THE BILLIONAIRE'S SECRET SON: BETRAYAL AND BLOODLINE
Sophia Carter, a struggling teenager, in a quest to save her mother's life, faced a life-altering pregnancy after having a passionate one-night stand with a billionaire by the name of Damien Knight.
Her mother later died, and she was devastated, having to deal with the loss of her mother and the pregnancy she was carrying.
Damien Knight left the state before she could tell him about the pregnancy. Tragedy strikes as she walks into her miserable life alone. With the help of her friend Kattie, she was able to give birth, raise her son, Ethan, rebuild her life, and become a successful career woman.
Years later, she married Lucas Knight, Damien's younger brother. Lucas accepted Ethan as his son, unaware that Ethan's biological father wasn't Damien, his elder brother. The truth about her past crashes down when Damien hosts a school contest where Ethan gives an excellent performance. Damien demanded the identity of Ethan's parents. They were called for accolades for their son's performance. Damien was shocked to see Sophia and Lucas as Ethan's parents. Secrets, lies, and emotions unfold as both Damien and Lucas demand the true identity of Ethan from Sophia. Lucas got furious at Sophia for deceiving him. Damien stood with nothing to gain the hearts of Sophia and Ethan back.
Sophia was facing a choice:
Fight for Ethan—face the real father or lose the boy she nearly died for.
What decision will she make, fighting for Lucas's love or accepting Damien back?
Find out in this intriguing story.
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Chapter: Chapter 22: SHARED TABLES AND SILENT GLANCES"Mind if I take a seat?"I'd been gazing down at my half-empty plate of roasted chicken and steamed carrots, taken aback by the familiar voice. Lucas Knight was already sitting halfway into the chair beside me, ignoring the three empty seats across the round table. I blinked."There are literally ten other seats, Lucas," he said, and I tried to remain nonchalant.He. He. That same smooth smile that could. He. "But this is the only one besides you."I rolled my eyes and pierced the carrots with my fork. "Flattery doesn't fill my coffee, you know.""I'd go get you a new cup, but you'd say I'm manipulative.""Because you are," I snapped back, smirking before I could stop myself.He lifted his arms in pretended capitulation. "Guilty. But only when it leads me closer to good people."---It was the third in-office Wattbridge event in two months in which Lucas and I had overlapped—"overlapped" being a generous term for how he never appeared to be more than an arm's length away. Holiday lunc
Last Updated: 2025-06-20
Chapter: Chapter 21: SPARKS BEHIND NAME TAGS"Do you always retreat down the back hallway when the crowd disperses, or is this reserved for me?"I turned around, startled, ready to let the box of excess name tags I had been sorting drop to the floor. Lucas Knight was against the wall, his hand in his pocket and the other holding a half-full water bottle. His smile was natural, but his eyes, black and stubborn, gripped me like he knew more already than I was willing to share."Not for you, certainly," I replied, sliding the box to my hip. "This is where I get away from the people who inquire of me how I 'became so skilled at logistics.'"He chuckled. "I imagine I can hazard a guess. They speak as if it's some miracle that a woman under thirty with a spine can organize a seating chart."I gave him a deadpan look. "You've met our investor board, then.""Alas."Lucas stepped nearer, not in my way. He wore cologne that was clean-scented, woody, and enormously costly that lingered between us. He looked too calm for a man with five ass
Last Updated: 2025-06-19
Chapter: Chapter 20: The Knight in the boardroom"Excuse me, are those name tags alphabetized by company or by speaker?"I looked up from the registration table, Sharpie marker still open in my hand. The man standing in front of me didn't look like the kind of guy who needed a name tag. He was the kind of guy you remembered—clean-cut but kind-faced, with warm-coffee-brown skin and long, wild curls pulled in a half-finished knot. He had on a navy-blue blazer that probably cost more than my rent, but his smile was approachable, almost boyish.I coughed and smiled politely. "By speaker. Color-coded by panel."He smiled. "Efficient. Someone thought this through.""That someone was me," I replied, putting the cap back on the Sharpie with a firm twist."Well, Ms.?""Carter. Sophie Carter.""Ms. Carter," he said, his voice smooth as warm silk. "Remind me to compliment the person who hired you. This is the most organized I've seen this place since Dad started doing these events."That word—Dad—hit with a thud in my chest. I tried not to rea
Last Updated: 2025-06-18
Chapter: Chapter 19: A WARNING NEEDED"Yo, you Sophie?"The knock had been forceful and sharp, like a fist attempting to smash the door. It was not long past seven on a Thursday morning. I'd just kissed Ethan farewell at the bus stop and was halfway through my cold tea when the voice cut through the quiet.I peeped through the peephole, thudding heart against my ribs.He was standing there. Rico.I hadn't needed to ask who he was. Kattie had shown me a blurry selfie of them both once, him displaying wads of cash and her half-grinning like she was attempting to convince herself it was okay.He was just as I'd pictured—tall, broad shoulders swathed in a knockoff designer jacket, gold chain shining in sunlight. But it wasn't the attire that made me stop. It was the eyes. Cold. Calculating.I opened the door just enough to block off the inside of the apartment."I'm Sophie," I said cautiously. "What do you want?"He smiled, his gaze surveying me with the arrogance of someone who'd always received what they desired."So you're
Last Updated: 2025-06-17
Chapter: Chapter 18: DRIFT"Is Auntie Kattie mad at me?"Ethan's remark brought me up short, spoon hovering above a pot of bubbling tomato stew. I blinked the steam rising around us from my eyes and turned to look at him, where he sat at the table, pencil in one hand and a sheet of math problems in the other."No, baby," I said softly, laying down the spoon. "Why would you say that?"He shrugged, peering down at his paper. "She doesn't come by anymore. She used to pick me up from school sometimes. Now she doesn't even call. Did I do something wrong?"I dried my hands and moved to him, kneeling beside his chair. "Hey. Look at me."He looked around, his brown eyes weighed down with something more than ten-year-olds should have to carry.You didn't do anything bad," I said to him, brushing a wayward curl away from his forehead. "Grown-up things just. Do that sometimes."He nodded slowly, still not getting it, but willing to believe me."I miss her," he breathed.So did I.---I saw Kattie last five days.It was la
Last Updated: 2025-06-15
Chapter: Chapter 17: KATTIE'S SHADOWS"Going to answer your phone anytime, or do I have to send a message via pigeon?The line crackled out Kattie's voice in forced brightness, threaded with static and the unmistakable edge of something she didn't want me to hear.I pressed the phone tighter to my ear and glanced at the clock above the kitchen sink. It was almost 10:30 p.m. Ethan had been in bed for over an hour, and I’d just sat down to go over some reports Ms. Morris had forwarded me for extra training."You're the one who was gone for three weeks," I said, attempting to keep my voice breezy. "I thought you were off to be in a cult or finally escaped with that reggae dancer guy at the grocery store."Kattie laughed, but it was strained. "Please. He couldn't even spell his own name.""And Rico can?" I asked, my tone sharper than I intended.There was a silence."Wow," she said flatly. "Didn't even call to ask how I was before showing up for my man.I rubbed a hand over my forehead. "That's not what I meant. I just… I had
Last Updated: 2025-06-14
Chapter: Chapter 103:
The Chosen Path A Decision MadeIris’s heart pounded as she stood between the two men who had defined so much of her path. Every part of her being screamed against the choice she had to make, yet the Goddess’s voice echoed in her mind, demanding a decision.She turned to Damon, her throat tight with emotion. “I’m sorry,” she whispered.Damon’s jaw clenched, his gaze burning into hers with a mix of hurt and acceptance. “Don’t regret this,” he said, his tone low but sharp. He stepped back, his figure beginning to blur as the shadows around them deepened.“I hope I won’t,” Iris answered, her voice trembling.Before she could say another word, the ground beneath Damon cracked with a thunderous roar. The ground split open, and tendrils of darkness surged upward, wrapping around him.“Iris!” Damon shouted, his voice filled with anger and fear as the shadows pulled him lower.“No!” Iris screamed, running forward, but Aiden grabbed her arm and held her back.“There’s nothing we can do!” Aiden yelled over th
Last Updated: 2025-03-01
Chapter: Chapter 102:
The Goddess’s Whisper Testing LoyaltiesThe tension was high in the air as Iris's consciousness echoed faintly with the Moon Goddess's voice. Her comments caused her knees to give way, and her heart was thumping in her chest like a drum.Calm but uncompromising, the voice replied, "You've unlocked the power, but now you must prove your worth." "You can only be followed to the end by one of them."Iris's hands clenched into fists as she shook her head. Her voice broke as she murmured, "Why must I choose?" "Have I done enough?"The voice grew softer without faltering. It is the mark's method. You cannot bear both of their loads, and balance is necessary for the future.Iris looked at Aiden and Damon, who were standing beside her. Their postures were stiff as they gazed at her with shocked and perplexed faces. As though echoing her distress, the luminous vines on her arm pulsed softly."What's going on?" With a worried tone, Aiden inquired.Iris, who could hardly look them in the eye, remarked, "She's forcin
Last Updated: 2025-02-26
Chapter: Chapter 101: The Orb’s WrathSacrifice and AwakeningAs the orb's golden energy flowed through Iris's body, the ground shook. Her cries reverberated around the bleak battlefield as she writhed in pain. Before they could get to her side, a wall of bright light burst around her, knocking Aiden and Damon back with a force that forced the air out of their lungs.Grasping the barrier with his fists, Aiden clambered to his feet. "Iris!" he yelled, his voice full of desperation. "I'm present! Allow me to assist you!Iris's body stretched inside the barrier, her veins glittering with molten gold. Her voice pierced the atmosphere, laced with echoes and warped."Remain back!" she exclaimed. "It's transforming me."Damon wiped blood from his temple and stumbled to his feet. His mouth was clenched in fury as he examined the barrier. "We can't remain motionless! She's going to exhaust herself.Aiden glared at him. "Then assist me in breaking this object!"Damon paused. "That energy does more than just keep her safe. She is be
Last Updated: 2025-02-26
Chapter: Chapter 100:
The Thorn’s CoreThe Power of ChoiceThe Allure of PowerWith his body bruised from the ordeal, Damon staggered into the middle of the maze. The ground beneath his boots appeared to throb with life, and the air was thick with vitality. A luminous sphere, pulsing with an unearthly light, stood at the center of the clearing. Its surface glistened as if it held a thousand galaxies whirling in both harmony and turmoil.His instincts told him to keep away, but he hesitated. But he could not ignore the voice in his head.The Moon Goddess said, "Take it," in a calming yet firm voice. You have the opportunity to change your destiny. You can undo all of your mistakes and the suffering you've caused.Damon clenched his fists at his sides. The words pierced deeply, slamming into the shame he bore like a burden. He had devoted a significant portion of his life to pursuing power, only to discover too late the devastation it brought with it."And how much does it cost this time?" His voice could hardly be heard abo
Last Updated: 2025-02-22
Chapter: Chapter 99:
The Mirror’s LiesSelf-AcceptanceTurning to Face the Shadow With the thorny walls pressing in like onlookers to a long-awaited war, the clearing in the maze seemed to pulse with a life of its own. Iris stayed immobile, her head whirling and her body tense. Slowly, like a predator chasing its prey, the shadow picture of herself circled about her. With malice in its voice, the shadow hissed, "You think you can save them?" "Even you cannot save yourself." Iris said, her voice strong in spitedespitery tugging at her core, "I'm not here to save myself." Her wrist mark started to glow, light warm, and steady. Something between a grimace and a smile twisted the shadow's face. Falsehoods. You've been afraid all your life. Fearful of reality. Fearful of your strength. Fearful of the person you will become if you accept it. Iris forcefully stated, "I don't have to listen to you." Her chin was up as she stepped forward. "You are only a mirror reflection. A distorted sliver of myself that I no longer require
Last Updated: 2025-02-22
Chapter: Chapter 98:
The Spiral of Doubt Desperation and ResolveThe Last TrialAs he paced the crumbling remnants of the make-believe packhouse, Aiden declared, "I won't accept this," in a voice full of determination. His eyes blazed with rage, and his hands clenched into fists. "Something we're lacking must be a means to stop it." Iris sat with her head bent on the edge of a broken bench. In an attempt to remain stable, the brilliant mark on her wrist pulsed a little like a heartbeat. She whispered, "Aiden, you heard her." I'm dying over the mark. It is beyond your power to combat. Aiden's face tensed as he turned around. "What she said doesn't matter to me. A path is always possible. All you need to do is want to locate it. Damon's face was expressionless as he rested against a damaged wall. "Power always comes with a cost," he stated somberly. "Aiden, she is not an exception. You cannot continue to act as though we can resolve this with simple willpower. "You can say that with ease," Aiden retorted, looking at Damon
Last Updated: 2025-02-21
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