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From Single Mom to the Billionaire's Queen: Aleira Tan

From Single Mom to the Billionaire's Queen: Aleira Tan

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last updateDernière mise à jour : 2025-07-21
Par:  MsLiliComplété
Langue: English
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Betrayal

Instant Billionaire

Pregnant

CEO

Heir/Heirness

Protective

First-Person POV

Dark Romance

Drama

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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PROLOGUE
PROLOGUE“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
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CHAPTER 1- Abandoned in the rain.
Chapter 1: Abandoned in the RainAleira's Point of ViewThey say you never forget the moment your heart truly breaks.For me, it happened on a Friday night, beneath a sky that mourned with me. The rain poured endlessly, soaking through my thin blouse and clinging to my skin like the pain I couldn’t shake off. It wasn’t just a storm—it was a storm inside me too.I stood frozen outside my boarding house, trembling as the streetlamp flickered above me. One hand gripped the handle of my suitcase, the other rested protectively on my stomach. I was two months pregnant. The life inside me barely the size of a lemon, yet it had already become my entire world.And the father of my child?Gone.Just an hour ago, Michael had kissed my cheek and told me he was heading out to grab some food. I even laughed, asking him to bring back my favorite chicken skin from the vendor down the road. He smiled and promised.But instead of chicken skin… I got a message.> “This isn’t the life I want. Don’t conta
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CHAPTER 2- Five years later
Chapter 2- Five years later(Aleira’s Point of View)“Mommy, can I wear the sparkly headband today?”Lara stood in front of me, holding her favorite glittery pink accessory like it was made of diamonds. Her eyes—bright, wide, and full of life—were the only constant in a world that never stopped testing us.“Only if you promise not to trade it for cookies at school again,” I teased, tying the last knot on her ponytail and smoothing down a frizzy curl.She giggled, pressing her nose against mine. “Promise! But only because Miss Gina said I shouldn’t trade accessories anymore.”I laughed softly and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. “Good girl.”Five years.That’s how long it’s been since the night I was left standing in the rain—alone, pregnant, and utterly shattered. Five long, relentless years of learning to survive in a world that didn’t stop to ask if I was okay. Five years of learning to become a mother, a provider, a fighter—even when I felt like I had nothing left to give.
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CHAPTER 3- The man beneath the umbrella.
Chapter 3: The Man Beneath the Umbrella(Aleira’s Point of View)The rain always had a way of finding me—especially on the days I felt most broken.I stepped out of the building with my shoes already soaked and my heart heavier than ever. My blazer clung to my arms like a second skin, damp and cold, and the fourth rejection letter of the day was crumpled in my hand. I didn’t even bother trying to find shelter. What was the point?The receptionist’s voice from earlier still echoed in my head.“Sorry, Ma’am. The position has already been filled.”But I saw her glance at my résumé, then at the photo of Lara paper-clipped to it.“Single mom?” she asked, barely hiding her judgment.I nodded. She smiled politely. I knew what that meant. The next words were routine.“We’ll keep your résumé on file.”I walked out before I could start crying.The city smelled of rust and wet pavement. Manila’s chaos didn’t stop just because someone’s world was falling apart. People rushed past me, umbrellas op
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CHAPTER 4- Shock at Montenegro Enterprises
Chapter 4: Shock at Montenegro Enterprises(Aleira’s Point of View)The Montenegro Tower was nothing like I imagined.It stood like a monolith of glass and steel in the heart of Ortigas—sleek, modern, intimidating. The kind of place you walk past but never into unless you belong.And I didn’t feel like I did.Not yet.I clutched my folder tightly to my chest, double-checked the interview email on my phone, and drew a deep breath. My reflection in the tall glass windows revealed a woman who barely slept the night before—eye bags visible, nerves dancing in her chest. Still, I had put on my best blouse, fixed my hair in a neat bun, and worn the only decent shoes I had left.This was my shot.“Good morning, Ma’am,” the security guard greeted, scanning my ID.I nodded, trying to smile. “I’m here for an interview. Aleira Tan.”He checked the list on his clipboard and gave a curt nod. “Ninth floor. HR department. Elevators are to your left.”I muttered a thank you and stepped into the spacio
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CHAPTER 5- The CEO is him.
Chapter 5- The CEO is him.(Aleira’s Point of View)Wednesday morning came too soon.I stood in front of the Montenegro Tower once again, but this time, everything felt different. The usual buzz of city life faded into a low hum as my nerves kicked into overdrive. I smoothed my skirt, adjusted the collar of my blouse, and took one last look at the executive floor invitation.Final interview.With the CEO himself.My stomach flipped. I hadn’t been able to sleep properly since the email arrived. Thoughts of that night in the alley and Brent Montenegro’s face haunted every waking moment.But today, he would see me not as the woman cowering in the rain—but as a professional, competent applicant. I hoped.Inside, the receptionist from last time greeted me with a smile. “Executive floor, Miss Tan. Elevator on the right. Just scan your pass.”The ride up was silent. Each ding of a passing floor sounded like a countdown to something life-changing.When the elevator doors opened, I was met wit
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CHAPTER 6- Unspoken Tension
Chapter 6: Unspoken Tension(Aleira's Point of View)Monday morning arrived, and with it, a mix of nerves and excitement.I stood in front of the Montenegro Tower once again, this time as an employee. My heart pounded as I looked up at the gleaming building. I straightened my blouse, gave myself a quick pep talk, and walked inside. This was it. A new chapter.Inside the grand lobby, I approached the reception. "Aleira Tan. First day."The receptionist smiled warmly. "Welcome, Miss Tan. Please proceed to the Executive Assistants’ floor. Your ID and onboarding materials are ready."With a polite nod, I took the elevator. The soft music did nothing to calm the storm inside me. What would it be like working so close to Brent Montenegro? After our last encounter—the cold interview, the surprise hire, and his cryptic farewell—I couldn’t stop thinking about him.And that umbrella line? It haunted me.When the elevator doors opened, a woman in her late twenties stood waiting."You must be Mis
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CHAPTER 7- A mother's strength
Chapter 7: A Mother’s Strength(Aleira’s Point of View)The second week at Montenegro Enterprises came faster than I’d expected. Work had become a blur of schedules, phone calls, and reports. The tension between Brent and me hadn’t vanished—it simmered quietly beneath the surface, like a fire waiting for air. But today, my focus was elsewhere.Lara had a fever.I woke up at dawn with her clinging to me, her skin burning up. My heart tightened. I gave her medicine and kissed her forehead, whispering that everything would be okay. Then I faced the clock.It was 6:30 AM.I still had to go to work.Mica had warned me that Mr. Montenegro didn’t tolerate tardiness, especially not in his department. But I couldn’t leave Lara unattended. I called my neighbor, Ate Sion, who often helped watch her when I was at interviews. She agreed to babysit again.By the time I arrived at the office, I was five minutes late. My heels clicked hurriedly on the marble floor as I entered the executive wing, clu
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CHAPTER 8- Whispers in the Office
Chapter 8: Whispers in the Office(Aleira’s Point of View)By the start of the third week at Montenegro Enterprises, things had shifted—ever so slightly, yet undeniably. I could feel it in the way eyes lingered when I walked into the office. In the whispers that fell silent the moment I entered the breakroom. In the sudden coolness from people who used to greet me with smiles.And I had no idea why.Until Mica pulled me aside during our lunch break.“Girl,” she whispered, eyes darting around the cafeteria, “you need to know... people are starting to talk.”“About what?” I asked, genuinely confused.“You. And Mr. Montenegro.”My heart dropped. “What? Why?”She leaned closer, voice low. “They say he’s favoring you. That you get soft treatment... and maybe you’re using, um, your charm.”I stared at her, stunned. “That’s ridiculous.”“I know. But you’ve seen how this office is. One rumor and it spreads like wildfire.” She sighed. “Be careful.”I wanted to scream. After everything I was ju
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CHAPTER 9- The Man Who Watches
Chapter 9: The Man Who Watches(Aleira’s Point of View)The tension in the air was almost tangible by Monday morning. After the note, the rumors, and Brent’s quiet confrontation, I expected things to simmer down.But I was wrong.If anything, the whispers grew louder.And so did Adrian’s attention."Morning, sunshine." Adrian’s voice rang out as I stepped off the elevator, holding a cup of coffee in each hand. “Vanilla latte, right?”I blinked, surprised. “You remembered?”“I remember everything about you,” he said with a wink, handing me the cup. “Well, everything I’ve observed in the last few weeks.”I laughed, shaking my head. “You’re impossible.”“But charming,” he added with a grin, walking beside me toward my desk.The heads in the office turned like synchronized dancers. Whispers started before we even passed the first department.I didn’t care anymore. I was tired of hiding my smile, tired of shrinking to make others comfortable. Adrian made me feel seen, heard—even if I didn’
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