The Billionaire's Secret Bride
Anastasia never expected much from her blind date—let alone that on that fateful day she would marry a complete stranger. As she embarked on her new life with her husband, Christopher, she envisioned a modest, respectful, and ordinary existence. However, Christopher soon revealed an unexpectedly devoted nature. No matter where Anastasia went, he was always there, showering her with unwavering affection and support in ways she had never anticipated.
What astonished her even more was his uncanny knack for solving every problem she faced, whether a minor mishap at work or a significant personal crisis. Each time Anastasia encountered difficulty, Christopher would mysteriously step in, and the issue would be resolved almost as if by magic. When she probed him about his extraordinary interventions, he would simply smile enigmatically and attribute it all to luck.
Yet, as days turned into months, this so-called luck began to raise questions. During one seemingly ordinary evening, while watching a televised interview, Anastasia’s world shifted dramatically. The program featured a celebrated New York billionaire renowned for his extravagant indulgence of his wife—lavish vacations, opulent gifts, and grand gestures that spoke of immense wealth and power. What left Anastasia utterly speechless was the uncanny resemblance between the billionaire and her very own Christopher.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 21The relief from the audit results lasted exactly three days before reality crashed back down.I was at the bookstore Wednesday afternoon, helping a customer find a book on gardening, when Claire's phone started buzzing insistently. She glanced at it, frowned, then looked at me with an expression that made my stomach drop."Ana, you need to see this," she said quietly, pulling me aside once the customer left.She showed me her phone, opened to a gossip website I'd never heard of. The headline made my blood run cold."Christopher Zane's Secret First Marriage Revealed: Billionaire's Past Hidden from Current Wife."My hands went numb as I took the phone from Claire, scrolling through the article with growing horror. According to the piece, Christopher had been married before, years ago, to a woman named Katherine Morrison. The marriage had lasted less than a year before ending in what was described as a "bitter and costly divorce." There were photos—grainy but unmistakable—of a younger Ch
Last Updated: 2026-01-14
Chapter: Chapter 20Two weeks passed in a blur of legal meetings, auditor interviews, and relentless media scrutiny.The independent audit of Zane Enterprises was thorough and exhausting, with auditors combing through years of financial records, interviewing staff, examining every transaction with microscopic detail. Christopher spent fourteen-hour days at the office, cooperating fully while trying to keep the company running smoothly despite the distraction.I threw myself into the bookstore, finding solace in the familiar routine of helping customers and managing inventory. The media attention had finally started to die down, the reporters moving on to fresher scandals, though a few persistent ones still lingered outside occasionally.Emily had started her new job and was thriving, her confidence growing with each passing day. She'd found a small apartment near mine, and Caleb was adjusting well to his new school. Thomas was awaiting trial, and Emily had filed for divorce. She was building a new life,
Last Updated: 2025-12-15
Chapter: Chapter 19Monday morning arrived with a vengeance.I woke to my phone buzzing incessantly, notifications piling up so fast the device actually felt warm in my hand. Beside me, Christopher's phone was doing the same, both of us jolted from sleep by the sudden onslaught."What now?" I muttered, squinting at the screen through bleary eyes.Then I saw the headline trending across every news site and social media platform, and my blood ran cold."Victoria Ashford Claims Christopher Zane's Marriage is a Sham to Cover Business Scandal."My hands shook as I opened the article, Christopher sitting up beside me, his own phone in hand, his expression darkening with each word he read.Victoria had given an exclusive interview to a tabloid, timed perfectly to air the day after ours. In it, she claimed to have "insider knowledge" that Christopher had married me to distract from alleged financial irregularities at Zane Enterprises. She suggested the timing of our marriage, right before a major merger, was sus
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Chapter: Chapter 18The interview aired at eight o'clock on Friday night, and I couldn't bring myself to watch it.Christopher and I sat in our living room, the television on, but I spent most of the hour staring at my hands while Christopher's thumb traced circles on my palm. I caught glimpses of us on screen—me talking about meeting Christopher, him explaining why he'd hidden his identity, both of us discussing the challenges we'd faced.Watching myself on television felt surreal, like looking at a stranger who happened to have my face and voice."You're beautiful," Christopher murmured during a segment where I was talking about the bookstore. "Have I told you that today?""Only three times," I said, managing a weak smile.My phone was face-down on the coffee table, deliberately silenced. I didn't want to see the real-time reactions, the social media commentary, the hot takes from people who'd watched thirty seconds of clips before forming definitive opinions.When the interview finally ended, Christop
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Chapter: Chapter 17The interview was scheduled for Thursday afternoon at the apartment. Diana had arranged for a journalist named Sarah Chen, someone with a reputation for fairness and integrity, to conduct it. The crew would be small, she assured us—just Sarah, a cameraman, and a producer.But as Thursday approached, my anxiety grew exponentially.Christopher had taken the week off work to help me prepare, which was both touching and terrifying. We spent hours going over potential questions, discussing what we were comfortable sharing and what remained private. Diana came by twice to run mock interviews, pushing us with increasingly difficult questions until I wanted to throw something at her."What made you think you could handle being married to one of the most powerful men in New York?""How do you respond to accusations that you married Christopher for his money?""Your brother-in-law was just arrested for embezzlement. Did you or your sister have any knowledge of his criminal activities?""Victori
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Chapter: Chapter 16The photo of Christopher kissing me on the dance floor was everywhere by morning.I woke up to my phone buzzing incessantly, notifications flooding in faster than I could read them. Articles with headlines like "Billionaire's Mystery Wife Steals the Show at Charity Gala" and "Christopher Zane's Public Display of Affection Shocks High Society" dominated every news site and social media platform.Christopher was already awake, sitting up in bed with his own phone, scrolling through what I assumed were similar notifications. His hair was messy from sleep, his expression unreadable as he read."It's everywhere," I said unnecessarily, stating the obvious."I know." He set his phone down and turned to me, searching my face. "How do you feel about that?"I considered the question, trying to parse through the complicated tangle of emotions. "Exposed. Like everyone in the world saw a private moment that should have been just ours." I paused. "But also relieved. We don't have to hide anymore."
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Chapter: Chapter 5NYLAI stirred my spoon through the pale green gazpacho, watching the droplets of oil swirl like the chaos currently wrecking my life. Smithers had outdone himself, but every cold swallow felt like lead in my stomach.The front door chimes echoed through the mansion, shattering the silence I'd been trying to hide in. I didn't need to look to know that my brother had arrived to finish what our father started. He entered the dining room with his wife, Inara. "I'm sorry, Mrs. King, I told them you weren't expecting company, but Mr. Storm insisted," Smithers said, looking flustered. "My brother has a habit of showing up unannounced," I joked before getting up to greet the couple. Smithers shot Nevan a look of disappointment before wordlessly leaving the room."Where's Aeron?" Inara asked, curiously looking around the empty dining room. Right as those words left her mouth, Aeron stepped into the room, loosening his tie. He took the chair beside me while kindly greeting our guests. T
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Chapter: Chapter 4NYLAThe mahogany doors of my father’s office clicked shut behind me. The air in here always smelled the same. Expensive cigars and old paper.My father, Nolan, didn't look up from his desk. He simply tapped his gold fountain pen against a stack of legal documents."Nineteen minutes, Nyla," he murmured, finally lifting his gaze. "You're cutting it close. I suppose the King boy is proving to be quite the distraction.""What do you want, Dad?" I asked, keeping my voice steady, despite the panic rising inside my chest. "Are the rumors true? Is your husband cheating on you?" He narrowed his eyes at me. To everyone else, he might sound like a concerned father, but the chill in his eyes said otherwise. "No, Aeron would never cheat on me," I said, looking into his eyes. "Did you sign the papers?" He asked, his hands balling into fists."No," I whispered, forcing a smile on my face. "I managed to change his mind," I lied through my teeth. "Good. A divorce scandal would tarnish our reputa
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Chapter: Chapter 3NYLAThe sound of heels clicking against the marble floor outside our bedroom door was the only alarm clock I needed to know that Paisley was here. The heavy weight of Aeron’s arm was gone, but the heat he’d left behind on my skin felt like a permanent brand.The door swung open, revealing Paisley. She was dressed in a bright yellow pantsuit. Her straightened hair swished low behind her back. "Nyla, why are you still asleep? Have you not seen the news? The tabloids are going crazy," she informed me while pulling the curtains wide open. I narrowed my eyes against the blinding sunlight streaming into the room. "What?" I croaked out. "Where the hell is Smithers? Why didn't he wake you up?" She continued, pulling back the blankets. A sharp gasp escaped her lips, her gaze slowly raking over my body. "Lingerie?" She mumbled before curiously checking her surroundings. "Aeron's tie, Aeron's pants, Aeron's shirt... did you have sex with your husband last night?" She asked, smirking in my
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Chapter: Chapter 2NYLA"Ninety days, Aeron. Try not to fall in love with me by then," I whispered, my lips seductively brushing the shell of his ear. I slowly clasped my bra again, covering myself from his burning gaze. I pulled back from him to exit his study, but he kept me locked to his chest, his grip tightening on my waist. "Love? I don't believe in love, Nyla. I can want every inch of what I’m seeing right now and still walk out that door in ninety days without looking back. Can you?""Walk away in ninety days if you can. I dare you," I shot back at him, and his hand possessively slid over the curve of my ass."You're playing a dangerous game, Nyla," he rasped, his voice dropping to a predatory purr that vibrated through my chest. "I'm not playing games, Aeron, I'm finally being myself. For years, I tried to satisfy you, to be the perfect wife I always thought you deserved."All my efforts were in vain. My obedience got me a divorce. And I was tired of playing the role of the obedient little
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Chapter: Chapter 1NYLAThe ink was still wet on the divorce papers when Aeron turned his back on me, already calling his assistant to book a flight to Paris.I expected a third anniversary gift; instead, he offered me divorce papers and a one-way ticket out of his life. "Mrs. King?" Daniel, Aeron's lawyer, called my name, snapping me back to reality. "Walk me through it, Daniel," I said, straightening my posture. "What happens now?""Well, for the next ninety days you'll continue living as Mrs. King," he calmly explained, carefully paging through a stack of papers. "I beg your pardon," I uttered, almost choking on the expensive whiskey I had been sipping on all night. "There was a three-month cohabitation clause in the pre-nup you signed three years ago. Mr. King Sr insisted on it," Daniel said, sliding a single piece of paper across the small coffee table between us. "I had no idea. I mean, why would he include that in our pre-nup?" I asked, nervously flattening my palms on my ankle-length dress.
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Chapter: Chapter 114Darcie. I clutched the hem of my skirt as I saw Scott closed the door, walking in like he's not the devil from hell. My foot bounced and I found myself swallowing excessively. He traumatized me. Ever since Dad died, he kept me in his house and didn't let me go. I knew Sloane was part of it because when he randomly called her. I always heard her voice. That bastard. I loved how Charles beat him up. His walking steps were funny, like he couldn't keep his pace well because of one leg. Then I remembered, when Charles beat him up, he broke one of his legs. That explains why the bastard is limping. That's not enough. He deserves a huge punch. As my anger stirred, suddenly, the door opened and Charles stormed in. “Hey!” He didn't let Scott turn, his fist met with Scott's jaw and he collapsed to the floor. The entire class became silent, standing up to watch the scene. “Good.” I muttered to myself, happy and getting satisfied with how Charles continuously punched him. “Man, that's
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Chapter: Chapter 113Darcie I closed the door and took a step. The noisy class had turned dead silent as I entered. I walked to find an empty seat then Jax raised his hands up. The moment I noticed him, I walked towards him. My eyes met Charles. He was talking to a girl. I took my eyes off him and said close to Jax. I wasn't comfortable with the amount of stares I got. Even as I was seated, heads turned. “Oh my gosh. Darcie Miller.” Jax opened his mouth. The class went back to normal. Everyone was talking like the rowdy way it was. “Jax.” I grinned in excitement.“I've missed you so much!” He leaned forward and threw his hands around me.”“Are you kidding, I missed you more.”“So, how have you been?” He asked. He changed slightly. Looked fresher and still maintained that taper fade haircut with his large medicated glasses. Jax and I have always been friends from junior school. He was just a nerd like me..“How have I been?” I repeated like it was a rhetorical question. “Well, I've been living. You kn
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Chapter: Chapter 112Darcie I heard her say. I opened my eyes and saw her shifting to the nearest end. God, I hate this girl. I kept on thinking about the way I talked to Charles. I thought I was too rude and insulted him unnecessarily about how useless he was.“Sloane and Darcie.” A man stepped out from an office door. We both looked towards his direction and she dropped her legs. “We'd like to call on the both of you.”“Okay.”He disappeared back into the office. I stood up. Before I could take another step forward, Sloane stepped in the way and her hand was on my shoulder. My eyes flicked from her hands to her eyes. “Hey, you know, just because they found out that you weren't the one in the footage doesn't mean it's my downfall. I can talk to my father and no one would know again.” She said it like a threat.I pulled her hands off and she was surprised. “I don't care what you do. As long as my name is cleared.”“Don't try me, Darcie.”“What's the worst you could do? Tell Scott to abuse me like how yo
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Chapter: Chapter 111Darcie. Going back to school felt really stupid for me. I was humiliated in front of everyone after Sloane made them think that I did malpractice. They wouldn't forget about it. Plus, why would they even want me back?“Once you get to school, to their office. They're giving you one more chance to redeem yourself.”I stopped myself from letting out a sarcastic laugh. Redeem myself? I didn't even do it.“Dad, just go straight to the point that the board found the evidence that Darcie is innocent.” Charles sighed, shaking his head. My head tilted in surprise. “Really? and no one told me?”“I'm done.” Mr Sterling pushed his chair and walked away.I watched him leave. How bad could it be for him to just say it directly instead of saying they wanted a redemption for me. Was that how he hated me?Charles pushed his chair and wiped his mouth. “Let's go to school.”He grabbed my hands and led me away. Out of the house. We walked to the garage and he opened the passenger door for me and zoome
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Chapter: Chapter 110Darcie By the time I decided to sleep, it was already 5pm. Arthur was fast asleep, I pointed my index fingers at him whispering ‘fuck you.’ Then, I retired back to my room. I pulled out the book and hid it somewhere safe and secretive. In a cracked wall. My room wasn't as good as the rest of the houses. Just because I was Charles' nanny, they made me stay there. I closed my eyes in an attempt to sleep. I was enjoying my sleep when I heard a loud bang in my door. With a tired face, I checked the time on my phone. 7:30. When I looked up, the day was bright and the constant banging kept me wishing I should have never returned here. I got up and fell back on the bed. I couldn't even carry myself to the door. I was sleep deprived.“Darcie! Wake up!”That voice belonged to the witch of this mansion. I blinked severally and yawned and rubbed my eyes before managing to stand, stretched and went to open the door. “I keep wondering if you're just a pig and not a human being instead!”I knew
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Chapter: Chapter 109Darcie “I don't understand why the both of you are so stubborn.”I knew that voice. We both turned and it was Arthur. He had magically appeared out of nowhere. Charles immediately grabbed me by my arm and we watched Arthur's disappointed face. “Darcie. You—”“No.” Charles breathed. “She didn't do anything. I lured her here, so don't punish her.”“Don't punish her?” Arthur repeated like what Charles had said was stupid, his brow raised and he lurched forward and grabbed me away from Charles. “Leave her alone!” Charles tried to pull me back but Arthur raised a stop sign with his hands and I winced as his fingers dug into my flesh. “You're here with Sloane. Don't you consider this as cheating?”“It's not cheating because I'm forced to do this!” Charles' voice filled the garden. “And can you just leave Darcie? She did nothing.”“She did something.” Arthur stared down at me. “She's supporting cheating. She's supposed to disagree on coming here with you. Good thing I followed you here.
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