Tangled With The Other Brother
She was always the good girl. Until heartbreak made her reckless.
Elena Sinclair thought marriage meant forever.
But five years in, her “forever” has become a gilded cage of pain and betrayal.
She’s the wife who couldn’t give him a child. The barren disappointment. And for that, her husband offered her a cruel compromise… an open marriage. One that gave him the right to find someone who could carry his heir.
The next day, he brought a pregnant woman home. The same woman who was first introduced as his cousin.
The humiliation doesn’t end there, his mother lashes out… hurling insults and even fists, while her husband turns a blind eye. Not once has he defended her. Not once has he shown her love. She’s nothing more than a placeholder… a name on a marriage certificate.
The cruelest part? She loved him. She loved him long before the vows, long before the lies… so deeply it blinded her to who he really was.
Now, to make him jealous, she turns to the one man she should never touch: Jaxx Moretti, her husband’s younger brother. The dangerous one. The black sheep of the Sinclair family. The man who once made her high school years hell… and now has every reason to destroy her husband's legacy.
What starts as a twisted game soon ignites into something raw, addictive, and completely forbidden.
But Jaxx isn’t just her escape. He’s everything her husband isn’t. Because the deeper she sinks into Jaxx's bed… The harder it becomes to crawl back out.
Content Warning: This book contains mature themes intended for adult audiences (18+), including explicit sexual content, toxic relationships, manipulation, and emotional trauma. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
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Chapter: Chapter 177~ You Look PerfectElena's Point Of ViewI sat there, frozen on his lap for a heartbeat too long, my brain feeling like it had been scrambled and then fried in the heat of that kiss. The driver's words were still echoing around the cabin, and I was trying to reconcile that information with the fact that my lipstick was smeared and my soul had practically left my body. My pulse hammered in my ears, a frantic rhythm that matched the chaos in my chest. "We are going to my grandfather's birthday party, Elena," Jaxx said, his voice returning to that smooth, effortless baritone that made it sound like we hadn't just been trying to consume each other moments ago. "What else would we be doing at an airport?" The casual tone of his question made my head spin even more. I scrambled off his lap, smoothing the silk of my dress with hands that refused to stop shaking. My fingers trembled against the delicate fabric, betraying every ounce of composure I was trying to maintain. "But... I thought we would use a car!
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Chapter: Chapter 177~ What Are We Doing Here?Elena's Point Of ViewI stared at him, my heart hammering a frantic, irregular rhythm against my ribs that had absolutely nothing to do with the car's motion and everything to do with the heavy, dark promise burning in his eyes. I blinked, my brain momentarily stalling as I processed what he'd just said."What?!" I managed to gasp out, my voice sounding far thinner than I liked. Heat crept up my neck, and I could feel the flush spreading across my cheeks.Jaxx didn't even look away. His gaze remained fixed on my mouth with a focus that felt borderline illegal, as if he were memorizing every curve, every detail. "You heard me, Bambina. You wanted to talk about debts. I'm giving you a way to settle the ledger."A sudden, sharp spike of self-consciousness shot through me, and I darted my eyes toward the rearview mirror. The driver… God bless his soul, was a picture of professional stoicism, his hands steady on the wheel and his eyes glued to the Lagos traffic as if we weren't even there
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Chapter: Chapter 176~ Why Not Repay Me With A Kiss?Elena's Point Of View I stared at him, my mouth hanging open just enough to betray my shock. I blinked once, then twice, the gears in my head grinding against each other as I struggled to process what he'd just said. Surely I'd misheard him. Surely this was some elaborate joke. "What?!" The word finally burst from me, sharp and high-pitched, echoing in the plush, silent interior of the car. "It's today? Like, today today?" Jaxx leaned back further into the dark leather, looking like he owned not just the car but the very air I breathed. He nodded slowly, that heavy, deliberate tilt of his head that made me feel like I was the only person in the world worthy of his attention. His eyes never left mine, pinning me in place with their intensity. "Yes, Bambina," he said, his voice smooth as aged whiskey. "Today." For a second, I simply stared at him as if he'd suddenly sprouted horns or begun speaking in tongues. The sheer audacity of this man. My chest tightened with a confu
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Chapter: Chapter 175~ Where Are We Actually Going?Elena's Point Of ViewI felt the air leave my lungs in a sharp, jagged wheeze. My heart wasn't just beating; it was slamming against the cage of my ribs like a frantic bird. The heat crawling up my neck burned so intensely I was certain the diamonds around my throat would start glowing. I gasped, my eyes stretching wide as I stared at him… this utterly, completely, terrifyingly shameless man, in a state of pure, unadulterated shock. How could he do this to me? How could he make me feel so exposed, so vulnerable, so completely undone? "Are you actually insane, Jaxx?" The words finally tumbled out, sounding high-pitched even to my own ears. I didn't even recognize my own voice; it was thin, shaky, lacking every ounce of the "cool, independent woman" persona I'd been trying to project all morning. So much for maintaining my composure. Jaxx didn't even flinch. If anything, that dark, wicked shimmer in his eyes only grew more concentrated, swirling like a storm waiting for the right mom
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Chapter: Chapter 174~ Only Saving GraceElena's Point Of ViewThe air in the dressing room hummed with an electric charge. I stood frozen, staring at the stranger reflected in the mirror… a woman I barely recognized. My fingers trembled against the silk of the skirt when a shrill phone ring shattered the silence. Lexi's phone. She lunged for it, snatching the device off the table. Her eyes flicked to me for a heartbeat before she pressed it to her ear. "Yeah? He's here?" The words tumbled out in that hushed, conspiratorial tone she reserved for her schemes. A few more whispered exchanges followed—"Just give us a minute, keep him busy"—before she snapped the phone shut with a decisive click. She turned to face me, and a slow, dangerous grin spread across her features like wildfire. "There's someone waiting for you, Lena." My stomach executed a slow, sickening somersault. A wave of panic crashed over me. "Who? Lexi, if this is some kind of setup—" "Oh, just shut up and walk," she cut me off, punctuating her words with a w
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Chapter: Chapter 173~ What The Hell Is He Doing?Elena's Point Of View"Twenty million dollars." For a second, I didn't hear anything after that. The number echoed in my head like something unreal, like she'd just told a joke and forgotten to laugh. My mind went blank, unable to process what she'd actually said. And before I even realized what I was doing… I choked. The juice in my mouth went down the wrong way, and I coughed hard, turning my head as I struggled to breathe. My eyes watered from the effort. "God… Elena!" Lexi rushed forward, grabbing a napkin. "Are you okay?" I waved her off, still coughing, my throat burning. "Twenty… what?!" My voice cracked halfway through, and I stared at her like she'd completely lost her mind. This had to be some kind of mistake. A misplaced decimal point. Something. She didn't even look guilty. Didn't even blink. "Twenty million dollars, baby," she repeated calmly. I stared at her, searching her face for any sign she was joking. "No." She nodded, completely serious. "Yes." "No, th
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His Contracted Wife: When Revenge Meets Love
Five years ago, Nina Hale lost everything… her family, her reputation, and the man she once loved. Betrayed by her own sister and abandoned by those she trusted most, she disappeared without a trace.
Now she’s back.
With a new identity and a burning determination, Nina is ready to reclaim her life and chase the dream she once gave up: becoming a star actress. But her return awakens old enemies, and her scheming sister Lydia is determined to ruin her again.
Just when Nina thinks things can’t get worse, she’s caught in another trap… and unexpectedly crosses paths with a quiet, lonely little boy.
Ethan Grant hasn’t spoken in years.
Feeling responsible for him, Nina agrees to stay and help the child come out of his shell. But she didn’t expect Ethan’s dangerously charming father, Lucas Grant, to enter the picture.
Cold, powerful, and impossible to read, Lucas slowly finds himself drawn to the woman who brightens his son’s world.
What begins as a simple act of kindness soon turns into something far more complicated, because Nina came back for revenge.
She never planned to fall in love.
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“I saw you with him,” Lucas said quietly, but the tension in his jaw gave him away.
Nina exhaled, crossing her arms. “You don’t get to care.”
“Don’t I?” He stepped in, close enough that she had to tilt her head back to meet his eyes.
“This is just a contract.”
“Then why does it bother me?” His hand hovered near her waist, not touching—yet.
“It shouldn’t.” Her breath faltered.
His gaze darkened, “And yet it does.”
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Chapter: Chapter 21~ None Of Them Interest MeFor a long moment, neither of them spoke.The quiet apartment seemed to hold its breath, the silence stretching between them like a fragile thread.Nina sat stiffly on the couch, painfully aware of how close Lucas was beside her. She could feel the warmth radiating from him, could hear the steady rhythm of his breathing in the stillness.The dim kitchen light spilled faintly into the living room, casting soft shadows across his face and highlighting the sharp line of his jaw.He looked… tired.Not physically exhausted, though there were faint circles beneath his eyes.But something deeper. Something that went beyond mere fatigue… a weariness that seemed to settle into his bones, dimming the usual spark in his gaze.Without really thinking, Nina leaned closer, her concern overriding her self-consciousness. She reached out and pressed the back of her hand lightly against his forehead, her touch gentle and tentative.Lucas blinked, surprise flickering across his features."What are you d
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Chapter: Chapter 20~ I Never Asked For ThisNina blinked.Once.Twice.Her brain struggled to process what she had just heard, the words echoing in her mind like a half-remembered dream."What…?"The word escaped as barely more than a confused whisper."What did you say?"But Lucas didn't repeat himself. Instead, he simply studied her for another long moment, his expression unreadable in the dim kitchen light.Then he stepped back.The movement was subtle, almost imperceptible, yet it felt like someone breaking free from a strange spell, or perhaps retreating from the edge of something neither of them was ready to name.The air between them shifted, grew cooler somehow.Nina cleared her throat awkwardly, heat creeping up her neck and flooding her cheeks with embarrassment. She could feel the warmth spreading across her face, betraying every confused emotion swirling inside her.Her eyes darted frantically around the tiny kitchen, searching desperately for something… anything, to anchor her attention.The refrigerator with its h
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Chapter: Chapter 19~ You Smell NiceNina rubbed her forehead where she had just collided with the very solid… thing in front of her."Ow…"She blinked, still half-drowsy, her vision swimming with sleep.Then slowly lifted her head.Her mouth fell open.For a moment she genuinely wondered, had she wandered into some bizarre dream? The kind where logic dissolved and reality bent at impossible angles?Did an angel just descend into my apartment?Because the "wall" she had just walked into most definitely was not a wall.It was a man. And not just any man. Standing directly in front of her was Lucas Grant.Except, he was shirtless.Nina's brain promptly stopped functioning. Every coherent thought scattered like startled birds, leaving behind only a stunned, humming blankness.Her eyes moved… entirely against her will, downward.Broad shoulders that seemed to fill her entire field of vision. Defined arms that suggested hours spent doing… whatever it was that created arms like that.A chest that looked like it had been sculpt
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Chapter: Chapter 18~ Bedtime Stories"Good night," Nina said softly, her voice barely above a whisper.Lucas inclined his head from the couch, his expression unreadable in the dim light."Good night, Nina."She lingered for half a second, feeling the weight of his gaze, then turned and walked down the short hallway toward the bedroom, Ethan's small hand wrapped securely in hers. His fingers felt warm and trusting against her palm.The bedroom light clicked on, flooding the small space with a gentle glow.The room was simple, almost spartan in its furnishings. A small bed stood against the wall, a nightstand with a lamp beside it, a modest dresser, and a narrow window overlooking the city lights outside. Through the glass, the distant buildings twinkled like scattered stars against the dark sky.Nothing luxurious. Nothing fancy. Just comfortable, a safe haven carved from what little they had. Nina pulled back the blanket and patted the mattress, the fabric soft from years of washing."Alright, champ," she said with a grin
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Chapter: Chapter 17~ Good Night, NinaThe quiet warmth of Nina's apartment lingered long after dinner ended. Empty plates had been cleared away, and the soft glow of the standing lamp in the corner bathed the living room in warm golden light.Outside the window, Silvermont City hummed faintly with late-night traffic, a distant reminder of the world beyond these walls.Inside, however, everything felt strangely peaceful, almost suspended in time. Ethan had once again positioned himself close to Nina, practically leaning against her side like a small shadow seeking shelter. Lucas sat across from them on the couch, his long fingers loosely wrapped around his glass of pineapple juice. He appeared relaxed, though his eyes remained watchful, taking in every detail of the scene before him.For a moment, no one spoke. The silence wasn't uncomfortable… it simply existed, filled with the gentle rhythm of breathing and the occasional sound of traffic below.Then Nina suddenly stood, breaking the spell."Oh!" she exclaimed, as if re
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Chapter: Chapter 16~ CongratulationsFor a moment after they settled into their seats, the air in the apartment shifted… became strangely charged with something unfamiliar.Not uncomfortable, exactly.Just new.Lucas claimed the small sofa across from Nina, his long legs stretched out before him. Though his posture appeared relaxed, he somehow commanded the entire room with his presence alone.Nina sat opposite him with Ethan nestled against her side, practically in her lap. The little boy cradled his glass of pineapple juice in both hands, sipping with the careful concentration only a child could muster. Each swallow seemed to bring him quiet satisfaction.The soft hum of city traffic drifted through the window, filling the silence between them.No one spoke.Nina shifted her weight, suddenly aware of how close Lucas sat, how his gaze seemed to take in everything.Ethan leaned more comfortably against her shoulder, trusting and warm.Lucas studied them both. His sharp eyes missed nothing… not the way Ethan had settled b
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