anecdote, fingers loose around his untouched Scotch. Adrian’s thumb brushed my hip. “He’s watching. “He’s not.” “Check again.” Another rotation. My garnet silk gown hissed against his tailored wool. Kia
Coincidence. That was what any rational person would call this. But I wasn’t naïve enough to believe in coincidences. Not when it came to my family. Not when it came to the life I had been forced into, the expectations that had been placed upon me like a noose around my neck. Kian Davenport had been missing for five years. He had been presumed dead. And yet, here he was, standing among Hudsonville’s elite, pretending not to know me. My fingers curled into a tight fist at my side, nails digging into my palm. This wasn’t just chance. It wasn’t fate. It was deliberate. And I was going to find out why. The weight of the gala felt suffocating now. The chandeliers, the laughter, the constant murmur of business deals and empty pleasantries—it all blurred into a meaningless backdrop. My mind was elsewhere, tangled in a mess of unanswered questions, uncertainty, and something that felt a lot like betrayal. I needed to leave. I needed fresh air. I needed— A cold shiver crawled u
LENA'S POVThe Whitmore family name had long been synonymous with power, wealth, and influence in Hudsonville, and tonight was no exception. The gala at the Grand Sterling Hotel was as extravagant as ever—glistening chandeliers dripped with crystals, the scent of imported roses perfumed the air, and the clinking of champagne glasses echoed over the hum of polite conversation. The Whitmores were the sole sponsors of the event, meaning my presence wasn’t just expected—it was required..One of the few nights I have to pretend to be okay—okay in appearance, in the least.Dressed in a deep emerald silk gown that clung to my frame, I glided through the ballroom, flashing empty smiles at guests I barely knew and exchanging pleasantries with business moguls and socialites who saw me as nothing more than a pawn in my family’s empire.I had mastered the art of pretending. More of a lifestyle now.Pretending to be interested in shallow conversations.Pretending that I wasn’t suffocating und
LENA'S POV I stood by my window, my gaze drifting over the lush green of our family mansion. The late afternoon sun bathed the flowers in gold, casting long shadows that stretched toward the buildings. The magnolias swayed gently, their scent faint but familiar. It was peaceful, deceptively so, like the eye of a storm waiting to unravel.Then, I heard it. "Lena," my name carried through the walls, spoken in a tone that felt like an invocation rather than a call. I straightened, listening carefully. Voices followed—urgent, hushed, and insistent. My mother’s voice. My grandfather’s. They were talking about me. Every since dad’s death, this was my new normal. Everyone seemed to get on my nerves—worse off, seemed to look up to me in expectation , of me, being in my best behaviors at all times. But still, I remained a feminine boss, who wouldn’t take shit. I turned away from the window, my pulse quickening. Something about the way they spoke made my skin prickle. My name was m...
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