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Shadows Of Deception

Shadows Of Deception

Romance
last updateTerakhir Diperbarui : 2024-11-02
Oleh:  Esther Obiahu Tamat
Bahasa: English
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Sinopsis

Fast-Paced Plot

Contract Marriage

Independent

CEO

Betrayal

Heir/Heirness

Mystery

Revenge

Dark Romance

Ivy Grant, a nurse trapped in a marriage to the abusive Caleb Torres, is unaware that her husband is hiding a dark secret: he’s responsible for her parents’ murder, carried out under the orders of Maxwell Pierce, the Blackwood family lawyer. Fate brings Ivy into the life of Adrian Blackwood, a billionaire heir facing a looming deadline to marry or lose his inheritance. After a chance encounter and a passionate one-night stand, Ivy flees when she uncovers disturbing truths about the Blackwood family. Desperate to find her and meet the conditions of his grandfather’s will, Adrian falls prey to a sinister scheme by Dr. Sebastian Cole, who introduces a false heiress to secure Adrian’s fortune. As Ivy returns to expose the deception, a web of blackmail and betrayal forces Adrian into a loveless marriage, while Ivy disappears once more. Years later, Adrian’s life is in shambles until Ivy reappears with their twins, Lucas and Sophia, and a plan to reclaim their stolen future. Together, they must face their enemies and uncover the truth to restore their lives and find happiness.

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Nimra
Nimra
Excellent work ...
2024-11-26 21:04:03
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Velia Leach
Velia Leach
I enjoy book. When will it be updated?
2024-09-03 22:02:13
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Chapter 1
The clock on the wall read close to midnight, but my mind was a million miles away. The hospital corridors were eerily quiet,. I should have been relieved that my shift was over, but instead, a gnawing anxiety twisted my stomach into knots. Caleb should be home by now, waiting, probably but not patiently. The thought of everything waiting for me at home dishes, laundry, him…made my head spin.“Ivy!”I nearly jumped out of my skin at the sound of Dr. Collins’ voice. She was striding towards me, her arms full of files, and I quickly tried to pull myself together.“You’re still here?” she asked, raising an eyebrow. “Good, because I wanted to catch you before you left. You've been doing excellent work lately, and I’m sure a promotion is on the horizon.”I forced a smile, trying to push down the anxiety bubbling inside me. “Thank you, Dr. Collins. That really means a lot.”She nodded, her eyes softening a bit. “Of course my dear. But don’t let me keep you. Go on, get home and get s
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Chapter 2
As Caleb and I stepped through the front door, I could feel the tension hanging thick in the air, like a storm ready to break. The car ride home from the hospital had been silent, but it was the kind of silence that screamed of unspoken words, of buried resentment waiting to explode. I barely had time to set my bag down before he was on me, his eyes blazing with anger."What the hell were you thinking, Ivy?" His voice was a low growl, the kind that sent a shiver down my spine despite my determination not to show fear.I met his gaze, my own anger rising to meet his. "What was I thinking? I was doing my job, Caleb. What else do you expect me to do?""My job is to help people, to save lives," I shot back, the words coming out harsher than I intended. "Not to just stand by and let""Your job," he interrupted, his voice cold and sharp, "is to keep your head down and stay out of trouble. Not to get involved in every bleeding heart case that walks through those doors."I felt a bitter la
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Chapter 3
(Adrian POV)I adjusted my tie in the office mirror.The silk felt cool and familiar against my skin, yet there was an unease in the pit of my stomach that no amount of straightening could shake off. The tie was perfect, Grandfather had always insisted on that. Every detail had to be flawless. But today, that perfection felt hollow.It had only been two weeks since I watched them lower him into the ground, the last member of my family. Everyone else had all been snatched away in a fiery plane crash years ago, leaving me with a legacy that felt more like a burden than a gift. Now, it was just me, standing in the echo of what once was, trying to fill shoes that felt far too large.Today was my first day back at the office, my thoughts were a battlefield, the demands of the board meeting clashing with the ache of grief that gnawed at my resolve. How was I supposed to hold everything together? The company was on the brink of a new era, and so was I, though I wasn’t sure if I was stepp
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Chapter 4
(ADRIAN POV)After two extra ringaI swiped the screen to answer, tension abode in the room. “Adrian,” The barrister’s voice was steady, but there was something beneath it urgency, maybe? “We need to meet as soon as possible. Like you must have heard, there’s something regarding your grandfather's….”“You know what? Don’t bother coming here,” I cut him off, my tone sharper than I intended. “I’m coming to you right now. You hear me, right now!”I didn’t wait for his response, hanging up as I pushed back from the table. The entire board turned to look at me, surprise and confusion etched across their faces. “This meeting is over,” I snapped, already moving toward the door. “We’ll reconvene later.”I didn’t look back. The moment I stepped outside, the heat hit me like a wall, but it did nothing to slow me down. The first person I spotted outside was Caleb my chaffeur leaning against the gate, idly scrolling through his phone. I didn’t have time for this.“Caleb!” I yelled, my voic
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Chapter 5
(IVY POV)I stood there, feeling like I’d been dropped into a scene from a movie I wasn’t sure I wanted to be a part of. The Boss’s estate was even more intimidating in person than I had imagined. Everything about the place screamed power and wealth.The old barrister we met, with his polished demeanor and calm voice, spoke up, snapping me back to reality. "Miss Joan Walters," he introduced me, as if that was really my name, as if I belonged here. "This is the young lady I mentioned, Adrian. She's… a distant relative."I shifted uneasily, trying not to meet the eyes of the man standing next to us in a towel, Caleb’s boss. Adrian Blackwood. He turned to face me, and I felt like I’d been caught in a spotlight. He was really tall, his presence commanding the room in a way that made me feel even smaller than I already did. His eyes sharp, dark, and unsettling seemed to strip away any pretense, leaving me exposed, his chest was hairy.."Joan Walters, you say?" His voice was smooth bu
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Chapter 6
(IVY POV)I stopped, reaching out to touch the frame, running my fingers over the image as if trying to pull something from the recesses of my memory. But nothing came, just a vague sense of unease."You alright, dear?" Mrs. Hawkins asked, her voice breaking through my thoughts.I pulled my hand back quickly, nodding. "Yes, just… admiring the picture."She smiled, a knowing look in her eyes. "The Blackwood family has a long history. You’ll learn all about it in time."I wasn’t so sure I wanted to.The days passed quickly, and before I knew it, a week had gone by. I was beginning to settle into the routines, getting to know the other staff and even the layout of the massive estate. The others seemed to like me well enough, and I found myself becoming more comfortable, though there was always that underlying tension, a constant reminder that I was here under false pretenses.What surprised me most was the boss, or should i just call him Adrian. He was nothing like the ruthless, cold-
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Chapter 7
ADRIAN (POV)The morning light that seeped in from the curtains made me wake up, rolling from side to side on the bed. I groaned, rubbing a hand across my face, trying to get used to my vision again. My head throbbed slightly and I felt a dull ache behind my eyes, it was a tangible reminder of the previous night's events. But my mind was still quite unstable, struggling to piece together the fragments of memory.I sat up slowly, running a hand through my bushy hair, blinking at the empty space beside me. Joan was no longer here, she was gone. For a moment, I felt disappointed. Maybe she had snuck out early, perhaps out of shyness or fear of the other maids and the prying questions they would all be nursing by now. I am sure she was also scared of getting blamed for taking advantage of her boss’s vulnerable moment.I waved off the thought. She had nothing to fear. I wasn’t that drunk anyways, I knew exactly what I was doing. But why? Furrowing my brow, I let a chain of fresh
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Chapter 8
ADRIAN (POV)The note in my hand felt like a bar of weight, each word etched into my brain as if they were carved in stone.The words were hurried, almost frantic, as if she had written it in a rush, desperate to leave before she was caught.I lowered my head again and scanned the note, hoping I had missed something, some clue that would make everything make sense.“ This place dangerous, same are the people who found me. The people who brought me. I didn't mean for this to happen, Adrian. Please understand, I had no choice. They're always watching. Trust no one. And my real name is not Joan."I blinked looking up again.What did she mean by that? Maxwell, and my chauffeur, Caleb they were the only ones who knew about Joan’s background. Had they been keeping tabs on her all along? And if so, why?The revelation that Joan's about her name being fake what did all that mean? I felt a cold shiver run down my spine as I considered the implications. If her name wasn’t Joan, then who was
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Chapter 9
MAXWELL ( POV)The air was thick with tension, suffocating and uncomfortable. Adrian’s shouting was literally making the room vibrate. I remained standing, my posture steady on the outside, but inside, my thoughts were a whirlwind of questions and fresh calculations.This news of that girl's sudden disappearance wasn’t just a setback; it was a disaster waiting to happen.Joan….no, Ivy had been a risk from the start, her very existence a delicate thread we tried to weave into our plans. I had tried to convince myself that we could control her, keep her close enough to manage, but with this this development it was obvious we had grossly underestimated her. Now, with her gone, the entire foundation of decades of careful strategy was threatened to crumble.As the commotion was still going on.The door creaked open, and Caleb walked in with slumped shoulders, he was looking like a cat drenched by rain water. Our eyes locked immediately he came close enough, and in that fleeting momen
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Chapter 10
MAXWELL (POV)The police station was a complete contrast to the opulence of Adrian’s mansion, where we were standing few minutes ago.Everyone one of us from the maids to the guards to Adrian himself were all present.The cold, fluorescent lights twinkled overhead, casting harsh shadows on the linoleum floor. The air was thick with the scent of stale coffee and disinfectant, mingling with the anxiety that permeated the room.Adrian, Caleb, and I were ushered into a cramped waiting area. The anxiety was vivid; no one spoke as we waited for the officers to call us in.I could feel the eyes of some of the maids and guards on me, the fear in the faces was almost a physical thing, pressing in from all sides. Miss Hawkins, the chief maid, sat across from me, her hands wringing together in her lap. She looked up at me with a little hint of accusation as though she were blaming me for the involvement of the police.The door to the interrogation room creaked open, and a uniformed officer s
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