
THE BILLIONAIRE FORGOTTEN VOWS
She needed a groom to save her inheritance, he needed an escape from past that refused to let him go. Neither expected their paths to cross again, Isabella has spent years struggling to protect the inheritance her late parents left behind. But her brother's recklessness plunges her into a mountain of debt owed to Victor Blackwell, a notorious and ruthless man whose greed knows no limits.
Victor doesn't just want her property; he wants Isabella, convinced that marrying her will give him complete control over her inheritance, he proposes marriage, when she refuses, he threatens to take everything she owns.
Desperate to escape his demands, Isabella claims she is already engaged, despite having no groom. With only a few days to find someone willing to play the part, fate leads her to Adrian Valdez, a wealthy, intelligent Spanish businessman who arrives in Montclair to inspect a piece of land and escape the troubles haunting his family.
Isabella approaches him with an unusual proposition, he agrees to help, but only on one condition.
After their unexpected wedding and honeymoon, Adrian disappears without a trace the following morning, leaving Isabella with unanswered questions.
Months later, Isabella becomes a business partner with Adrian's company. Their paths cross again, but the man who once became her temporary groom doesn't even recognise her.
To Adrian, she is just another business partner. To Isabella, he is the stranger who once held the key to her freedom, Adrian's return is only the beginning of a dangerous game, His forgotten past, a marriage he cannot escape, the secrets surrounding his family threaten to destroy everything he has built.
when Isabella thinks she has finally secured her future, she may discover that becoming Adrian's temporary bride was the beginning of a promise neither of them was supposed to remember.
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Chapter: Chapter 5: The considerationAcross Montclair, Adrian Valdez stood beside the windows of his temporary office, looking down at the busy streets, his agents had returned from the land inspection, bringing the documents he had requested. The property was suitable for the company's proposed development, although several details still required his attention, that was why he had come to Montclair.Business. Nothing more. Yet his thoughts kept returning to the woman at the restaurant. "Sir?" Adrian turned. One of his agents stood near the desk, holding a folder."The preliminary report is ready. We can arrange another inspection tomorrow if you wish." "Leave it on the desk." The agent placed the folder down but didn't immediately leave. "Is there anything else you need?""No."The man hesitated, "You've been spending quite a bit of time at that restaurant. Should we make arrangements for your meals elsewhere?" Adrian looked at him. "Is there a problem with the restaurant?" "No, sir. I only thought—" "Then t
Última actualización: 2026-11-05
Chapter: Chapter 4: A bargain with a strangerFor several moments, neither of them spoke, they simply looked at each other, two strangers who had somehow arrived at a conversation neither could have anticipated. Isabella couldn't tell what was going through Adrian's mind, his expression remained composed, but there was a faint curiosity in his eyes. As for Adrian, he had come to Montclair to handle private business, he had not planned to become involved in anyone's personal affairs, let alone agree to become a stranger's groom in exchange for a meal. Yet here he was, agreeing to something he would normally have dismissed without a second thought, before either of them could say anything else, Nadia approached the table. “Madam Isabella, your attention is needed at the counter.” Isabella briefly closed her eyes, Of course, now? She turned toward Nadia, “I'll be there shortly.” Then she faced Adrian again. “I have to attend to something.” He nodded, Isabella reached into her bag, brought out a card, and placed it on the ta
Última actualización: 2026-10-31
Chapter: Chapter 3: An unexpected proposalLater that day, Adrian finally finished the work that had kept him busy since morning. He had spent hours inspecting the land, reviewing documents, and discussing the area with his agents, by the time everything was finished, he was exhausted. Yet, somehow, his agents ended up returning to the same restaurant. Isabella's Restaurant. When Adrian entered, Nadia noticed him immediately. She smiled, “Welcome back.” Adrian returned the smile. “Thank you.” Their brief exchange caught Isabella's attention, Hannah noticed it too, the two women watched as Nadia spoke casually with Adrian before returning to her work. Hannah immediately called her. “Nadia, do you know that man?” Nadia looked toward Adrian, “No. I just greeted him casually.” “Have you seen him around Montclair before?” “I don't think so. He seems like he came from somewhere else.” Hannah nodded thoughtfully. “Really?” “Yes.” Nadia returned to work, Hannah turned toward Isabella, she gav
Última actualización: 2026-10-31
Chapter: Chapter 2: The stranger at the restaurant“You.” The word hung in the room, Isabella stared at Victor, certain she had misunderstood him. “Me?” Victor leaned back in his chair, his expression calm again. “I don't want your properties anymore.” Isabella looked at the torn document scattered across the floor. “Then what do you want?” Victor's eyes remained fixed on her. “I want you to become my wife.” For several seconds, nobody spoke, Daniel lowered his head, Hannah looked at Isabella in disbelief, Isabella slowly turned toward her brother .“So this is what you got us into?”Daniel swallowed. “I didn't know he would ask for this.” Victor gave a quiet laugh. “You didn't know much of anything.” Isabella's hands tightened. “You expect me to marry you because of Daniel's debt?” “No,” Victor replied calmly. “I expect you to marry me because you have something valuable enough to make the debt disappear.” “And if I refuse?” Victor stood. “Then your family's properties, restaurant, and everything your parents left
Última actualización: 2026-10-31
Chapter: Chapter 1: The price of betrayal.Isabella stood in the middle of the room, her heart pounding against her chest, her eyes remained fixed on Daniel, who sat silently before her, unable to say a word. With a trembling voice, she finally asked, “Daniel… what did you do this time?” Daniel lowered his head, his silence was enough to make Isabella's heart sink.She glanced at Grace, who was sitting nearby, watching them with innocent confusion. “Grace, will you go outside and play with auntie Hannah..”Grace hesitated, but Isabella gave her a reassuring look. She slowly left the room and closed the door behind her.The moment they were alone, Isabella turned back to Daniel. “How could you do this to us?” she asked, her voice breaking. “I have spent years fighting for this family. I have worked so hard to build what our parents left behind so everything wouldn't crumble. Yet somehow, you always find a way to destroy my hard work.” Daniel remained silent, Isabella took a deep breath, trying to control her anger. “Do y
Última actualización: 2026-10-31