Amber Sterling had it all—until her marriage turned into a nightmare. Trapped by a husband who hides his cruelty behind a charming facade, Amber’s only escape is a chance encounter with Liam Gray, her high school sweetheart turned powerful CEO. When Amber discovers Dan’s infidelity, she realizes she’s not content just to walk away—she’s going to take back her life and expose him for the fraud he is—she’s ready to get even. With Liam’s support, Amber sets out to reclaim her life and bring down the man who stole it. For fans of steamy romance and sweet revenge, this promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
View MoreLiam let out a curse as he read the statement Dan had released. “That bastard doesn’t just know when to stop,” he muttered.I couldn’t believe this. This was low, even for Dan. Then again, he had always been selfish. He had never cared about how his actions affected me as long as he came out looking like the perfect husband. I should have known he would go to any length to spite me. But I never thought he would drag me through the mud like this—turning me into a villain for the whole world to see.Liam placed my phone on his desk and reached for me, holding my face, his thumbs brushing away the last of my tears. “Amber,” he said, his voice calm but firm. “Don’t worry. Everything is going to be okay.”I let out a humorless laugh, shaking my head. “You don’t understand, Liam.” My voice wavered as I gestured helplessly toward my phone on the desk. “People are tearing me apart online. They’re calling me a cheating whore. A liar. Dan has made me out to be the villain, and they’re eating it
The moment those words left my mother’s mouth, my stomach clenched. "Are you sure?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper."It’s all over social media, Amber," she said, her tone laced with urgency.My fingers tightened around the phone as dread coiled in my chest. “I’ll call you back,” I muttered, ending the call before she could say anything else.My heart pounded as I tapped open Twitter. The trending section confirmed my worst fear. My marriage to Dan was making headlines.I clicked on the top post, and a video started playing. It was from the restaurant a few days ago. Dan sat across from me, his hand reaching out to grip mine, I jerked my hand away, my expression unreadable to an outsider, but I knew what was running through my mind in that moment. Disgust. Frustration. Resentment.The caption beneath the video made my throat tighten:“Is there trouble in Sullivan paradise?”The post went on to speculate about my absence from Dan’s recent luncheon, suggesting that we had sepa
I stirred awake to a sensation so blissful, so warm, that I thought I was still dreaming. Soft lips brushed along my bare shoulder, trailing a path of heat down my spine, sending tiny shivers racing across my bare skin. After making love into the early hours of the morning, we both slept naked in each other’s arms.I let out a sigh, somewhere between contentment and need, as the lips ventured lower, followed by the featherlight touch of his fingers gliding over my hip.A slow, indulgent kiss pressed against the dip of my back. Then another. My body arched instinctively, drawn to his touch, my skin buzzing with anticipation. A deep chuckle rumbled from behind me, sending another wave of warmth curling in my stomach."Liam," I whispered, my voice still thick with sleep.His lips brushed my ear as his hand slid up my thigh, his touch both possessive and reverent. "Morning, beautiful," he murmured, the huskiness in his voice making my stomach flutter.I barely had time to respond before h
Throughout the day, Liam and I tried our best to keep our hands to ourselves and act professional around each other. It was hard but we made it to the end of workdayThe ride back to the penthouse was quiet, but there was an unspoken tension crackling between us. As he drove, Liam's hand rested on my thigh, his thumb tracing slow, lazy circles against my skin. It was an absentminded touch, but it sent shivers down my spine. I placed my hand over his, feeling the warmth of his palm beneath mine. It was such a simple act, yet it felt so intimate.My mind kept drifting back to what he had said that morning. My girlfriend. He had called me his girlfriend. The words kept replaying in my head, twisting and turning in my thoughts. Should I bring it up? Should I ask him if he really meant it? It shouldn’t be a big deal, but for some reason, it was.Swallowing hard, I pushed the thought aside and turned to him. "How's your dad?" I asked, hoping to distract myself.Liam glanced at me briefly be
I padded out to the kitchen, the smell of something sweet filling the air. My eyes landed on Liam, standing by the stove, flipping pancakes with effortless ease. He was still shirtless, his toned back and strong arms flexing with every movement. The sight of him cooking, completely at ease in the kitchen, did something strange to my heart.Liam turned just then, catching me staring. A cute smile spread across his face, his dark eyes filled with warmth.“Coffee?” he asked.“Yes please.” I smiled, tucking a stray strand of hair behind my ear. "Need any help?"He shook his head, lowering the heat on the stove before reaching for a mug. "Nope, I got it." He poured me a cup of coffee, fixing it just the way I liked, before handing it to me. "You just sit there and relax."I took the mug, warmth spreading through my fingers as his fingers brushed mine. "Thank you."Liam leaned in and kissed my nose before turning back to the stove. I settled onto one of the barstools by the island, wrapping
I woke up the next morning, tightly snuggled in Liam’s arms. His warmth surrounded me, his steady breathing a soothing rhythm against my skin. As I slowly opened my eyes, I found him already awake, watching me with a soft, content expression.“Good morning,” he murmured, his voice husky from sleep. Oh God, I love his morning voice.“Good morning.” A slow smile spread across my lips as I snuggled deeper into his embrace. “So… all of that wasn’t a dream?” I whispered, still half-dazed from sleep and the surreal nature of waking up beside him.Liam chuckled, his chest rumbling against mine as he leaned in to press a soft, lingering kiss on my lips. “No, sweetheart. It was very real. Every single moment.”I sighed against his lips, my fingers tangling in his hair as I pulled him in for another kiss. I can’t seem to have enough of him. The reality of being in his arms, feeling his touch, was something I never thought I’d have. Yet, here we were. When he finally pulled back, his gaze search
I couldn’t stop kissing Liam. I couldn’t stop being lost in this. He pulled me down on the bed and I let out a sigh as I felt his weight on me.He began kissing down my neck, biting and sucking on my skin. My eyes rolled back as I let out a moan. It’s been a while since I’ve felt like this. It has been a while since I felt wanted. It was like Liam had the key to unlocking every secret part of me.I watched with desire-lidden eyes as he showed my breasts some attention. His lips tugged on them, his tongue flicking out to lick the peaks. His free hand teased the other breast, making me groan. My fingers dived into his hair as I pulled him closer.“You’re so beautiful, Amber,” he murmured against my breast.“Liam… I want you,” I said between kisses.He groaned before biting down hard on my breast. I moaned as I arched my back, lifting my hips to his.“Fuck,” he cursed under his breath as he leaned back to take off his pants. I watched with awe as he unzipped himself. I bit my lip as I to
Liam’s lips moved against mine, sending sweet sensations through my whole body as his hands explored my body with a tenderness that made my heart ache. Every brush of his fingers left a trail of warmth. I pulled my fingers through his hair as a soft moan escaped my lips.From the way my body reacted to just being kissed, I knew he could tell I was sex-starved. My body reacted instinctively, pressing closer, craving more, but then—out of nowhere—my mind took me somewhere else.That night, that I had taken my mom’s advice convinced that if I just tried harder, if I made myself desirable, Dan would finally look at me the way a husband was supposed to look at his wife. I could picture the disgusted way he looked at me like I was something vile. I could hear his degrading words right now.You disgust me, Amber.The memory squeezed my so chest, stealing the air from my lungs. Suddenly, I feared that Liam saw and thought of me the same way. The desire that had been burning inside me just sec
A scream lodged in my throat as I ran, my breath coming in ragged gasps. My feet pounded against the ground, but no matter how fast I moved, Dan’s voice was right behind me, slicing through the air like a blade.“You think you can get away from me?” His laughter was jagged, cruel. “You’re mine, Amber. You’ll always be mine.”I pushed forward, desperate, but the darkness around me thickened, closing in. My legs burned, my chest ached, and then—hands. His hands. They yanked me back, fingers digging into my arms, his breath hot against my ear as he growled, “I will destroy you before I let you go.”I jerked awake, my body trembling, the room dark except for the faint glow of the city lights outside. My breath came in uneven pants, my skin damp with sweat. For a moment, I didn’t know where I was. The nightmare still clung to me, the echo of Dan’s voice making my pulse hammer wildly.Then a warm hand touched my arm.“Amber.” Liam’s voice was low, calm, pulling me back to reality. He was si
AmberThere was a time when I loved him with everything I had, and thought he loved me too. I was so sure of us, so sure of him. But now…I wasn’t sure anymore. It’s hard to believe you’re loved when you’re constantly being treated like a maid in your own home.There are some days I try to convince myself that Dan still loves me, but I later get to realize that’s all a show for the public’s approval. My husband lives off it.I’m fumbling with the zipper of my dress when Dan storms into my bedroom, his voice already rising as he calls out my name.“Amber!” Dan’s voice booms with anger. “Are you still not ready yet? We’re going to be late for the gala! What the hell is taking you so long?” His words are sharp, cutting into me like a thousand tiny knives. They always do.“I’m almost done,” I reply, my voice trembling as I finally get around to zipping my dress. I’d chosen one of the dresses Dan had Lilian his personal shopper bring me. Trust Dan to treat me like trash, but the moment ther...
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