His hidden heir
It started with the most annoying encounter at the mall.
One glance at him, she wished she never crossed paths with him again, He wished so too.
Not until fate brought them back again. At her father's party. Something about her pulled him slowly and deeply without warning. He tried to shrug it off but he couldn't.
Then one night, Alex had too many drinks and Alice is to meet her friend at the hotel when she walked into the room where he is...and they crossed a line they aren't meant to.
During the act, he made it clear: He never wanted kids.
She nodded, not until her test results came back positive.
Years later, their paths cross again. He sees a little boy with his hair type....and he demands to know who he is. But the man beside her, Chris Wales, holds secrets darker than anyone suspected. Secrets that tie him to her blood in the most twisted way.
Can a child mend what fate once broke?
Or will secrets tear them apart once more?
Or will secrets, lies, and a mother’s manipulations tear them apart once more?
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Chapter: Chapter 39The article dropped before dawn.Alicia saw it because Zara called her, voice sharp and already furious.“Don’t panic,” Zara said. “But also—panic a little.”Alicia sat up in bed, heart already racing. Aiden was still asleep down the hall. Alex had left before sunrise, careful and quiet, like they were already living in a world that punished noise.“What is it?” Alicia asked.“Front page of three entertainment sites. Two business blogs. And one political rag that should absolutely know better.”Zara sent the link.Alicia didn’t open it right away. She already knew what it would be.When she did, the photo stared back at her.Alex’s hand at her waist. Her head tilted toward him. The dance floor lights blurred just enough to make it intimate and undeniable.HEIR TO THE GEORGE EMPIRE REKINDLES ROMANCE WITH FORMER FLAME — SOURCES CONFIRM A CHILD IS INVOLVEDHer stomach dropped.“They’re speculating,” Zara continued. “Nothing confirmed. But they’re circling.”Alicia closed her eyes. “Aiden
Última actualización: 2026-03-01
Chapter: Chapter 38Sunday morning came slowly.Alicia woke before the alarm, the apartment wrapped in that quiet hour before the city decided what kind of day it would be. Aiden was still asleep. The light through the curtains was pale, almost gray.She lay on her back, staring at the ceiling, listening.No footsteps. No voices. Just the familiar sounds of home.Her phone rested on the nightstand. Face down.She hadn’t heard from Alex since he left the night before. Not because he didn’t care. Because he was doing exactly what he said he would do.That thought settled in her chest, heavy and warm at the same time.Careful was new for him.She got out of bed and moved quietly through the apartment, making coffee, straightening things that didn’t need straightening. When Aiden finally padded out in his pajamas, rubbing sleep from his eyes, she smiled like nothing in her life was uncertain.“Morning, mama.”“Morning, love.”They ate breakfast together. Talked about school. About a science project he was ex
Última actualización: 2026-02-19
Chapter: Chapter 37By Friday evening, Alicia finally let Alex come over.Aiden was asleep by the time he arrived. The apartment was dim, warm with the familiar sounds of home — the refrigerator humming, the faint noise of traffic below, the ticking clock on the wall she always forgot to replace the batteries in.Alex paused just inside the door after she locked it behind him. He stood there longer than necessary, hands at his sides, taking in the space like it mattered.“You can sit,” Alicia said, a small smile tugging at her lips.“I know,” he replied. “Just… didn’t want to assume.”She nodded. “That’s good.”They sat on the couch, angled toward each other, close enough to feel the heat of each other’s bodies but not touching. It was deliberate. Careful. Like they were both aware of how easily things could tip.Alex glanced toward the hallway. “He asleep?”“Yeah. He went down early.”“Good.”Silence settled. Not awkward. Just heavy.“You’ve been quiet this week,” he said gently.“So have you.”“I was t
Última actualización: 2026-02-10
Chapter: Chapter 36The morning after dinner, Alicia woke to the gentle hum of the city below her apartment. Memories of last night lingered – Alex's hands on her, the way he looked at her when no one else was around. She wrapped the blanket tighter around her shoulders, smiling softly.Her phone buzzed. A text from Alex. “ Last night.. you okay? You looked tired when we got home.” She typed back quickly. “ Never been better.”It felt strange. The same man who could command a room and close deals effortlessly was soft and careful with her. Gentle in ways no one else had ever been. Heart ached, a mixture of hope and fear.At the office, Alex was reviewing contracts when is phone buzzed. Alicia's message made him grin. He tossed his phone onto the desk and leaned back, letting himself remember last night,he had to fight to focus.The office door opened. Keith walked in, looking unusually tense.“Alex,” she said, her voice casual but edged.”We need to talk.”“About?” he asked.Keith leaned on the edge of h
Última actualización: 2026-02-05
Chapter: Chapter 35Sunlight was streaming through the window when Alicia woke up.Alex’s arm was around her waist. They were both still naked,For a second, she lay there, trying to tell if this was real or a dream.It was hard to believe.She turned over carefully. He was still asleep. Looked peaceful for once. Not stressed or angry or tired.Just… him.She touched his face lightly. He stirred.“Morning,” he mumbled.“Morning.”“What time is it?”“Almost nine.”“Shit.” He sat up too fast. Winced. “My head.”“That’s what happens when you drink half a bar.”“Worth it though.”She smiled. “Was it?”“Yeah.” He kissed her. Soft and quick. “Definitely worth it.”They stayed in bed another hour. Just talking. About nothing important. About everything.Eventually she got up. Put on his shirt from last night.“That looks better on you,” he said.“Everything looks better on me.”“Can’t argue with that.”She made coffee. He came into the kitchen wearing just his jeans. Hair all messy.“So,” he said.“So.”“What d
Última actualización: 2026-01-08
Chapter: Chapter 34Her eyes widened in surprise. She blushed and took her hand off his.“I…I don't know what to say.”“Say you'll be my date. You will come with him next week to our dinner and be by my side.”“This is a great honor, Alex .”“How?”“I…”She said nothing and looked down.He was confused. Had his request made her uncomfortable? He thought she felt something for me, too.“You can think about it if you want. You don't have to give me an answer today, you know?” he said.“You can also decide not to be my date. I…won't be upset,” he lied.He turned to leave, but she grabbed his wrist and held him back. He looked back to stare into her big, beautiful eyes, staring back at him.“I don't need time to think about it. I'll be your date, Alex .”He smiled, moved towards her, and pecked her on the cheek.“Then I shall be expecting you, Mon coeur.”$$$He ordered a beautiful purple gown and sent it to Alicia as attire for the evening feast. He also sent a sweet note with it, hoping she’d like it.The
Última actualización: 2026-01-04
Chapter: Chapter 58: The Impossible RequestVictoria Kane rarely showed up unannounced.So when Leonard's assistant buzzed at 2:47 PM to say his fiancée was in the lobby demanding to see him, Leonard knew something was wrong."Send her up," he said, closing the financial reports he'd been reviewing.Victoria entered his office three minutes later, closing the door firmly behind her. She looked polished as always, navy suit, hair perfect, but her eyes were sharp with concern."We need to talk," she said without preamble."About?" Leonard asked carefully.Victoria pulled out her phone and set it on his desk. On the screen was a series of photos. Leonard at Lovers Point. Daveson's car in the same parking lot, timestamped one minute apart. Both vehicles leaving within minutes of each other.Leonard's blood ran cold. "Where did you get these?""A contact of mine in private security flagged them," Victoria said. "Apparently someone's been surveilling you, Leonard. Professional grade. And they're shopping these photos around to see if
Última actualización: 2026-03-07
Chapter: Chapter 57: The Private InvestigatorJames Morrison had been in the investigation business for twenty-three years.He knew when someone was hiding something.And Leonard Heyden was definitely hiding something.Morrison sat in his car across from Heyden Industries headquarters at 7:15 AM, watching Leonard arrive with his new security detail, Marcus Chen, replacing Daveson Roarke two days ago.The switch had been sudden. Lissa Heyden's orders.Which meant she suspected her son of something and wanted eyes on him that weren't compromised by personal attachment.Morrison had been surveilling Leonard for five days now. The pattern was consistent: arrive at office by 7:30, work until 6 or 7 PM, return home, work more in his private office until midnight or later.No more late-night drives. No more unexplained absences.Either Leonard had figured out he was being watched, or his mother's reassignment of his security had accomplished its goal.Morrison's phone buzzed. A text from his associate, Diane, who was covering the estate
Última actualización: 2026-03-07
Chapter: Chapter 56: The SeparationDaveson was reviewing security footage in the estate office when Marcus appeared in the doorway at 10:17 AM."Got a minute?" Marcus asked, his expression apologetic."Sure," Daveson said, pausing the feed.Marcus closed the door behind him. "I just got word from Mrs. Heyden. There's been a change in security assignments."Daveson's stomach dropped. "What kind of change?""I'm taking over as Mr. Heyden's primary detail. You're being reassigned to full-time estate security."The words hit Daveson like a physical blow."When?" he managed."Effective immediately," Marcus said. "I'm sorry, man. I know you and Mr. Heyden had a good working relationship."Had. Past tense."Did Mrs. Heyden say why?" Daveson asked, already knowing the answer.Marcus shifted uncomfortably. "She said something about wanting fresh eyes on Mr. Heyden's security protocols. But between you and me? I think she's noticed you two are close. Too close, maybe.""We're professional," Daveson said automatically."I know,"
Última actualización: 2026-03-01
Chapter: Chapter 55: The Watchful EyeLissa Heyden didn't believe in coincidences.She stood in her home office at 7:42 AM, reviewing James Morrison's first surveillance report on her son, and every instinct she'd honed over thirty years in business was screaming that something was off.Subject departed estate at 9:17 PM. Drove to Lovers Point scenic overlook. Remained in vehicle for approximately 53 minutes. No visible contact with other parties. Returned to estate at 11:28 PM.Lovers Point.Alone.For nearly an hour.Lissa set down the report and pulled up the estate's security logs from last night. Leonard had entered through the front door at 11:35 PM. Seven minutes after Morrison clocked him returning.She scrolled back further.Daveson Roarke had entered through the side entrance at 11:29 PM.One minute after Leonard's return.Lissa's jaw tightened.Morrison's report said Leonard was alone. But the timing was too perfect. Too coordinated.She picked up her phone and dialed Morrison."The report says my son was alone
Última actualización: 2026-03-01
Chapter: Chapter 54: The Careful DanceThe estate was dark when they pulled through the gates at 11:35 PM.Leonard parked in his usual spot, killing the engine but not immediately moving to get out."We go in separately," he said quietly. "Five minutes apart. You first, through the side entrance. I'll use the front."The return to strategy. The necessary distance.Daveson hated it, but he understood."Okay," he agreed.Before Daveson could open his door, Leonard caught his wrist."Check your phone in ten minutes," Leonard said. "The encrypted app."Daveson nodded, then slipped out of the car and headed for the side entrance.The house was quiet. Most of the staff had gone home for the night. Only Marcus would still be on duty, and he'd be in the security office, not patrolling.Daveson made it to his room without encountering anyone. Closed the door and leaned against it, exhaustion hitting him all at once.The past few hours had been emotionally draining. The confrontation with Leonard. The drive to Lovers Point. The tent
Última actualización: 2026-02-19
Chapter: Chapter 53: The ChoiceLeonard didn't deny it. Couldn't deny it."I'm choosing both," he said finally. "I'm trying to navigate a situation where I need the company's resources to fight my mother, but I also need to protect you from her scrutiny. And I'm doing a terrible job of balancing it."Daveson turned to look out at the city lights below. "You hurt me, Leonard. These past five days, I've never felt more alone. I'm carrying your child, dealing with symptoms I don't understand, and the one person who's supposed to be going through this with me is treating me like a stranger.""I'm sorry," Leonard said, and his voice cracked slightly. "Daveson, I'm so sorry. I thought I was doing the right thing. I thought creating distance would keep you safe.""Safe from what? Your mother? Leonard, she's going to figure it out eventually. The pregnancy won't stay hidden forever. And when she does find out, wouldn't it be better if we're together? If we're united instead of fractured?"Leonard was quiet for a long moment
Última actualización: 2026-02-16
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