เข้าสู่ระบบANASTASIA POV I stared at Mr Hart, trying my best to keep the panic from showing on my face. He was still looking at me like he expected me to know exactly who he was, what we had discussed in Italy, and why I had apparently stood him up.I had no idea about any of those things. My fingers tightened around my handbag.Think, Anastasia. I couldn't just sit there staring at him.“I’m sorry,” I suddenly said, forcing a small smile. “I actually have to reply to an important mail.”I quickly picked up my phone, pretending to check something. My heart was beating so hard that I was almost certain Kelvin could hear it. I opened Elena's chat and typed quickly.Me: HELP. I'M STUCK WITH ONE MR KELVIN HART. HE KNOWS YOU. WHAT DO I DO?The reply came almost immediately.Elena: Relax. Act busy.I swallowed. Another message appeared.Elena: Tell him you've been overwhelmed with the launch. Keep it casual. Don't give him too much.I nodded to myself. Right. I could do that.Maybe. I placed the p
LIAM POV I froze. For a few seconds, I could only stare at the piece of clothing in my hand.My eyes widened as realization finally hit me.It was a bra. Liliana's bra. I barely had time to process what I was holding before she suddenly rushed toward me.“Oh my God!”She snatched it from my hand and immediately hid it behind her back, her entire face turning red.I stared at her for a second before a chuckle escaped me. She looked absolutely mortified. Without saying another word, she hurried toward the wardrobe and shoved the bra inside. When she turned around, she was staring at the floor like she was hoping it would open up and swallow her.Then she slowly lifted her head. Our eyes met. She immediately closed hers tightly.I couldn't stop the smile from spreading across my face.I liked this side of her. The real Liliana.She wasn't trying to pretend her apartment was bigger than it was. She wasn't trying to impress me with expensive things she didn't own. She was simply embarrass
LILIANA POVMy eyes practically bugged out of their sockets.“Liam?” I whispered.He had already moved closer to me, his attention immediately shifting from the angry customer to me. His eyes scanned my face, then moved down my arms as if checking for injuries.“Are you hurt?” he asked.I quickly shook my head. “No.”I swallowed, still holding the tray tightly. “He touched me disrespectfully.”The customer suddenly chuckled. “Ooh, so you're her client, right?” I frowned. The man looked at Liam from head to toe before leaning back in his chair. “And who are you?”Liam gave a short chuckle, but there was nothing funny about the look in his eyes.“You touched her with those filthy fingers?”The man's smile faded slightly. Before he could respond, Mrs. Bassey hurried toward us, her face already filled with worry.“Liliana, just apologize,” she whispered urgently. “Let's stop this drama before it gets worse.”I stared at her in disbelief. Apologize?I was the one who had been touched! But
ELENA POV Gosh.I immediately ducked farther behind the pillar, barely daring to breathe as I squinted toward the car.Alexander's shoulders blocked most of the woman from my view. I tried shifting slightly to the side, hoping to get a better look at her face, but he moved at the exact same moment, completely hiding her from me.Seriously? Of all the times for a man's shoulders to be that broad. Since when did he even get that broad? I narrowed my eyes again, but before I could see her properly, Alexander opened the door of another car. The woman stepped inside, and within seconds, the car drove away.I watched it disappear. Alexander remained standing there for a moment before turning around and walking back toward the company.I felt something twist inside my chest. I wanted to go after him. I wanted to walk straight into that building, grab his arm, and ask him who she was.But what right did I have? I wasn't his wife anymore. At least, not in the way that mattered. I bit my low
ELENA POV "Be me."Anastasia's face froze. For a few seconds, she simply stared at me as though she wasn't sure she had heard correctly."Wait... you're saying I should pretend to be you?""Yeah."She blinked several times. "That's impersonation, Miss Moretti."I couldn't help but chuckle. "I'm not asking you to tell anyone that you're legally Elena Moretti. You're not changing your name on any documents, signing anything as me, or pretending to be me where identification is required. I just want you to let people assume."Her brows pulled together. "I'm sorry to say this, but I want to make use of you. Just a little game.” I smiled. "It'll be fun."She stared at me for another moment before asking, "What's in it for me?"I smiled wider. "Good. A business mind."I leaned back in my seat. "Name your price. Whatever you ask, I'll pay."Anastasia hesitated before finally giving me an amount.I didn't even blink. "Consider it paid."Her mouth fell open. "You're willing to pay that much?"
ELENA POV Someone jumped onto my bed, and I groaned as I pulled the blanket over my head."Sis, see the latest news trending!"I immediately recognized Adriana's voice."Adriana, isn't it too early for a gist?" I muttered, barely opening my eyes."Nope. It's already nine in the morning."I groaned again and turned away from her. I had barely slept last night. My mind had been occupied with Alexander and his stupid mystery date. No matter how many times I told myself I didn't care, my brain clearly hadn't received the message.Why was he smiling at that woman? Why did he even have to go out with her? And why was I still thinking about it? I squeezed my eyes shut."Apparently, you're trending on social media," Adriana continued. That made me open one eye. "Elena Moretti's face revealed! Captured at Moretti Designs in California," she read dramatically from her phone."What?" My eyes snapped open.My heart immediately started beating faster as I reached for her phone. I clicked on th
SELENA'S POV "Do I know you from somewhere?" My heart nearly jumped out of my chest. For one terrifying second, I thought I had been caught, that he had remembered, that he would suddenly recognize the woman who had shared a night with him and disappeared without a word. I forced my face to rema
SELENA'S POV "Let's go." Kelvin didn't wait for my response before turning away, but I didn't bother replying either. Something inside me had already gone quiet, A quietness that comes after the last thread finally snaps. I knew it was over. Completely. The desperate wife of Mr. Hale was gone. I
SELENA'S POV My eyes slowly opened as the warmth of the morning sun brushed against my face. For a moment, I didn't move. My head was heavy, my body sore in places that made memories of last night rush back like a sudden wave, the club, the drinks, the stranger. My heart skipped. Slowly, I turne
SELENA POV I stood frozen. Tears poured down my cheeks, my body shaking violently. I wanted to go there, to tear them apart with my bare hands, to scream until my lungs gave out, but I couldn’t move. My husband… fucking my best friend. My best friend… I could barely breathe. I turned to leave,







