Sabrina Auburn never dreamed that her humble life as a housemaid would thrust her into the glittering yet icy world of the elite Thompsons. Between the shadows, she secretly admired Benedict Thompson-the amazing, arrogant Billionaire and CEO of BMX Estates. For him, she harbored a secret crush-to him. But one stormy night changed everything. Benedict forced himself on Sabrina, igniting a scandal that shook both families to their very foundations. Sabrina was left humiliated and trapped in an arranged marriage orchestrated by Benedict’s mother, all to shield their family’s reputation. "How can I marry her? I don't even love her and I will never love her. You know my type, Mom." From that moment on, Sabrina became the target of Benedict's contempt.He refused to love her, hurled insults her way but Sabrina endured his bitterness and her unreturned love. Then came a staggering twist: a betrayal that threatened to dismantle the Thompson family’s empire, revealing Sabrina’s true lineage and a fortune that would forever alter the balance of power. Years later,Sabrina emerges stronger, fiercer, and wealthier than ever as the CEO of her global luxury bag empire, Sabrina Ultra. No longer the naïve girl once cast aside. But when Benedict finds himself confronting the destruction of his own empire, crossing paths with her once more, he is stunned by what he has lost: the woman he could never claim, the son he would never know existed. As Benedict fights for his last chance at regaining Sabrina's heart, Will she forgive the man who has broken her heart, or is it too late for a second chance? Is Sabrina really going to let Benedict know that he has a son named Saben, or is she keeping it locked away in her heart forever?
View More“Thank you, Saben, for dropping me off,” Jenny said softly as she unbuckled her seatbelt. Her voice was tired, but there was a trace of warmth in it.Saben turned to her, his dark eyes catching the faint glow of the streetlight. “You don’t have to thank me, Jenny. I wanted to make sure you got home safe.”Jenny smiled faintly, her fingers brushing the strap of her bag. “Still… it means a lot. Especially after tonight.”For a moment, silence settled between them. Jenny fiddled with the edge of her scarf, unsure of what else to say. The heaviness of seeing JM again lingered in her chest, but sitting here with Saben, she felt an odd sense of comfort like she didn’t have to carry it all on her own anymore.Saben cleared his throat gently. “Jenny…” His tone was calm but weighted. “You don’t have to keep everything bottled up. If you ever feel like talking, I’m here. No judgments. Just… here.”Her throat tightened. She wanted to respond, to tell him how much those words meant, but all that
Her voice was softer this time, but also stronger, as though she were attempting to hold herself back. To push forward. Not to let her vulnerability seep through the gaps. She wasn't going to allow the world to witness her breaking here, now. Not when there was so much riding on it.Saben appeared to get it, or perhaps it was only the distance that she had created with her words and postures. His hand rested upon her back for an instant, but then he stepped back from her slightly, allowing her a moment to breathe."You're stronger than you know you are, Jenny," he whispered to her, his voice firm yet soft.Jenny smiled, unsure if she was pleased with the commendation or if it was exposing her more. She did not want his sympathy and did not want to be anybody's cause. But then, that instant, in the big hall, with the music and laughter and continuous chatter surrounding her, she had a silent understanding with him, something that was horrifying and putting her feet on ground at the sam
Silence within the car filled the air between them. The engine hummed, and alone, it was the only thing heard, a constant reminder of the widening gap between her past and present. Jenny was stiff, her eyes fixed on the blurred lights of the city passing the window, her hands steepled together in her lap.Saben looked at her, his eyes piercing but expressionless. "You don't have to pretend with me."Jenny's jaw clenched. "Pretend about what?""That you're okay." His voice sliced through the quiet. "I noticed how you stared when he entered. JM Reese."Her breath caught, and she jerked her head hard toward him. "You saw?"Saben's lips curled into something that wasn't really a smile. "Hard not to. You were solid, but your eyes… they betrayed you.Jenny closed her eyes tightly, her forehead against the chilled glass of the window. "I thought I was finished feeling this. I thought I could confront him without. shattering." Her voice shook, wavering at the edges. "Then I saw him with anoth
The vehicle moved forward, the gentle purr of the engine harmonizing with the quiet sound of jazz music coming from the speakers. The city lights flashed by, a blur of colors against the rich blue of the night sky. Within the vehicle, the atmosphere was different still electric, yet curiously soothing. Saben had been quiet for a moment, his eyes on the road ahead, his hand firm on the wheel. But Jenny felt the strength of his presence behind her, like a gentle force alongside her, even as there still lingered an unmistakable tension between them.Jenny cast a sidelong glance at him. He was intense, his jaw clenched in that manner she had seen before, but his expression had moved from the professional seriousness to something less severe, something more. genuine. She could sense the concern in the manner in which he was standing, the manner in which his stance subtly altered as she readjusted in her chair, as if he were doing so unconsciously to create space for her, as if he knew prec
Saben's hand stayed close to hers, a quiet promise that she wasn't on her own. But her heart still raced in her chest, still shaken by the meeting with JM. And as they approached her car, her eyes flashed sideways just in time to see the familiar figure of JM Reese standing by his car, his new girlfriend Eva Ross by his side.Her breath caught, her heart missing a beat when their eyes met across the distance of the parking lot. For a moment, a fleeting one, time stood still. It was not merely the physical distance between them that left her feeling far away, but also the emotional gap that had grown in the intervening time. The bond they once shared now felt like a lifetime away, yet the attraction she still felt was unmistakable.JM's expression was impassive, yet a glint of something flickered in his eyes something she couldn't pin down. Regret? Sorrow? She didn't know. His eyes lingered slightly longer than they needed to, and she could feel the beat of her heart accelerate, a coll
Saben's touch on her shoulder was a gentle anchor amidst the turmoil of feelings raging within her. The stress of the night, the unplanned run-in with JM, and the old wound festering inside of her were all oppressive weights that crushed her. But Saben's words—plain, but genuine—had the soothing quality.Jenny breathed slowly, attempting to calm her nerves. She had no idea what had caused him to be so thoughtful, but finally, after hours, she felt like she could catch her breath. The stress she'd been holding on to seemed to lift, just a little."Thank you," she whispered, her tone gentle, more fragile than she'd meant it to be. "I didn't think I'd survive the night without. you know, losing it."Saben offered her a small smile, a flash of compassion in his eyes. "You don't need to pretend with me, Jenny. You don't need to hold everything together all the time. I understand. I really do."Jenny swallowed hard, the lump in her throat constricting. She couldn't think when she had ever h
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