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 94Adrian’s POV“Remind me to never trust your words.” Briar fumed playfully at me. Even though my leg aches like crazy from that silly run, it was worth it. Getting that kiss just made my entire day. Her presence here most importantly. “It wasn’t that bad, you know?” I teased. “Mr Sterling, you are bleeding.” Stella noticed when she brought a glass of water. I stared down at the bandage around my calf. Briar hurried forward to check it before throwing me a stern gaze. “Can you see now, Adrian? I can’t believe you. You are just like your son. Didn't you say it doesn’t hurt anymore?” I bit back the wince making its way up my throat when she tried to check the bandage. “I thought it wouldn’t matter.” “I am sure you knew it would. Stella, please help with a first aid box.” She requested. “You need to focus on getting better, Adrian.” I snickered. “It’s just a slight wound.” “You know it isn’t. Your life is not just yours alone, you have a son that you are required to be there for.
Last Updated: 2026-09-03
Chapter: Chapter 93Briar’s POVMy palms got sweaty as I stared at the house, questioning myself if I should be doing this. I couldn’t shake off the thought of Adrian being in an accident and still trying to show up for his son while I was being judgmental of him. All day, I kept rebuking myself for doing the same thing I questioned him for. When I got home, I mentioned it to Gina, and she admitted she knew. Thinking I knew and just didn’t want to meddle in it. I insisted I knew nothing about it and she directed me to check his texts again. It turns out I didn’t read any of it all the way through. He had mentioned being unwell in the first text about sending his driver. The follow-up messages had updates on his health status. I was always blinded by the content of the first few lines, so I ignored the rest of the texts. I feel so disappointed in myself. A knock on the car window, jolted me out of my thoughts. I pressed the button to reveal Eric smiling at me. “Hey, Briar. You won’t see him if you stay
Last Updated: 2026-09-03
Chapter: Chapter 92Briar’s POV“I can’t believe this!” Rissa laughed her head off, holding onto her stomach in effect. She is so annoying. I didn’t reach out to her over the weekend to talk about Liam’s confession as I wanted to analyze it on my own. But the moment we arrived at work, I dragged her to the break room to ramble on to her. And now I am regretting my decision because she chose to find it funny. “I still don’t think there is anything funny in what I just said.” I hissed. Rissa sniffled, “What would you have me say? I can’t imagine how uncomfortable that chair must have been for you two. But I am impressed that he finally summoned the courage to express himself.” I furrowed my brow, “You knew?” She shrugged. “I think you were the only one who couldn’t see through him. Or you chose to ignore it.” Guilt tugged at my chest. “None of that matters now. What do I do to keep him from pushing too hard?” I asked. “Do nothing.” She said, stirring her cup of coffee. “Nothing?” “Yes, nothing.”
Last Updated: 2026-09-02
Chapter: Chapter 91Briar’s POVI sucked my teeth at the message on my screen. Adrian is unbelievable. Why start something he can’t finish? When he said he wouldn’t be available to pick Knox up from school, I thought that could happen. And since he sent his driver with Knox regarding the sudden change, I didn’t mind. But it’s been three consecutive days and now he is saying his driver might be the one doing the drop-offs every day now. He should have just kept to himself if that was the case. So much talk of wanting to show me he has changed. I feel silly for believing him. I can’t have my son getting disappointed for no reason. I dialed his line waiting for it to get answered. But a lady answered. “Hello, I want to speak to Adrian,” I said. “Mr Sterling isn’t available right now. He will reach out later.” The lady replied. Before I could say anything else, she ended the call. I tightened my grip around my phone in annoyance. Such rude behavior. This is all Adrian’s fault. He is lucky it is the week
Last Updated: 2026-09-02
Chapter: Chapter 90Adrian’s POV“Since when do you smoke?” I jumped at the voice, throwing the cigarette on the floor and stomping on it while trying to maintain an innocent expression as I turned to Briar. “Briar, you are here,” I uttered a bit too cheerily. Selling myself out. Briar gave me a once-over. “I didn’t realize you smoke.” I chuckled awkwardly, patting my hair down to gather my thoughts. “It’s not a usual habit. I only do so when I am restless.” “Exercise when you are restless, why smoke?” “It keeps me calm?” I retorted with an arched brow. She sneered at me before rolling her eyes. “Do as you please.” I sniffed, dipping my hands in my pockets while staring at the skyline. Yesterday had been quite hectic. When I arrived at work this morning, things seemed smoother; I went to all my meetings and felt restless afterwards. Prompting me to come to the rooftop to ease the tension. I didn’t expect Briar to talk to me, seeing how she had ignored me this morning when I picked Knox up. “What
Last Updated: 2026-08-30
Chapter: Chapter 89Adrian’s POV“How did the session go?” I said into the phone. There was a pause on the other end. “I can hear you breathing Ava.” “I am sworn to patient confidentiality. Why not ask her yourself?” She sounded stressed. “Dr. If she was going to tell me, I wouldn’t be having this conversation. So just give me something to work with.” I insisted, pacing the office back and forth. “She will get better.” “That’s all?” “Adrian!” She groaned. I could imagine the wrinkled brow on her forehead appearing. “Please, Ava. My life depends on this.” “That’s a cheap lie.” “I know you don’t believe me. All I am asking for is a chance. Please.” She went quiet for a while that I thought she had hung up. “I think we had a good time today. But it will be nice if she has people she can count on around her. She doesn’t seem to be the type to express herself too much.” She paused abruptly before letting out profanities. “Now that is a breach of contract and I should be punished for this. Get off my
Last Updated: 2026-08-29
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
Last Updated: 2025-10-19
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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