Julietta / JuliaWas he Vera Sylvester’s son? Well, I didn’t want to know anymore. I wanted to hide somewhere far away from the man’s piercing gaze. Whoever he was, I was sure he already hated me. The way he glared at me, I felt like a criminal standing trial.Brynne turned to call Leonardo to her side. Leonardo was Lucien Sylvester’s son from his previous failed marriage, and I had met him before. “Leo, who’s that beside your dad?” she asked in a whisper while I strained to listen to their conversation. “Oh, that’s Uncle Dominic. He’s Granny Vera’s oldest son, and my cousin Diego’s dad.” Leonardo walked away, but his words echoed in my head. He had a son! I could feel his unwavering gaze pinned on me since the moment I came here. Unable to control myself, I leaned in towards Daniella. “Why is he staring at me if he has a son already?” “Ignore him. I’ll ask Drake about his life history later.” She winked at me, but I scoffed. If he were a married man with a son, I obviously woul
Julietta Castellanos, alias Julia MitchellTwo Years LaterI stared at the eviction notice my landlord gave me on my way out today. It shattered me completely. Now, the only roof over my head was gone. It wasn’t a great place to live, but it was all I could afford after Alan’s death. Where would I go now?The last two years have been a roller-coaster ride for me. I had to change my identity, uproot myself from my hometown of Tijuana, Mexico, and start anew in New York, the city of dreams. It wouldn’t have been possible without Alan and Rose’s help. They gave my life a new direction.I was now Julia Mitchell, a marketing executive at the headquarters of Sylvester Financial Inc., a renowned multinational finance company based in New York.It was solely because of Alan that I got this chance. Mr. Benson Sylvester, the CEO, was my former employer and appointed me immediately without checking my credentials. I was indebted to him for trusting me.My life was on track for a year, but Rose s
Synopsis:After fleeing the clutches of her merciless stepmother and vile uncle, Julietta Castellanos lands in New York, a city brimming with secrets and second chances. When Dominic Sylvester, a brooding single father, offers her refuge and an unexpected proposal, Julietta finds herself torn between the temptation of love and the trauma of her past. Is Dominic Sylvester her savior, or just another dangerous mystery waiting to unfold?She escaped one prison. Is she ready to walk into another?From betrayal in a Tijuana mansion, to passion in the heart of New York - one woman’s fight to survive leads to a love she never saw coming. A captive heiress. A haunted widower. An unexpected proposal that could change everything.-------------PrologueJulietta Castellanos“If you escape, I’ll hunt you down even from hell!” A sinister laugh followed as my evil stepmother, Ramona Castellanos, tightened her hold on my neck. With my hands tied behind me, I was completely at her mercy. I wished m
Daniella “Do you realize you belong to me now?” He kissed his way back to my mouth. I smiled against his lips. “That’s what I always wanted. To belong to you.” I waited for his kiss. Even after making love, we were hungry for more. “Hmm? And your heart? Who does it belong to?” He smiled against my lips. “You. Who else? Maybe your heart belongs to someone else.” That would be the only reason he never confessed his love to me. He shook his head, holding my gaze. “Wrong.” “Oh!” Was that his confession? Then why was I disappointed? I waited for him to elaborate, but he leaned forward and pecked my lips instead. “Oh! I’m so addicted to your kisses!” he murmured before capturing my lips in another heated kiss. It took my breath away, and momentarily, I drowned in his passion. His tongue plunged inside my mouth, taking the kisses to a new level. I was upset with him, but his kisses made me forget my grudge. They were full of promises and touched every nerve end in my body. I felt al
Daniella “I was worried about you. Why did you disappear on me? You could have confronted me.” His eyes held my disappointed gaze. That was it? And here I was, expecting his magical confession. “I feared your rejection, Drake. I know you’re marrying me for your mom’s sake. We aren’t actually engaged. Now that Aunt Sarah is improving, I thought you didn’t need me anymore.” I sighed and looked away. I should stop expecting more from this relationship and accept my unrequited feelings for him. He placed a finger under my chin and forced me to look at him. “You’re wrong, Daniella.” I searched his eyes. “How? You’re marrying me because of your mom, aren’t you?” I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. He shook his head, still holding my gaze. “Not entirely.” I groaned in frustration. “What other reason can you possibly have for wanting to marry me?”He released me and sighed. “I care a lot about you, Daniella. I want to take care of you and make you happy.” I felt annoyed now. “I
DaniellaI closed the shower head and concentrated on the sound I had just heard outside. No, all was quiet. It should be my imagination. How could Drake be here? He wasn’t aware of my presence in his apartment. Earlier, I had almost reached home when I saw his car stop at my building. I panicked and drove away, changing my plans at the last minute. I didn’t want to face him. The scene replayed in my head like a broken record. The hurt was still the same. The entire day had passed by, but I still couldn’t come to terms with the reality. Then what was Drake doing at my mom’s house? Wasn’t he busy with Lara?I dried myself and put on my clothes. This was the last place Drake would ever come to. I rolled my eyes at my stupidity. Did I expect him to come looking for me?Then why was I here? Why did I make dinner for two?I had no answers. It was an impulsive move to come here, but maybe my heart wanted to test him. Would he seek me out? Would he remember his promise? It echoed in my he