Masuk“I GAVE HIM MY LOYALTY. HE LEFT ME TO ROT." He promised to save her. Instead, he let her take the fall. River was his loyal PA, his fiancée, his secret keeper. But when the crimes Rowan Kane committed came to light, it was she who took the fall and he left her behind bars to rot. The day she walks free, she’s in labor with his child. And just two days later, she receives the final blow: He’s marrying her best friend. Betrayed. Alone. Furious. River vows revenge. But fate sends her someone unexpected: Killian Kane, her ex’s older brother—once discarded, now powerful and hell-bent on reclaiming what was stolen from him. Including revenge. Including her. He offers River a contract marriage: two years of pretending, plotting, and rising to the top together. But in the shadows of vengeance, something real begins to bloom. Love wasn’t part of the plan. But neither was war. Will revenge bring them the justice they crave or awaken a passion neither of them is ready for?
Lihat lebih banyakRiver's POV“I'm currently busy, Miss Hayes. If there is anything you want me to do for you, you can state it. And I'll get it done.” He responded. He was my father's personal security officer, if there's anything like that. Mr Marco was once my father's best friend. I must say he was the one person who had made it possible for my uncle to be sent to jail. I exhaled sharply. “Why didn't you tell me that he has been released from jail?” I didn't need to call his name for Marco to know who I was referring to. “I have no idea, either. I stopped working with the police force a few months ago.”Shit! This is going to be hard. “Why was he released? Isn't he supposed to spend the rest of his life in jail?” That was what the judge said.“Well, he was released by an anonymous person. His identity wasn't disclosed.” He answered. An anonymous person? Could it be Nova? She was a lawyer, and she'll definitely get him out of jail. “A woman?” I enquired. I needed to know who this anonymous person
River's POV“Over my dead body.” I spat, and he burst into laughter. The sound grated on my nerves.“Long time no see, little niece.” He chuckled darkly, the sound causing shivers down my spine. “Prison life doesn't agree with everyone, you know. But some of us... we find ways to keep busy." I clenched my jaw. How on earth did he get my contact? Ever since that incident, I haven't set my eyes on him. Nor did he have my phone number. So how did he get it? “What do you want, Robert?” I didn't care that I was calling him by his name. Someone who tried to force himself on me isn't worth my respect. Never! "I had a lot of time to think. About you. About that day….” His voice trailed off. “You wouldn't have ended up in that situation if you didn't try to force yourself on a fucking little girl, a fifteen-year-old.” I spat. He should be ashamed of himself for even trying to call me. I haven't stopped to wonder how he left jail. After I testified in court, my father made sure he was locke
River's POV“My child is not a bastard!” I chanted the words of a mantra as I sat in the car. She has a father, even though he's a deadbeat, but that doesn't mean that she's a bastard. I couldn't believe that I let Nova's words get to me. I shouldn't let it get to me. I leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on my daughter's forehead. She was still fast asleep. “I love you, baby.” I whispered quietly. “And I'll make sure I give you the best life that you can ever want. You won't ever feel your father's absence.” After all, Killian is there for her. He loves her like she was his own. And that's all that matters. “We're here, ma'am.” The driver announced, and I stared out of the window to see that we were actually in front of my old house. The same house that I lived in before moving out of the country with Killian. “Can you wait for me, please? I won't waste your time. I just need to get some things.” I said to the driver, who was staring at me through the rearview mirror, and he nodd
32River's POVI met Mary Huang at one of the business meetings that was hosted by our company. She was a really good lady. Every moment I spent with her was worth it. She was funny and jovial, unlike other wealthy people that were in attendance.“Miss Hayes?” Mary Huang called as soon as she saw me. She bowed her head in greeting, and I smiled at her. Who would have thought that my long-time friend was indeed the owner of the Pearl Heart Fashion House?I almost didn't recognise her at first. The last time we met each other was four months ago. “Good day, Miss Hayes. Welcome to our esteemed Pearl Heart Fashion House.” She greeted with a slight bow of her head. “What did you come to get from us today?” she asked, and I raised my hand up, showing her the necklace in my hands.“This necklace,” I responded, and she smiled at me.“Thank you so much for getting this. It was starting to stay longer than expected in the vault. I'm glad you got it.” She smiled softly at me.“It's nothing, Mar












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