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Aria Cole had spent her childhood surviving a broken home, a reckless father, and an alcoholic mother. Love was never part of her plan. On the last night of high school, she took off her glasses, stepped into a world she didn’t belong in, and caught the attention of Noah Sterling, the boy high school girls wanted. One night changed everything but by morning, she was gone. When fate brings her back into his world, as nothing more than a secretary in his father’s company; Aria is determined to keep her distance. But Noah has never forgotten her. And this time, he isn’t letting her disappear. What begins as silent tension soon turns into something deeper until betrayal strikes. Aria uncovers a truth that was never meant to be found. Heartbroken, she disappears, only to return later not as the fragile girl she once was but as a powerful and untouchable CEO, standing face to face with the man who had failed her and the family that ruined hers. Now, she has the power to destroy everything Noah holds dear. But when the truth unravels, and sacrifices are made. Aria must choose between revenge and the love she was never meant to have.
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Hidden Behind Glass and Lies Chapter 6: The Wrong Door
Aria I sank into my chair the moment I stepped into my office; my whole body shook with fright. I wasn't even sure how I got here, but from Noah's office to mine, I took long strides. My head down, files clutched tightly to my chest like they could shield me from the eyes that bore into me.That familiar tightening crept into my chest again. The same feeling I used to get whenever I heard my father's whistle from down the street after getting drunk. The tone of his whistle signified whether he was angry or whether I needed to lock Sylvester and Anna away and prepare myself as a target.I shut my eyes and took a slow breath in and out, trying to steady myself before it took over me completely. It worked—a little.I reached for the glass of water on my desk, but my hands were still trembling. The glass slipped slightly before I caught it.My eyes drifted to Noah's office.Through the glass, I could see John sitting comfortably like he belonged there. What kind of history did those
Last Updated : 2026-08-31Hidden Behind Glass and Lies Chapter 5: Old Wounds, New War
Noah Anger rose in my chest the moment I saw the lingering smirk on John's face. It hadn't changed. Not after all these years.Memories came rushing back, sharp and unwanted. His father had been a close friend of mine for as long as I could remember. People thought we were brothers; we shared almost everything but never the truth. John had always had a way of taking things that belonged to me. And worse, he always got away with it. Whenever I spoke up, no one believed me, not even my father. John was better at pretending. Better at playing innocent.And now, here he was again, too close to Aria. The way he said her name, it wasn't casual. It wasn't new. That meant something. Something I didn't like. The thoughts alone unsettled me.My jaw tightened.I wasn't going to let him take her too. Not again. Not like the first time. I still remembered it, clear as day. I had trusted him and told him about the girl I liked. And then he went behind my back and asked her to prom.Though we
Last Updated : 2026-08-22Hidden Behind Glass and Lies Chapter 4: The Ghost from his Past
NoahNothing could have prepared me for how satisfying it felt to see the shock on Aria's face. It was better than I had imagined. Her lips parted slightly, her eyes widening like they might pop out at any second, yet she still looked beautiful. Even in those loose pants and soft pink blouse that concealed her body. Her slipped oversized eyeglasses swallowed half her face, and her hair was pulled into a messy bun like she hadn't even tried at all.And still, she stirred something within me. A strange restless flutter settled in my chest, spreading warmth and leaving a tingling sensation. If only she knew she had this effect on me.I peeled my eyes off her when I noticed Miss Gina watching me closely. Her expression was sharp, questioning. She had been my father's secretary for longer than I could remember, and her sharp wits were what had kept her in position. "Mr Sterling," she began slowly, "have you met Miss Cole before? I haven't mentioned her name yet, but you addressed her."
Last Updated : 2026-08-22Hidden Behind Glass and Lies Chapter 3: I thought I left him behind
AriaThe sun slowly crept across my face, pulling me out of sleep. The first thing I felt wasn't the softness of the bed; it was the steady warmth of an arm wrapped securely around my waist.Memories of last night flashed right again. After eating, Noah showed me the trophies he had won as a hockey player. He was so gentle with me, his eyes showing warmth, not like the Noah I was used to seeing. He seemed different.I lifted my chin slightly, studying his face. He looked so peaceful in his sleep. My fingers twitched, tempted to brush the loose strand of hair that had fallen across his face. Just once. To know if this was real.I curled my fingers into my palm instead.What are you doing? my inner voice snapped. He has other girls… plenty of girls to be with. Don't start imagining things.You do not belong in his world. The thought hit harder this time.Of course. What was I even thinking? I eased myself gently from his grip, making sure not to wake him. My dress was folded neatly o
Last Updated : 2026-08-22
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