The Billionaire’s Wife Returns From The Dead
It was a dream come true for Briar Prescott, who married Adrian Sterling for love. But he married her for an heir.
Briar believed she could win her distant, cold husband's wholehearted love, but she soon discovered the truth. He never saw her as his partner. She was chosen for only one purpose, to produce the heir to the Sterling business empire.
Learning this after falling pregnant, Briar felt betrayed. She eventually makes a decision that her mother who did all she could to make the marriage happen would have killed her for. She ran, but unfortunately got into a fatal accident.
Five years later, she returned under a different name, successful, vicious, and no longer the woman Adrian once pushed aside.
But Adrian couldn’t believe the devastating truth. His wife was alive. And not just that, the little boy she has with her looks like him and calls someone else dad.
Now the cold-hearted billionaire who once stomped on love. Must fight for the woman who no longer wants him and a son he never knew existed.
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Chapter: Chapter 124One Year LaterBriar’s POV“Mum, check this out!” Knox hollered, showing off the flying robot in his hand. “Uncle Eric got it for me. I love it.”I threw Eric a side glare. The house will be in trouble with all the flying toys he keeps getting the boy. “That’s beautiful honey. Don’t forget to say thank you.” I said. “I will get back at you.” I mouthed to Eric and he wiggled his brows in return.I hid my laughter, shaking my head. If only he knew how determined I am to pay him back in his own coin. I don’t know which uncle spoils Knox the most between him and Liam. “Gina, please check with the kids again if they need anything.” I requested, entering the kitchen. “You should take a break afterwards, I don’t think they need any more attention from us afterwards. The other helpers will handle it. Let’s enjoy the party.” “Alright, ma’am.” She replied.I returned to the large living room filled with chatty people to sit with Rissa who handed me a glass of wine. Liam, Adrian, and Eric seem
Last Updated: 2026-09-21
Chapter: Chapter 123Briar’s POV“Is it safe to say you might no longer be needing my services?” Dr Ava said towards the end of our session.I laughed lightly, flipping my hair. “You are going to be seeing more of my face. You can't get rid of me so easily.”“I should celebrate then.” She winked. “I am glad to see you more relaxed.”I nodded slowly, “It feels good to finally experience what it is like to feel at ease.” “Alright then, see you next week?” “Definitely.” I picked up my bag and waved goodbye.It's been three months since the whole incident of Isadora’s attack and Knox’s kidnapping. It was quite tough the weeks that followed. I couldn’t forgive myself for the incident, it felt like I wasn’t living right. Despite the issues Adrian had to deal with at work, he still always ensured to find time to be there for me. One thing I am most grateful for is that Knox didn’t get to experience the harrowing event because he was unconscious. I can’t imagine what such trauma would have done to his innocent
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Chapter: Chapter 122Briar’s POV“Ria, let me go in with you. Let's just go in there together.” Adrian offered when we arrived at the motel whose address had been sent.I took the hand he stretched out, gripping it tightly. “As long as the cops are on guard. We can’t risk Knox getting hurt.”He bit down on his tongue, fighting back tears. “I am sorry I yelled at you the other time, my love. I didn’t mean to.”I broke into tears, sniffing. “I shouldn’t have come off strongly like that after everything you have been through. I am sorry too.”Adrian cleaned off my tears, “It's okay, baby. Let’s get past our emotions and look out to save our boy, okay. Don’t hesitate to call for help once things are getting out of hand. I will be waiting.” I bobbed my head in response and got out of the car. Since we have no idea how prepared my mother must be to fight if any surprise is sprung on her. The detective asked that we make a million dollars in cash ready. Adrian's safe didn’t have up to that amount of money since
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Chapter: Chapter 121Briar’s POV“Gina, where is my child?” I held her by the collar, losing every calmness that I possessed.Tears flooded her face. “I promise, ma’am, I have no idea. I had developed a stomach ache and Knox wouldn’t leave his friends at the park. I thought because there were others there that I could leave him for five minutes. I returned and he was nowhere to be found.”“Let her go, Briar. Please.” Adrian pulled me off her.I collapsed to the ground, holding onto my chest. It felt so tight I could hardly breathe. I didn’t want to believe what I heard on the phone. I hoped Gina was mistaken and Knox was just hiding somewhere mocking her for not being able to catch him. But that turned out to not be the case. My son is nowhere to be found. “It is definitely Isadora. I am sure she knows about this. Where did she take my son to Adrian? Where? I need to see her right now.” I leaped to my feet, making for the door. Adrian held me back. “Ria, please, calm down. Let the police handle it. They
Last Updated: 2026-09-21
Chapter: Chapter 120Adrian’s POVThis has to be the longest morning of my life. The board members had to converge again despite having an emergency meeting barely twenty-four hours ago. The first thing the legal team advised was to keep our stocks from bleeding out and that means making a more public announcement about Isadora’s immediate suspension, backing it up with the fact that she has been arrested. Thankfully, Robert’s audit team investigation helped show some documents that Isadora had indeed forged to get her way. The IT team was able to hack into her mail and I almost passed out at the shady deals she made happen through emails.A press conference was arranged and I addressed the public, showing how affected I was by the whole situation. Even though I had nothing to do with it, on behalf of the company, I still had to promise a victim assistance fund, before the media monsters rope us into a narrative that isn’t ours while assuring them that a thorough investigation would be done. I didn’t leav
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Chapter: Chapter 119Adrian’s POVI tapped my feet anxiously on the floor, my eyes darting constantly towards the operating room entrance. Within an hour, my life seems to have taken a chaotic route. If Eric had not arrived on time and called the police when he sensed trouble, I really would have been dead or lying critically in a hospital bed getting surgery. Since Isadora got knocked out, she had to be checked into the hospital also while being watched by the cops. Stella is going through surgery right now. Help seemed to have arrived late for her and I can only hope she survives this. I don’t think I will ever be able to forgive myself if anything happens to her. “Take this, Adrian, your eyes are bloodshot.” Eric stretched out a cup of coffee towards me. I took it gingerly, clasping my palm around it. “Are you sure you don’t need to be checked? You didn’t get hurt anywhere?” he asked, checking my body.I shrugged him off, “I am okay, Eric. Even if I am wounded, it can’t be as bad as whatever Stella is
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Chapter: EpilogueTwo Years LaterKamara’s POV“Mama!” Axel ran on his little feet towards me.“My baby.” I cooed, lifting him off the floor.His nanny, Diane met with us panting heavily. “I am so sorry, miss. He began to run the moment his feet touched the ground.”I laughed, kissing his forehead. “Is that so, Axel? Have you been bothering Aunt Diane?”He held up his cheeky smile, shaking his full head. “No mama.” The mischief was clear in his eyes. He is so much like his father.“Okay, baby. Mama believes you. But do not be a bother to Aunt Diane, remember you have to be a good boy okay? Mama has to go now. I will see you soon, my love. I love you.”“I love you too.” He replied in his childlike voice before going back to his nanny. Taking a deep breath, I went into the dressing room to get myself together. After my masters acquisition in fashion school, I am finally having my first fashion show to reveal my new collection. The anxiety that has crippled me in the past four months of working intensely
Last Updated: 2025-10-21
Chapter: Chapter 106Two Months LaterKamara’s POV“You should go to bed now, Nana.” I urged, kneeling in front of her.Nana held up a weak smile, caressing my face. “Is he still being adamant? How will he take his pills if he refuses to eat?”I sighed, “I think he is just trying to wrap his head around the whole situation. I will do my best to talk to him.”“You must be stressed after the whole trip back and forth.”“Not at all. I am just glad that we have you to lean on.”She hummed, “Thank you for coming back, Kamara. I know my boy isn't deserving of you, but thank you for being by his side when you didn’t have to.”“Axel needs his father, I only did what I thought was best. You should go and rest now.”“Alright, I can't say no to you.” She chuckled, getting on her feet.I helped her upstairs, tucking her into the bed before leaving. Had to check on Axel too. He was sound asleep, handsome as ever with his innocent look. It's been over two months of emotions swirling. After Diego collapsed in New York,
Last Updated: 2025-10-21
Chapter: Chapter 105Kamara’s POV“It was you right?” I queried Chantelle the moment she stepped in.Her face was blank. “Tell me what?”“You gave Diego this address. No one else knows this except you.”“What if I did? Is that enough reason for you to leave him out there?”I couldn’t believe the audacity in her response. “Are you kidding me right now, Chantelle? That man is the reason I am broken. Yet you who call yourself my friend, brought him here. What sort of game are you trying to play? Are you intending to open up a can of worms?”Chantelle sucked her teeth, “Maybe opening the stupid can of worms is what will make you heal. You think I don’t hear you? The wails at night while you work? Is it the needles that are making you cry? Only two weeks here and I can feel the depth of your pain. You hide it so well during the day, but what happens when night falls, the city goes quiet and you are only left with your thoughts. Is it not until you lose your mind that you decide to address it? I am your friend
Last Updated: 2025-10-19
Chapter: Chapter 104Diego’s POVA light yawn escaped my lips as I plopped into the comfy couch. “How are you settling in? Do you find the hotel to your liking?” Fernando asked on the other end of the line.“Hmm, it's good. Thanks for making it happen in such a short time.”“You don’t know how glad I am that you eventually gave in to this. I was almost losing my mind watching you wither away. Damn! You are stubborn, Diego. Ensure you get her to respond to you no matter what.” His words sounded like a threat.“I can only do my best.”“Do everything you would, you have to return with her. Have you confirmed where she would be?”“Yes, Chantelle already sent me the house address. I am shocked she is doing this for me.” I mused, still surprised by the gesture.Fernando rolled his eyes, “My girl can be sweet too you know? Don’t be such an ass.”“Right, you two are a perfect fit for each other.”“Anyway, did you remember to hold your pill?” he asked in a low tone.I grumbled a bit even though he had every reaso
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Chapter: Chapter 103Kamara’s POVChantelle beamed brightly at me, her eyes dancing in amusement. “How was class today?” Chuckling with an eye roll, I replied. “Something tells me that is not the response you are expecting from me. You keep jumping on a video call like there is something you are seeking.”“You can't blame me. Not after I set my eyes on that hunk in your class. Who would have thought men like him would study fashion design?” she giggled.I slapped my forehead in disbelief. “Sometimes I wonder what planet you dropped from. You are talking like you have been locked up in a shell for ages. Men are into fashion design, we have a chunk of them in the industry. Moreover, I will advise you to take your mind off him.”“Why? Do you suddenly have an interest in him?”“Don’t be crazy. I am going to stop answering your calls from now on if you won't stop obsessing over the unattainable man.”“Try all you want. You won’t be stopping me from getting what I want because I just got my internship approved
Last Updated: 2025-10-18
Chapter: Chapter 102Diego’s POVThe pain seared through my spine making me gasp for breath. I searched the drawer hastily for the pills. It didn’t surprise me when I saw that it remained just two. I have been consuming it a lot in the past few weeks, which has done nothing to ease the pain. Instead, each experience leaves me weaker than the last. Groaning, I popped the pills into my mouth and chugged them down with whiskey. I ignored the twist going on in my belly, staring lifelessly at the wall. From a distance, I can hear Axel crying. It made my earache. It's been two weeks since Kamara decided to leave us. Since then I haven’t stayed in the house beyond a few hours. Can't bring myself to look Axel in the face. Maybe because he reminds me so much of his mother or the guilt of being undeserving of an innocent soul like him, I never would have indulged in this mess if I knew it was going to mess me up this much. It makes no sense that Kamara will just leave after everything we have been through togethe
Last Updated: 2025-10-17
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