Abandoned in the pouring rain, Aleira Tan was left to pick up the broken pieces of her life while carrying her unborn child. For five years, she endured heartbreak, judgment, and the struggles of single motherhood—until a mysterious man once held an umbrella over her head and vanished into the night. She never expected to see him again. Now desperate for a fresh start, Aleira applies for a job at Montenegro Group—one of the country’s most elite companies. But nothing prepares her for the shock of discovering that her new boss is none other than him—Brent Montenegro. The cold, powerful billionaire who pretends not to recognize her… but whose eyes betray a different story. Strict. Mysterious. Untouchable. Brent hires her without explanation, keeping his distance—but always watching. Their unspoken tension grows with every encounter, and soon, secrets from their past begin to surface. Behind Brent’s icy exterior lies a man fighting his own battles—and Aleira might just be the light he never knew he needed. But can a billionaire torn between family expectations and buried emotions fall for a struggling single mom? In a world full of secrets, status, and silent stares… Will love find a way to rewrite their fate?
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“I thought he loved me… but I was wrong.” The rain poured like the sky was grieving with me. I stood on the sidewalk, soaked to the bone, one hand on my belly, the other clutching the suitcase he left behind. My hair stuck to my face, my blouse clung to my trembling frame, and my heart—my stupid, hopeful heart—shattered quietly beneath the storm. Michael was gone. No warning. No tears. Just a single, gut-punching text message: “This isn’t the life I want. Don’t contact me again.” I stared at the glowing screen as my vision blurred—not from the rain, but from the sting in my eyes. The pain in my chest twisted, squeezing the air from my lungs. My knees buckled, but I refused to fall. How could he leave me like this? Pregnant. Alone. Unwanted. We had made promises. We planned a future. We chose names. And yet, he vanished—like none of it meant anything. Like I meant nothing. The people passing by barely noticed me—a ghost in the rain. I wanted to scream, to crumble into a puddle of heartbreak and fury. But I didn’t. I couldn’t. I placed a protective hand on my belly, feeling the faintest flutter inside me—our baby. My baby. I took a deep breath, the kind that burns on the way down, and looked up at the darkened sky. “It’s just us now, baby,” I whispered through clenched teeth. “But I promise… I’ll never let you feel unwanted. I’ll give you the love we both deserve.” That night, I didn’t go home. Because there was no home. I found shelter in a friend’s tiny apartment, and from there, I started over. Five years later… That broken girl in the rain was gone. In her place stood a woman who had faced every storm and refused to drown. I became the mother my daughter deserved—fierce, focused, and unshakable. I worked small jobs, skipped meals so she wouldn’t, learned to smile even when life knocked me down. Love? That became a word I buried deep. I locked my heart away, convinced it was safer cold than shattered again. Until him. Brent Montenegro. The name alone could stop conversations—and hearts. Cold. Rigid. Obscenely rich. The type of man you didn’t look in the eye unless you had a reason. And I had none. Or so I thought. From the moment our paths crossed, something shifted. I didn’t know if it was fate, luck, or a cruel twist of the universe—but he saw me. Not the struggling single mom. Not the girl abandoned in the rain. Me. And despite his harsh words and unreadable expressions, I saw something behind his eyes too. Something that stirred feelings I had long buried. Something I was afraid to name. I told myself it was just a job. I told myself I’d keep my distance. But as the walls I built began to crack, I started to wonder… Was it possible that love—the kind that stayed—wasn’t just a dream? Or was I about to lose everything all over again?Author's MessageTo my dearest readers,As I write this message, my heart is overflowing with so much emotion, gratitude, pride, hope, and most of all, love. Finishing From Single Mom to the Billionaire’s Queen: Aleira Tan feels like closing a chapter not just in this novel, but in a deeply personal part of my life. This story is more than fiction, it’s a reflection of my own journey, and through Aleira’s voice, I was finally able to share a piece of myself with the world.I am a single mom. Like Aleira, I know what it feels like to be left behind, to be judged, and to cry myself to sleep while carrying a life inside me. I know the silence of nights where uncertainty and fear fill your chest. I’ve been through the pain of being abandoned by someone I thought would stay, not just for me, but for the child we created. And I know that kind of heartbreak can feel like the end.But it wasn’t.That’s what I want every single mother, and every person who's ever felt broken or unworthy, to ta
Chapter 80: The Queen of Her StoryPOV: AleiraThe morning sun bathed the world in soft gold, casting light through the lace curtains of our bedroom. I stirred quietly, savoring the warmth of the silk sheets and the steady sound of Brent’s breathing beside me. We were finally home. Finally together. And for the first time in a long while, there was no chaos, no secrets—just peace.I turned to face him, admiring how his sharp features softened in sleep. The powerful CEO that once intimidated half of Manila looked so human, so real, so mine. A small smile tugged at my lips.Life had changed in ways I could never have imagined.From the frightened girl who once clutched a crying baby in the rain, abandoned and betrayed, I had become a woman who owned her story—her pain, her strength, and her love. I wasn’t just Aleira Tan, the girl from nowhere. I was Lim Aleira—the long-lost daughter of a powerful family. A woman who rose from ashes. A mother. A wife. And today, the founder of a cause d
Chapter 79: One Year LaterAuthor's POVThe grand hall of Lim-Montenegro Foundation bustled with anticipation. Press, benefactors, and well-dressed guests filled every corner of the luxurious venue, murmuring excitedly about the woman behind the grand initiative—a woman who had risen from obscurity to become a symbol of resilience, elegance, and heart.A year had passed since the world witnessed the astonishing wedding of Brent Montenegro and Aleira Lim, formerly Aleira Tan. Now, the young heiress stood at the center of a different kind of stage—not one of personal triumph, but of purpose. The woman who had once been a single mother rejected by society now stood tall as a CEO, a philanthropist, a wife, and most importantly, a mother who had rewritten her story with courage.The foundation’s launch was her passion project—created to support single mothers like her, abandoned but unbroken. And today marked its grand opening.Aleira stood behind the stage curtains, adjusting the sleek wh
Chapter 78: Lara’s ChoiceAuthor's POVThe morning sun filtered softly through the tall arched windows of the Montenegro-Lim estate. Light played gently across the polished floors, glinting off the delicate floral arrangements that had yet to be moved from the wedding ceremony the day before. The air still held the fragrance of white lilies and roses—a reminder that something beautiful had blossomed here.Brent Montenegro stirred in the early silence of the master bedroom, his arm draped protectively around Aleira. She was still sleeping, her chest rising and falling with deep, peaceful breaths. Her face looked serene, even youthful, untouched by the burdens that had once haunted her. The layers of secrecy, hurt, and longing had slowly begun to peel away, and in their place bloomed hope, healing, and love.He brushed a kiss on her temple and carefully slid out of bed. There was one more promise he hoped would be fulfilled today—a quiet hope that had lived in his heart ever since Aleir
Chapter 77: A Father’s VowAuthor's POVThe late afternoon sun dipped into golden hues as it streamed through the towering glass windows of the Montenegro Estate. Elegant floral arrangements lined the garden path, swaying gently in the breeze. The sounds of laughter, clinking glasses, and soft classical music painted a perfect picture of celebration. But for Brent Montenegro, none of that compared to the moment unfolding just a few feet in front of him.Standing before a group of close friends, family, and corporate allies, Brent wore a sharp white tuxedo tailored with the utmost precision. His hair, neatly styled, only barely betrayed the storm of emotion that churned inside him. His gaze wasn’t on the crowd or the grandeur of the post-wedding festivities. It was on the little girl in a soft pink dress playing with rose petals on the garden bench.Lara.She giggled softly, her innocence untouched by the complexities surrounding her. Aleira, radiant in a simple ivory evening gown, sat
Chapter 76: Love, Loud and UnafraidPOV: AleiraThe morning of the wedding dawned soft and golden, casting a warm hue through the glass windows of the Lim ancestral estate. It was the kind of day poets would write about, a rare and perfect morning where time itself seemed to pause in reverence. The air was crisp, birds sang in cheerful choruses, and the gentle hum of activity resonated throughout the estate.I stood before the mirror in my bridal suite, wrapped in a silky white robe, staring at the woman I had become. My hands trembled slightly as I reached up to adjust the diamond-studded pin holding my veil in place. The reflection staring back at me wasn’t just Aleira Tan, the single mother once abandoned in the rain. It wasn’t just Lim Aleira, the long-lost heiress returned from obscurity. It was me—whole, scarred, stronger.Chloe stood behind me, a soft smile on her lips as she helped zip up my gown. “You look breathtaking,” she whispered, her voice emotional.“Thank you for bein
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