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Mistaken Identity: Dream and Love Consumed by Fire

Mistaken Identity: Dream and Love Consumed by Fire

短篇故事 · Romance
作者:  Wendy Gill已完成
語言: English
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故事簡介

Bias

CEO

Winning Back the Wife

Regret

Tragic Love

Three years ago, I rescued the CEO of the Patton Group. That very night, he appeared at my door with his grandson and proposed marriage. I'd secretly loved the young man for seven long years, so I accepted it without hesitation. For three blissful years, Damian Patton showered me with affection so profound it sparked envy in everyone around us. But the illusion shattered when the Patton family's adopted daughter returned from abroad. I stumbled upon him cradling her tenderly and whispering words of devotion. "Grandpa won't hand over the company until Serena gives birth to an heir. But I don't care about inheritance anymore. I want to marry you now." Harriet Patton's lips curved into a sultry smile. "No rush, darling. I want you to marry me as the rightful heir to the Patton empire. Just promise me you won't fall for her." His eyes softened. "Seven years ago, you pulled me out of that fire. I swore then to love you forever." Those words crashed over me like an avalanche, burying my heart under a crushing weight of betrayal. His love for me had been all a lie. I was the one who had braved those flames to save him. It was not her.

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9 章節
Chapter 1
...I staggered out of the house, my mind clouded with shock and grief.After an internal struggle, I called my best friend and terminated my pregnancy in the hospital.Valerie Clark fumed, gritting her teeth. "That blind, heartless fool! Seven years ago, you threw yourself into that inferno to save his sorry life, burning your arm so badly you gave up your dream of being a pianist. You sacrificed your future, and for what? So, he could fawn over Harriet, treating her like his savior?"Her voice grew sharper, slicing through my haze. "And he tricked you into getting pregnant, making you believe it was love, when all he wanted was a child to claim his inheritance and marry her. Ugh, it infuriates me! He'd better never learn the truth, or regret will consume him!"She paused, her tone softening with pity. "I've taken care of your discharge and booked your flight out of this nightmare. The Pattons are powerful, and Damian is no slouch. Are you sure you don't want me by your side for
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Chapter 2
Filled with joy, I'd reached for the necklace, but Damian, usually so composed, had snapped, scolding me before tucking it away.Now, I understood who it truly belonged to.I couldn't help but imagine Damian's reaction when he found out the truth. I was the one who saved his life. His love and necklace had been given to the wrong person.His deep voice brought me back to reality. "Serena, you look pale. Is the baby troubling you? Or are you unwell? Let me take you to a doctor."His concerned gaze left me momentarily dazed.When he first learned of my pregnancy, his joy had been palpable.He'd teared up, hugging me tightly. "I'm going to be a dad!"I'd shared his delight, thinking it was parental bliss. Now, I knew that the child was just his ticket to inheritance.For a moment, I couldn't tell if his concern was genuine or if he was just worried about the baby, who would affect his inheritance rights and his plan to marry Harriet.The latter seemed more likely. Too bad, I coul
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Chapter 3
"We need to end this," I muttered. "The child is gone already. You love someone else, so let's get a divorce and move on."Damian barely registered my words, hurrying Harriet toward the emergency wing."We'll talk later," he said over his shoulder. "My secretary will drive you home."A wave of despair crashed over me. I let out a bitter laugh, my hand drifting to my abdomen, where my child had once been."Your dad's heart belongs to another," I murmured to the void. "Good thing you never knew. I'll bear this pain alone."He didn't acknowledge the loss of our child or my request for divorce. Harriet had consumed his every thought.Taking a deep breath, I stepped out of the hospital.The secretary's car waited curbside. He opened the door with a polite nod. "Madam, Mr. Patton sent me to take you home. Please, get in."I slid into the backseat, my eyes catching on a delicate box of pastries."You've craved these since the pregnancy started, so Mr. Patton made a special trip this
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Chapter 4
Before Harriet could finish, I slapped her across the face.She crumpled to the floor, ready to curse, but footsteps approached.Tears immediately flooded her eyes. She whimpered, "Serena, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have kept Damian all night. Hit me if it helps. Just don't be mad. I'll do anything to make it right."I scowled, words forming, but a furious voice cut through the air. "Serena, you've gone too far!"Damian stormed in, his face a mask of rage as he pulled Harriet into his protective embrace. "Her arm ached all night. It was from the scar she got saving me. I stayed to ease it, and you assaulted her? Pregnancy doesn't excuse cruelty. How can you be so vicious?"He hurled a cake box to the ground. The delicate layers smashed, the "Happy 3rd Anniversary" written in cream smeared into a ruined mess.Today was our wedding anniversary. I'd forgotten it, but he remembered.I swallowed the bitterness rising in my throat and met his cold stare. The truth clawed at me, desperate
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Chapter 5
...Damian shot to his feet, nearly toppling Harriet from his shoulder.He strode over and seized the ring, his eyes locking onto it with a jolt of recognition.It was the token he'd given his savior amidst the fire's chaos. He had asked Harriet about it once. She had stammered, claiming it was lost.He hadn't pressed. Instead, he had consoled her with a lavish necklace. Now, the ring lay pristine in his palm, its weight a silent accusation.Snapping alert, he dialed my number repeatedly, but none went through.His knuckles whitened as he gripped the phone. Turning to his secretary, he barked, "Mobilize everyone! Find Serena!"He stormed out, ignoring Harriet's attempt to grab his coat. Her pout met his glacial stare, colder than ever."Assign guards," he ordered sharply. "She doesn't move a step without my permission."Yanking his coat free, he left her behind.In the car, the secretary tracked my location as they sped toward the airport. "Sir, her flight to Oathinend depa
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Chapter 6
The secretary hurriedly handed the flight information to Damian.He scanned it and heaved a sigh of relief. "Thank God! She's safe."...At the hospital, Harriet had no idea what had happened outside.All she knew was that after Damian saw that ring, he suddenly went frenzy searching for Serena and even ordered her to be guarded.On the floor lay the two documents left behind by him. One was an abortion report, and the other was a divorce agreement.Harriet seethed, her eyes blazing.She'd endured years, letting me bask, for his inheritance and marriage.Now it was all crumbling.She gritted her teeth and hissed, "That bitch ruined everything. No inheritance and no marriage. I'll tear her apart!"A sharp slap cut her off.She clutched her cheek, staring up at Damian in disbelief. "You hit me?"His gaze was a tundra, chilling her to the bone."The ring I had earlier," he said slowly, "was the one I gave to my savior in the fire. It wasn't you, right?"Harriet stiffened, bi
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Chapter 7
My eyes stung, my voice hoarse with emotion. "Thank you, Valerie. I don't know how I'll ever repay you."She arched an eyebrow. "Just live your best."I smiled, letting the moment settle. "I will."...The next morning, we dove into work.Valerie's vision stretched far beyond the horizon. A long time ago, she had acquired a local company.It was beginning to show some promise, though it still hadn't made a significant mark.My role was to elevate it.Long absent from the workplace, I struggled to adjust to the fast pace.Valerie laid out a work plan and patiently guided me.During the day, I helped her with documents, and in the evening, I joined her for business meetings.My time spent accompanying Damian to various events paid off. I handled the corporate world with ease.I tackled tasks with precision and soon tripled my output.My colleagues were impressed. "You're a powerhouse!"As dusk fell, the office emptied.Valerie lingered at her desk, teasing me, "You're a ma
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Chapter 8
Damian's gratitude was meaningless now."If that's all, I'm going home," I said, turning to leave.He grabbed my arm, his voice cracking with urgency. "Now that the truth is out, Harriet will pay for her lies. Come back with me. We don't need kids. I'll treat you right."His eyes were full of sincerity."Are you serious?" I asked."I swear," he vowed. "I'll never fail you again."I laughed bitterly, shaking off his grip. "You think that erases everything? That a few promises make me forget the pain you caused?""I..." he tried to explain, but words failed him....I turned to walk away.He reached out to stop me, but a can suddenly flew from a distance.It hit his hand, causing him to recoil in pain.Valerie stepped out of the shadows and picked up the can with a mocking smile. "Well, well, isn't this Mr. Patton, the king at Harriet's party? Now you're groveling in Frostuolton?"Damian's gaze hardened. "This is a domestic issue. Stay out of it."Valerie was unfazed. "Is i
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Chapter 9
Damian reached into his pocket, pulled out a box, and handed it to me."I stayed up designing this necklace for you," he said. "The gem is one of a kind, like you. Please, give me another chance."I tapped my fingers on the table, my eyes sliding past the jewel. "Don't you think it's a bit too late? That a shiny gift could erase all these years of pain?"Desperation crept into his voice. "That's not what I meant. I'm sorry that I hurt you."The screen of my phone lit up. I glanced at it and saw multiple messages from Valerie, asking about my whereabouts.I pushed the necklace back and stood up. "If you're really sorry, stay out of my life. Let go and set me free."I walked out, and he didn't follow....Back at the office, Valerie sulked, "You vanished without a word. Do you have any idea how worried I was?"I apologized, promising it wouldn't happen again.That evening, a letter arrived. There was a Centurion card and a note from Damian.His handwriting was heavy with regre
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