LOGINThey poisoned me. Cremated me. Erased me. But death wasn't the end. I woke up in another woman's body, a scandalous supermodel with mafia ties and dangerous secrets. Now I have a new face, a new name, and a ruthless stepbrother who sees through every lie I tell. My husband doesn't recognize me. Perfect. He married his mistress and stole my son. They think they won. They have no idea what's coming. Because the woman they killed was weak and trusting. The woman who came back? She's something else entirely. Revenge never looked so good
View MoreI did not sleep that night.Every time I closed my eyes, I felt Kieran's lips on mine. His hands on my body. The way he had looked at me like he could see through all my lies to something real underneath.It was wrong. Everything about it was wrong.I was supposed to be focused on destroying Lucas. On saving Ethan. On getting justice for Rachel Hart.Instead, I was kissing Kieran Vaughn. Wanting him. Feeling things I had no right to feel.And the worst part was the guilt.Not because Kieran was technically Raven's stepbrother. They shared no blood. The relationship was only on paper.But because I was supposed to be in love with Lucas. Playing the devoted girlfriend. Making him trust me so I could destroy him.How could I seduce Lucas when I wanted to be with Kieran?How could I pretend to care about Lucas when Kieran's touch was the only thing that felt real?I got out of bed at dawn and stood in the shower until the water ran cold. Trying to wash away the confusion. The guilt. The w
Kieran called two days later with an invitation."Dinner at the estate tomorrow night. Just the two of us. My father is traveling and I need to discuss the investigation findings with you.""Can we not do this over the phone?""No. Some things require privacy. And good wine." He paused. "Unless you are afraid to be alone with me.""I am not afraid of you.""Then seven o'clock. I will send a car."I should have said no. Should have insisted we meet somewhere public. Somewhere safe.But I needed to know what Kieran's team had found. And part of me, a part I did not want to examine too closely, wanted to see him.The car arrived at six thirty. The same driver as always. The same long ride through the city and into the hills.The Vaughn estate looked different without the crowd of servants and security. Quieter. Almost peaceful in the evening light.Kieran met me at the door himself. No butler. No staff. Just him in jeans and a casual shirt that made him look younger. Less dangerous."Tha
The police questioning happened on Monday afternoon.Detective Martinez was a woman in her forties with tired eyes and a patient demeanor. She sat across from me and David Chen in a small interview room at the police station."Thank you for coming in, Miss Craslow," she said. "This is just routine. We are looking into the circumstances surrounding Rachel Hart's death.""I understand.""How long have you known Lucas Hart?"I looked at David. He nodded slightly."About a month. We met at a charity gala.""And you are dating him?""Yes.""Did Lucas ever talk to you about his late wife?""He mentioned her. He said she died from complications during childbirth. He seemed very sad about it."Detective Martinez made a note. "Did he say anything specific about her death? Any details?""Only that it was sudden. That the doctors could not save her.""And you never met Rachel Hart? Never had any contact with her?""No. I did not know Lucas when she was alive."The questions continued for forty m
Lucas arrived at my apartment at exactly seven, carrying expensive wine and flowers."You look beautiful," he said, kissing my cheek. "You always do.""Thank you."He walked through the apartment, looking at everything with obvious interest. The expensive furniture Raven owned. The designer clothes visible through the open closet. The art on the walls."This is nice," he said. "Very sophisticated.""I like my space.""I can tell." Lucas poured us both wine. "So tell me more about your life. Your childhood. Your dreams. I feel like I am always talking about myself and I know so little about you."We sat on the couch and I told him carefully constructed lies. Stories from Raven's life mixed with vague details that could mean anything. I deflected personal questions with the skill Jade had taught me.Lucas listened with apparent fascination. Or maybe he was just good at pretending to care. It was hard to tell with him."I am having a party this weekend," he said during dessert. "For Etha






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