The rebirth of Natasha Berlin
“She died betrayed, broken, and with nothing left… then woke up with a second chance.”
Natasha Berlin once gave up everything for love, only to be destroyed by the man she trusted most. Betrayed by her husband, abandoned by those around her, and stripped of the future she fought for, her life ended in regret.
But fate gives her what no one else can—a second chance.
Reborn to the days before her downfall, Natasha is determined to rewrite her destiny. This time, she will not beg for love. She will not lose herself for a man. And she will claim the powerful Berlin empire that should have been hers.
There is only one problem.
To inherit the company, Natasha must be married.
Enter Sebastian Laurent—cold, powerful, dangerously unreadable, and carrying secrets of his own. His solution is simple: a contract marriage that benefits them both.
But revenge is easy.
Falling for the wrong man again could destroy everything.
In a world of wealth, betrayal, family power, and dangerous desire, Natasha must decide:
Will she use her second chance to win… or lose her heart all over again?
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Chapter: The Man Who Refused to Let GoChapter Twenty-Four.NatashaPeace.It was a strange thing.Three days had passed since the Laurent family dinner, and for the first time in what felt like forever, my life had been... quiet.No unexpected visits, No arguments. No sarcastic remarks from Sebastian. No manipulative phone calls from Duncan.I should have been grateful for the silence. Instead, it made me uneasy. People like Duncan never disappeared without a reason. He was patient. Calculating. He waited until the perfect moment before making his move. That was who he had always been.Unfortunately... The old Natasha had mistaken that patience for maturity.I knew better now. I was seated in the family library with a novel resting on my lap when the housekeeper appeared at the doorway. Her hesitant expression was enough to make my stomach tighten before she even spoke."Miss Natasha..."I looked up from my book."Yes?"She clasped her hands together nervously."Mr. Duncan is here."For a brief second, the room became com
Last Updated: 2026-07-29
Chapter: A Shift in the SilenceChapter Twenty-Three.SebastianBy the time I pulled into the driveway of Natasha's family home, the city had settled into the quiet rhythm of the night. The streetlights cast long shadows across the pavement, and for the first time since leaving the Laurent estate, neither of us had spoken.The silence wasn't uncomfortable. It was... different.I turned off the engine and glanced toward the passenger seat.Natasha was looking out the window, seemingly lost in thought. The glow from the streetlights softened her features, replacing her usual guarded expression with one that looked almost... peaceful."You've been quiet," I observed.She smiled faintly without looking at me."I was thinking.""I gathered that."She turned to face me."Your parents surprised me.""In what way?""I expected them to be intimidating.""They usually are.""They weren't.""They were being polite."She laughed softly."I'll take that."For a brief moment, neither of us spoke again. Then she looked down at her
Last Updated: 2026-07-28
Chapter: An Evening Worth RememberingChapter Twenty-TwoNatashaBy six-thirty that evening, I had changed outfits four times."This is ridiculous," I muttered, staring at my reflection for what felt like the hundredth time.I wasn't nervous but I refused to admit I was.It was just dinner........A simple dinner With Sebastian Laurent's parents.My stomach twisted."...Okay, maybe I am a little nervous." I pulled another dress from my wardrobe only to toss it back onto the bed moments later with a frustrated sigh. Every outfit suddenly looked wrong. Too formal. Too casual. Too plain. Too much.A knock sounded on my bedroom door before it opened slightly.My mother stepped inside carrying a cup of tea. She looked from me to the mountain of dresses scattered across the room before a knowing smile tugged at her lips."I see someone is preparing for war.""I'm preparing for dinner.""The difference?""There isn't one."She laughed softly and walked farther into the room."I've never seen you struggle this much over what to we
Last Updated: 2026-07-27
Chapter: One Unanswered QuestionChapter Twenty-OneSebastianThe rhythmic tapping of keyboards echoed softly throughout the executive floor of Laurent Holdings as another busy morning settled into motion. Employees moved with practiced efficiency, assistants carried stacks of documents between offices, and meetings began exactly on schedule. Business, as always, waited for no one.Normally, that was enough to occupy every corner of my attention.Today, however, my mind refused to cooperate.I sat behind my desk, a financial report open before me, yet the numbers blurred together without meaning. My eyes skimmed over the page for what must have been the third time before I finally closed the folder with a quiet sigh.A knock came at the door, Marcus entered carrying his tablet, his usual calm expression unchanged."Good morning, sir.""Morning."He walked over to the desk and began his routine briefing."The Zurich investors have confirmed tomorrow's meeting. The legal department has reviewed the acquisition proposa
Last Updated: 2026-07-25
Chapter: A Man Losing ControlChapter TwentyDuncan's POVThe silence inside my study had never felt so oppressive.For several minutes after Natasha left, I remained standing exactly where she had left me, my eyes fixed on the closed door. Her footsteps had long disappeared down the hallway, yet her words continued to echo through my mind."I think I spent so much time loving you... that I forgot to love myself."A bitter laugh escaped me."When did she learn to speak like that?"I loosened my tie and walked toward the floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the city. Usually, work was enough to distract me. Today, every document on my desk looked meaningless.Something was wrong.No...Something had changed,Natasha had always been emotional. She cried during arguments. She apologized first, even when she wasn't at fault. She always came back.Always.But the woman who had stood in front of me yesterday... She hadn't looked at me with love. She hadn't even looked hurt.She had looked... Finished.The realization uns
Last Updated: 2026-07-25
Chapter: Unspoken PromisesChapter NineteenNatashaThe office fell unusually quiet after Mr. and Mrs. Laurent left.For several long seconds, neither Sebastian nor I spoke. The silence wasn't awkward, but it carried the weight of everything that had just happened. I remained standing where I was, my eyes fixed on the closed office doors as though expecting them to open again.Only when I was certain they wouldn't did I finally let out the breath I'd been unconsciously holding."...Well."I rubbed my forehead and closed my eyes briefly."That could have gone much worse."From across the room, Sebastian slipped both hands into his pockets."It could have." I slowly turned to look at him.His expression hadn't changed in the slightest.No embarrassment.......No amusement.........No relief.It was almost unfair how composed he always looked."That's all you have to say?" I narrowed my eyes.A faint crease appeared between his brows."What would you like me to say?"I let out a short, disbelieving laugh."I don't k
Last Updated: 2026-07-24
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