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CHAPTER 11

Author: Silentreign
last update publish date: 2026-07-14 12:13:58

The flash of her father’s memory left a lingering warmth in Lily’s chest, but it also brought a heavy, sobering reality. She remained seated at the vanity table for several minutes, her fingers tracing the smooth wood. The game had officially changed in her mind. Before, she was a passenger in Levi’s crusade, a victim looking for shelter. Now, she had a purpose that was entirely her own. She was going to save Hart Industries, not just watch it burn.

She stood up, carefully pinning her hair back
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    Lily’s heart pounded violently against her ribs, the sound so loud she was certain Levi could hear it in the quiet office. She forced herself to look straight into his dark gray eyes, refusing to lower her head. If she flinched now, the fragile web of lies she was spinning to save her father’s legacy would completely unravel."I was watching the live commentary on the financial blogs," Lily said, her voice tighter than she intended, though she managed to keep it from cracking. She gestured slightly toward the monitor, where rows of angry red numbers were still refreshing. "The things they’re saying about me, about the hospital... it’s suffocating. I didn’t realize how ugly a public corporate war could get."Levi’s gaze remained fixed on her, sharp and analytical. He didn't move an inch, his large hands still resting flat on the mahogany desk, pinning her within his physical space. He studied the slight tremor in her fingers, the rapi

  • The Billionaire's Counterfeit Fiancee   CHAPTER 14

    The sedan pulled into the private underground parking of Ford Enterprises’ secondary office—a sleek, smoked-glass skyscraper nestled in a quieter part of the financial district. Unlike the main headquarters, this building handled confidential mergers and long-term acquisitions. It was a place designed for privacy, which meant fewer eyes and fewer distractions.Levi stepped out of the car first, buttoning his suit jacket as he scanned the quiet garage. His security detail immediately flanked the elevator bank, their expressions rigid and unblinking."Gideon," Levi said, his voice cutting through the hum of the car's idling engine. "Have the legal team prepare the secondary brief. Damian's performance this morning just gave us the leverage we need to petition for an emergency asset freeze.""On it, sir," Gideon replied, stepping out of the front seat with his tablet already active. He followed a few paces behind as Levi turned to open the door for Lily

  • The Billionaire's Counterfeit Fiancee   CHAPTER 13

    The rain returned in the early hours of the morning, tapping a steady, rhythmic beat against the massive glass windows of the penthouse. Lily didn't sleep after the audio feed cut out. She spent the remaining hours of the night staring at the ceiling, mentally replaying the shaky, desperate tone in Damian’s voice. He was the interim CEO now. A man terrified of his own shadow, holding the keys to her father's legacy.By six in the morning, Lily was already up, sitting at the small desk in her room. She pulled out the hidden piece of paper from her portfolio bag.Arthur Mercer.She needed a way to contact him directly, away from Levi’s monitoring and away from Gideon’s encrypted network. If Levi found out she was trying to save the company infrastructure rather than help him burn it down, their contract would be nullified, and she would find herself back on the streets without a name. The stakes were too high to mess up.A firm, double kno

  • The Billionaire's Counterfeit Fiancee   CHAPTER 12

    The sun finally dipped below the Manhattan skyline, replacing the bright afternoon glare with a sea of artificial neon lights. Inside her locked guest suite, Lily stared at the handwritten corporate map she had drawn. Her fingers traced the name Arthur Mercer. He was the oldest standing board member, a man who had been with Hart Industries since her father’s early startup days. If anyone still possessed a shred of loyalty to the original Hart name, it would be him.She carefully folded the piece of paper and slid it inside the lining of her leather portfolio bag. It was a small, dangerous secret, a quiet rebellion against the very man who was feeding and shielding her.A soft chime from her work phone interrupted her thoughts. It was a brief text message from Gideon: The board meeting has commenced. Mr. Ford requests your presence in the living area.Lily took a steadying breath, smoothed down her hair in the vanity mirror, and unlocked her doors.The main living room of the penthouse

  • The Billionaire's Counterfeit Fiancee   CHAPTER 11

    The flash of her father’s memory left a lingering warmth in Lily’s chest, but it also brought a heavy, sobering reality. She remained seated at the vanity table for several minutes, her fingers tracing the smooth wood. The game had officially changed in her mind. Before, she was a passenger in Levi’s crusade, a victim looking for shelter. Now, she had a purpose that was entirely her own. She was going to save Hart Industries, not just watch it burn.She stood up, carefully pinning her hair back into the neat, professional bun the stylists had created earlier. She smoothed down the wrinkles of her navy blazer. If she was going to be a player in this war, she had to look the part.When Lily walked back into the main living area, the penthouse was quiet. The bright afternoon sun flooded the space, reflecting off the glass partitions and the polished marble floor. Levi was gone from the kitchen counter, but the quiet tapping of a keyboard guided her eyes toward the glass-walled study at t

  • The Billionaire's Counterfeit Fiancee   CHAPTER 10

    Lily’s hand froze against her ear. The cold, desperate tone of Damian’s voice seemed to lower the temperature in the sunlit penthouse. Her breath caught in her throat, her eyes automatically darting toward Levi, who was still standing by the kitchen counter, entirely oblivious to the call."Lily? Are you there?" Damian’s voice cracked again, the sound of car horns muffled in his background. He sounded like he was pacing on a busy street corner, completely frantic. "You have to listen to me. I know you don’t remember, but you can’t trust him. Levi Ford isn’t doing this for you. He’s using your face to execute a grudge that has nothing to do with your family’s current business."Lily forced her voice to remain calm, though her heart was hammering against her ribs. She took a step closer to the glass window, turning her back to Levi so he wouldn't see her expression. "You have no right to call me, Damian. Not after what you did.""What I did?" Damian let out a short, hysterical laugh. "Y

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