Six years ago, Clara Hayes was humiliated, abandoned, and left to die after a fateful one-night encounter with Alexander Bologna, the ruthless billionaire CEO. Now, her identical twin, Celeste, has returned with a fiery determination and a shocking revelation—Alexander has a son, the bright and lovable Ethan. But Celeste isn’t just here to introduce him to his child; she’s here to exact revenge for her sister’s tragic fate and humiliation caused by the Bologna family. Under the guise of a contract marriage, Celeste infiltrates Alexander’s cold and calculating world, sparking a battle of wits and wills. But as secrets unravel and sparks fly, Celeste finds herself torn between her quest for vengeance and the undeniable pull of Alexander’s growing love for her—and their son. When dark truths about Clara’s death and Alexander’s family betrayal come to light, the lines between hate and love blur. With enemies lurking within and time running out for Celeste’s own hidden battle, can Alexander redeem himself and win the heart of the woman who’s brought light back into his life? Or will the sins of the past destroy their chance at a future? Love, revenge, and redemption collide in Behind the closed doors: The Billionaire’s Secret—a story where passion ignites, secrets unravel, and second chances can heal even the deepest wounds.
View MoreCeleste's PovHearing Ethan cheer so loudly, my brows furrowed in disgust. I tried to push Alex away, but he was firm.His lips danced on mine, it wasn't gentle, it wasn't rough. It was smooth and hot and everything.Something in me burned, not anger but a sense of longing, but in that moment, I stepped on his feet for hardly.He opened his mouth, wanting to scream, and I took that opportunity to push him away."What is the meaning of this?" I questioned cleaning my lips frantically as the familiar smell of oud lingered on me."Mummy?" A soft, shocked voice asked, and at that moment, my eyes turned to the little human who stared at me with a certain grievance in his eyes.What was happening?I turned to Alex to see that he had a smug look on his face but with traces of disappointment, shifting his gaze from me, he turned to Ethan and squatted before him."See, mummy is tired and needs to rest, that was why she acted the way she did, okay?" He assured Ethan who turned to me with a look
Celeste's POVStaring at the familiar building which was once my second home, I got down and paid the cab fare before going in."Miss Cell", the receptionist called out excitedly."Ms Jam, how is everything going?" I asked, a sense of familiarity washing through my skin as I took a deep breath, trying to inhale the smell that felt like home."Child, everything is as it should be. The director has been waiting for you," She paused, leaning closer to me through the table, "Dear child, it isn't right for one to leave their parent at old age, huh?"I nodded making moves to walk away.One thing about Ms Jam was that she could be as nosy as she is sweet.It was best to enjoy the flare and move on as quickly as possible.Walking at a quicker pace, I got to the familiar brown door, taking a deep breath and trying hard to keep my emotions at bay.I knocked, nibbling on my lower lips."Come in," a voice welcomed me from behind.I pushed the door open to see the studious man who had his head bo
Alex's PovWitch?!I burst into laughter, turning my gaze to examine Blair, how come I never saw this? She does indeed look like a witch.From her tight dress to her heavily caked-up face.Ethan was right."Ethan, why would the king pick the witch over your beautiful queen?" I asked, not sparing Blair a glace, my gaze fixed on Ethan whose eyes lit up and lips curved sideways."Are you sure?" He asked, a trace of doubt still lingering in his eyes.I nodded and carried him on the couch."Alex, did you just call me a witch?!" Blair stood up, her face turning red.My eyes narrowed into a slit, a deep frown clearly obvious."Do you want a hag?" I questioned straightly.Blair blinked her eyes, feeling attacked; it wasn't hard to see that she was fighting so much to keep her emotions afloat– she was doing a terrible job."Alex, there was a time when I gave my whole life for you, how could you forget that so easily just because of this–"Thing?She dared not to finish saying whatever was left
Alex's PovStaring at Blair and imagining how life would have been if I had accepted Clara from the beginning and avoided all the drama, a part of me still felt pain from missing all of the pregnancy experience."Alex, are you paying attention?" Blair called.I turned to her blankly.She leaned closer, trying to touch me, but I shifted my shoulders to avoid any form of contact."I am paying attention to you, read the profit share plans," I demanded.She nodded, pressing her lips together and tossing her hair behind, then she drew closer to me to the point that I could smell her perfume sharply,It made me sick!"Your perfume is sickening to me; please keep your distance," I warned, brushing past my nose."Alex," she called out in an overbearing tone as her face turned red.I ignored her and faced the laptop, reading out some of the terms I had asked her to read.I knew her father had sent her to close the deal, thinking that it would be easier due to our past relationship, but right n
Chapter 9Celeste's PovI looked around, so many thoughts flashing through my mind, but the top most was where was I?Looking around once more, I spotted a lady dressed in white fetching water from a stream.Wait, why didn't I see this stream before? Not stopping, I allowed my legs to move to where she was, and I tapped her; she raised her head to look at me, and I froze.I could feel my heart beat against my chest, and it felt like my ribs couldn't hold them in anymore.She looked at me, her eyes fawning and her lips curved upwards as she dropped the water pot in her hands and stared at me, hands clasped."Cl-C-Clara?" I mumbled so unsure.My whole body felt weak, and I could hear a voice telling me that this wasn't real, but I wasn't going to buy it; I had hope.I stretched forward to grab her hand, but she stepped backwards sharply, her gentle face now looking a bit stren."You cannot touch me; Ethan is still all alone, and with enemies lurking everywhere; this isn't the right tim
Celeste's PovI looked around, so many thoughts flashing through my mind, but the top most was where was I?Looking around once more, I spotted a lady dressed in white fetching water from a stream.Wait, why didn't I see this stream before? Not stopping, I allowed my legs to move to where she was, and I tapped her; she raised her head to look at me, and I froze.I could feel my heart beat against my chest, and it felt like my ribs couldn't hold them in anymore.She looked at me, her eyes fawning and her lips curved upwards as she dropped the water pot in her hands and stared at me, hands clasped."Cl-C-Clara?" I mumbled so unsure.My whole body felt weak, and I could hear a voice telling me that this wasn't real, but I wasn't going to buy it; I had hope.I stretched forward to grab her hand, but she stepped backwards sharply, her gentle face now looking a bit stren."You cannot touch me; Ethan is still all alone, and with enemies lurking everywhere; this isn't the right time to come
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