The Heiress Who Wouldn't Be Silenced
“Why did you accept the marriage?” Audrey asked, her fingers drumming impatiently on the table.
Lucas leaned back, his gaze drifting over Audrey as a lazy chuckle escaped his throat. “It's a contract.”
A bitter smile twisted Audrey's lips. “How many months do I have to pay off the debt?”
Lucas’ eyes snapped up, his brows furrowing into a shock. He hadn't expected her to be this....bold and unapologetic. He thought she would cry and plead for mercy.
“Twenty million dollars,” he muttered. “A debt even your father can't pay?”
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Desperate to escape the $20 million debt her father leveraged to force her to marry Lucas Erickson, Audrey Sterling struck a deal with Thomas Whiteson, the heir of the Whiteson empire: pretend to be his fiancee for three months, and he'll pay off her debt.
But when she discovered she's an heiress to 40% share of her grandfather's company and can only claim it if she marries a man approved by her father, her world spun.
Thomas suddenly demands marriage, her father only approves of Lucas.
Trapped between loyalty to her grandfather's legacy, a deal with Thomas, and a heart falling for him, Audrey must choose: love or inheritance?
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Chapter: Chapter 19Audrey woke up early before anyone could. After getting dressed, she moved to the drawer, pulling out the things she couldn't leave behind. She fit them into a small box, closing it slowly, to avoid noise that might wake anyone up. She slipped out of the house on tiptoe, the door closing gently behind her. At the gate, she stopped and took a final look at her father's house. “Maybe, when I make something of myself, they’d want me back.” She whispered, her voice shaking.A taxi was already waiting for her, she wiped her cheeks and entered it. “Drive,” she said. Audrey’s eyes couldn't stop shedding tears, and she didn't bother wiping them. Her heart was shattered- her father now loved money and title over her. And all of these started after Sophia was adopted. The taxi finally came to a stop in front of a building, sitting alone in the area. Audrey paid the driver and alighted. The front door creaked open before she reached the door knob. Attorney Ethan emerged, his eyes darting
Last Updated: 2026-05-20
Chapter: Chapter 18Cole slid his phone across the table.Thomas snatched it, eager to see. The screenshots of the conversations between Attorney Ethan and Audrey stared back at him.He scrolled and read fast, his pulse racing. ‘Never thought this girl was this smart. She would have been a smart wife to Thomas Whiteson,’ Thomas' thought, his thumb frozen as he re-read some lines. “That's everything I got,” Cole said in a whisper. Thomas didn't look up, he just gently set the phone down. “Thanks.” He stood to his feet. “My accountant will send you the money I promised.” He walked out of the restaurant without waiting for Cole's response. Two options battled in his head: Use Audrey's secret to drag her into marrying him, or watch her play her game and strike when she thought she'd won. It seemed like he went with the second option. He unlocked his phone, fingers dancing on the screen as he texted his accountant. “Five million dollars to Star Shelters inc.” He heaved heavily after hitting send, lean
Last Updated: 2026-05-19
Chapter: Chapter 17In less than two hours, William stood in Thomas' office again, a laptop held firmly in his hands. Thomas raised his head, set his pen down and leaned back. His eyes fixed on William, “What did you find?”“Em....”“Have your seat,” Thomas interrupted softly. William gave a slight nod, pulled the chair back gently and lowered himself onto it. He opened the laptop and turned it toward Thomas. “Stars Shelter was founded by Miss Ashley Morgan. That's all that is on the public record.” He paused, turned the laptop to himself, his fingers moving fast across the keyboard. Audrey's photo flashed on the screen. He then turned the laptop back to Thomas. “I tracked her down in person. She's Audrey Sterling, the daughter of Mr. Smith Sterling. And she's currently the CEO of Elomos company.”Thomas's brow furrowed. William continued, “Mr. Thomas, Ashley Morgan isn't her real name. And I think she's trying to use this charity organization to defraud donors.”‘CEO?’ Thomas exhaled. ‘That doesn'
Last Updated: 2026-05-07
Chapter: Chapter 16“Dad,” Audrey called, squinting her eyes to be sure she was seeing clearly. Her father shook his head, a frown creasing his face and then he turned back. Audrey let out a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure as she left the boardroom demurely, but by the time she reached the door, her father had already left. ‘What brought him to the company? Did he hear what he wasn't supposed to hear? Did I say anything out of plan?’ The questions made her pulse race. “I’ve got more limited time,” she whispered to herself and sank into her executive chair. She opened her laptop to start work on her new organization. She would sit back, leaned forward, stood and paced as she racked her brain for a befitting name for the organization. ‘Stars Shelter!’ the name dropped into her mind. A satisfying smile pulled at the corner of her lips and she snatched a pen and wrote it down in a paper. She began drafting letters to get her organization registered under the name - Ashley Morgan. Ashley
Last Updated: 2026-04-23
Chapter: Chapter 15“Dad, before you call whoever you want to call, remember the company's constitution.” Audrey didn't raise her voice, her voice was firm and confident. Oliver and his father exchange shocked glances. Mr. Smith dropped his phone, feeling stupid. He didn't know anything about Elomos' constitution, he had left all about the company to his late father. He was going to call Mr. John, the 50% stakeholder, the CEO who went on leave for Audrey to take over. “I have a say in the company, same as every other stakeholder. To fire me, we all need to vote. And Mr. John?” She paused, chuckling slightly. “He got the report of what I had done just today, he won't want to vote me out so soon.” Audrey said, her arms crossed around her chest and feet tapping the floor. Mr. Smith didn't say anything. He gently stood up, about walking out of the room when Oliver said, “Dad, you're in control of the share till she's married. You still have the right to stop her from working.” Mr. Smith kept his eyes o
Last Updated: 2026-04-17
Chapter: Chapter 14Audrey's eyes snapped open before her alarm even rang. She threw off the duvet and dashed into the bathroom. She didn't have a good sleep; her thoughts ran through the night. With Sophia by her side, her fear and anger intensified, a low hiss escaped her lips every time Sophia turned in bed. After her rushed shower, she dressed up in one of the new dresses her mother had gotten her the day before: a navy blue long-sleeve shirt, black pencil skirt that dropped on her knees, and a tailored blazer, pairing it with a black heels. “I’m good to go,” she exclaimed, smiling at her reflection in the mirror. She grabbed her handbag and car key. Her father had given her a car the day before. Before anyone could wake up, Audrey had left the house to Elomos company. Her heart leapt with joy as she pulled into the company’s parking lot. She lingered in the car for a few minutes, fingers loose on the wheel, remembering her wishlist. Finally, she was living her dream.The new CEO. The role her f
Last Updated: 2026-04-13
Eleven Months As My CEO's Wife
Grace desperately needed funds for her mother's Whipple surgery but found no support anywhere.
Her mother refused to let her sell the precious golden necklace given by her estranged husband to pay for her surgery.
Determined to save her mother, Grace approached her boss, Victor, for a loan. However, Victor imposed an unusual condition — she must marry him for eleven months to receive the money.
Victor harbors a disdain for women and is also trying to fulfill his father's dying wish to see him married. They entered into a contractual marriage, agreeing to abstain from any form of intimacy.
But one fateful night, Victor returned home drunk and, in a moment of weakness, forced himself on Grace.
Now, Grace is weary of the marriage due to Victor's harsh behavior.
Will Grace be able to endure the marriage till the stipulated time?
Will Victor let her go, especially after discovering she’s pregnant with twins?
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Chapter: Chapter One hundred and Thirty-two Epilogue Grace's POV Reflecting on how my family had grown with joy over the past few years brought a wide smile to my face. I couldn't be more grateful to be spending my old age surrounded by my children, grandchildren and children in laws, all doing so well. Isabella’s fashion house had become the biggest in the country. Jack's company had just been awarded the top honors. Jade and Benjamin’s company had blossomed into a multinational powerhouse. Jill was doing extremely well, running several companies successfully. Daisy had just been promoted to commissioner of the US child support services. My darling first granddaughter, Maya, had grown into a sweet little girl. I know it could be wrong to say, but she was my favourite of all my grandkids. Maybe the challenges I made her face as a newborn deepened my love for her. I couldn't stop smiling as those sweet memories swirled in my mind. Glancing at my wrist-watch, I quickly stepped before the mirror to style my hair, as I prepare
Last Updated: 2025-11-19
Chapter: Chapter One hundred and Thirty-oneGrace's POV Benjamin’s tears flowed uncontrollably as he recounted the story of how Victor’s greed had wiped off his family. The room was extremely silent and everyone had tears in their eyes. My headache vanished and got replaced by anger toward my husband and deep sympathy for Benjamin. “Please, forgive me,” Victor’s voice trembled with emotion. “I already did,” Benjamin whispered, his body shaking with each sob as he fell into Victor’s open arms, the sound of his cries echoing through the room. After a moment, Benjamin raised his head from Victor’s shoulder, his eyes red and puffy. Jade moved closer to him and gently cleaned his face with a tissue. “What do you want me to do for you? Ask anything and I’ll do it,” Victor said gently. Benjamin sniffled, his lips breaking into a smile as he replied. “Give me Jade to marry,” prompting laughter from everyone. Victor’s face broke into smiles as he replied, “You have her already,” Jade’s eyes sparkled and she jumped at her fathe
Last Updated: 2025-11-18
Chapter: Chapter One hundred and Thirty “Kimberly!” Victor's voice boomed as the strange woman approached us. I shot him a questioning gaze, my brow pulled together in confusion. “This is the woman I was telling you about. Do you know her?” Victor’s expression darkened as he reluctantly nodded in response. His fist clenched, ready to strike the woman’s face, but Jack's quick intervention stopped him. I struggled to sit up in bed, ignoring my throbbing head, my gaze fixed on them as their drama unfolded. “What did I do to you? Why would you threaten my grandchildren’s lives?” Victor’s voice rose, his anger palpable. Kimberly's eyes brimmed with tears as she sank to her knees, “I'm sorry,” she whispered, her lips trembling.“Victor, who is she?” I asked.“She's the woman who I did IVF with but ended up giving me another man's child,” Victor's voice was laced with frustration and betrayal. It now made sense to me and the children. Victor had a past with her, which explained why she was targeting the family. Kimberly han
Last Updated: 2025-11-17
Chapter: Chapter One hundred and Twenty-nineGrace's POVMy eyelids felt heavy as I tried opening them, like I’d shut it tight for a long time. I felt a sharp pain in my head as I tried to lift my head off the pillow, forcing me to lie back. My nose felt heavy, weighed down, so I slowly lifted my hand to touch it. The oxygen mask made me realize I was in the hospital. “Hospital, but how?” My head throbbed more as I tried to remember what had happened. I still couldn't open my eyes well, but I sensed someone was beside me. As I tried to speak, I felt a needle prick in my hand and I drifted off again. When I finally got to open my eyes again, hours or maybe days later, the oxygen mask had been removed and the hospital smell was unmistakable. “Why am I here?” I whispered, glancing around the room. It was a private room so I had no one in there to answer my question. I shut my eyes back if that could help me remember anything. Then, the hurtful memories started flooding back. Jack….. Baby Maya…..Dr. Williams….. The police offic
Last Updated: 2025-11-16
Chapter: Chapter One hundred and Twenty-eight Jack's car followed the police van to the Mason’s Mansion. His frustration was palpable, his feet tapping anxiously on the car mat. Grace's past behavior concerning the investigation flooded his mind, sending chills down his spine as they all began to make sense. His phone rang, shattering his thoughts. He grabbed it, fear intensifying as Isabella’s name flashed back at him. How would he tell Isabella that his mother was the culprit? The thought of Isabella’s reaction made him nauseous.He ignored the call, but the phone kept ringing. After giving him several missed calls, Isabella sent a text instead. “Hi baby, it seems you're busy. I Just want to give you an update on what’s happening. I’ve gotten our baby girl from the Winthrops and we are on our way home now. She's such a lovely mini me and can't wait for you to meet her. Love you darling.” The message read with love emojis added. Jack's eyes teared up as he read the message, he feared he would lose his marriage if Isabella ev
Last Updated: 2025-11-16
Chapter: Chapter One hundred and Twenty-seven Without any further delay, Jack called the police station and within a few minutes, the cops surrounded the adoption agency center, arresting Mr. Oliver. They then headed straight to the hospital to arrest Dr. Augustine Williams. Dr. Williams’s eyes widened in alarm as the detectives burst into his office. Fear gripped him upon seeing Mr. Oliver, standing beside them in a handcuff. Jack was also behind them, his face twisted in a deep frown. “Dr. Williams, you're under arrest for stealing Mr. Mason's child,” the detective’s voice sent his body into tense and it started to shake. A hard knot hooked in his throat, making it hard for him to utter words as he just stood rigid, staring at the detective in horror. “Please turn around and put your hands behind your back,” Dr. Williams complied, turning around slowly, his hands trembling as the detective handcuffed him. “Em….” He was about to say but the detective swiftly cut him off. “Anything you say will be used against you in the cour
Last Updated: 2025-11-13
Chapter: Chapter ElevenEthan's eyes squeezed in a shock as Ava held his hand up in the air, before it could deliver a slap on her cheeks. “I’ve only asked where Lily is, I won't tolerate domestic violence,” her voice trembling yet laced with confidence, Mrs. Evangeline smirked, her expression flickering with annoyance. “I told you she's a Gold digger who will do anything to have your wealth…even if it means killing your only child.” Ava's eyebrows furrowed at Mrs. Evangeline's words. She glanced at the stain of blood again and then at the trembling maid. Her mind reeled as she tried to make sense of Mrs. Evangeline’s accusations.Just then, a nurse appeared from the direction of Lily's nursery, walking steadily towards them with the little girl held in her arms. There was a small plaster on Lily's forehead and her eyes were red from crying. “You almost killed her,” Ethan's nose flared as he glared at the plaster on Lily's forehead, taking her from the nurse. Ava’s brow furrowed deeper in confusion. ‘Di
Last Updated: 2026-01-17
Chapter: Chapter Ten“You can go home,” Ethan's cold voice broke the silence, jolting Ava's back to the moment. Her teary eyes locked onto his stern eyes. Wasn't he going to say anything about what his mother had just said? “And….what about your mother?” Ava's voice trembled with emotion. Ethan's teeth clenched in frustration, his jaw tightening visibly. “I’ll handle that, go and take care of my daughter,” his face frowning as he said that. Ava nodded quietly and turned to leave but her feet felt rooted to the spot. She remembered she hadn't asked about Ethan's diagnosis. “What are you waiting for?” Ethan asked coldly. Ava returned slowly to him. “Your…I forget to ask how you're faring,” her voice trembled with fear. She swallowed hard and continued, ”The doctor refused to tell me your diagnosis,” Ethan's face squeezed up in a frown, and Ava's gaze dropped. “I'm fine, you don't need to know my diagnosis….”“I'm your wife!” Ava's voice rose, catching Ethan off guard. It was as if her patience and ca
Last Updated: 2025-11-06
Chapter: Chapter Nine “What happened to Ethan again?” Mrs. Evangeline King rushed into the hospital waiting room, her breath fast with panic. Ava stood up, confusion and nervousness swirling inside of her as she watched Mrs. Evangeline King stormed in. Though they had never met, the faint resemblance to Ethan made her suspect this was his mother. “Good….. afternoon, ma,” Ava stammered, unsure of what to say to the visibly shaking woman. Mrs. Evangeline ignored her, her focus on Miriam. “Where's my son? What are the doctors saying?” Her voice trembled with anxiety.“The doctor hadn't disclosed his diagnosis yet. He is with him in the ward, ma.” Miriam replied with her head bowed, pointing toward the private emergency ward. Without any other questions, Mrs. Evangeline rushed to the ward with her bodyguard running to keep up with her pace. Ava glanced over at Miriam, whose face etched with confusion. Perhaps Miriam was confused and shocked with the way Mrs. Evangeline ignored her daughter-in-law. Ava’s
Last Updated: 2025-09-28
Chapter: Chapter Eight“Jess!” Henry exclaimed, rushing back into his car. He’d thought the collision had seriously damaged Ava's taxi, but just as he was about to get to them, the taxi driver sped off. He sped after them but only to slam into a pole, bringing him to an abrupt halt. Before he could recover, Ava's taxi had vanished out of sight. Panic flooded through his blood as he circled the street, frantically searching for Ava's taxi. He drove to the King’s enterprise, but the fear of raising suspicion forced him to turn back. “What the hell do I want to tell Alicia,” he growled, pounding his fist on the steering wheel. Though he looked like the scary one, Alicia seemed more formidable and he feared her anger.Still pondering on what to do next, his phone rang, disrupting his thoughts. A glance at the screen revealed Alicia’s name, sending chills down his spine. Reluctantly, he answered the call and put the phone on speaker. “Is it done?” Alicia's voice was dangerously low. Henry's hand ran through
Last Updated: 2025-09-25
Chapter: Chapter SevenAva's POV “Alright,” he whispered, sending relief coursing through my spine. I hadn't expected him to accept so quickly. That means he needed this marriage more than I thought, perhaps not just because of Lily but to ward off his parents’ troubles. “Sign,” he said coldly, dropping a paper before me. My eyes narrowed as I picked it up and lo and behold it was a marriage certificate. “That was so fast,” I muttered under my breath. I shot him a disdainful look, not when he was looking though. Then, I grabbed a pen and put down my signature. My heart fluttered as I realized I had just gotten married without a wedding gown and in an office. That wasn't what I wanted, but it was necessary for my life. “My chauffeur will take you home to pack your belongings,” Mr. Ethan said, his gaze fixed on his PC. “No, I’ll get it myself,” I said sharply, biting back my retort as anger growled inside of me for his coldness towards his newly wedded wife. “My parents don't have any idea of this marri
Last Updated: 2025-09-24
Chapter: Chapter SixAva's POV “Ava…..Ava, would you just stay inside that room and let me serve dinner?” That was Alicia's voice. I slapped my forehead in frustration and quickly hid the contract marriage terms and conditions. “Ava….” Her voice grew louder. “I'm coming!” I shouted back, clearly frustrated and quickly rushed out of the room. “Is this how you ignore your mother?” My dad yelled as I got to the dining room.“I rushed down here as I heard her voice….”“That's a lie,” Alicia snapped. “I called you more than five times.”“Five times,” I muttered, but swallowed my retort and whispered, “I’m sorry.” My dad's angry gaze lingered on me before he hissed and sat down. I hurried to the kitchen to serve the food, but Alicia had already portioned it onto plates, leaving them ready for me to carry to the dining table. However, there were only three plates on the tray. I rushed to the pot to see if she’d left some for me, but the pot was scraped clean. “1..2..3,” I recounted slowly. “Ahh!” I silent
Last Updated: 2025-09-23
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