LOGINWarning: contains mature content Elena has long harbored a secret crush on her enigmatic billionaire boss, Andrew Blake. One night in San Francisco turns a routine business trip into a forbidden, passionate affair.Back home, Andrew faces pressure from his family: if he doesn’t marry before his stepbrother Matthew, he could lose the company. Determined to secure his inheritance, he offers Elena a contract marriage and she accepts.But life gets complicated. Matthew is her ex, his fiancée is her best friend, and a betrayal orchestrated with a scandalous video shatters Elena’s world. Humiliated, she disappears, determined to build a new life away from Andrew and Matthew.Yet escaping a billionaire isn’t easy. Torn between revenge and forgiveness, past and future, Elena must decide: can her heart truly heal before it’s too late? especially when the truth about the betrayal surfaces?
View MoreElena's POVI stared at the message, my thumb hovering over the screen. Finally, she wanted to meet up. She had a lot of explaining to do."Where?" I typed briskly."Home." The reply came almost instantly, like she'd been waiting by her phone.My chest tightened slightly. Home. Good place to meet. I just had to pray Dad would be there. I needed mom to say the truth in his presence."Will be there shortly," I typed back, then slipped the phone into my purse."Everything okay?" Andrew's voice was low, intimate in the quiet cabin of the car. His hand found my thigh, possessive and warm through the fabric of my dress."Yeah," I nodded, forcing brightness into my voice. "Just my mom. She wants to meet."He straightened, his shoulders squaring in that way they did when he made decisions. "Good. I'll come with you." His fingers tightened slightly on my leg. "It's time I met your parents properly.”I gave a small smile, but deep inside me, I was reeling. I couldn't let him come with me. I co
Elena’s POV Andrew didn’t explain what the “one thing” was, and I didn’t bother to ask. The grin on his face told me the place had to be special.He took my hand and tugged me off the bed, stopping only long enough for me to slip into a sundress.“Where are we going?” I finally asked, unable to keep the question to myself as he led me downstairs.“You’ll see,” he said casually.We walked into the kitchen, and he opened the back door. A warm rush of ocean breeze greeted me.I blinked in surprise. A private path stretched behind the villa, leading straight to the shoreline.“The beach?” I said, the corners of my lips lifting as the soft hum of waves echoed in the distance.Andrew nodded. “Our flight isn’t till noon. Thought we could use a little extra time.”“A little time,” I repeated softly, turning to look at him. If only he knew how much these small efforts were helping me breathe easier.He held my hand. “Come.”I followed him down the sandy path, letting him guide me. Sunlight sp
Elena's POVThe smell of coffee and something sweet—pancakes, maybe—wafted into my nose as soon as I opened my eyes. I was alone in the massive bed. The sheets where Andrew had been lying were clean and lightly rumpled.I yawned lazily and sat up, stretching. The room was brightly lit by sunlight spilling in through the curtains that were already drawn open.I looked down at myself and realized I was still naked. Memories from last night came flooding back, and heat crept up my cheeks as I pulled the silk sheets closer.Then, the door opened and Andrew walked in carrying a tray filled with breakfast. He was dressed casually in a white shirt and dark slacks and his hair was slightly damp from a shower.He must have been awake long before me.When he saw I was awake, a smile tugged at his lips.“Good morning,” he said, setting the tray carefully on my lap.“You made breakfast.” I said, clutching the sheets to my chest.“Don't sound so surprised," he said with a chuckle and walked over t
Andrew's POVWhen we pulled into the restaurant, I parked the car along the curb and stepped out. Then, I walked around to her door and opened it for her, offering my hand in a gentlemanly manner.She smiled slightly and placed her hand in mine as she stepped down. We walked into the restaurant, which was dimly lit and intimate in a way that made the outside world feel distant.We made our way to a corner table that overlooked the city and sat down. Candlelight flickered between us, casting soft shadows across Elena's face.She looked breathtaking tonight. More than that—she looked happy and relaxed.The waiter soon came with the menu, and we placed our orders. She talked about how beautiful the city looked, and I just watched her, captivated by the way she spoke. I almost laughed at how animated she became, her hands moving as she described the lights.Soon, our food arrived, and we ate in comfortable silence. I kept stealing glances at her, watching the careful way she lifted her fo
The cool spring air brushed against my skin as we descended the jet’s steps.A sleek black car waited for us on the tarmac. As we approached, Andrew opened the door for me before the chauffeur loaded our luggage into the trunk. Moments later, we were driving through the streets of Manhattan, city l
Andrew’s POV“Oh, don’t sound so dramatic, darling.” My mother’s voice on the other end was all cheer and obliviousness. “Lilith just needs a place to stay for a few weeks. Your house is enormous. Why let all that space go to waste?”My jaw tightened. My eyes darted toward Elena, who stood by the c
Andrew’s POV I stared at her in disbelief. How come she had returned to the country and I hadn’t heard a word about it? The Lilith I knew never did anything quietly. She lived for attention. “Lilith?” I said slowly. “What are you doing here? When did you return?” Her smile faltered a little, her
Elena’s POV“What the hell are you doing in my office?” Andrew’s voice was cold, his eyes sharp as daggers.Matthew didn’t flinch. Instead, he chuckled and leaned back in the chair, resting his arms lazily on the armrests.“Nice press conference, brother. You really stole the spotlight this time. E






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