تسجيل الدخولThe Billionaire's Regret: Divorced Ex-Wife's Secret Pregnancy Five years ago, Sophia Chen was forced into a heartbreaking divorce from the love of her life, Alexander Cross, the powerful CEO of Cross Industries. Left with nothing but a broken heart, she discovered she was carrying his child—twins. Determined to protect them and herself, she vanished without a trace, building her own fashion empire while raising their daughters in secret. Now, fate has brought them face to face again. Alexander is determined to right his wrongs, but between them lie years of betrayal, dangerous enemies, and shocking truths. To save her company, Sophia agrees to a Marriage of Convenience, a contract that binds them together once more. But secrets cannot stay hidden forever. As danger looms and old enemies target their family, Alexander must choose between his legacy and the woman he never stopped loving. Will he finally claim his children and win back his ex-wife's heart? Or will the past destroy their second chance forever?
عرض المزيدThe penthouse kitchen was bright and modern, with marble countertops and stainless steel appliances that gleamed under morning light. Sophia sat at the long island, stirring her coffee as she watched Alexander move around the space—his movements familiar, efficient, like he’d done this a thousand times before. Sophia had learned the board planned to expose the twins at the takeover vote, and that Isabella—Alexander’s former designer—held evidence to prove her innocence. She’d called Alexander to tell him they needed to act fast.“I made pancakes,” he said, sliding a plate across the island to her—stacked high with blueberries and whipped cream, just the way she’d liked them when they were married. “Rosa said you haven’t been eating much.”Sophia picked up her fork, then set it down again. The smell of cinnamon and butter should have been comforting, but it just made her think of Sunday mornings in Queens—of him making breakfast for her in their small apartment, of the life they’d onc
The morning sun streamed through the penthouse windows as Sophia sat at the kitchen table in her private wing, reviewing sketches for the Northern Lights collection’s New York debut. Luna and Stella were asleep in their nursery, and Maya had just left for the bakery—leaving Sophia alone with her thoughts and the quiet hum of the city below.A soft knock on the door made her look up. Standing in the doorway was a woman in her fifties, with kind brown eyes and silver-streaked black hair pulled back in a neat bun. She held a tray with fresh coffee and warm croissants.“Ms. Chen? I’m Rosa. I was hired as the nanny—Mr. Cross said you’d be needing help with the little ones.”Sophia set down her pencil, surprised. She hadn’t agreed to a nanny—hadn’t even discussed it with Alexander. “I wasn’t told about this.”“Mr. Cross said he wanted to make sure you had support,” Rosa said gently, setting the tray down. “He mentioned you’ve been working long hours, and with the board vote coming up… well,
The moving truck idled outside Cross Tower as two movers carefully carried the first of Sophia’s things into the building’s private elevator bay. It had been one week since they’d signed the contracts—both business and marital—and Alexander had insisted she move into the Cross penthouse in Manhattan to finalize the merger details and prepare for the board vote on their joint venture. Sophia had returned to Seattle after signing, but the board’s vote on the acquisition was set for two weeks, and Alexander had convinced her that being in New York would strengthen their position.“This is ridiculous,” Maya muttered, watching as a crate marked STELLA DESIGNS – CONFIDENTIAL was wheeled inside. “A ‘gilded cage’ doesn’t even begin to cover it. You’re moving into his home—his penthouse—and acting like it’s just another office space.”“It is just another office space,” Sophia said, adjusting the baby carrier holding Luna against her chest—Stella was asleep in Alexander’s arms just inside the
The mahogany table in Cross Industries’ executive boardroom gleamed under overhead lights as the final, bound copies of the contract were laid out—four identical stacks, each with a wax seal embossed with the Cross family crest and the Chen Couture star. Sophia’s counteroffer had been accepted, and Alexander had added his own clause to protect their children.“Before we sign,” Victoria Hayes said, her voice formal as she addressed the room, “there is one additional document to acknowledge.” She slid a thin folder across the table—MARRIAGE CONTRACT – CROSS/CHEN.Sophia’s jaw tightened. “We didn’t discuss this.”“The board insisted,” Alexander said, standing to face her. “If we’re to consolidate the companies and protect both from the syndicate’s legal challenges, a marital union provides the strongest possible shield. It’s purely a business arrangement—no shared assets beyond what’s outlined in the acquisition contract, no personal obligations beyond what we agree to.”He opened the


















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