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LIES BEFORE VOWS

LIES BEFORE VOWS

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Von:  Akbar Laufend
Sprache: English
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Third-Person POV

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Hate to Love

Lies Before Vows is a gripping billionaire romance about duty, deception, and the unexpected power of love. Damon Caldwell, heir to a vast empire, must marry by year’s end or lose everything. Cold and logical, Damon fabricates a relationship with his grounded, no-nonsense secretary, Sienna Blake, just to escape his family’s matchmaking pressure. Sienna, burdened by family debt, reluctantly agrees—only to find herself thrust into the spotlight as the “secret Cinderella.” As the charade deepens through galas, vacations, and public appearances, real emotions begin to surface. Sienna glimpses Damon’s hidden depth and vulnerability, while Damon falls for her quiet strength and resilience. But their growing bond is tested by a vindictive ex-fiancée, media scandals, and a betrayal from within Damon’s company that costs Sienna her job. When faced with choosing love or legacy, Damon shocks the world by walking away from his empire to win back the woman he truly loves. Together, they rebuild from scratch, creating a company—and a life—based on truth, respect, and love. In the end, it’s not power or wealth that defines Damon’s success, but the woman by his side and the life they chose—together, on their own terms.

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Chapter 1: Damon’s Dilemma
The boardroom at Caldwell International Holdings was silent, the kind of silence that weighed heavy—like thick fog before a storm. At the head of the obsidian-glass table sat Damon Caldwell, immaculately dressed in a tailored charcoal-gray suit, fingers steepled, eyes locked on the quarterly projections glowing on the wall-sized screen. Numbers had always made sense to him. They didn’t lie. They didn’t shift or manipulate. They didn’t disappoint. People, on the other hand? That was another story. He exhaled slowly, hiding his irritation behind a carefully composed expression. Around him sat the ten senior board members of the empire his family had built over four generations. They were men and women of consequence—seasoned strategists, CEOs, global advisors. And they were all looking at him. His father, Vincent Caldwell, sat to his immediate right. A man of towering presence and fading patience, Vincent was in his seventies now, though age hadn’t softened him. If anything, it had sh
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Chapter 2: A Legacy on the Line
The Caldwell estate was unnervingly quiet at night, the kind of quiet that didn’t soothe—it pressed down, like the calm before a boardroom storm. Damon walked through the study, the antique grandfather clock ticking in the corner like a metronome of judgment. His father had summoned him home hours ago, and knowing Vincent Caldwell, that never meant anything good. The fire crackled in the hearth, throwing gold and amber shadows across the room’s mahogany walls. Vincent stood by the window, staring out over the dark lawn as if expecting some revelation to rise from the grass. Damon, still in his suit from the office, leaned against the desk. “You said this was urgent,” Damon said, already tired. Vincent turned. “It is. We need to talk about the clause.” Damon rolled his eyes, muttering, “Of course we do.” Vincent’s expression hardened. “Don’t start with the attitude. You think I enjoy reminding you? You’re the one refusing to act.” “I’m not refusing. I’m choosing,” Damon shot back
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Chapter 3: Sienna Blake — Secretary in Silence
Long before the sun rose over the steel skyline of Manhattan, Sienna Blake was already awake. Her alarm went off at 5:00 a.m., like it did every weekday, followed by her daily ritual—shower, stretch, black coffee, and quiet moments by the tiny window of her two-bedroom apartment in Queens. She never rushed the silence. It was the only part of her day that truly belonged to her. By 6:30, she was making breakfast—eggs, toast, and turkey bacon. Her fifteen-year-old brother, Jordan, stumbled into the kitchen, hair a wild mess, dragging his backpack like it weighed a ton. “Food,” he mumbled. “Good morning to you too,” she said with a soft smile, sliding a plate toward him. Jordan was her baby brother, though he’d never admit it. Fourteen years separated them. Their bond was strong, though it had become more complicated in recent years—especially after their father’s death. He looked up at her between bites. “You working late again?” “Probably,” she said, brushing a crumb from his ch
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Chapter 4: The Decision
Damon had barely stepped out of his car before his phone buzzed. Twice. Then again. He stared at the screen with a sigh. Mother. Mother again. Then: “Call me now.” He didn’t need a psychic to know what this was about. By the time he entered the Caldwell estate, Margaret Caldwell was already waiting in the sitting room, a cappuccino in hand and a look of giddy impatience plastered across her face. She looked like someone who had just found out the royal wedding was being hosted in her backyard. “There he is!” she called, the excitement bubbling from her like soda shaken too hard. “Finally! Sit. I’ve been dying to talk to you.” Damon didn’t sit. “Where’s Dad?” “Coming. I’ve already told the kitchen to prepare the special breakfast tray,” she said, brushing imaginary dust from her silk blouse. “You know—croissants, raspberry compote, little egg muffins with truffle oil.” “Why?” “Because we’re celebrating, Damon!” She stood, placing the cappuccino down and taking two dramatic st
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Chapter 5: The Confession
Sienna was updating the quarterly logistics brief when Damon stepped into her office unannounced—a rare and unsettling move. He never entered her workspace unless something was on fire or collapsing. She looked up, brow arched. “Is something wrong with the Arizona numbers?” “No,” he said, voice low. “But I need to talk to you. Privately.” She saved the file, stood, and followed him without question. Her heels clicked softly against the marble floor as he led her down the hall to the executive lounge, a private space rarely used unless a high-profile guest was involved. Once inside, he shut the door. She stood there, arms crossed. “What’s going on?” He hesitated. For the first time in weeks, Damon Caldwell looked genuinely uncomfortable. “There’s something I need to tell you. And before I say it, I want you to know I didn’t plan this. It just… happened.” “That’s never a good way to start a conversation,” she replied, suspicious now. “At the fundraiser last weekend,” he began,
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Chapter 6: Blackmail & Boundaries
The office air felt thicker than usual. The windows let in sharp beams of morning sunlight, but none of it touched Damon Caldwell’s mood. After Sienna walked out of his office—calm, firm, and painfully honest—he’d stood frozen in place for almost ten minutes. Not because of shock, but because of frustration. He had hoped, truly hoped, that she would say yes. That somewhere under her righteous anger and stiff posture, she’d feel sorry for him. She hadn’t. And now, with his family expecting to meet her in less than forty-eight hours, Damon was out of time—and out of grace. So when she returned from delivering a file to legal, he was waiting for her at her desk. “We need to talk,” he said coldly. Sienna didn’t even look up. “We already did.” “No. That was me giving you the option. This is different.” She looked at him now, catching the subtle shift in his tone—sharper, clipped, more dangerous. “I said no.” “And I said this isn’t optional anymore.” Her lips parted slightly. “Wha
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Chapter 7: The First Appearance
The sleek black Caldwell town car pulled up in front of Sienna’s apartment building at exactly 5:45 PM. It gleamed like a panther in the evening sun, polished to perfection. A suited chauffeur—mid-fifties, professional, composed—stepped out and opened the door for her.“Miss Blake?” he said with a respectful nod.“Yes,” she replied, voice tight with nerves.“I’m Thomas. Mr. Caldwell asked me to bring you to the estate. Please, take your time.”Sienna slid into the back seat, smoothing down the emerald green dress Damon had paid for. The silk hugged her frame with elegance, but her stomach twisted in knots beneath it.She clutched the envelope of information Damon had given her, memorizing details all night and during her lunch break. His favorite wine: a 2012 Merlot. Favorite author: Orwell. Childhood dog: Baxter. She knew his GPA, his travel preferences, even his shoe size.This was more than a dinner. It was a performance.The car glided through Manhattan, slipping past traffic with
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Chapter 8: Under Scrutiny
Sienna had never gone shopping twice in one week before. That kind of lifestyle was reserved for rich housewives and TV characters. But today was different. Today she was returning to that house. Damon’s house. Their house, if the lie was to be believed.And she wasn’t going to be caught wearing the same dress twice.The boutique greeted her like royalty again, the same polite smiles, the same sparkling water offered in a champagne glass.“Back so soon, Miss Blake?” the stylist asked, clearly pleased to see her.“I need something… even more stunning,” Sienna said. “Classy, elegant—but memorable.”They brought out options: golds, blacks, deep wines, and sapphire blues. But one dress stopped her breath. A floor-length silver gown with delicate beadwork, an asymmetrical neckline, and a subtle shimmer that made her skin glow under the light.“This one,” she whispered.“Excellent choice,” the stylist beamed. “This is from the Matriarch Collection. Very exclusive. We only have one in the ci
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Chapter 9: Social Storm
Sienna turned the key, pushed open the door, and stepped into her apartment.She paused for a moment on the threshold, still clutching the clutch bag from dinner. Her silver gown shimmered faintly under the hallway light, now wrinkled slightly from sitting, but still glowing like a second skin. The night had gone better than she expected, but every moment of it still felt surreal.Behind her, Damon sat in the car, eyes following her until the door clicked shut.He didn’t move immediately.For a few lingering seconds, he just stared at her building’s entrance. His expression unreadable, even to himself.Then, without a word, he shifted the car into drive and pulled away from the curb, disappearing into the thick Manhattan night.The flash had gone unnoticed.He didn’t see the shadow crouched low near the alley across the street, or the quiet snap of a camera capturing just enough—a profile, a dress, a car.It was subtle.But it was enough.The next morning, the internet lit up like som
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Chapter 10: Defining the Rules
the end of the week, it was official: the mystery woman from the photo was all anyone could talk about. Speculation was everywhere. The media still hadn’t figured out who she was. The dress hadn’t been ID’d, her face was just blurry enough to be protected, and Damon Caldwell’s team refused to give statements. His parents were equally silent—smiling through charity events and luncheons, dropping coy hints but offering no names. But inside Caldwell International Holdings, things were different. Rumors were flying. “She has to work here,” someone whispered near the elevators. “His secretary maybe? That’s the only woman I’ve seen him talk to more than once.” “No way. That girl wears flats.” “Exactly. Hiding in plain sight.” Sienna sat at her desk, typing furiously, even though her screen hadn’t changed in ten minutes. Her palms were sweaty, and every whisper sent a jolt of anxiety through her chest. She could feel the eyes on her back. Jordan texted: “You’re the ghost they’re t
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