The Billionaire’s Broken Secretary
BOOK ONE OF THE KEITH SISTERS SERIES
Nella, a woman disillusioned by heartbreak and betrayal, faces a series of challenges after losing both her corporate HR job and her relationship with Sam, who cheated on her. Seeking a fresh start, she takes a job at a flower shop and later lands a prestigious position at Elevé Cosmetics, where she becomes the personal assistant to Roy Logan, a cold and ambitious CEO with whom she shares a past one-night stand.
As Nella navigates the complexities of her new job, she finds herself torn between Roy, whose vulnerabilities stir her, and Ethan, a steady and reliable friend who is secretly Roy’s fiancée’s brother. Meanwhile, Maya, Roy’s scheming ex, plots to tear Nella and Roy apart, and Nella’s toxic ex-boyfriend, Gray, becomes obsessed with her once again.
When Nella uncovers dark secrets about her boyfriend and her connection with Roy deepens, she must confront conflicting desires, loyalty, and betrayal. Amidst the chaos, Nella faces an impossible decision—whether to follow her heart and embrace a tumultuous love with Roy, risk betraying her friendship with Ethan, or break free from the toxic relationships that bind her.
In a world of shifting allegiances, Nella’s choices will shape her future, forcing her to decide whether true love is within her reach or if she is forever trapped by the tangled knots of her past.
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY FOUR~Nella~“What are you doing here, Nella?” Gray asked, his voice laced with shock.Was that even a real question? Wow.I turned around immediately, ready to walk away, to run if I had to. But before I could step out of the apartment, a familiar voice stopped me cold.“Nella, wait! Please!”Ashley’s mum. The last person I wanted to see. Not because I was angry—but because I was utterly disappointed. I didn’t even know how to look her in the eye. I felt too ashamed—for her, for myself, for everything.Still, I turned slowly.“I’m so sorry,” she began, voice trembling. “I—I don’t even know what to say. I know this is humiliating and… Please, Ashley must never find out about this.”She was wrapped in nothing but a blanket. Gray stood behind her, half-naked, a pair of shorts hanging low on his hips. It was more than awkward. It was degrading.“It’s fine,” I said quickly. “I promise I won’t tell her. But I really need to leave now.”“Nella, please. Forgive me. I swear on my daughter’s life,
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY THREE ~Nella~“Hey,” he said the moment he walked in.I could feel Victoria’s gaze flick between Roy and me.“Uhm, sorry—” she stood up abruptly, grabbing her phone. “I need to pick something up. I’ll be right back, okay? Just hold on for me.”Before I could respond, she slipped out, leaving the door slightly ajar.My palms grew clammy. My heart was doing that annoying thing where it beat too fast for no good reason—or maybe the reason had just walked in.“Hey, Nella,” Roy said again, still standing.“Good after—noon, sir,” I stammered, my voice cracking at the end.“Thanks for the food,” he said, a soft smile tugging at his lips. “It tasted really great.”I had sent him lunch earlier because I’d been too confused to decide on a proper gift. That had felt like the safest gesture.“You okay?” he asked, stepping a little closer.“Yeah, I’m good,” I said, shifting slightly away from him. “Why are you asking though?” I added, trying to sound casual but failing miserably.He paused, his eyes nar
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY TWO~Nella~The happiness we shared around that dinner table last night felt like something out of a dream — a fragile, glistening moment I never wanted to end. For the first time in months, I felt weightless. Like life was finally giving me a breather.After Payson broke the news — that Mom didn’t have cancer — we cried, laughed, toasted, and danced barefoot in the kitchen until midnight. I hadn’t seen Mom glow like that in ages. The air felt lighter in our home, as though hope had swept through every corner and cleaned out the fear.Later that night, I FaceTimed Ashley. Her scream nearly pierced my eardrums when I told her. She practically shook her phone with joy. I knew if she hadn’t had that international conference in India, she’d have shown up at our doorstep the next morning with balloons, cake, and her entire skincare fridge in tow.After ending the call with her — and another with Ethan, who had been worried too — I laid back on my bed, staring at the ceiling, a smile still tugg
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY ONE~Nella~My life couldn’t be less of a drama. Honestly, it seemed like every corner I turned, something new was waiting to topple me over. And just when I thought I had enough on my plate, Maya had to serve me another helping.The afternoon sun was dipping lazily when my phone buzzed with a message from an unknown number. Curious, I picked it up, not expecting anything earth-shattering.“Hello, good afternoon. ORM Hospital calling. Kelly speaking. Am I speaking with Miss Nella?” a calm, polite voice floated through the line.“Yes, this is Nella,” I replied, sitting up straighter instinctively.“We have a private healthcare card registered under your name by Mr. Roy Logan,” Kelly explained smoothly. “You can schedule an appointment for your mother anytime. We do advise you come early, so we can carry out some preliminary checks.”I blinked in confusion. Roy? What was he doing?“I’m so sorry, ma’am, but my mother has already been registered at another hospital. We won’t be needing the se
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Chapter: CHAPTER FIFTY ~Nella~He slid into bed beside me, his hand wrapping around my waist like it was still his right.I stiffened, swallowing the urge to push him off. I tried to breathe through it, to pretend I was asleep — but the thought of him touching Ashley’s mom the same way made my skin crawl.Gently, I shifted, easing his hand off me in a sleepy gesture. Maybe if I was careful, he wouldn’t notice.But of course, he did.“Come on, Nella,” Gray said, his voice low and impatient. “Drop the act already. We need to talk.”I stayed still, refusing to react.I didn’t move.Didn’t breathe.He sighed sharply. “When are you going to get over this shit? I did everything for you. I’m doing this for us, Nella. And you’re just being… ungrateful. Dramatic. Over something other girls would kill for.And you’re acting like I’m the villain.”I couldn’t hold it in anymore. I flung the covers off and sat up, the anger burning too hot to ignore.“For us?” I hissed. “No, Gray. You’re doing this for your fucking selfi
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Chapter: CHAPTER FORTY NINE ~Nella~“What are you doing here?” I asked, my voice sharper than I intended, but I didn’t take it back. He needed to feel it — the sting of his presence. The audacity. The ache he left behind.Gray stood there, unshaken, hands buried deep in his coat pockets like the cold had nothing on him. His eyes — those same stormy eyes that once looked at me like I was his whole world — locked onto mine.“Why are you doing this, babe?” he said softly, like we were still standing in the kitchen last month, laughing over burnt toast and morning kisses. Like he hadn’t shattered me.I flinched. “Please, Gray. Don’t call me that.” My voice leveled into ice. “It’s too late. So again — why are you here?”Before he could speak, Payson’s voice floated from behind. “Who is it? Why are you taking so long?”Her steps neared, quick and light. Then she appeared at the doorway, her eyes widening when she saw him.“Oh. Gray,” she said, confused but polite.Behind her, I heard Mom’s voice — clear, alert. “Is th
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