ANMELDENBenedykta Rebel, known as Ben to her friends, never imagined that her position as the oldest daughter of a wealthy family in New York would come with such a heavy burden. When her grandfather unexpectedly names her as the CEO of New Way Group, Ben is shocked to learn that there is a catch - she must marry a man of her grandfather's choosing in order to inherit the company. Furious at the idea of being forced into a loveless marriage, Ben confronts her grandfather, only to be met with indifference. With her family's company on the brink of bankruptcy, Ben realizes that she has no choice but to comply with her grandfather's demands. Seeking solace and escape from her troubles, Ben finds herself at a night club, where she crosses paths with a mysterious and handsome stranger. Drawn to him in a way she never thought possible, Ben succumbs to a passionate one-night stand, unaware of the consequences that will follow. But when Ben discovers that the man she shared a fleeting connection with is none other than her future father-in-law, her world is turned upside down. Caught between duty and desire, Ben must navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty as she comes face to face with the man who unknowingly stole her heart in a single night. Family obligations and forbidden love collide. Will she choose duty and save her family's legacy, or will she risk it all for a chance at true happiness?
Mehr anzeigenAMBROSE POV “Are you happy now?” Matteo taunted after watching my third mental breakdown. A part of me was always scared, thinking that I should have told Ben the truth while she was here. I sighed deeply, gulping down my third drink. “If she means a lot to you, why don’t you just call her and tell her the truth? Who knows, she might even forgive you.” I stared at him in disbelief. “Don’t think that I’ve forgotten what you did.”His eyes widened in surprise. “What are you talking about, Ambrose?” I rolled my eyes at him. “I saw you cozying up to Benedykta while she was still here… were you doing it to mess with me?” He smirked. “Ben is a nice girl who recently got divorced. She might be a single mother right now, but she looks good for her age. Since you don’t want her, I might as well take my shot.” I stood up, glaring at him. “Don’t even think about it,” I warned. Matteo raised his hands in defense. “Do not cross me, brother, or else you will be dead to me
BEN POVWhen the nurse finally left the room, I was in sheer shock. Nolan slumped on the floor. I kept replaying her words over and over in my head. This didn’t make any sense. I always took the pill when Nolan and I got intimate; how on earth did this happen? I pulled my hair, hoping that the pain would remind me that this was just a mere dream and nothing more. Nolan grabbed my hands, stopping me.Our eyes locked in a frenzy. He swallowed hard. “Did you…” he trailed off, trying to find the right words. I stared at him in disbelief. “Is it mine or my father’s?” he finally asked, his gaze fixed on my face. “Nolan…” I warned. He raised his hands in defense. “Don’t look at me like the bad guy, Ben, because I’m just trying to understand the gravity of this situation. The last time you wanted me to take responsibility for a child I didn’t even father… that child was my sibling. Do you understand how fucked up that would have been?” I remained silent, trying to calm myself. “I
BEN POV I stared at her in disbelief. This had to be some kind of joke, right? We looked nothing alike. I walked past her, bumping into her as I headed to the parking lot where I had parked Clay’s car. She was running after me like she hadn’t abandoned me 30 years ago. “Ben, listen to me, honey.” “Hey, slow down!” Once she caught up with me, she grabbed my arm, and I spun around, facing her. “What do you want?”She let go of my arm. “Is this how the Rebels raised my only child? To be rude to her own biological mother?” I scoffed in annoyance, crossing my arms over my chest. “You are not my mother, and I am not your child. The baby you selfishly abandoned in the hospital died years ago.” She looked taken aback. “I know you’re saying this because you’re angry, but trust me, Ben, I care about you, and that’s why I came to this place so that I could talk to you.” I remained silent. “Talk to me about what? From what I’ve heard, you’re only interested in the mone
BEN POV The flight back to New York was smooth. Alessia had fallen asleep, and I was lost in my thoughts, thinking about what my own mother did. She just wanted money. She didn’t even care about my own well-being. We were going to arrive in New York mid-afternoon, and Clay was picking us up alone because Marcelo was out of the country for an art exhibition. It felt good to be back home, but my heart was elsewhere. I dreaded that I had left things unfinished with Ambrose. I groaned deeply and pushed the memories away. I didn’t want to dwell in the past. I wondered what my new brother was like. Obviously, he looked like his parents. When the plane finally landed, I sighed with relief, whispering a silent prayer, and turned to wake up Alessia. I touched her cheek. “Time to wake up, sleepyhead.” She mumbled something in her sleep, and I couldn’t help but chuckle. “Honey, we need to go.” She slowly opened her eyes. She looked so much like her father. “






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