LOGINShe buried Elara Cooper to become no one. He fell in love with a waitress who didn't exist. Isla Sterling built a new life out of nothing , no father's empire, no family name, just a job, a studio apartment, and the man who made her believe she deserved it: Jaxon Devoss, billionaire CEO, husband, and the one mistake that nearly killed her. When a kidnapper's ultimatum forced Jaxon to choose between his pregnant ex and his wife, he chose wrong , and Isla paid for it with an explosion, a $10 million bribe, and a life she had to erase all over again. Years later, Elara Cooper runs an empire of her own, raising the son Jaxon doesn't know he has. When his company comes crawling to her boardroom for a bailout, she holds all the leverage and every reason to burn it to the ground. But Jaxon isn't done fighting for her. This time, he's determined not to choose wrong again, and reclaim the family he lost. But some betrayals cannot be forgotten, and loving him again may destroy her twice. #Secret Identity #Secret Baby #Love Triangle, #Forced Reunion #Second Chance Romance #Redemption #Reunited Lovers #Billionaire romance.
View MoreIsla(Elara) Pov“Elara?”Jake was out of his chair before the fork finished clattering against the plate.I gripped the edge of the table, trying to catch my breath. “I think…” Another wave of pain tightened across my abdomen, forcing me to bend forward. “Oh, God.”Jake came around the table. “What’s happening?”“I think the baby is coming..”For a second, he simply stared at me, his eyes wide, then the kitchen erupted into chaos..Liam grabbed his phone and called Dr. Ferris while Jake hurried towards the hallway, shouting something about my hospital bag. Ryan came thundering down the stairs, his car keys already in hand.“How far apart?” he asked, crouching in front of me.“I don’t know. That was the first one.”“Okay. Don’t panic.” He placed both hands on my shoulders. “We’ll time the next one, then head to the hospital. Everything is going to be fine.”He sounded convincing enough, but his fingers kept adjusting their grip on my shoulders. Another contraction hit before we reached
Chapter 24Jaxon POVMy head was pounding before I even opened my eyes.For a few seconds I stayed exactly where I was, staring into the dark behind my eyelids, trying to figure out why my mouth tasted like whiskey and why every muscle in my body felt like it had been dragged through a war.Then the memories started coming back.The bar. Ethan's voice. The drive home, my mother standing at the door and then Lucinda helping me upstairs. I opened my eyes slowly, already sensing something was wrong before I even turned my head.She was beside me. Lucinda was asleep, her hair spread across the pillow, the sheet pulled around her shoulders. For a moment I just stared at her, trying to work out how I'd gotten here."What the hell." My voice came out rough. "What happened last night?"Lucinda stirred, blinking awake, and it took her a second to register the panic in my voice before her own expression shifted into confusion. "Jaxon, what's wrong?""We slept together." It sounded more like an
Jaxon POVThe bar was mostly empty by the time I got there.A few regulars sat at the counter, voices low under the music, and the bartender gave me the same look he always did when I walked in alone.Not pity. Not curiosity. Just recognition.He'd learned a long time ago not to ask questions, not after the explosion. Not after the weeks I spent drinking more than I slept. Not after I started showing up here whenever being inside my own house felt impossible.I took our usual booth in the back and ordered a whiskey before I'd even taken my coat off.Twenty minutes later, Ethan slid into the seat across from me. He was still in the same shirt from earlier, sleeves rolled up, hair slightly messy, like he'd left wherever he was without stopping to think about anything but getting to me.He looked at me for a few seconds before he said a word. Then he waved the bartender over. "Beer."The bartender nodded and walked off.Ethan leaned back. "Okay. Start talking.”So I did. I told him about
Chapter 22Jaxon POVI came home late from dinner with a group of investors, already exhausted before I even got through the front door.My tie hung loose, my jacket was slung over one arm, and all I wanted was a shower and a few hours of sleep before another long day at the office.The house was unusually quiet.I figured Lucinda had already gone to bed, which was fine by me. I wasn't in the mood for another conversation about my mother, dinner plans, or whatever event they'd decided I needed to attend next.I climbed the stairs and headed for my bedroom. The door was closed. I pushed it open without knocking. It was my room, after all.Then I stopped.She was standing in the middle of the bedroom. Her coat was on the floor by her feet and she wasn't wearing anything under it.I honestly thought I'd walked into the wrong room. I stood there staring at her, completely thrown, while she lifted her chin like she'd been waiting for this all evening."Lucinda, what are you doing?"She bit


















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