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?
Lihat lebih banyakBenedict's icy glare felt like a winter storm, chilling Sabrina to her core. Her heart raced with a mix of fear and heartbreak as she faced him. He was Benedict Thompson, the only heir to the Thompson estates, a man known more for his wild ways than for his business brilliance. At a young age, he became a billionaire and led BMX Estates, a huge architectural firm. Now, he paced angrily in his family’s luxurious living room, each step echoing the thick tension in the air.
“Last night, you seduced me,” he spat, his voice sharp and filled with anger. “What trick did you use to make my mother force me into this marriage?”
Sabrina welled up with tears, trying to find the right words. She had never seen him like this; in pain and disbelief."I... I didn’t trick you," she stammered, her voice trembling. "I've liked you since we were kids. That’s all."
His harsh laugh cut through her, deepening his rage. “You think I would believe that? The wedding, everything—it’s just a trap, isn’t it?”
“I’m not acting, Benedict,” she cried, her voice breaking. “I’ve loved you for so long. I could never do something like that.”
He moved closer, the heat from his body mixing with the coldness of his words. “Love? Is that what this is? Pathetic.”
"I'm telling you the truth. You got drunk last night, and I didn't want to cause you agony. Always, I have cared for you, though you could not see me," she pleaded.
Benedict rolled his eyes, filled with disdain. “I’ll give you money for what happened. Name your price, and I’ll pay you.”
Each word felt like a dagger to her heart. “I don't need your money!” she cried, her voice shaking with a mix of desperation and heartbreak. Tears filled in her eyes and began running over her cheeks, as she poured out her feelings, “Why can’t you believe me? Can’t you see how much I care? This isn’t about wealth or status for me; it’s about us! I just want you to understand how deeply I love you!”
His bitter laugh echoed in the room. "Loved me? You think that means anything? I don't love you, Sabrina. I never have, and I never will."
The weight of his words hit her hard, making her feel small and helpless."Please, Benedict," she wailed, collapsing to her knees. "Tell me what I can do to make you love me ? I'll do anything."
His dark eyes looked down at her with contempt. "Even if you died, I still wouldn't love you. I wouldn't care at all. Remember that." He pulled out a bottle of wine, grabbed the cork with a forking noise, and showered it over her. The cold liquid drenched her hair and dress, mixing with her tears.
"Benedict, please—" she begged, but he stepped away, admiring his cruel act. "You are pathetic," he sneered. "I can't believe I am forced to marry someone as weak and miserable as you. desperate and dramatic." Sabrina barely got words through her tears. "I didn't ask any of this," she whispered. "I never wanted it to be this way." “Then walk away,” he snapped, crossing his arms. “But you won’t. This is what you’ve always wanted. Admit it.” “No!” she cried, wiping the wine from her face. “I wanted you, Benedict. Not your money or your house. Just you.” His laugh dripped with disbelief. “You’re delusional. You’re nothing to me, Sabrina. You’ll never be anything to me.” As he spoke, her final hope faded. She had sensed this moment was coming, but hearing his words felt like a brutal blow. It pierced through her heart, leaving her feeling hollow and aching with pain. “Benedict, I am sorry for making you feel this way” she whispered, her voice trembling, barely a breath escaping her lips. “Please… don’t marry me out of hate. Don’t make this worse.” “I have no choice,” he growled, pulling her up harshly. “My mother has made that clear. But don’t think for a second that this means you’ve won and you have succeeded! You haven’t. You’ll regret this!” Tears flowed freely as her world crumbled. "What have I done to deserve this?” she cried. “I just loved you.” “That’s your problem,” he said, pushing her away. “You loved someone who never cared for you. Now you’ll pay the price.”
With one last glare, Benedict stormed out, leaving her drenched and broken. Sinking to the floor, Sabrina let her sobs echo in the empty room. She had loved him her whole life, but now she understood: her love was not enough. Benedict had taken her heart and shattered it into pieces.
Nathaniel Harper stood in the corner office of Harper Luxe Holdings, the late-afternoon gold light streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows. The news had come quietly—like a storm whispered on an otherwise tranquil day. A text from a past friend. A shared photo in an invite-only group chat. No shout, no cruelty, just irrefutable.Eliana Thompson was engaged.To Damian Wolfe.He stood there, frozen, for a moment. Clenched his jaw and had his fists loosely balled in the pockets of his fitted slacks.It wasn't shocking.No. He had witnessed the way Damian gazed at her. As if she were his entire world. As if the world only existed when she was with him. Nathaniel had done that to her once as well. But Eliana… she never gazed at him quite the same.He shut his eyes, allowing the silence to seep in. The kind of silence that pushes against your chest and makes breathing difficult. He'd had his opportunity—perhaps more than one—but he'd allowed it to slip away from him.Too slow.Too cautio
And under the quiet of the night, surrounded by their families and love more boisterous than ever, one thing resonated across that starry beach:They were no longer simply two hearts searching for one another—They were home.Snuggled up in each other's arms in the wide expanse of sky, Eliana and Damian weren't simply a loving couple anymore.They were a promise. A decision. A future.Eliana shifted toward him, tracing her fingers over the angles of his jaw. "So… what now, fiancé?"Damian smiled, bringing her close until all that was left between them was room for honesty. "Now? We make plans for forever. Together." She smiled, her eyes shining with emotion. "Forever sounds perfect."From the sidelines, the Thompson family stood in awed silence, not daring to shatter it. Sabrina clutched Benedict's hand so tightly it was white-knuckled, her eyes brimming with tears. Saben—much as he theatrically brushed a tear away—was genuinely touched.The ocean itself fell silent, the wind merely
The sky was pale gold and pink as the sun slowly set into the horizon. The wind was soft and scented with saltwater and jasmine. The beach, barricaded and romantically lit with lanterns and bobbing candles in glass balloons, was otherworldly. There was a small wooden table placed upon a Persian carpet that had been stretched out on the sand, its fine silverware, a vase of fresh flowers, and a bottle of red wine that Eliana preferred most.The waves moved far away in a serene, endless motion—just like Damian Wolfe's own heart as he laid forearms upon the rim of the dying sun, tugging desperately at the cuff of his fresh white linen shirt."Eliana's nearly here," Saben came exploding out from behind a palm frond, binoculars like an absurd spy. Next to him, Benedict and Sabrina crouched down behind beach cover, and Grandma Wendy, champagne from a surreptitious flask bubbled."Hush, Saben," Sabrina crept quietly, her fist over her chest in emotion."Still think it's not too late to reques
The interrogation was low-key, wood and old dusty books smell pervading the space with easy calm. There was an untouched glass of bourbon in front of Benedict Thompson as he sat in his black leather armchair with hands crossed over his chin.Sabrina entered quietly, closing the door behind her. She carried a tray of tea, the gentle clink of porcelain soft in the stillness. She set it down on the side table, then turned to face her husband.“You’ve been quiet all evening,” she said softly, taking a seat on the nearby couch. “Even after dinner. What’s on your mind, Benedict?”Benedict stared at her, his mind elsewhere, as if deciding something significant."Eliana," he said finally. "And Damian Wolfe."Sabrina wrapped her hands in her lap, raised one eyebrow slightly higher. "Is this the rumor mill? The show trial? It'll blow over. People always talk. We taught Eliana well—she understands how it works."Benedict's head shook in a strict laugh. "It's not the gossip."Sabrina nodded her h
Damian stood there, his chest rising and falling at regular intervals. Benedict had just given him the most valuable gift—respect. It would have been enough.But Damian wasn't done.He faced around to Eliana's father, meeting him with even eyes. "One more thing, sir."Benedict's brow furrowed. "Yes?""I would like to ask your permission to wed your daughter."There was silence in the room. Even the clock on the wall ceased its ticking.Damian's voice was deep but firm. "Not yet, not now. I haven't spoken to her yet. But I will. And when I do, I want to do it in the proper way—with dignity. With your consent."Benedict looked at him for a very, very long time.Then he stood up.And for the very first time, he came around the desk—not as a CEO, not as the lion of the Thompson empire—but as a father.“You’ve got guts,” Benedict said.Damian gave a small, respectful nod. “Only when it comes to her.”After a few tense seconds, Benedict placed a firm hand on his shoulder. “You better make i
At the upstairs study window of the Thompson estate, Benedict stood silently, the warm light of a lamp glowing behind him to create long shadows on the wooden floor. The curtains were open just enough to allow him an unobstructed view of the garden below—and of them.Eliana. His daughter. His child.And Damian Wolfe—the man who was, defying all reason, gradually turning into something more than a bodyguard.They sat under the fig tree, arms around each other, starred up at by the quiet universe. Their foreheads leaned together in a gesture that said something greater than lust or obsession. It was intimacy. Trust. Something irretrievably… real.Benedict's jaw clenched.He didn't despise the man. That would have been simpler.No, what frightened him was that he comprehended Damian. Comprehended the substance beneath the younger man's words at dinner, the promise in his stance, the armor not of brawn or medals but of restraint and discipline.Armor that Benedict had once possessed when
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