The Lies We Call Love
“Fine,” I heard myself say, the word tasting like rust. “You want an open marriage? We’ll do open.”
A slow smile curved his mouth—victory, not warmth. “Good girl. Then I suppose you won’t mind if I reintroduce Kisha.”
The camera panned. There she was, curled on what I now realized was our hotel suite couch, her legs tucked under a cashmere throw that used to be mine. She waved, manicured nails glinting, belly softly rounded under a silk camisole.
My world tilted.
I forced a smile that felt like glass. “So she’s your girlfriend?”
Daniel’s hand settled possessively on that gentle swell. “Not just my girlfriend,” he said, eyes locked on mine. “The mother of my unborn child.”
Jayla Carmichael smiles for the cameras as the perfect senator's wife while her world burns. But queens don't kneel. They conquer.
Fueled by whiskey and wrath, Jayla ensnares Warren Christopher, a brooding billionaire CEO, after saving his empire in a bar-side twist of fate.
Love was the first lie. Revenge is the foreplay, and the truth? it's coming for them all...naked, ruthless and dripping in karma.
Will Jayla's vengeance destroy her soul or will warrens fire forge something eternal?. This book isn't just romance, it's war with benefits.
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Chapter: Chapter 13: I can't hold back anymore**Warren's POV**I walked into the house, my eyes scanning the room for any sign of Jayla. She was supposed to be resting, but she was nowhere to be found. I tried calling her phone, but it went straight to voicemail."Where is she?" I muttered to myself, starting to feel a sense of unease.I turned to Patricia, who was sitting on the couch, watching TV. "Hey, Pat, have you seen Jayla? She was supposed to be resting."Patricia looked up away from the television and over at me, a concerned expression on her face. "Actually, Sir Warren, she left about an hour ago. She didn't say where she was going, just that she needed to go out."My brow furrowed. "What? That's not like her. Did she say anything to Mom?"Patricia shook her head. "No, nothing. I thought maybe she went for a walk or something."I sighed, feeling a growing sense of frustration. Why would Jayla leave without telling anyone? Didn't she know that people would worry about her?I tried to shake off the feeling, telling mysel
Last Updated: 2025-12-19
Chapter: Chapter 12: Confronting my pain**Daniel's POV** I stormed into the living room, my eyes locked on Kisha, who was lounging on the couch. "Kisha...Why do I get a court report, saying Jayla has been denied entrance into our house?" I demanded, trying to keep my voice level. Kisha looked up from her phone, a smug expression on her face. "I have no idea what you're talking about, Daniel. And even if I did, why would I know anything about Jayla's business?" I took a step closer to her, my anger simmering. "Don't play dumb with me, Kisha. I know you're behind this. You're trying to sabotage my relationship with Jayla and make it worse than it is." "Kisha, do not make me ask again. What the hell did you do"? Kisha snorted, rolling her eyes. "Your relationship with Jayla? You mean the one you claim doesn't exist? You're just trying to pin this on me because you're guilty of lying to her." I felt my anger spike. "I'm not lying to anyone! And if I didn't have a child on the way with you, I would've broken up with you
Last Updated: 2025-12-19
Chapter: Chapter 11: There's alot I don't know**Jayla's POV** As I lay in the hospital bed, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The beeping machines and sterile smell made me anxious. I glanced around the room, my eyes landing on Warren pacing back and forth outside the glass window. He looked worried, and that gave me flutters in my heart. I turned to the doctor, who was standing beside my bed. "Doctor, I have a question. Do you know if anyone outside of this hospital room knows that I'm...pregnant?" The doctor's expression turned serious. "No, we haven't informed anyone. We wanted to confirm with you first. Since you're not a direct relative of anyone here, we need your permission to disclose that information." I hesitated for a moment before responding. "Please, let's keep it that way for now. I don't want anyone to know." The doctor nodded understandingly. "Of course, we'll respect your wishes. But I think it's time we let your...friends know that you're awake and stable." Before I could respond, Warren and his
Last Updated: 2025-12-19
Chapter: Chapter 10: Surprise... surprise!! **Daniel's POV** I woke up with a start, my mind racing with thoughts of Jayla. I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had been plaguing me since I found out she was out with Warren. I tossed and turned, but sleep was elusive. The sheets felt tangled, the pillow too flat. I threw off the covers and headed downstairs to search for her, my bare feet padding softly on the floor. As I entered her room, I expected it to be locked, but to my surprise, the door swung open. I called out her name, but there was no response. I searched the entire house, but she was nowhere to be found. Disappointment washed over me, and I trudged back upstairs to grab my phone. The stairs creaked beneath my feet, and I felt a sense of dread building in my chest. I came into the bedroom and I saw Kisha fully concentrated on my phone, a sly smile spreading across her face. "What are you doing with my phone?" I asked, trying to keep my tone neutral. "I could ask you the same thing, Daniel," she repli
Last Updated: 2025-12-17
Chapter: Chapter 9: The beginning of the end**Jayla's POV** As Warren escorted me to the penthouse, the cool evening air did little to calm my excitement. We'd had a great night, and I was looking forward to a good rest. "Thank you for today Warren" I said "Anytime, today was fun with you around... you helped me escape the drama back at home" he replied "You have drama too? " "Is there any home that's there's no drama ?" He said while smiling "i stopped and gasped immediately..."wait, are you married ?" " No, I'm not...and that's why there's drama at home" "You want to share?" I asked "Well, my mom has taken it upon herself to torment me by staying in my house till I bring a wife home or atleast a girlfriend" He said while letting out a little smile. That was cute, he rarely smiles and that made this one special. "I wish that was the family drama I am currently going through" I said, my head facing the ground. "Trust me you don't want to be under this pressure, I just wish I could introduce a girl
Last Updated: 2025-12-16
Chapter: Chapter 8 : Games and manipulation **Jayla's Pov** I was beaming with excitement as I chattered away to Warren, reliving the drama with Kisha and Daniel. "Oh my god, Warren, their faces were priceless! I mean, I've never seen Kisha look so furious, and Daniel's eyes looked like he'd just sucked on a lemon!" Warren was quiet for a moment, observing me from the rearview mirror. His gaze was intense, and I caught him staring at me. I paused mid-conversation and stared back at him, a hint of a smile on my face. "Hey, what's up?" I asked, my voice playful. Warren's eyes snapped back to the road, and he cleared his throat. "We're close to your law firm. Good luck on your interview, my dearest girlfriend." I smiled, feeling a flutter in my chest. "Thank you," I said gently, my voice barely above a whisper. As we pulled up to the law firm, Warren grabbed my hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. "You've got this, Jayla. You're going to crush it. Just be yourself, and they'll love you." His words of encouragement were li
Last Updated: 2025-12-16
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