FAZER LOGINEthan Banks never planned to fail. Fresh out of New York University with a degree in Computer Science, he expected to land the kind of career that would prove to his family back in Bay City, Texas, that he could stand on his own two feet. Instead, New York City chewed him up and spit him out, interview after interview leaving him rejected and exhausted. He refused to run home and let his parents—or worse, his older brother—fix everything for him. He needed to make it here. On his own. When he finally secures a position at Warner Industries the largest tech empire in the city Ethan thinks his luck has turned. Until he meets the man behind the empire. Aaron Warner. His brother’s childhood best friend. His secret ex-boyfriend. The boy who once set his heart on fire, then vanished without a word. But the Aaron he knew is gone. In his place is a billionaire CEO with a reputation as ruthless as the empire he built. Cold. Calculating. Untouchable. And when Ethan demands answers about their past, Aaron offers only one shocking ultimatum: marry me—or walk away. Caught between the success he’s dreamed of and the love that once destroyed him, Ethan must decide if he’s willing to risk everything for the one man he swore he’d never forgive.
Ver maisEthan's pov I took in one last sip of the wine bottle in my hand, my eyes still lingering on the line of seats where Aaron and my brother sat.I took in a deep breathe, I could do this. If one year of therapy had thought me anything was to face my problems head on, no regrets, no second doubts.So I stood up and made a beeline to where he was sitted, thankful for liquid courage.As I got closer I saw the smile on his face morph to shock and then he stood up to meet me half way. My heart's nearly popped out of my chest.He was so handsome.I had watched veery single YouTube video, every interview, every news broadcast of him while I was in new York, it made me feel closer to him even when I knew for a fact I couldn't approach him.Not when everything felt sour and difficult.I needed the time to my self.I was also extremely proud of him, the Phoenix? The best dang idea anyone in our century could think of. And this incredible man right here made it happen.“Hey” his voice sounded so
Aaron’s POVI couldn’t control my excitement when I stepped into the private car I’d booked to take me to Connor’s family house, from the airport. The sucker was getting married. My best friend, I smiked befkre i could stop my self, I could call him that again, we were best friends. It's funny how life erases the pain and replaces it with so much positive memories it's like the bad never existed. I took in a deep breathe observing the beautiful Texas night sky as the driver turned into the street and soon pulling up in front of the house, I stared at the familiar building across from my childhood home.Memories flooded me—the laughter, the arguments, the late-night talks with Connor before everything happened and then all the fun conversations we had once we were able to bury the hatchet.I knocked on the door,Sandra swung the door open before I could knock again. Her face lit up.“Aaron! Oh my God, you’re here!”Connor’s house erupted in chaos the moment I stepped inside. Everyone
Ethan’s POVThe door swung open, and there he was. Alex. Standing in the doorway, eyes sharp, jaw tight, radiating that same controlled arrogance I’d spent nine months trying to navigate. My chest tightened instantly.“Ethan,” he said smoothly. “Your mom told me you wanted to see me.”I could barely contain my fury. “So… you knew.”Alex blinked, feigning confusion. “Knew what?”“You knew what my mom told you!” I shouted, voice cracking. “She explained everything. That I wasn’t ready, that I needed more time. And you—you just went ahead anyway! You didn’t call it off, didn’t even try to stop it. After what she told you”“I… I didn’t want to hurt you! I thought—”“Thought?!” I cut him off, gripping my temples because the migraine was pounding harder by the second. “You thought pretending we were married, making me quit my job, making me feel like my life, my choices, my happiness… none of it mattered… that that was okay?!”Alex’s lips pressed together. “You’re sick, Ethan. You’re not th
(Two days after the incident) Aaron’s POVThe soft hum of the television filled Cheryl’s house. I was lounging on the couch, , when the news anchor’s voice cut through the room, clear, precise, and tinged with gravity.“Breaking news,” the broadcaster began, eyes fixed on the camera. “David Benson, the New York billionaire and prominent business mogul, reportedly passed away two days ago in his penthouse due to a heart attack. Authorities have confirmed that Mr. Benson was found at his residence after reports of suspicious financial activities emerged.”Cheryl, Mandy, and Jasper were scattered around the living room, half-listening, half-sipping coffee. I had already told them about what happened, but I left the part where I might have discovered our solution to myself, that was the surprise. I barely blinked.“According to NYPD sources, officers responded to a call made by Mr. Benson himself, alleging fraudulent activities at his penthouse. Upon arrival, they discovered Aaron Warne
Ethan’s POVI stared at the screen.Lines of code.Error messages.Three different diagnostic tabs open.None of it was sinking in.I’d been fidgeting with this dumb computer for almost thirty minutes, pretending the bug was the problem—pretending the files refusing to load were the reason my chest
Aaron's pov I didn’t let out the breath I’d been holding until long after Ethan and Mandy disappeared down the corridor. The echo of the metal door slamming shut behind them felt like a fist closing around my lungs. I sat there for a few seconds, staring at the empty spot where Ethan had been stan
Ethan’s POVSleep refused to come.The entire house had gone quiet hours ago — well, quiet after the chaos of dinner, Mandy’s nonstop talking, my mom fussing about portion sizes, and Connor inhaling food like he hadn’t eaten in three days and stealing glances at Mandy. It made me want to puke and r
Ethan’s POV“I still can’t believe you’re dragging me along to see Aaron,” Mandy said as she buckled herself in.Her tone was light, teasing, but her eyes kept darting toward me like she expected me to bolt.Honestly? That made two of us.My knee bounced uncontrollably as I started the car.“I’m no


















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