Introduction Liam Harrington is a millionaire, sexy, and a playboy: a tsunami of a man who leaves nothing but chaos and wet trails behind, but he has no idea his father's old enemies have put a price on his head. When his birthday party leads him to "sin" with the least appropriate girl, he'll find himself tangled in a web of lies that includes a wedding, an undercover bodyguard, and a love full of danger and threats. What will happen when he discovers his wife's true secrets? What happens when love is overshadowed by lies? Will they be able to forgive each other, or will it spark a war of love and hate? Chapter 1 Condemned Maxine stood in the courtroom of the military tribunal as the ethics committee read out each of her charges. Insubordination, sedition, desertion, and assaulting a superior officer. In front of her sat General Morrison, presiding over the court, and behind her stood Colonel Alcott with his pack of sycophantic soldiers. "Lieutenant Maxine Johnson. How do
Howard, his wife, and their little boy rushed down from the private jet, and a luxury SUV drove them straight to the hospital. The doctor came in like a madman, changing clothes, washing his hands, listening to Scott's frantic protests—and the moment he finally stepped into the delivery room, he came right back out two seconds later and smacked Scott on the back of the neck. "She hasn't even had a contraction yet, her water just broke!" he shouted, while his wife Amanda burst out laughing at the nervous pout on Scott's face. "Well, I still got scared!" Scott shot back. "It'll be hours before the baby is actually born," Howard's wife said. "So, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go say hi to the mom and laugh at you two for a bit." Amanda went in to meet Alexandra, and the two women hit it off instantly. Later, Sebastian took her and her son Dylan back to the house so they could stay with Gerard and Marina while Alexandra gave birth. Luckily, the kids clicked right away too—they
Needless to say, anywhere with Scott was special for Alexandra, but she couldn't deny that some places in that city carried a deeper meaning for both of them. So she wasn't surprised when Scott stopped the car in front of the gate of their old house. They got out, and he hesitated for a moment—but if Alexandra hadn't forgiven him by now, he was screwed anyway. He gathered his courage and offered her his hand. Alexandra took it without hesitation, and together they walked through the front door. "Allie, I know coming here might bring back bad memories..." "I'd rather hold on to the good ones," she said, reassuring him. "So would I," Scott murmured. "That's why I want us to return to a very special place." Alexandra already had a feeling of where he meant, but she followed him in silence as he entered the game room. She watched him slide the wall panel open, revealing the small door to the staircase. Alexandra leaned on him as the lights slowly flickered on and they descended i
Leticia sighed sadly. "I saw it on the news. That she kidnapped your daughter." Leticia shook her head wearily before sitting down. "I don't even know how to look you in the eye. I don't know where to start apologizing, and honestly I don't think it would do any good. I don't want to believe I raised a monster, because I raised you too, and you turned out fine..." she murmured, her eyes filling with tears. "But I suppose at this point there's nothing I can do." "Do you know if he... if Uncle Milton knew what Albert and Claudia were planning? About killing me?" Leticia wiped her face and shook her head. "I don't know. Milton always denied it... but there comes a point when, if you can't even believe your own daughter, you can't believe anyone anymore. I'm so sorry for everything that happened, Allie. I swear I wish I could've spared you all of it." Alexandra looked around at the man sitting in that chair, completely absent, and then at her aunt. It was true—Leticia had raised
The trip to America was smooth, but since Scott had only planned it for a few days, he decided it would be just the two of them. "Are you really not going to tell me why we're traveling? Not even a hint?" Alexandra insisted for the tenth time. "No, and stop asking because I'm not going to tell you!" he laughed. "At least not yet!" When they arrived, they checked into a hotel near the city center. After they had settled in, Scott gave her a quick kiss. "I have to step out, baby," he said seriously, caressing her belly. "Do you think you and this little prince or princess can entertain yourselves without me for a while?" "Yes, of course!" she exclaimed, and both of them knew the question was unnecessary—Alexandra was far from being a dependent woman. "Actually, I'm going to take the chance to contact the people who bought my parents' old company. There are some things I need to get back." While Scott left to meet his contact and arrange for a very special invitation that nigh
If she was honest, Alexandra had to admit that what had kept her going all along was the hope of walking again. But she also knew that even greater courage belonged to all those who, knowing they would never walk again, still managed to push forward from their chairs. So, from that moment on, Diamond Fast opened a special research division run by and for people with disabilities, designing and building all kinds of useful items for them—from wheelchairs to cars they could drive with only their hands—giving them greater independence and autonomy. Scott had decided to finance this division through their video games, which made the launch of the first one, nearly six months later, nerve-wracking for him. "Baby, everything's going to be fine," Alexandra reassured him as she straightened his bow tie. "I know, I know, but I'm anxious," he smiled, wrapping his arms around her waist and kissing her. "The funding for the new prosthetic arms depends on this, so I really hope we can raise a