LOGINSerena Vale would do anything to save her dying brother. Even marry the devil himself. When photos of her leaving Caspian Laurent’s penthouse go viral and top-secret files from his company go missing, the ruthless billionaire doesn’t give her a choice. One year. One contract. His ring on her finger, and he’ll pay every hospital bill that’s drowning her. Refuse, and she goes behind bars. Trapped in his cold Manhattan mansion, Serena quickly learns Caspian isn’t just controlling. He’s broken in ways that scare her. The man who trusts no one starts watching her like she’s the only real thing in his world. But as public humiliation, corporate sabotage, and vicious ex-lovers close in, Serena realizes something far more dangerous: Caspian had proof she was innocent from the very first day… and married her anyway. Now the real question isn’t whether she’ll survive the year. It’s what happens when the woman he forced into his bed might not be who she claims and the only thing this billionaire can’t buy is the truth.
View MoreCHAPTER NINETY-TWO: SOMETHING IS UP!NATHAN’S POVI stood in front of the massive floor-to-ceiling glass window of my high rise office, staring out at the hazy city skyline below. The sun was beginning to dip behind the taller skyscrapers, casting long, dark shadows across the busy streets. On my desk behind me, a mountain of files, financial printouts, and digital encrypted drives sat untouched.Something was definitely wrong.It was a feeling that had been gnawing at the back of my mind for days, a quiet, persistent itch that I couldn't ignore no matter how hard I tried. As Caspian’s chief executive assistant, right-hand man, and closest advisor, my job was to notice details that everyone else missed. I was paid to anticipate threats before they materialized, to spot irregularities in corporate records, and to protect the company and Caspian from hidden dangers.Lately, though, the air around our entire operation felt heavy, almost toxic.Caspian was in no condition to notice the su
CHAPTER NINETY: SHE WAS WHAT?CASPIAN’S POVI stared at the glowing screen of my phone, my thumb hovering over her name for what felt like the hundredth time today The line rang once. Twice. Three times. Four times. Then, the cold, automated voice of her voicemail kicked in. I hung up before the tone even sounded, letting out a sharp, frustrated breath.I looked at our text chat history. Below my half dozen unanswered messages asking if she was alright or if she needed anything from the house, there were only cold, read receipts. She was reading them, but she was actively choosing to ignore me. Every ignored call and unanswered text felt like a physical blow to my chest.I leaned back in the leather chair behind my desk in the study, rubbing my aching temples. The throbbing migraine from earlier was still lingering behind my eyes, but the emotional ache in my chest was far worse.I knew our relationship was severely strained. I knew I had made mistakes, made assumptions, and let my
CHAPTER EIGHTY-NINE: FAMILIAR ENEMIES SERENA’S POVThe morning sun felt surprisingly warm on my skin as I walked out through the heavy glass doors of the hospital entrance.For the first time in weeks, a little part of the heavy weight resting on my shoulders finally eased up. Just an hour ago, Lucas’s primary doctor had conducted a thorough morning checkup, reviewed his latest blood work, and given us the best news we had heard in a long time. Lucas’s recovery was progressing remarkably well. The doctor had given me explicit, reassuring promises that my brother was going to be completely fine and that his body was healing just as it should. Luca's was going to be fine. He's had the surgery and he was going to be fine.With those comforting words ringing in my mind, the doctor had practically ordered me to go home and rest. Looking at my exhausted reflection in the hospital bathroom mirror earlier, I knew he was right. I needed a proper shower, a real bed, and a few hours of uninter
CHAPTER EIGHTY- EIGHT: SETTING ME UP?CASPIAN’S POVThe silence of the house was the first thing that greeted me as I opened my eyes.I was lying on the long leather couch, fully clothed, with my shoes still on. Sunlight was pouring through the windows, blinding me for a brief second. I raised a heavy arm over my face to block out the harsh light, letting out an exhausted groan.Last night was an absolute disaster. I had gone home extremely late after an utterly uneventful and frustrating business lunch with Elena. My mind had been somewhere else entirely the whole time. By the time I finally dragged myself through the front door of the mansion, I was so physically and mentally drained that I didn't even have the energy to walk up the stairs to my bedroom. I had collapsed right here on the couch and passed out instantly.Now, sitting up slowly, I rubbed my face with both hands. I sat there on the edge of the cushions, just staring aimlessly at the empty space in front of me.The house












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