LOGINShe thought she’d escaped him. Until fate forced her back into his world. Keira Dalton never asked for a new family—much less a stepbrother who makes her pulse race and her temper burn. Drake Ashford is everything she despises: arrogant, untouchable, and dangerously magnetic. But when hatred starts to blur into something else, Keira realizes she’s fighting a war she can’t win— because sometimes, the heart craves what it shouldn’t. A forbidden love. A battle of pride. A secret that could ruin them both. Now, Keira must face a truth she can’t escape: The man she’s forbidden to love may be the only one she can’t live without.
View MoreKEIRA’S POV“That’s impossible, you know! Impossible!” I snap, clutching the photograph tighter. My chest feels like it’s being crushed. The idea that Edward could be my father—or that Drake and I might be siblings—is something my mind refuses to accept. My heart flutters in panic, and I can’t breathe properly as I stare at the picture.In it, my parents are with Edward, standing closer than my mom and dad do to each other. The intimacy in the picture, the casual way Edward’s hand rests near my mom, makes my stomach twist. My mind refuses to reconcile the truth that could be hidden in this photograph. It’s like a dagger twisting in my chest.Trisha leans back, wide-eyed and stunned. “But what if, Keira… what if you and Drake are actually siblings? Wow. Your world is really small, huh? Maybe that’s why your mom’s been so
KEIRA’S POV“Are you serious, Keira?” Trisha asks, disbelief written all over her face.I nod, leaning back on the sofa in our apartment, feeling the weight of my own words. I’ve already told her everything—the truth about Drake, about what happened between us. It’s out there now.“So… you really gave in to Drake?” Her voice is sharp, but there’s an undercurrent of curiosity, almost as if she can’t reconcile the image of me she had in her mind with the woman who’s just lived through… that.“Yes,” I say, irritation coloring my tone.She leans forward, eyes wide, popcorn halfway to her mouth. “So… how was it? Was it… gratifying?”I raise an eyebrow, mildly offended by her bluntness. “Well, it hurt at first
KEIRA’S POVAs soon as I step inside Nova Press, a wave of excitement crashes into me so fast it almost steals my breath. The atmosphere is alive—phones ringing nonstop, the murmur of conversations blending with the steady rhythm of keyboards, and the unmistakable tension of people racing against deadlines. It feels like stepping into another world, one I’ve always wanted to be a part of.I pause just a moment to absorb it all. This is it. This is where real stories are born.“Hello, good morning!” the receptionist greets me with a warm, professional smile.“Good morning!” I reply, returning her smile even though my nerves are buzzing under my skin. “Can you point me to the HR department?”“Do you have an appointment today?” she asks politely.“Yes. I’m Keira Dalton,” I say, straightening slightly as she scans the applicant list.Her eyes widen a little before she smiles again. “You’re on the list. Please proceed to the second floor. The entire floor is the HR department.”“Thank you!
SABINA’S POV"So, what's our plan now?" Dad asks Uncle Edward, his tone clipped and serious. We’re inside our living room—curtains drawn, lights dimmed, the atmosphere thick with secrecy. They wanted this meeting private, discreet, away from curious ears. Only Drake and I were informed ahead of time, though Drake didn’t exactly react the way I hoped he would.Uncle Edward leans back slightly, folding his arms. “As we discussed, Drake and Sabina must get married for the merger to push through. I’m ready to invest heavily in your company once they’re officially bound together.”Dad’s face lights up instantly. It’s almost funny how fast his expression changes at the mention of a massive investment. That’s how businessmen are—emotions replaced by numbers.As for me?Business or not, arrangement or not—al






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