LOGINEsther Williams gave up everything when she married billionaire Peter Grant. She believed she was helping save his family’s company, but instead, she found herself trapped in a loveless marriage filled with humiliation and betrayal. After discovering her husband’s betrayal, Esther goes into premature labor. Before she can recover, Peter divorces her and throws her out with their newborn twins after believing lies that she is mentally unstable. With nowhere to go, Esther starts over from nothing. Years later, fate leads her to Adrian Cole, the powerful CEO of Cole Enterprises, who sees something special in her and offers her a chance to rebuild her life. As Esther rises in the business world, she uncovers shocking secrets about her late father, her marriage, and the Grant family. Her return shakes everyone who once looked down on her, especially the ex-husband who suddenly wants her back. But some betrayals can never be forgiven, and some divorces leave scars that even love cannot erase.
View MoreA Door Left Open Esther stood outside the CEO’s office, her hand hovering over the polished oak door.Her heart pounded against her ribs.She had survived betrayal, hunger and the pain of leaving the hospital with two newborns and a broken heart.Yet standing outside this door terrified her more than all of those memories.A slow breath filled her lungs before escaping through trembling lips.She straightened her shoulders and knocked.“Come in.”The deep voice was calm,confident and commanding.Esther slowly pushed the door open.The office was unlike anything she had ever seen.Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked Manhattan, while awards, books and expensive furniture whispered wealth and power.Behind a massive walnut desk sat Adrian Cole.He was reading a document, his attention fixed on the page.He didn’t look up immediately.Instead, he finished reading the final paragraph, signed the document with a smooth stroke of his pen, then closed the file.Only then did he lift his eyes
The morning sun rays reflected through the window glass. The alarm blared at 6:30 a.m., slicing through the small apartment like a cruel reminder that life didn’t wait for her.Esther groaned softly in her bed, she felt tired but she forced herself to get up. She rubbed her eyes and whispered, “Another brand-new day, Esther. You got this.”Her eyes shifted to the corner of the room where her twins slept. The twins woke up and stared at their mom almost at the same time.Her son rubbed his eyes and sat up, messy hair sticking in every direction. He said, “Mommy?” in a sleepy voice. “Is it morning already?”“Yes, baby,” his mother replied softly, kissing his forehead. “Time to get ready.”Her daughter peeked out from the pillow, frowning. “Five more minutes…”A weak grin curved Esther's lips. The twins were the reason she never gave up. She walked into the tiny kitchen. The peeling paint and broken cabinet handles remind her daily of how difficult her life has become. She warmed milk a
Three years later….The bar smelled of spilled alcohol and stale smoke. The floor was sticky and the air was thick with noise. There was a rise and fall of laughter, sometimes harsh and at other times gentle, blending with a clatter of glasses.Esther wiped down the counter with a moist rag, her hands trembling from fatigue. Her blouse hung down her back, and her feet ached in old worn-out shoes. The night seemed forever.She dislikes this place. Every corner of the bar smells like shame. Every laugh feels like it’s mocking her. But she can’t leave… not yet. Not when her babies are waiting at home. She has to endure this for them.She forced a small grin as she carried another tray of whisky to a rowdy table.“Hey, sweetheart,” one of the men called, his words slurred. His friends chuckled, their eyes crawling over her like she was a prize on display. “How about a smile for me, hmm? Might earn you a bigger tip.” The man’s eyes dragged over her, his grin sloppy with liquor.Esther’s h
Her hands trembled so badly that the paper almost slipped from her hands. Esther forced herself to pay attention, her eyes reading across the first line.Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.Esther’s chest pounded in her ears.Her chest tightened, and her breath caught. Divorce? Is he divorcing me? No… this can’t be real. Not after everything she has done. Not after all the love she gave him. Not after she carried his children in her body.Her tears spilled instantly, wetting the page. She blinked hard, hoping the words would blur away into something else. But they weren't.Peter stood tall at the end of her bed, arms folded neatly, his face carved from stone. Standing beside him, Maria clung shamelessly to his arm, her smug smile cutting deeper than any blade.As Esther tried lifting her eyes, her lips began trembling as she spoke. “Peter… Why? Why would you do this to me?”His jaw flexed, but his eyes held no warmth. “Because this marriage is over. And you know it.”Her mind scr






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