Lena, a tenacious journalist, is tasked with interviewing the elusive billionaire, Ethan. Despite his reservations, Ethan agrees to the interview, and Lena is surprised to find herself drawn to him. After their interview, Lena and Ethan share an unforgettable night together, but Lena leaves before dawn, never expecting to see him again. Months later, Lena discovers she’s pregnant with Ethan’s child and tracks him down to tell him the news. She’s shocked to learn that Ethan is engaged to a conniving and manipulative woman who has been plotting to get her hands on his vast fortune. Lena and Ethan must fight to expose the truth and take down the villainous fiancé before it’s too late.
View MoreLena woke up to the buzzing sound of her phone. It has been ringing nonstop, until she stretched her arm on the wooden cabinet beside her bed, and grabbed the phone. She had slept late the previous night and that made her too weak and reluctant to leave the bed.
Without looking at the phone, she answered the call and dropped it beside her ear.
“Hello?”
“Lena, are you still on bed?” a female voice spoke , and she immediately recognized the caller.
“Oh Trina, it’s you.” She said, in what looks like a mumble.
“Of course it’s me. It’s past 7 already, why are you still on bed?”
Lena had to force herself to sit up before responding to her. “I know it’s past 7. What do you expect that I should be doing? I mean, I was up all night, refreshing my email over and over, and looking out for other job opportunities. Babe, I need this rest.”
“That, I’m afraid of, my friend. Your resting days are over…. “ Trina said, holding back the rest of her statement.
She sounded like she was bearing a good news for her.
“What are you talking about?” Lena asked, curiously
“Well, I think you should refresh your email again, because I just got a mail this morning.” She stated, but didn’t sound too excited.
“C’mon Trina, of anything you could use to make jokes, you chose my dream. You know how much this will mean to me if my application gets approved. I’ve worked my ass out every single day, trying to prove to different publishing company that I am very good at what I do…..”
Trina didn’t say anything, while she was talking. She allowed her pour out her frustration of not being able to land her dream job, despite her good she is.
Lena and Trina have been friends from college and are hoping to become journalists in any of the publishing company in New York. They both have submitted applications to different companies but none was responding to their mails, until that morning.
Lena didn’t only submit her application letter to the companies, she would also write different articles and send, for them to see what she could do.
“Are you done? If you are done, kindly go refresh your email again.” Trina said.
“If this is a joke Trina, you better stop it right now.”
“Gosh, just check the damn email, Lena.”
Lena jumped out her bed and rushed to sit on her working desk. She opened her laptop and quickly checked her email. To her greatest surprise, her own application has been approved.
She screamed in joy and threw herself back on the bed,
“Oh my God, Trina, we did it. After all this years, we made it.”
“Yeah you did it actually.” Trina’s said, with a deep sigh of relief.
“What are you talking about, Trina?”
“Mine wasn’t approved..” She stated. “I knew I should have done something different just like you did.”
The atmosphere in Lena’s room changed almost immediately. She wasn’t happy that her friend’s application got rejected.
“I’m so sorry Trina”
“ Thank you, I’m so happy for you Lena. You really deserve this even more than I do. You can finally live your dream. Now, go show them what you’ve got inside you.”
“It was supposed to be our dream. We were supposed to go show them what we can do. I think I should turn it down, I can’t …..”
“Oh not again, you are late for your interview. Stop talking and get going.” Trina cut her off immediately. She didn’t want her to get discouraged because she didn’t get the job.
“Interview, what interview?” Lena asked in shock.
“Didn’t you read the mail? The manager will be interviewing you. So give it your best shot, okay? Bye, I’ll see you later. And don’t forget to fill me with how it goes.”
“I will. Thank you Trina, bye.”
Her joy came back and she began dancing and singing. Without further delay, she rushed to take her bath and get ready for the interviews.
Soon, Lena was ready to leave the house. She stood in front of her mirror and was admiring herself. Because it was one of her dream company , she had to dress in her best.
“Lena, I’m so proud of you.” She said to herself, before showing off her smile. “You can do this.”, “You deserve this, and I trust you can handle.”
She left the house and boarded a cap to 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018; The New York Voice, One of the biggest and well known publishing company in the city.
It has been her dream to become a journalist, and the New York Voice is one of the places she has always wanted to be. She walked into the building; a very big one with 5 floors, two elevators adjacent to each other, and a staircase on one side. Every one seemed to be busy and focused.
She approached the receptionist; a woman in her 40’s , had her eyes glued to the computer screen at all time.
“Hello ma’am”
“Yes, what do you want?” the woman asked, her eyes still glued to her computer. She doesn’t seem to happy.
“ahmm, My name is Lena. I got a mail this morning that I am supposed to come here and….”
The woman finally stopped looking at her screen and turned to Lena. “What do you want?” she asked again, like she didn’t here her the first time.
“I’m here because my application got approved. Could you please take me to the manager or whoever is in charge here?” she raised her voice a little, also trying not to show she was offended by her.
It seems the woman woke up on the wrong side of the bed. She returned to facing her computer screen and randomly hitting the keyboard.
“Sit there, he will be with you shortly.” She said, pointing at the waiting seat at one side of the wall.
Lena went to sit and was patiently waiting to be called in. While she was waiting, she was practicing how she’d respond to any question from the manager. Prior to that time, she had done enough research on the company.
After few minutes of waiting, and still no sign that she will be attended to, she walked back to the receptionist,
“Hello ma’am, it’s me again. Lena. Could you please call the manager and tell him he’s keeping someone waiting. I’ve been waiting for over 20 minutes now.”
“Do you want me to say that? I think I should said that to him.”
“ Of course not. I didn’t mean it that way. Please just let him know I’m here”
“Oh now, you want to teach me how to do my job.” The woman flare up.
“No, I’m not teaching you your job. You can do better, don’t you think? A little smile on your face could help make one’s days brighter. You are first person everyone sees where they walk in here, you really should represent this company very well.”
The woman got offended that she was scolding her. She kept quiet and continued striking the keys of her computer.
While Lena was still talking, one of the elevators opened and two men walked out of it, conversing. One dressed in black suit and the other was casually dressed; Mr. Peter, the manager and another of his journalist.
“I’ve heard all that you said, Mr. Peter. I promise to get back to you as soon as possible sir.”
“Fine, be very quick with it. What I don’t have to give is time. Remember, time is money, and I don’t want to lose any money here.”
“Yes sir. I assure you sir, I won’t disappoint you.”
“Of course you won’t, because if you do, there’s no point coming back”
The man left the building and the manager turned, to return to the elevator.
“ Hey Susan, once it is 10 AM, whoever comes to look for me, tell them I’m busy.”
The time says 9: 45.
“Yes sir.” The receptionist responded immediately.
Lena stood there and was expecting her to inform the manager about her waiting to see him, but she didn’t. She rolled her eyes a
t her and ran after him.
“Excuse me sir. Sir, excuse me please
The faint sound of footsteps echoed in the quiet of the night.Lena stirred in her bed, restless despite the exhaustion tugging at her limbs. The weight of Ethan’s words still clung to her—heavy and impossible to shake. Somewhere between uncovering secrets and unraveling a mystery, she had stepped too far into his world. And the worst part? She wasn’t sure she wanted to leave.But even in the safety of her apartment, an uneasy feeling gnawed at her. Something wasn’t right.Outside, the shadowed figure remained hidden, their eyes locked on her window. Every move she made, every light flickering on and off—it was all under surveillance. A phone buzzed softly in their pocket. The message was brief but clear,very precise:“Report everything. No mistakes.”A cold smirk tugged at the stranger’s lips before they melted back into the darkness.Lena’s alarm buzzed sharply at 6:00 AM, yanking her from a restless sleep. She groaned, dragging herself upright. Her body was exhausted, but her mind
Three days later, Lena stood outside the sleek, glass-fronted building that housed Victoria’s personal showroom. The morning sun glinted off the mirrored façade, but Lena felt anything but bright. Her stomach churned with nerves as she watched Trina stride toward the entrance, radiating the confidence of a woman born to be in the spotlight.“You sure about this?” Lena asked, adjusting the tiny microphone tucked beneath her jacket’s lapel.Through the discreet earpiece, Trina’s voice came smooth and sure. “Relax, babe. I was made for this.”Lena exhaled, leaning against her car as she watched her friend disappear into the lion’s den. It had taken days of meticulous planning to get this meeting. Victoria was notoriously private, especially with new people. But a few well-placed whispers about an exclusive, invitation-only fashion line had worked like a charm.Now, all Lena could do was wait.A buzzing vibration in her pocket pulled her from her thoughts. Ethan.Her heart jumped as she
The words on the screen blurred before Lena’s eyes.“ETHAN MONTGOMERY'S SECRET LOVER? SOURCES CLAIM SHE’S NOT JUST A REPORTER—SHE’S A GOLD DIGGER.”The room felt stifling, the walls closing in on her. Every nerve in her body screamed in protest, her pulse pounding in her ears.Gold digger? They were painting her as some kind of manipulative schemer, a woman who had deliberately set her sights on Ethan for his wealth and power.She wanted to scream.Instead, she swallowed hard and forced herself to breathe.Trina’s voice sliced through the thick silence. “What the actual hell?” She snatched the phone from Ethan’s grip and scrolled furiously. “They’re dragging your name through the mud, Lena. Who the hell is feeding them this garbage?”Lena’s fingers curled into fists. “I think I know.”Ethan’s gaze snapped to hers. “Victoria.”She nodded, her throat tightening. “She’s the only one with enough motive to try and ruin me like this. She sees me as a threat, and she’s making sure the world
For a long moment, silence stretched between the three of them.Lena could feel the weight of Ethan’s gaze drilling into her, a mixture of fury and something far more dangerous—betrayal.He reached for Trina’s phone with slow, deliberate movements, as if forcing himself to keep his composure. His fingers tightened around the device as he scanned the image, the muscle in his jaw clenching.Then, with a sharp exhale, he turned the screen toward Lena.“Care to explain this?” His voice was quiet—too quiet.Lena swallowed hard. “I—”Ethan didn’t wait for her answer. He turned to Trina. “Where did you get this?”Trina, for once, looked momentarily stunned by his intensity, but she quickly recovered. “It’s everywhere. The article dropped less than ten minutes ago, and it’s already making rounds on social media.”Ethan let out a low curse, running a hand through his hair before fixing his gaze on Lena again.“You didn’t think to tell me?” His voice was still calm, but the storm was brewing be
The night air was thick with tension, a quiet storm brewing between Ethan and Lena as they stood on the penthouse balcony, the city skyline stretching endlessly before them. The world outside felt distant, muted, as if only the two of them existed in this moment.Lena had spent the entire day meticulously sorting through her notes, trying to piece together the missing fragments of Ethan’s past. Every avenue she pursued, every whisper she uncovered, led her back to one name—Victoria. Something about the woman didn’t add up. Her sudden rise in the business world, her unshakable influence in Ethan’s life—it all felt like a perfectly crafted illusion. But Lena still lacked the one thing that could expose her completely: Undeniable proof.And then there was Ethan. He had been unpredictable lately, his moods shifting like the tide. One moment, he was distant, cold. The next, he lingered in doorways, found reasons to be close to her, held her gaze just a second too long. Tonight was no diff
Ethan paced his penthouse, his fingers tightening into fists. He could feel Lena’s gaze on him, unwavering, challenging. Her words echoed in his mind.“She’s using you, Ethan. And someone just threatened me to keep quiet about it.”His gut twisted. He had built an empire on knowing who to trust, on seeing through people’s lies. Yet, he had been blindsided by the woman he had chosen to marry.Or had he?Ethan turned back to Lena, who stood in the middle of his living room, arms crossed. She was waiting for his reaction, but more than that—she was waiting to see if he would dismiss her.He wasn’t going to.“Tell me everything,” he said finally, his voice quieter than usual, but firm.Lena exhaled, shoulders dropping slightly. “Victoria has a pattern. I found records of her ex-husband—a man who went bankrupt right before their divorce. And he’s not the only one. She’s left a trail of destruction, and now, she’s set her sights on you.”Ethan listened, his expression unreadable, but his pu
The atmosphere in Ethan’s penthouse was charged with an unfamiliar tension. He sat at his desk, staring at the city skyline, but his mind wasn’t on business. It was on her. Lena. The woman who had been nothing but trouble since the moment she infiltrated his world. The woman who, despite his best efforts, refused to be easily dismissed.Ethan clenched his jaw, rubbing his temples. It had been days since their last confrontation, yet her words still echoed in his head.“You don’t seem like what people say about you.”Why the hell did that bother him? He had built an empire on indifference, on pushing people away before they could ever get close enough to matter. And yet, this woman—this reckless, infuriating journalist—was slowly prying her way into his thoughts.A knock at the door snapped him out of his trance.“Sir, the board members have arrived,” one of his assistants announced.Ethan inhaled sharply, brushing aside his thoughts. Business first. Always.But as he stood and buttone
Ethan shut the door the moment the men disappeared down the hall, his fingers tightening into a fist at his side. His entire body radiated dangerous restraint, his breath slow and measured—too measured.Lena had seen this side of him before. The cold, calculated billionaire who didn’t let emotions rule him. But right now? He was barely holding back a storm.“Ethan—”“You’re done.” His voice was sharp, final.Lena blinked. “What?”He turned to face her, eyes dark and unreadable. “I said you’re done investigating. That was your warning, and I’m not waiting around for them to send another one.”Lena’s pulse spiked. “You don’t get to decide that.”Ethan took a slow, deliberate step forward, his presence suffocating. “The hell I do!” His voice was low, but it carried authority—the kind that didn’t leave room for argument.“Lena,you’re just a journalist.You do not get to decide what happens to me or my life”Lena refused to back down. “So what? I just walk away? Let Victoria keep manipulatin
Ethan's POVEthan arrived back to his hotel room in the dead of night. His driver parked discreetly down the street, and without hesitation, he stepped out, his mind set on one thing—making sure Lena was safe.He wasn’t sure what angered him more—the fact that Victoria had sent someone after Lena or that Lena had ignored his warnings and kept digging.With each step he took up to her door, his frustration grew. She was reckless. Stubborn. She didn’t understand the world she was dealing with.And yet…He admired that about her.The light was still on when he knocked. A few seconds later, the door creaked open, and Lena stood there, blinking in surprise.“Ethan? How did you find me?!”“You do know who I am,right?” Ethan said immediately,walking into her roomHis jaw tightened at the sight of her—hair messy from what he assumed was hours of work, dark circles under her eyes, yet still as stunning as ever.“We need to talk.” His voice was calm, but the weight behind it was anything but c
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