In this captivating romance novel, Jane, a young and ambitious employee at West&Co, finds herself entangled in a web of secrets, lies, and unexpected love. When her father sells her away to the wealthy and powerful West family, Jane is forced to marry the enigmatic and demanding Liam West. As they embark on a journey of pretending to be a happy couple, Jane and Liam must navigate their complicated feelings, hidden agendas, and the scrutiny of their families and the public eye. But when Jane discovers the secrets behind their engagement and marriage, she must confront the consequences of her own actions and the true nature of her relationship with Liam. Jane finds herself torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for Liam, who is hiding secrets of his own. With the added threat of a rival company sabotaging West&Co and Liam's ex-girlfriend, Fiona, refusing to let go, Jane must make a bold decision that will change the course of her life forever.
Lihat lebih banyakThe sound of alarm blared in the small, bright room occupied by a young woman. She turned and dropped her brush on the table before walking over to her bed to turn the alarm off.
Jane was less enthusiastic about the new day, she had woken up earlier than her alarm and rushed to get ready for work. The whole office had been preparing for this day because apparently, the boss was back in town. The workload from previous days was weighing heavily on her shoulders and she quietly cursed this boss of hers. Jane was still new to West&Co, having started work just a few months ago. She had never met her boss, but stories from her coworkers already fostered a strong dislike towards him. They had talked about how he was precise with everything, and the extra work that had to be done for his arrival. Letting out an exhausted sigh, she sat down on her dresser chair and combed her hair before putting it in a tight bun. She stared at herself in the mirror and forced a tight lipped smile. Jane knew the day was going to be hectic, and she was slightly prepared. ———— The scorching sun beat down as Jane drove her BMW into the parking lot adjacent to her office building. “Today seems much more packed and busier than usual,” Jane murmured, noticing the rows of unfamiliar cars parked in the building. Not giving it much thought, she drove her car forward, her eyes scanning the crowded parking lot for an empty spot, and finally saw one. Jane maneuvered her car till she was perfectly parked in the space, then turned off her engine. Just as Jane was about to open the car door, the sound of a loud crash boomed, her car jerked forward with force as she let out a scream. Hurriedly, she pulled the car door handle before jumping out of the car. Someone or something had hit her car from behind and she felt her heart skipping beats as her eyes widened in fear and anger. Jane whipped her head to the left and saw the dark Benz that had crashed into her car, she tried to look into the window to see the driver but the windows were tinted. Getting up, she dusted her suit pants and top before storming over to the other car and banging at the window, demanding that the driver roll it down. “You just crashed into my car!” She yelled as the tinted windows moved down, revealing the driver. In the driver seat, a young man in his mid 30s, turned to face her, his expression uninterested and bored. “You parked in my space,” he said in a deep, smooth voice that sent chills down her spine. He had shiny brown hair, perfectly styled at the top of his head and broad shoulders. His lips were set in a firm line, and his dark eyes narrowed slightly as he gazed at her. Jane scoffed in disbelief, “Excuse you?! Are you crazy?! This parking lot is not your property!” She yelled at the stranger in front of her. “It is,” he simply replied, his voice unyielding. Her anger reached a boiling point and she was sure she was going to explode, “You don’t own a space here and you are going to pay for damaging my car, I’m calling the cops!” She replied, suppressing the overwhelming urge to slap him. “Your car would’ve ended up at the repair shop anyways, it looks beaten,” he replied, raising a brow at her. Jane had had enough. She turned, walked towards a stone laying on the ground, picked it up and marched towards his car. The man's eyes widened in shock as he realised what she was about to do, but it was too late. She raised the stone and hurled it at his windshield, a sharp smile spreading across her face, “Now, we’re even.” He stepped out of his car, his tailored suit showcasing his muscular build. His face twisted in anger and he snarled, “You bitch! How dare you?!” Jane ignored him and walked towards the building, a satisfied smile spreading across her face now that she has taught the rude, arrogant, jerk a lesson. “You will regret this!” He shouted, his voice through the parking lot. Jane chuckled to herself, flipping him the bird before striding into the door to her office building. “Jane! Where have you been? Mark is losing his mind,” Jess called out as soon as Jane stepped into the building. “Morning to you too, Jess,” her tired voice called out, this morning had already been chaotic enough for her. Jess let out a sigh and walked over to Jane, taking her bag from her. She ran over to her desk and dropped it, removing her ID and clipped it on her shirt. “Come on, let’s go. All the executives are already on the top floor. The Boss has arrived,” Jess said. Grabbing her arm, she pulled her towards the elevator and without a word, Jane followed. They arrived at the top and made their way over to the conference room, where they took seats at the long table. Few minutes had passed before the door to the office burst open and he walked in. “Ladies and gentlemen, Our CEO has arrived,” the executive manager announced, and the room fell silent as everyone stood up to welcome him. Jane felt her eyes widen in complete horror and shock as she beheld the face of their boss. “Welcome back, Mr. West,” the executive manager said, “It’s an honor to have you with us again.” He finished. Everyone in the room applauded as they welcomed him but Jane felt her face pale in shock. Her mind went haywire as her body froze. Because standing in front of her was the stranger whose car she had vandalized. His face remained stoic, his expression angry, until his piercing gaze met her. Her heart leapt from her ribcage as it pounded wildly in her chest. Mr. West gaze locked onto hers, a wicked smirk spreading across his face.Rainwater continued to beat against the closed windows as the sounds of storm and rain filled the kitchen. Jane had a drink in one hand and her phone in the other, staring out the clouded window, lost in thought. Work that day had been hectic for Jane and she had come back home with hope to speak with Liam. Not just to fish information about the state of his company or the discussions she had overheard during their trip, but just to… speak with him. Jane had to admit, she was beginning to get used to having Liam around. Tonight, Liam wasn’t home. Perry had informed Jane about the message he left earlier.. It was now past midnight, but he still hadn’t returned. She had no idea what to make of it. Trying not to worry too much seemed futile because couldn’t help it. Unless… “Fiona,” Jane finally muttered. It made some sense now. Liam could be out there having a good time with his ‘girlfriend’, while she stayed home worried about him. “Silly me,” Jane let out a breathy chuc
The journey to Fiona’s penthouse was a short one. By the time Liam arrived, it was ten minutes past eight and he hoped Fiona wasn’t going to go crazy on him. With the events going on in his company, he hoped she’d be a bit considerate. But once again, he was wrong. Immediately Liam swiped his key card to her apartment and got in, a vase was hurled at him, aiming for his head. He was quick enough to move to the side, and the vase smashed into the door, shattering to pieces. “You’re late,” Fiona said calmly, as if she had not just aimed to smash his skull. Luckily, Liam was partly used to this already, “I’m sorry babe. My day was more hectic than I expected.” “Of course. It was hectic because you spent your time cuddling with that bitch!” “Watch your mouth, Fiona. You will not speak about Jane in that manner,” Liam warned. He had tried to be calm and treat Fiona with the affection she deserved, but what she wasn’t going to do was speak about Jane. Liam had no idea why h
It was already the next day. Jane scrambled around her room, trying to find her favourite flats. She had received a 6am panic call from Mark, which meant, their day was going to be busier than usual. Apparently, plans within the company has been leaked to the press and more scandals are coming. There seemed to be a rat among them and they’d been tasked to fish them out. Jane was going to speak with Liam about it, but for now, she needed to head to work and gather as many details as she could. After putting on her flats and straightening her suit jacket, Jane grabbed her bag and ran down the stairs—then paused. The smell of fresh bacon and eggs wafted through the air making her stomach grumble. ‘Liam’s making breakfast when his company is under media pressure?’ Jane thought. She decided she was going to confront Liam since he seemed not to care as much as his employees did. Jane walked into the kitchen, already prepared on what to say. But she paused again. It wasn’t just
Jane looked at Liam. This time, she really looked at him. His laugh made her smile so hard, her cheeks began to hurt. She had never seen Liam laugh so much. He looked so handsome, free and happy and it was oddly satisfying. She wasn’t even sure what she had said was that funny, but she wasn’t about to ruin this moment with Liam. Liam laughed to his heart's content, then wiped away a stray tear, “Yeah, he must be a really sexy, hot, handsome freak. I know guys like him,” he said with a smile. Jane raised a brow. It was rare to see Liam joke around like this with her. “Ehh, freak? Yes. Not sure about the rest tho,” she said with a shrug, playing along. Liam let out a deep chuckle before going back to his meal. They both ate in silence for a while, sneaking hidden glances at each other for reasons both didn’t know or understand. A few minutes later, Liam packed up the dishes while Jane cleaned the tables. They were done with dinner and exhaustion weighed on both of them as they
The day passed quickly and Jane walked out of the building, her bags on her arm, still sulking. Ever since her encounter with Fiona, Jane had been feeling somewhat unhappy–mostly because Liam had heard the things she said and she hadn’t meant any of it. Yes, she was pissed, angry and jealous Fiona was right. Liam wasn’t hers and Jane knew she had to destroy whatever feelings she knew was growing for her fake husband. Letting out a sigh, she drove toward their home with one thing in mind; she was going to apologize. A few minutes later, Jane walked into Liam’s home and yet again, he was in the kitchen, preparing dinner. She’d never actually eaten a meal Liam made but it was impressive he knew how to cook. Liam made extravagant meals and she had never had the opportunity to praise him. It was admirable. Taking careful steps, she walked into the kitchen and Liam had his back to her, refusing to acknowledge her. “I… I got you some candies,” Jane spoke up, placing the box of sweet
Liam stared at Jane, locking her in a gaze. Tension rose between them with Jane staring back at him as heat began to creep within her. She quickly snapped back, withdrawing her arm from his hold. “Are you stupid?” She asked, crossing her arms. Liam stared up at her with an incredulous look. “What?” “Exactly. I’m pretty sure you should’ve figured out in less than an hour of waiting that I wasn’t interested and wouldn’t come.” She replied harshly. “I don’t know Jane, maybe next time, send a note telling me to fuck myself. I’d have known not to try and be nice,” Liam said after letting out a harsh chuckle. “Maybe try being nice when it’s needed,” she retorted back before turning away. “I have to be on my way, Mr. West,” Jane said. Jane turned to take a step but was halted in her tracks, and this time, it wasn’t because of a hand on her arm. Instead, Liam had his arms wrapped around her waist as he hugged her from behind, making Jane pause in shock with wide eyes. She could sme
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