Burned By His Lies
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Zara Winterborn believed that marrying Adrian Leighhton was a dream come true and the best thing that had ever happened to her broken childhood. Instead, it tied her to a man whose love hid a dark truth that burned her to ashes.
She overhears a phone call on their honeymoon that shatters her whole world. The love of her life is already married.
Feeling betrayed and desperate after learning she's pregnant, she makes some unthinkable decisions. She fakes an abortion, fakes a miscarriage, and disappears from her old life. Five years later, she returns as a renowned architect. Not as Zara but Aria Sterling with a secret daughter.
Adrian sees her at a gala and his regret transforms into obsession as he hires investigators to dig deeper. He will tear everything down, even his empire and his blood just to win her forgiveness again.
But Adrian isn't the only one who becomes obsessed with her. Even Damien, the stranger who helped her disappear to punish her, has his own plans and wants to use Zara as a weapon for revenge.
As secrets of stolen embryos, hidden mothers, children, unknown siblings, and bloodlines twisted by lies, come to light, Zara must choose. Does she stick with Damien and destroy Adrian forever or does she forgive Adrian and let him into their lives?
She vanished before. Can she disappear again when things get tough?
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Chapter: Chapter 56: New LeadAdrian's POVI don’t head home immediately after leaving the hospital, my threat hanging over Mila’s head. I don't know what came over me to offer her a job and also pay for her brother’s treatment. But I saw a struggling sister desperate to do anything to keep her brother alive, and for a moment I imagined my girls in that situation.So I did the only logical thing a human being would do. Not logical enough if I still think Zara would have my head or cut me off completely if she found out. So I'm heading to someone who I need to be my voice of reason.Mark. Who would have thought I would need his opinion on this? But he understands my relationship with Zara well enough so he's a fair option.As the car glides down the streets, I think of the time I spent with Zara last night. Intense isn’t enough to describe it. I was still content even though we didn't go the extra mile. All that matters is that she let me in and let me worship her.I was riding high on clouds this morning when my d
Last Updated: 2026-02-12
Chapter: Chapter 55: Warning And HelpingAdrian’s POVThink of the devil and they will appear. “Hey, I'm talking to you,” she yells a little. “Who are you and what are you doing here?”Her voice breaks and I hear the fear in it. She's doing a poor job trying to sound brave.I turn around, hands in the pockets of my slacks as I smile at her. Not a cheerful smile but a creepy one. One that will make the person on the receiving end of it believe they're in danger.“I'm Adrian Leighton. I'm not sure we have met before or have we?” I introduce myself and watch her eyes widen in saucers as she steps back and glances at her brother lying on the bed.“Leigh…leighton?” she asks, her voice quivering.“Yes, Leighton. Son of Mrs Leighton. The woman you have been working for.”“Did she send you here? We already spoke and I don't work for her anymore. Please leave.” She's trembling as she moves away from the door to usher me out. “I'm just here to talk and I suggest you listen.” I take a step forward and she holds out her hand.“Stop. D
Last Updated: 2026-02-08
Chapter: Chapter 54: Visiting The RatAdrian’s PovI stare at the phone in my hands reading the hospital name and room number again in order to ensure I'm in the right place. I'd asked Corbett to dig into this so-called secretary of Zara. Well, former secretary now since she let my mother get into her head and that cost her her job.I read the follow-up text from Corbett and I smile as I send him a middle finger in response.After sitting in my fiddling car for a bit, I get out and make my way to the entrance of the hospital. I walk in smoothly, adjusting my cufflinks and suit as I stride past the front desk like I own the place.Nobody stops me. Nobody asks any questions. I head straight to the elevator to get to the second floor. Once it opens, I make my way to the room number listed in the text message. As I round the corner, I hear two female voices arguing. One sounds extremely familiar and when I steal a glance, I find my mother exchanging words with a petite girl who I'm assuming is Zara’s former secretary. I don
Last Updated: 2026-02-08
Chapter: Chapter 53: Day After NightZara’s POVI stir awake to sunlight streaming into my room. The rays of the sun and its warmth on my face immediately wakes me up completely. I hear a little chatter coming from the living room. Lila and somebody else. I don't recognize the voice immediately because I know Adrian doesn't sound like that and he's the only other person, aside from Lila and me who is supposed to be in my house. If he let a total stranger into my house without my permission, then he has crossed a line. Nobody knows this location. Lila’s safety is my priority and I won't let him jeopardize that by inviting people over.I throw on a robe and storm into the living room only to come face to face with a sight I never imagined I would witness in my entire life. My father is sitting above my daughter while she sits at his feet as they play with her toys.That's not even the most shocking part. What really has me gaping at them is the doll on his lap and the lopsided princess tiara on his head.I have never see
Last Updated: 2026-02-06
Chapter: Chapter 52: Breakfast And VisitorAdrian’s PovShe looks angry but also beautiful. If looks could kill then I would be six feet under already. She pulls the covers tighter against her chest and keeps looking at me as if she's urging me and hoping I'll change my mind.I smile and step back before turning toward the door.“Adrian, wait,” she calls after me but I shake my head without turning back. “It’s late. Go to bed, Zee,” I say in a final tone and walk out.Just before I close the door, I hear her mutter something under her breath. “Asshole.”My smile widens, happy to finally bring out this side of her that she had buried.I check on Lila and notice she's still sleeping soundly. Looks like her mother’s noise didn't reach her.I make my way to the living room, adjusting the pillows the way I want. I lie down and cover my face with one arm but sleep doesn't come easily. Especially when my little friend down there is still very much excited. I take deep breaths to calm down but the images of Zara’s face, and the me
Last Updated: 2026-01-30
Chapter: Chapter 51: Part oneAdrian’s PovI repeat the action and in no time she's thrashing from side to side, trying to pull her hips back. I don't let her. I keep a firm grip on the thigh planted in my shoulder and keep her open for easy access from my mouth. She moans loudly and immediately slaps a hand over her mouth to keep herself quiet.“Good girl,” I praise her. “Try not to be loud and wake Lila up but I still want to hear you. Can you do that for me?”She nods weakly and I dive right back to her center to continue enjoying my meal. She moans softly like she doesn't have much energy. I blow a soft breath on her most sensitive area and she shudders in my arms. Her back bows off the wall and she grabs onto my hair tightly and my tongue focuses on the nub between her legs. My teeth scrape the sensitive bud lightly making her grind her hips against my face like she's in heat.I let her use me as she wants but she won't have her release. She trembles above me from loss of control and it makes something swel
Last Updated: 2026-01-23
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