LOGIN"I was forced to marry a billionaire to save my family— but I fell in love with his son… and now I’m carrying his child." Born into poverty, Celine always dreamed of a better life. But that dream took a twisted turn when her parents sold her off to an aging billionaire in exchange for his influence to secure a coveted political position. Her heart belonged to another—her childhood sweetheart, whom she was engaged to marry. Yet her parents' disapproval shattered her plans, forcing her to sacrifice her happiness for their ambition. Reluctantly, Celine moved into the opulent mansion of her new husband, a man decades older and emotionally distant. While she struggled to adapt, fate took an unexpected turn when she crossed paths with his son, Jackson—a man whose charm and rebellious nature pulled her into a forbidden romance. Despite the guilt and turmoil, Celine fell deeply for Jackson, succumbing to a passion that left her pregnant with his child. But Jackson's true nature soon emerged. Behind his magnetic allure was a womanizer whose actions crushed the very bond they shared. Heartbroken and betrayed, Celine made a drastic decision: Born Would the billionaire forgive her betrayal? Or would Celine's s secret ignite a storm that would destroy the fragile peace she had just begun to find?
View MoreThe evening sky over the city bled into shades of bruised purple as if the world itself mirrored Derrick’s turmoil. From the thirty-second floor of his sleek glass tower, Derrick sat behind his mahogany desk, alone, the skyline stretching endlessly behind him, glittering as if nothing had changed.But everything had.The office lights were dimmed, casting long shadows on the floor. His fingers tapped the armrest of his leather chair, steady but tense. In his other hand, he clutched a whiskey tumbler, the amber liquid untouched. It had gone warm hours ago—just like the trust that once warmed his heart.The door opened quietly with a soft click.Jerome stepped in, his expression tight, a file tucked under his arm. His suit jacket was wrinkled, his tie pulled loose. "They took the bait, sir."Derrick didn’t move. “When?”“Less than an hour ago. Surveillance caught Jackson and Olivia entering the perimeter of Celine’s neighborhood. They parked three houses down and walked the rest of the
The sky outside was gray, heavy with the promise of rain. It matched the heaviness in my chest. I sat in the living room, gently rocking Elora in my arms. She had finally dozed off after a long, fussy afternoon. Her tiny breaths were warm against my neck, her fingers curled tightly around the edge of my shirt like she never wanted to let go. I didn’t blame her. Some days, I didn’t want to let go either.Dr. Maya had left a few hours ago to attend to an emergency at the hospital. She promised to return before nightfall. I had smiled and waved her off, thinking the solitude would do me some good.Or at least I thought I didn’t mind being alone.But now, the silence in the house felt too loud.I had just laid Elora in her crib, pulling a soft blanket up to her chest, when a knock echoed through the quiet house.Three slow knocks.Firm.Not like Maya.I froze, my hands instinctively going to my chest as if I could steady the sudden pounding of my heart. My eyes darted to the clock on the
The early afternoon light filtered through the blinds in Derrick’s office, casting striped shadows across the floor. He didn’t notice the sun. His eyes were fixed on the files spread across his desk, each page a whisper of betrayal, each photo a piece of the puzzle slowly taking shape.“Sir,” Jerome said as he walked in, shutting the door behind him. He held a tablet in one hand and a small folder in the other. “We found something.”Derrick looked up. “Go ahead.”Jerome placed the tablet on the table and swiped through a few images. “Do you remember Evis James ? Former board member. Forced to retire three months ago after that audit flagged him for mismanagement?”“Yes,” Derrick said slowly. “He claimed it was a health issue, but something didn’t sit right.”Jerome nodded. “We looked into his financials again. His personal accounts were clean. But he started receiving regular deposits into a separate offshore account last year. The payments stopped one week after he was removed.”“Whe
The sky was still dark when Derrick stepped into the boardroom again. Outside, the city was asleep, its lights scattered like dying stars in the distance. Inside, the room buzzed with quiet urgency.A few of his top executives were already there—Vivian from Finance, Linda from PR, Jerome, and two IT specialists huddled over laptops and printouts. No one spoke more than necessary. They had worked through the night, driven not just by fear of collapse, but by something deeper—loyalty. Loyalty to a man who had built the company from the ground up. Loyalty to the storm he was now standing in alone.Jerome walked in, balancing a tray of steaming coffee cups. His eyes looked heavier than usual, his shirt wrinkled at the collar.“Sir,” he said, placing a cup near Derrick. “The forensics team found something.”Derrick didn’t sit. His eyes scanned the tired faces around the table. “Talk to me.”Vivian looked up, fingers still resting on the trackpad of her laptop. She turned the screen around
That night, after Eliza left Maya’s house, I sat in silence on the floor of the guest room. The baby slept beside me, her small breaths steady, peaceful. I, on the other hand, couldn’t stop my hands from shaking. My heart felt like it was wrapped in barbed wire.I pulled the folded paper from under
After she left, the weight of everything hit me all at once.It wasn’t just a heavy feeling—it was like the whole world had collapsed into my chest. I couldn’t breathe. My legs trembled beneath me. I sat down slowly, like my knees could no longer carry the burden of my own body, of the truth I had
“Celine. I’m so glad you called.”Dr. Maya’s voice was soft, almost like a blanket over my heart. I pressed the phone tighter against my ear, fighting the tears that were already threatening to fall.“I… I didn’t know who else to call,” I whispered, my voice cracking.“You did the right thing,” she
“Smells like pancakes.”The words left my lips before I even fully opened my eyes.I blinked and sat up slowly on the edge of the bed. The light pouring through the thin curtains was soft and golden, like warm honey. The pale walls of the room caught the morning glow, giving everything a quiet calm












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