LOGINIn the extravagant world of wealth and power, a forbidden union ignites between Ariel, a beautiful and naive young woman, and Connel, a ruthless billionaire with a reputation for stopping at nothing to get what he wants. When Ariel awakens in Connel's luxurious mansion, she's forced to make a desperate choice: marry the mysterious billionaire, to protect her family's reputation. But as their first night together is concealed by lies, Ariel begins to unravel the dark secrets of Connel's past, revealing a tangled web of lies, deceit, and hidden agendas. As she navigates the risky landscape of her new role, Ariel discovers shocking truths about her own family's history and its connection to Connel's. The secrets she unearths threaten to destroy the fragile bond between them, forcing Ariel to confront the ultimate truth: that her marriage of convenience may hold the key to her own salvation – or her downfall. Dive into a world of luxury, secrets, and betrayal, where the lines between love and obsession are blurred, and the truth can be deadly.
View MoreThe sun definitely rose from the east and the morning, more quiet than you imagine. The house looked the same, sunlight filtering in through the long windows, the faint noise from the door down the hall. The shift in the atmosphere wasn't visible but it did cohabit with them. Connel noticed it the moment he opened his eyes. He didn't move - not immediately. One arm was still beneath Ariel’s head which laid against his shoulders as she took in slow breaths. She had shifted closer to him during the night, her fingers holding on to his shirt as though letting go wasn't an option. For a second, he allowed himself to lay still. Then his gaze hardened. Be careful what you decide to protect - once again his brain repeated those words in his father's voice. His jaw clenched It felt more like a threat than a piece of information. Carefully, he turned to look at her and he slowly moved his arm from beneath her. Then he gently adjusted her head against the pillow without waking her, she
Ethan lounged back in the leather chair, a faint smile playing on his lips “That look on your face… it makes me wonder.” He glances sideways. “He still doesn't know, just look at him.” Ethan lets out a loud mocking laugh.“What's the meaning of this nonsense?” Mr Wilder asked in a commanding tone.Ethan clearly enjoys the reaction from his father, like a predator enjoying the kill.“It feels so good to inform you that the ashes from your fire never got to the ground.”Mr Wilder looked at Connel, his vein pulsing in his neck and his face tightening.His eyes meet with his father's, “Someone knows the truth behind Paris.”“That's impossible!” Mr Wilder exclaimed, getting up from his seat.“Oh! It is.” Ethan pulls out his phone and begins to show him images of the journal they took.“And why is this still breathing?” He asked.“Now you want us to do your dirty work after you couldn't get it right the first time.” Ethan gets up from his seat, “you might as well have this problem removed.”
The route to the main house hadn't changed but instead felt shorter.Connel noticed that first not because he was sentimental but because his mind calculated details when it needed something to hold onto. The same stretch of asphalt. The same fence posts half-swallowed by hedges that were never fully trimmed all the way back. Even the trees stood tall where they always had, their branches creating a canopy that dimmed the morning light.He drove at a steady speed, one hand on the wheel, the other resting closely near the gearshift. No music. No unnecessary movement. The engine's low hum filled the car, constant and remarkable.Ethan sat in the passenger seat, shoulders square, spine straight. Too straight. His hands were folded loosely in his lap, fingers not quite still. He hadn't said a word since they turned off the main road. He hadn't asked where they were going either. He already had an idea.Nico sat in the back, seatbelt fastened, eyes moving between the two men without commen
Ariel lay in bed, but sleep seemed far from her. The house felt different tonight - tight and compressed. Every shadow seemed to stretch, every crack sounded like footsteps. It might be knowing Toria was just a few rooms down the hall or probably the way Connel reacted when she came along.‘It seems like the worst is about to come.’She turned on her side, pulling the blankets tighter around her. But no matter how tightly she held the blanket or herself the worry didn't fade. It clung to her skin like goosebumps.Downstairs, she could hear faint movement- a pale smash, the low mumbles of male voices. Connel was still awake, there was no surprise there because while others rested he calculated every weight, movement and plan. Sleep didn't seem to have a problem with him at night - like they had a deal.Ariel exhaled heavily.Something was definitely wrong and she could feel it, her tummy rumbled. The sense of worry made her tummy demand for food, a habit she couldn't stop as a child. S
“How did I get to this house?”Connel looked at her but still no response, like silence might be enough to hold her back.Ariel stared at him, “Answer me.” Her voice steady, her eyes locked on him - sharp and demanding.“What's your deal with this question?” Connel asked in a low voice.“I'll keep
“I can't believe so much time has passed.” Elias uttered.“I can.” Ariel whispered without looking at him. “You left without saying goodbye.”“True, but It happened in the blink of an eye.” He stuttered and Ariel glared at him.She stopped walking and turned to him slowly. “You had time to send a m
The jet touched down on the Brussels runway beneath the sharp glossy grey sky. The city had looked like a canvas of contrast, where towering glass buildings cast shadows to centuries old brickwork and old cathedrals.Connel didn't wait for the door to fully lower before stepping out. He wasn't here
There was a bit of awkward silence in the car, the hum of the engine filled the air. The lights spilled across the windshield.“What happened there?” Nico finally asked, breaking the silence.Connel didn't respond, his eyes still fixed at the window as they drove through the city. His mind replayed






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