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When Linda Howard’s fiance abandons her on their wedding day, she thinks her life is over. But then a drunken night she can't remember and a positive pregnancy test changes everything for her. A few years later, the struggling single mom gets a job at Sterlings Architects, owned by the brilliant Edward Sterling who was her school mate. As she tries to build her career, she hides two secrets: her daughter's existence and her attraction to her boss. Edward has a secret of his own, one that could change everything Linda knew about her past and her daughter's future. As their romance blooms, they discover that a second chance comes at a price when a vengeful enemy threatens their family’ s lives. Linda must protect her family from the dark forces that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear.
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The billionaire's little secret CHAPTER NINE
Linda's POV I stood at the kitchen door and watched my mother, the smell of freshly baked apple pie wafting through the air.She was humming softly, her back facing me as she moved around the oven.My heart pounded against my ribs as I imagined how she would react when I told her.But I had to, I couldn't let her believe I was pregnant for Scott, even though the truth was much worse.“Mum,” I started, my voice a little above a whisper and she turned to me with a smile.“I didn't know you were back, How was the interview?”“It was good, I hope I get the job.”“You will, dear,” she replied. “And if you don't get that one, I'm sure they're others that are yet to call for an interview.”“That's true,” I said, nodding slowly.“Can we talk?” I asked, looking at my feet. Her smile faded and she turned off the oven and wiped her hands with a towel. “Is everything alright? Is it the baby?”“It's not the baby, well it is but not what you think.” I answered, avoiding her gaze.“So what is it t
Last Updated : 2025-01-15The billionaire's little secret CHAPTER EIGHT
Linda's POV Two pink lines stared back at me, clear and undeniable.Positive.I sat frozen on the toilet seat, the weight of my situation pressing down on me like heavy rocks.My hands shook as I dropped the test stick on the floor, staring at the pink lines as if they would magically disappear.I was pregnant.I let out a breath, my mind racing as I tried to remember the events of that night. They still weren't clear.I gripped the edges of the toilet seat, trying to ground myself against the wave of panic that was rising in me.“Linda?” My mum called, “Are you okay in there?”“I'm fine!” I forced out, my voice cracking.“You've been in there for a while now, I'm assuming the test was positive.”I chuckled, of course my mum would figure it out.I opened the bathroom door slowly and stepped out to see my mum seated on the bed waiting for me with her arms crossed and a knowing expression on her face.“Mum I..” I started but she raised her hands up to stop me.“It's alright, we'll get
Last Updated : 2025-01-13The billionaire's little secret CHAPTER SEVEN
Laura's POVIt made me sick.The golden chandeliers, the flowers, the soft music playing in the background.It was disgustingly perfect, I felt like I was going to vomit.A celebration built on betrayal. Everyone looked so happy, the hall was buzzing with excitement and joy. I looked around at the guests, roughly a month ago, some of them had gathered at Scott's wedding, with the same excitement they were showing now.Except it was a different bride and the wedding didn't hold.I couldn't fake a smile if I tried. I wasn't there to celebrate, I was there for answers and to make Scott Shepherd and Cynthia whatever her name was squirm in their perfectly polished shoes.Draped in a dark green dress that hugged my curves I moved through the crowd, some of the audience recognized me, most of them our school mates, their eyes widened with shock as they whispered to each other.I knew what they were thinking. What is she doing here? Is she going to cause a scene?My initial plan was to make
Last Updated : 2025-01-10The billionaire's little secret CHAPTER SIX
Linda's POV I stared at the screen for some time, contemplating whether I should accept the call or not.My fingers hovered over the decline button but I couldn't bring myself to press it.A part of me wanted to answer, to know what he had to say. But another side of me was too angry to hear his voice.The phone rang again, vibrating violently in my hand.“Get it over with,” I whispered, swiping the accept option and taking the phone to my ear.For a moment, there was nothing from the other end. Only silence.“Scott?” I said hesitantly.Then I heard a female voice, “Wow! She actually picked up,” followed by a laugh.I didn't need to guess who it was. Cynthia.She was speaking to someone in the background.“She's obviously not over you Scott,” she said loudly in a mocking tone.My heart dropped when I heard another voice– a deep, familiar voice. I knew who it was immediately. Scott.It felt like a dagger was twisting in my stomach.The sound of their laughter grew louder on the phone,
Last Updated : 2025-01-09The billionaire's little secret CHAPTER FIVE
Linda's POV The air in the sitting room felt heavy and suffocating. My mother’s voice sounded so distant as she called out to me.“Linda? Are you okay?” I couldn't answer, my throat tightened as I bent down to pick up the card.Maybe I had imagined it, If I took another look maybe…I hadn't imagined it. The names Scott Shepherd and Cynthia Ryle burned into my eyes as I took another look at the card.It couldn't be real. No, it didn't feel real.The sound of blood rushing to my ears drowned out everything around me.The weight of the betrayal was just too much to bear.First, he left me on the wedding day, and now he was marrying Cynthia. Cynthia!“Linda?” my mother said again, her hands reaching out to steady me.I shook my head, pulling away from her as I moved towards the couch and sat down.I looked down at the card, my fingers were clenched so tightly around it that I was close to tearing it.“Linda, what's going on?” My mother asked slowly, sitting beside me on the couch.I pas
Last Updated : 2024-12-27The billionaire's little secret CHAPTER FOUR
Linda's POV “Listen, Linda,” Laura said, squeezing my hand to bring me back to the present. I looked up at her as she leaned back on her chair, studying me. “Look I know waking up next to some stranger you don't know is…..weird. But it happens. You don't have to stress yourself over it.” I frowned, staring down at my coffee. “It doesn't just happen Laura, and it feels wrong.” “But it's not wrong though, is it? Because you're single, that bastard Scott left you and you don't owe him any loyalty.” Laura said bluntly, frustration evident in her tone. “For years, he controlled everything, your life, your choices, everything! Maybe this wasn't ideal, but for once just let go.” “H..He wasn't controlling me,” I stuttered, startled by her outburst. “Yes, yes he did,” Laura replied. “you got offered admission to MIT, your dream school, but you decided to go all the way to California because of that bastard.” “But you were also going to California,”I answered. “Was it because
Last Updated : 2024-12-13The billionaire's little secret CHAPTER THREE
Linda's POV I stood at the door staring at Laura with confusion.Her jaw was tight and she had crossed her arms across her chest in a way that I knew she wasn't going to back down.“I'm not in the mood for this Laura,” I said, shaking my head as I came to sit on the bed.“Linda, you have been in this room for days, you're wasting here because of a man. I know you guys have dated for so long and it's heartbreaking but you have to move on,” she answered.I opened my mouth to protest but she held up her hand immediately, silencing me.“No. No. There's no argument. You need to remember how to live. You're going, even if I have to drag you there screaming.”I sighed, “I can't Laura, I don't have the energy for this.”Laura held my shoulders, looking me in the eyes. “I know it feels like your life has crumbled, but you can't let this break you, you have to push yourself.”I stared at the floor for a moment, the weight of her words pressing down on me. I really did not want to go, I did not
Last Updated : 2024-12-13The billionaire's little secret CHAPTER TWO
Linda's POV The first thing I noticed was the dampness on my forehead and the sound of my mum's voice.“She's waking up,” I heard Laura say.I opened my eyes and saw my mum, Aunt Lisa and Laura hovering over me.Their faces were etched with a mix of concern and sadness.“Linda honey, are you okay?” my mum asked, brushing my hair behind my ears.I sat up slowly, my body feeling heavy. “Where is Trey?” I asked, looking around.“I…i need him to call Scott. Maybe…maybe he'll pick up if Trey calls.”The three of them exchanged worried glances but I didn't care, I wanted to believe that there was a reasonable explanation for what he did.“Linda….” Laura started, her voice cracking.“Please!” I snapped, “I just want to know why he left.”Tears spilt from my eyes as the reality of what had happened dawned on me, he left me. After so many years together.The wedding dress suddenly felt suffocating and I clawed at the bodice, trying to rip it away.“I can't..” I said between sobs, my nails tea
Last Updated : 2024-12-13The billionaire's little secret CHAPTER ONE
Linda's POVI woke up with a splitting headache and the feeling of very soft, cool sheets on my skin.I stayed still, closing my eyes, waiting for the pain in my head to fade but it didn't.This wasn't my bed.I opened my eyes, a wave of panic hitting me. I looked up at the ceiling, it was sleek, and modern, nothing like the one back home with the worn, peeling paint and cracks.Then I felt it, the warmth of someone beside me. I turned my head slowly to see a man, lying on his stomach with his face turned away.He was shirtless, the muscles of his back moving with his breathing.I sat up quickly, looking down at myself, I was naked.“What have I done?” I murmured, clutching my sheets to my chest.I tried to remember the night before and then it hit me; Laura's laugh, the shot of tequila burning my throat, showing my moves on the dance floor. And then nothing.“Oh my God,” I whispered, "what have I done?I looked around the room, trying to find my clothes. The walls were grey and there
Last Updated : 2024-12-13
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Linda's POVI woke up with a splitting headache and the feeling of very soft, cool sheets on my skin.I stayed still, closing my eyes, waiting for the pain in my head to fade but it didn't.This wasn't my bed.I opened my eyes, a wave of panic hitting me. I looked up at the ceiling, it was sleek, and modern, nothing like the one back home with the worn, peeling paint and cracks.Then I felt it, the warmth of someone beside me. I turned my head slowly to see a man, lying on his stomach with his face turned away.He was shirtless, the muscles of his back moving with his breathing.I sat up quickly, looking down at myself, I was naked.“What have I done?” I murmured, clutching my sheets to my chest.I tried to remember the night before and then it hit me; Laura's laugh, the shot of tequila burning my throat, showing my moves on the dance floor. And then nothing.“Oh my God,” I whispered, "what have I done?I looked around the room, trying to find my clothes. The walls were grey and there...
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