The Broken Heiress Meets the Billionaire Detective
Elowen Whitemere was never meant to exist in the Whitemere family—let alone defy it.
Born illegitimate, she was treated as a stain on noble blood, forced to endure silence, cruelty, and neglect. She accepted it all… until an accident stole the use of her legs and trapped her in a wheelchair.
That was when love turned its back on her.
Adrian Jones, the man who swore forever, abandoned her for her sister—Scarlett Whitemere—coldly declaring that he needed a woman who could walk.
Shattered and discarded, Elowen disappeared.
Then she met Lucien Calderwood.
A man cloaked in calm and danger. A detective by title, a ruthless business tycoon by truth. Untouchable. Unforgiving. Powerful enough to make empires tremble.
The moment he steps into Elowen’s world, the rules change.
The Whitemere family soon realizes they didn’t just lose control of Elowen—
they awakened a force that will expose their secrets, crush their pride, and rewrite their fate.
As jealousy sharpens, lies unravel, and vengeance awakens, Elowen rises from a broken shadow to the nation’s top actress.
Her return will not be gentle.
It will be devastating.
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Chapter: Chapter 88“Relax your mind, Elie,” Lucien said softly to Elowen, who was seated in the passenger seat. His right hand left the steering wheel and held her left hand that was resting on her lap. “I have told you there is nothing to be nervous about. It’s just a family and friends party,” he added, giving her hand a gentle squeeze.They were on their way to Lucien’s mother’s birthday party, and Elowen was feeling nervous. Lucien had told her not to be nervous, but she still was.Elowen turned her head to look at him and nodded with a forced smile. She knew she should relax just like he had said, but she couldn’t help it. She was about to meet his mother. And considering how intimidating Mitchell had been before, her heart refused to calm down.“Are you sure she will like the gift?” Elowen asked quietly. Her eyes moved to the back seat where her drawing, now carefully wrapped in cellophane, was placed.“Yes, she will,” Lucien assured softly but firmly.He wasn’t saying it just to make her feel bet
Last Updated: 2026-02-27
Chapter: Chapter 87In the living room of the Jones family mansion.“I don’t know what Adrian is waiting for to sign the marriage certificate with you and give you a wedding,” Mrs. Jones said with a sigh, looking tired of Adrian being slow to tie the knot with Scarlett.“Why can’t he be as fast as I was?” Mr. Jones said, exhaling deeply.“Mum, Dad, Adrian isn’t slow,” Scarlett said softly, a smile plastered on her face. “He is busy with the company right now” She added calmly, but even as she said it, she wasn’t happy about how things were going.Scarlett had thought that by now, she and Adrian would already be married. She had already planned how she would mock Elowen on their wedding day. But it had been months since she and Adrian got together, yet not once had he mentioned having their wedding. “Don’t defend him, Scarlett,” Mr. Jones said quietly. “If he comes back, I’m going to talk to him.” He added calmly. Scarlett smiled and said nothing because that was exactly what she wanted.“Well, with or
Last Updated: 2026-02-26
Chapter: Chapter 86At Palm Crest Garden."Wow, it's so beautiful," Cecelia said in awe as she stared at the hand-painted landscape Elowen had just finished drawing."Is it?" Elowen asked quietly, doubting her work as she looked at the drawing. She felt it was a little messy, but it was the best she could do."Yes, it is," Cecelia responded quickly, her eyes still shining in admiration at the masterpiece before her. "You are so talented," she whispered, shaking her head in amazement.Elowen smiled and shifted her wheelchair back slightly to get a better view of her work."Do you think she will like it?" Elowen asked softly, feeling slightly nervous about meeting Lucien's mother tomorrow.Tomorrow was Lucien's mother's birthday, and since Lucien had invited her to the party, Elowen had thought about what to gift her. She couldn’t think of anything. Her intuition told her that Lucien's mother wouldn’t be a simple woman, and she felt she couldn’t afford something that would suit her taste. Rather than gifti
Last Updated: 2026-02-25
Chapter: Chapter 85Evans had just stepped into his villa to see who he never wanted to set his eyes on, sitting on the couch."How dare you step foot into my house?" he barked loudly, anger boiling inside him immediately. "Who let you in?" he asked furiously.His angry voice made Rachel tremble, and she stood up from the couch at once."To think that you dare sit on my couch," Evans continued angrily. He looked to the side and saw his househelper running out of the kitchen with a tray of snacks in her hand — the snacks she was bringing for Rachel."You let her into my house?" Evans shouted at the househelper.He was already on edge. He didn’t expect that Rachel would dare to come to his house, sit on his couch, and the househelper would even want to serve her snacks like nothing had happened. Like he didn’t end their relationship. How could she be so shameless to show her face here?"But sir, isn’t she your fia—" the househelper started in confusion, wanting to explain that Rachel was his fiancée and th
Last Updated: 2026-02-25
Chapter: Chapter 83Lucien was sitting in his chair in his office at the police station. His head was resting on the desk as he took a short break, slightly tired from reviewing documents.His phone buzzed with a message notification.He lifted his head, picked up his phone, and saw it was from Elowen.“Are you in the station?”Lucien’s lips curved into a smile. Sitting up properly, he typed back, “Yes, I am. Are you back?” He pressed send.He leaned back in his chair to wait for her reply. It came immediately.He opened it.“Are you busy?”“I’m not,” he replied, his eyes narrowing slightly. She didn’t answer if she was back from the Whitemere house. He was about to call her when another message came in.“I’m outside the station.”Lucien’s heart skipped. He stood up quickly and hurried out of his office.Outside the station building.Elowen sat in her wheelchair, waiting for Lucien with excitement. She could not wait to share the good news of the day with him. That was why she stopped at the police stat
Last Updated: 2026-02-24
Chapter: Chapter 83The day came to an end as Grandfather finished the meeting and retired to his room. Everyone was now free to leave.Elowen slowly moved her wheelchair toward the exit of the mansion. She had just reached the entrance door when she was suddenly pulled back forcefully from behind. Her heart skipped in fear as the wheelchair almost lost balance.“Where do you think you are going?” Scarlett yelled angrily. “Do you think you can just leave here?”Her hand gripped Elowen’s shoulder tightly, her fingernails digging into her skin.Elowen’s face twisted in pain under Scarlett’s hold.“Let go of me,” Elowen said sharply, forcefully pushing Scarlett’s hand off her shoulder and flinging it away.“You—” Scarlett muttered as her hand was thrown aside. Rage burned in her eyes. She raised her hand to hit Elowen. There was no way she would let Elowen go after talking back to her and challenging her.But Elowen caught her hand before it could land.“Let today be the last time you ever try to hit me,” E
Last Updated: 2026-02-24
The Beautiful Wife Of Mr Rowland
"But I Denovon Rowland need a wife.”
Emily’s heart skipped.
“I don’t want to go on another blind date,” he said, voice steady and sure. “So if you’re willing…”
He leaned in slightly, lowering his tone just enough to make her feel like the world had paused.
“Let’s get married.”
Emily gasped quietly, stunned.
“I promise you won’t be at a disadvantage,” he added, gently.
It hit her harder than any insult or betrayal she had faced. This… this wasn’t something she had expected. Not today. Not from him.
Her lips parted, but no sound came out. She was frozen.
Denovon noticed.
He gave her a small smile..confident, calm, and sure.
“Sleep over it,” he said. “I’ll be waiting for your reply.”
And just like that, he turned
Betrayed by her family, by her fiancé, and left with nothing.Emily Carter had lost it all.
Until Denovon Rowland, the cold billionaire CEO, offered her a deal: his name for her silence.Now, as his wife, she’s not just surviving—she’s taking back everything they stole. And this time, she’s untouchable
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Chapter: Chapter 347To all my amazing readers, Thank you—from the depth of my heart—for walking through this journey with me. Your support, your patience, your comments, and your love kept me going every step of the way. I am truly grateful to everyone who stayed with this story until the very end. If at any point th
Last Updated: 2025-11-25
Chapter: Chapter 346“Okay, Daddy,” Dimitri agreed. “I’ll go tell Mrs. Gloria to get me ready!” Denovon set him down carefully, and Dimitri dashed off to find Mrs. Gloria—who wasn’t just their cook but also Dimitri’s nanny. “Slow down, Dimitri!” Emily called with a tired sigh. “Why does he like running every time?”
Last Updated: 2025-11-24
Chapter: Chapter 345“I promise you will never be at a disadvantage.” The words suddenly crossed Emily’s mind one warm summer afternoon as she was tidying her son’s room. She paused, walked quickly to the shelf, and pulled out a book that had been untouched for a long time. She opened a page—and there it was. Her
Last Updated: 2025-11-24
Chapter: Chapter 344Emily lay on the hospital bed, her eyes fixed on her tiny son sleeping in the crib beside her. It had been four days since she gave birth, yet everything still felt unreal. She kept staring at him, afraid that if she blinked too long, he might disappear. They were still in the hospital and would re
Last Updated: 2025-11-23
Chapter: Chapter 343(The Next Day) Emily’s eyelashes fluttered slowly, like they were too heavy to lift. Her lips parted, and she released a faint, shaky breath before her eyes finally opened—tired, hazy, but alive. “You’re awake,” Denovon said in relief, quickly leaning forward. He had been watching her for hours, w
Last Updated: 2025-11-21
Chapter: Chapter 342Denovon had never felt so helpless in his life. He paced back and forth in front of the labour room door, his hands clenched tightly, his heart beating so fast it felt like it was punching his chest. Every soft cry and every faint sound coming from inside the room made his whole body stiffen in fea
Last Updated: 2025-11-20
Bound By Blood, Saved By Love
"Sarah… I know you don’t like that I’m a Van Driscoll,” he said. “But honestly… I don’t either.”
He stepped even closer.
“I love you.”
Those words hit Sarah like a wave. Her knees almost gave out.
“Give me a chance,” he continued gently, lifting her chin with his hand.
She looked away.
“Being a Van Driscoll won’t change anything between us. I promise.”
He meant it.
He would throw away that name if it meant being with her.
“Let’s date,” he whispered. His thumb stroked her cheek.
Sarah’s eyes slowly met his. Her chest felt tight.
“Please,” he said, voice soft. “I promise to always make you happy.”
After the death of billionaire tycoon Robert Van Driscoll, his final will leaves behind chaos. His three estranged sons—Leo, Jace, and Luca—must run the family company together for one year or lose everything. Leo feels betrayed after dedicating his life to the business. Jace wants nothing to do with the family. And Luca? He just wants to be free. They clash, resist, and nearly walk away.
But when outside enemies begin to threaten the empire, the brothers have no choice but to unite. As they fight for control, each of them faces personal battles—old wounds, painful sacrifices, and unexpected love. Leo is haunted by a past relationship he never truly let go. Jace finds himself drawn to a woman who challenges everything he’s buried. And Luca? He falls for someone who refuses to be tamed. In the end, it’s not just about saving the company... it’s about healing, brotherhood, and risking everything for the kind of love that refuses to be bought.
Written by: Terasomdi || Ogwu Kosiso
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Chapter: Chapter 50: In His Bed AgainThe car pulled up at the mansion. Diane stepped out, her eyes widening. Leo had brought them to the mansion. She hadn’t expected they’d come here. Her gaze darted around the building. She remembered visiting this place many times when they were still dating. Each time she came, Robert Van Driscoll, Leo’s late father, never seemed to like it.“Come, sweetheart,” Leo’s voice came, soft and warm.His hand slipped into hers as he guided her inside. It had been five years, but the mansion still looked the same. Somehow, she could still smell the old man, still see his face in every corner of the house, like he was watching them—watching her.Still, her hand tightened around Leo’s as they walked up the stairs. She could not deny this was the safest place they could be.The house was quiet, too quiet and lonely. Almost as if it understood they needed privacy.“Where are the workers?” Diane finally asked after minutes of wondering.She hadn’t seen a single worker since they arrived, except fo
Last Updated: 2025-09-28
Chapter: Chapter 49: The Kiss Of No ReturnHer voice was trembling, her hands trembled as she gripped the hem of her dress, forcing herself to stay composed.Leo stared at her, his heart shattering, but one thing was clear—he wasn’t ready to back down. He could still see it in her eyes, the truth she tried so hard to hide. She still loved him."Is that really what you want? Or is it what Vincent and the rest of the world want from you?" he asked, his eyes locked on hers.Diane’s throat bobbed as she swallowed, but she forced herself to stay calm. "Does… does it matter?"Leo chuckled bitterly and stepped closer. "Then I’m afraid, Diane… I’m not letting you go."Her eyes fluttered, lips parting slightly in shock."I’ve spent years looking for you, praying to find you again. And now that I have, you think I’ll just let you slip away? Never.""What... what are you talking about?" She stuttered, her heart racing."Do you think I’m not hurting too?" His voice cracked. "The day I broke up with you, I stopped being myself. I went back
Last Updated: 2025-08-24
Chapter: Chapter 48: Chains and confessions"Mr. Leo Van Driscoll, this way please," a worker said as soon as Leo walked into the hotel lobby.He nodded once, then followed her calmly to a private lounge. His heart pounded in his chest. He had received a message directly from Diane an hour ago asking that they meet up. He didn’t understand why she wanted to see him all of a sudden, especially after denying the rumour in front of the whole world. But whatever it was, it only made him nervous.The worker stopped at the door, gesturing for him to enter. He took a deep breath and stepped inside, his pulse racing."You came sooner than I expected," Diane’s voice echoed across the room.Leo turned his head and their eyes met. Diane was sitting in the corner, still wearing the same outfit from the conference. Her expression was unreadable, but he could see the sadness sitting heavy in her eyes."Of course I had to," Leo walked quickly toward her. "You suddenly wished to see me. It must be important."She had never once called or texte
Last Updated: 2025-08-24
Chapter: Chapter 47: Behind Closed DoorsThe flashes of the cameras still burned in Diane’s eyes as she walked down the hallway, her lawyer beside her. The press conference was finally over, but the words she had spoken lingered in her chest like a stone.She denied him."You did well. This will help calm things down.”Her lawyer said, giving her a reassuring smile before leaving her with Vincent.Diane didn’t reply. Her throat felt tight, as if every word she had spoken to the cameras had scraped her raw.The car ride home was silent. Vincent sat beside her, his jaw clenched, eyes on the city rushing by outside the tinted windows.Diane stared at her own hands resting on her lap. They were shaking, as if she had done something unforgivable. And maybe she had.That morning she woke up with a scandal big enough to ruin her name. Everyone around her thought denying it was the smartest move. But now that she had, her chest ached. Because the one person she truly denied was Leo.Vincent then broke the silence, muttering under hi
Last Updated: 2025-08-21
Chapter: Chapter 46: Breaking PointLeo sat heavily in his chair, still shaken from the conference. Diane had denied him—and it hurt. He understood why she did it, he really did, but that didn’t stop the sting.It felt like he had truly lost her to another man, to Vincent. Like their love would forever remain a sin, something to be hidden in the shadows. And he hated that more than anything.The sudden swing of his office door startled him. His sigh deepened when he saw Luca barge in, followed closely by Jace. He didn’t need to ask why they were there. Of course, they had heard. Everyone had.Luca stormed forward, his face tight with fury and disappointment. He had warned him how risky it was to be with that woman, but he didn’t listen. Now see the scandal it had landed him.“I told you, Leo. I warned you,” he spat, his voice sharp. "I told you this would blow up in your face. But you wouldn’t listen. And now? You’ve dragged yourself into a scandal big enough to choke the whole family.”Luca wasn’t even angry that Leo w
Last Updated: 2025-08-19
Chapter: Chapter 45: The Handkerchief Jace’s heart thudded heavily as his fingers brushed lightly across Sarah’s cheek. For the past twenty minutes, he had done nothing but watch her sleep, memorizing every detail of her face as though she were the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. Then, her lashes fluttered, and her eyes slowly opened. The moment their gazes met, Jace’s stomach flipped, a rush of warmth surging through him. “Good morning, sunshine,” he greeted, his smile lighting up his whole face. Sarah smiled back and snuggled into his arms. “Good morning, honey,” she whispered, closing her eyes again as she inhaled his scent. Her heart felt so full. These past two days in his apartment had been like a dream...days cut off from the world’s troubles, days where they only ate, made love, slept, and repeated the cycle. “I believe you slept well,” Jace said softly. Sarah smiled. Slept well was an understatement. Instead of answering, she pulled him closer and kissed him gently. “You must be hungry now.
Last Updated: 2025-08-18
The Game of a Married Woman
“What do you think you’re doing? Let me go!” I hissed in fear. Someone might see us like this.
“Happily married? I don’t think that’s the case,” he said instead of releasing me. His voice carried anger now.
“I’m a married woman!” My voice trembled with fear and nervousness as I struggled, but it was useless. He easily caught both of my hands in one of his.
“Married, yes. But not happily,” he said, not caring about my desperate pulling.
“Please… let me go. Someone will see us,” I pleaded in a low, shaking voice.
“You have beautiful eyes,” he said suddenly, his voice deep and strange, making my pulse quicken.
Marceline never imagined she would experiment with betrayal. But after seeing her husband tangled in the arms of her closest friend, she let herself taste what it felt like to sin. What began as one night of reckless desire soon turned into many nights of fiery passion and dangerous obsession—an affair she could not escape.
Yet even while indulging in forbidden pleasure, Marceline swore never to grant her husband what he wanted. Divorce. Philip would never be free. Anastasia would never have the happiness of standing by his side.
If they wanted to play with her heart, she would play with their lives. In this game of marriage, passion, and betrayal...only she decides who wins.
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Chapter: Appreciation NoteI want to sincerely thank all of you for reading this book, and at the same time, I apologize for the rushed ending, which you may have found disappointing—I certainly did. This book isn’t just fiction; it’s a story I thought I was ready to put on paper, and the events it contains took a toll on me and my mental health. Thank you again for reading. Perhaps in the future, I may rewrite it and include some details that were missing this time.
Last Updated: 2025-12-22
Chapter: Chapter 111: The EndMarceline’s POV“Based on the evidence presented regarding your attempt to murder Madam Marceline Valemont,” the judge said, pausing briefly, “I hereby sentence you to twenty years in prison, to be served in a secure psychiatric facility until you are deemed mentally fit.”He delivered the verdict while looking at Anastasia, who stood at the defendant’s stand, staring into space with unfocused eyes, murmuring to herself.It had been three months since the incident, and today was the final judgment.“Are you okay?” Dominic asked quietly when he noticed how silent I was.He had accompanied me to court today to hear the verdict.“Yes,” I replied with a faint smile.Still, I felt heavy inside. Life could change overnight, and that truth frightened me.I watched as the police began to lead Anastasia away. She was smiling at everyone around her, waving strangely—until her smile suddenly disappeared.She saw me.Her eyes widened in shock.“How are you here?” she screamed, struggling violentl
Last Updated: 2025-12-22
Chapter: Chapter 110: Man To Man TalkDominic’s POV“Good day, Mr. Halvourne.”The voice came through the phone just as I answered it. It was Mr. Jones, my lawyer. He was the one handling Clara’s case. I had charged Clara with murder, and today was the day the court would give its verdict. I didn’t go to court to hear it myself.“How did it go?” I asked, dropping the file in my hand onto the table.Though I already knew what the outcome would most likely be.“Miss Benson was sentenced to life in prison,” he replied.I tapped my thumb slowly on the table. The outcome was exactly what I expected, yet hearing it didn’t make me happy. Instead, I felt like I had gone against Helena’s wishes. But this was something I had to do. I had to protect Marceline. Knowing how obsessed Clara was with me, she would never stop trying to hurt Marceline.“How did they take the judgment?” I asked calmly.“Mr. Benson and his wife were not in good condition,” he replied. I could hear the sympathy in his voice.Even I felt bad for them. When the
Last Updated: 2025-12-18
Chapter: Chapter 109: Left With Nothing But Regret Philip’s POV“Divorce Agreement.”I read the caption again and again, hoping the words would somehow disappear on their own.I couldn’t believe my eyes. Marceline had filed for divorce. The papers had arrived two hours ago, yet the reality still hadn’t sunk in.“Have I really lost her?” I muttered painfully.My heart squeezed tightly. It was a bitter thought I refused to accept, even though I had already sensed it coming. The day she told me to leave her hospital ward had broken me into pieces. After that, she refused to see me whenever I came visiting.She chose another man over me.It was unbearable.Was this how she felt when I once asked her for a divorce because of Anastasia? When we fought over her returning to work?“No… there must be a way,” I said, shaking my head.My eyes were red and tired from sleepless nights, but that was nothing compared to the pain crushing my chest. Memories of our happy moments flooded my mind.“I’m going to fight for her love again,” I whispered.Ev
Last Updated: 2025-12-17
Chapter: Chapter 108: Letting Go Without TearsMarceline’s POV**(Some days later)“Send the documents to him,” I said calmly to Celesta as I handed back the divorce papers after reading through them and signing my name.I had finally decided to push for the divorce, even though Grandfather was against it. I didn’t want to be in that marriage anymore. That decision became firm the day I walked out of Stanmore Global.When Philip talked about holding a press conference, I realized there was no reason to stay with him. He cared only about his reputation, not the crisis he caused. I had gone to court to discuss things further with Celesta—only to almost lose my life in Anastasia’s hands.“I’m glad it’s finally happening. It’s long overdue,” Celesta said softly as she placed the papers into her suitcase.Today, she was here as my lawyer, not my friend. She would handle the divorce in case Philip tried to make it difficult.“Yes. Please make sure he signs it without delay,” I said emotionlessly. I wanted everything to be over as quickl
Last Updated: 2025-12-16
Chapter: Chapter 107: Not Him... YouDominic’s POV**“Where is Dominic?” I heard Marceline ask just as I entered the room.I had been sitting at the hallway waiting for her to open her eyes. I didn’t leave, even after Philip told me to. How could I leave when she was still unconscious?. The moment the doctor had told me that she had woken up, I walked inside the room. “I’m here,” I said softly, walking quickly toward her.I had hesitated before entering the room. Philip’s words about me not being family had stabbed deep into my heart. I didn’t know how Marceline would react when she saw me—whether she would be unhappy. But hearing her ask for me lifted the heavy weight on my chest.“Dom…” she called weakly. Her eyes were still pale, but they shone slightly. A faint smile appeared on her lips.“Are you in pain?” I asked softly, squatting beside her bed and gently holding her hand.It was a foolish question. Of course she was in pain. She had just survived a near-death experience. No words could describe how I felt when
Last Updated: 2025-12-13
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