Kisses, Lies and Blurred Alibis
“You moan the same way,” Jake whispered against her throat, his voice rough with desire. “The way your body trembles… the way your nails dig into my back. I love it. …Don’t lie to me, Chloe, I’ve had you before.”
Her breath hitched, heat rushing to her cheeks as his words wrapped around her like chains. She wanted to deny it, to push him away, but the scent of his hair, clean, sharp, achingly familiar, sent shivers down her spine. Something about him was the same as that night, the night blurred by heartbreak and too much wine, the night she could barely remember but could never forget.
And yet… he wasn’t supposed to be the man she married.
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Venice was meant to be Chloe Rodriguez’s escape, not her prison. One reckless night of heartbreak leaves her in the arms of a stranger whose touch she can’t forget. Weeks later, she’s forced into a contract marriage with billionaire heir Jake Williams Martinez, only to realize he is that same man. But Jake believes he’s marrying her twin sister, Zoe, the wild one he thinks matches the woman from that night.
Bound by her sister’s lies, Chloe steps into a marriage built on deception. Yet her heart belongs to another, Jake’s younger brother, Tyler, her ex-lover, whose shadow lingers in every memory. She comes in contact with Ethan, their close family friend who takes every opportunity to to be close to her as he has feelings towards her but wouldn’t want to betray them.
When a secret pregnancy threatens to unravel everything, Chloe is trapped between two brothers, two betrayals, and a devastating truth: the father of her child may be the same man responsible for her family’s ruin.
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Chapter: Secrets in the Shadows“Just a moment,” I whispered, excusing myself with a shaky smile before slipping out of Jake’s reach. My hands were clammy as I found Zoe waiting at the back corridor, her lipstick slightly smudged, her eyes sparkling with the thrill of what we had just pulled off.The moment I saw her, the mask cracked. Tears blurred my vision. I threw my arms around her.She held me tight, her perfume strong and familiar, her voice low against my ear. “Chloe… you did it. You really did it.”I pulled back, trembling. “I don’t know if I can keep doing this, Zoe. I feel like I’m drowning in a lie.”She cupped my face, her smile soft for once. “Listen to me. You have to keep going. Do you hear me? There’s no turning back now. If anyone finds out, Dad will never forgive us. The company will sink. And you…” Her voice dropped, almost a whisper, “…you have a baby to protect.”My stomach twisted. I pressed a hand over my belly, shame flooding me. “Zoe…”She cut me off with a firm shake of her head. “Don’t wa
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Chapter: The Masquerade BrideThe mirror didn’t lie.I looked at the woman staring back at me and almost didn’t recognize her. The veil framed my face in a soft blur, the gown clung to me in ways that felt both heavy and suffocating, and the red lipstick Zoe insisted on painted my lips into a stranger’s smile. My reflection whispered the truth I was trying to bury.This wasn’t me.This was Zoe Rodriguez.My twin sister’s identity wrapped around me like a mask, a disguise stitched together with silk and lies.Behind me, Zoe clapped her hands together, grinning wide. “Perfect. Absolutely perfect. No one will know the difference. Not Dad, not Jake, not anyone. You look exactly like me.”My stomach twisted. I pressed a hand against my gown, the fabric cool beneath my trembling fingers. “Zoe… I can’t breathe.”She rolled her eyes, stepping closer to fix a strand of hair out of my face. “Don’t start now, Chloe. You agreed to this. You said yes. And besides, you’re not allowed to back out. Not when we’ve come this far.”
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Chapter: The Switch Zoe slammed the door behind us, her heels clicking fast across the marble floor as she pulled me down the hallway. I stumbled, still dazed from Father’s announcement.“Zoe, slow down…”“No,” she snapped, turning to face me. Her eyes were blazing, her chest rising and falling with every furious breath. “Did you hear him, Chloe? He’s marrying me off like I’m some bargaining chip. To Jake Williams Martinez of all people! That man doesn’t want a wife, he wants a trophy.”I opened my mouth but the words wouldn’t come. My hands twisted together nervously. “What are we supposed to do then? You know Dad won’t listen once he’s made up his mind.”Zoe’s eyes narrowed, her lips curving into something sharp and dangerous. “Then we won’t give him what he wants. We’ll give him what he thinks he wants.”My heart thudded in my chest. “What does that mean?”She stepped closer, lowering her voice. “It means you’re going to take my place.”I blinked, stunned. “What?”“You heard me.” Zoe grabbed my should
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Chapter: A Deal with the DevilThe study was thick with silence, the kind that pressed against the walls and made the air feel heavier than stone. Father’s words still rang in my ears. Marriage. Zoe. Jake Williams Martinez.Zoe slammed her palm against the polished oak desk, her voice sharp enough to cut glass. “What? Marriage? To that man? Are you serious, Dad?”Alejandro Rodriguez’s expression didn’t flinch. His eyes were cold, steady, as if he had already prepared himself for her tantrum. “This is not up for debate, Zoe. The company is hanging by a thread. The Martinez empire is our only chance at survival. Jake has agreed to step in…”“Step in?!” Zoe cut him off, her voice rising. “You mean he wants to trap me in some golden cage just to save your failing company. Why me? Why not Chloe? She’s the boring one!”I felt my chest tighten at her words, but Father didn’t even glance my way. His voice remained firm. “Because Jake asked for you. He specifically requested you, Zoe. He wants you, and this is bigger than y
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Chapter: The News “Take it,” Zoe said, her voice low, her hand trembling as she pushed the stick into my palm.I stared down at the small plastic test. Two bold lines glared back at me, mocking me, branding me with a truth I wasn’t ready to face.I swallowed hard, my fingers shaking. “No… no, this can’t be real.”Zoe rubbed her forehead, pacing the length of the room. “It’s real, Chloe. You’re pregnant.”The word hit me like a slap. Pregnant. My chest tightened until I could barely breathe.“But… how?” My voice cracked. My knees gave way, and I sank onto the edge of the bed, clutching the test like it was proof of my downfall. “That night… I don’t even remember what happened. How could I…?”Zoe stopped pacing and spun around to face me, her eyes sharp. “That’s exactly what I’m asking. How do you get yourself pregnant from a night you barely remember? Didn’t you think? Didn’t you use anything?”I looked at her helplessly, tears rushing to my eyes. “I don’t even know who it was, Zoe. I swear… I don’t rem
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Chapter: How it all beganFlashback…“Seriously?” Zoe’s voice cut through my misery, sharp and annoyed. She stood by the door, arms crossed, looking at me like I was weak. “You’re really going to keep crying over him? Over Tyler?” Zoe was the same as me, same face same height and body size everything was same except that she has a total different personality from me. She was the bold, wild and always the centre of attention.I was curled up on the bed, my face buried in a pillow, tears soaking the white sheets. My chest hurt like something sharp had been driven through it. No matter how hard I tried to breathe, it felt like I was choking on my own sobs.I sniffled, turning my face away. “You don’t understand… I loved him.”I said still sobbing.She rolled her eyes dramatically and walked over, yanking the pillow from under me. “Love? Please, Chloe. Stop humiliating yourself. You’re Chloe Rodriguez, daughter of Alejandro Rodriguez, one of the richest men in Venice. We don’t cry over boys. Boys cry over us.”Her
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