LOGINGrace dreamt of a threesome with her husband and his brother she woke up to something far worse. After a brutal accident at a Christmas resort, Grace pretends to lose her memory to test her husband Mason's love. His response? He claims his brother Aiden is her real husband and walks away. Stunned, Grace plays along, moving into Aiden's cabin while Mason disappears into the arms of someone else. As she digs deeper, Grace uncovers seven years of lies, a hidden affair with her best friend Sophia, and Mason's dark secret life. But the biggest shock? Aiden, the brother she's resented since he tried to ruin her wedding, might be the only man who's ever truly loved her. Now Grace is caught in a dangerous game where love and hatred blur, where her best friend wants her dead, and where choosing the wrong brother could cost her everything. The lies are unraveling, and someone won't make it out of this holiday alive.
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Grace's voice came out breathless and muffled. She was floating in warm water, the surface rippling just above her face. A silk blindfold covered her eyes. She was naked underneath the foam, feeling exposed and excited at the same time. Then a hand touched her face. Slow and deliberate. It traced down her jawline, across her collarbone, then lower to cup her breast. She gasped, her chest tightening with anticipation. The hand moved again, sliding down her stomach, brushing over her thighs, teasing her with feather-light touches that made her squirm. "Is this... a Christmas gift?" Her breath hitched. "Or an anniversary one? Either way, it's really special." "Don't talk." His voice was rough and commanding. Then his lips crashed against hers. The kiss was deep, hungry and possessive. Grace melted into it, her heart pounding so hard she thought it might burst. The water felt impossibly warm around her body. His hands explored her beneath the surface, touching her in ways that made her dizzy. One hand slid between her legs, fingers brushing her inner thighs, and she moaned softly into his mouth. She reached up, fumbling for the blindfold, wanting to see his face, wanting to kiss him back properly. The silk fell away. Grace opened her eyes and screamed. "Oh my God! This is Aiden!" She jerked backward, water sloshing violently. "I'm kissing Aiden!" She whipped her head to the left. Mason was there. Her husband. Standing at the edge of the pool, watching her with cold and unreadable eyes. No shock. No anger. Nothing. Just... watching. Grace's mind spun in confused circles. What was happening? Why wasn't Mason stopping this? Why was Aiden kissing her? And why did Mason look like he didn't care? Before she could speak, both men moved toward her. Aiden's lips found her neck. Mason leaned down from the pool's edge, his hand sliding into the water to touch her shoulder. The warmth surrounded her again, the sensation overwhelming. Her body betrayed her, responding to their touches even as her mind screamed in confusion. Was this real? Was she really about to have a threesome with her husband and his brother? She closed her eyes, surrendering to the heat, the pleasure, the impossible fantasy of it all Her eyes flew open. Grace gasped, her whole body jerking upright. She was in a bed. A regular bed. No pool. No water. No naked skin. She was fully dressed, lying under white sheets in a brightly lit room that smelled like antiseptic and lavender. Her heart was racing, her skin damp with sweat. She pressed a hand to her chest, trying to catch her breath. "What... what just happened?" she whispered to herself. "Was that a dream? Did that really happen?" She blinked hard, trying to clear her head. Then she turned to the left. And there he was. Aiden Hartwell. Standing near the window, checking his watch with that same cold, handsome face she'd come to hate over the years. He looked up and met her eyes briefly before looking away again, his expression unreadable. Grace sat up fast, panic flooding her system. "Oh my God. I just dreamed about a threesome. With Mason and Aiden. Aiden! Mason's own brother! The man who hates me!" Her mind was a mess. She looked around the room wildly, trying to piece together what was real. That's when she saw Sophia. Her best friend. Standing way too close to Mason, her hand resting lightly on his arm. Mason looked annoyed, distracted, like he had better places to be. "Doctor, she's awake," Mason said flatly, barely glancing at Grace. "What am I paying you for? Check on her. Quickly." Grace's confusion deepened. Why was she here? Where was here? Then it hit her like a punch to the gut. The memory rushed back. She'd been walking on the icy path outside the resort. She'd slipped. Fallen hard. Hit her head on the stone steps. Everything had gone black. The doctor's voice cut through her thoughts. "She's stable. Nothing too serious, but she's still shaken up." Grace exhaled slowly. So Mason did care. He was worried. Maybe she'd been wrong about everything. Maybe the distance between them wasn't as bad as she thought. And this trip could fix things after all. Mason walked over and took her hand. His touch was firm but not warm. "Hi, Grace. Do you remember how you fell?" She looked up at him, then at Sophia, then at Aiden still standing by the window with his arms crossed. Everyone was staring at her. Waiting and concerned. Well, except Aiden. He looked like he wanted to be anywhere else. Grace's heart softened a little. "Oh. Everyone cares about me. Even my husband. I guess it's just Aiden who still hates me." Then a thought struck her. A dangerous, impulsive thought. When did Mason ever fuss over her like this? When did he ever look this worried? He didn't. Not in years. So why now? And that dream... God, that dream. It was so vivid, so real. What if she could use this moment? What if she could test him? Find out if he really loved her, or if this was all just an act? Grace made a decision. She looked at Mason with wide, confused eyes. "Who are you?" The room went silent. Sophia's mouth dropped open. "No way! You lost your memory?" Mason's face went pale. He grabbed the doctor by the collar and yanked him close. "What is going on? I thought you said she'd be fine!" The doctor stammered, "Some patients experience temporary amnesia after head trauma, but I'm sure it will pass—" Grace watched Mason's reaction carefully. He was panicking. Actually panicking. Seven years of marriage and this was the most emotion she'd ever seen from him. Interesting. She tilted her head innocently. "Why do you care so much about me?" She paused, letting the words hang in the air. "Are you my husband?" Mason froze. He looked at her. Then at Sophia. Then at Aiden. His jaw tightened. "No," Mason said slowly. "I'm your husband's brother." Aiden shot to his feet. "Mason, what—" Mason grabbed Aiden's arm and pulled him close, his voice low and dangerous. "This is your husband. Aiden Hartwell."Grace stared at the email. Read it three more times. Her business accounts. Frozen. All of them."This can't be legal," she said.Rachel grabbed her laptop. Started typing. "Let me check the court filing. There has to be a motion. A hearing. Something.""Payroll is due Friday," Grace said. "That's three days from now. I have fifteen employees counting on those paychecks.""How much do you need?""Thirty-two thousand. For payroll. Plus another fifteen for suppliers. I have orders to fulfill. Materials to buy."Aiden pulled out his phone. "I can transfer—""No. I can't keep taking your money.""Grace—""No." Her voice was firm. "This is my business. I need to handle it."Rachel looked up from her laptop. "Found it. Emergency motion filed yesterday by Mason's legal team. Granted this morning by Judge Malcolm Brenner.""On what grounds?""They claim you're hiding marital assets in business accounts. That freezing them protects Mason's interests during the divorce.""That's insane! Those a
Grace was having breakfast when the courier arrived. Official-looking envelope. Legal papers."What is it?" Aiden asked.Grace opened it. Started reading. Her face went pale."He's suing me.""What?""Mason. He's filing a countersuit. Against me."She read faster. Her hands started shaking. Not from fear. From disbelief."This can't be real."Aiden took the papers. Read them himself. His jaw dropped. "He's claiming you committed fraud?""Yes. Says I faked the amnesia to entrap him. That it was all a calculated plan to gather evidence illegally.""That's insane.""There's more." Grace pointed to another section. "He's suing for alienation of affection. Says I had an affair with you during our marriage. That you deliberately seduced me to hurt him.""We didn't even start anything until after he'd already thrown you away!""He's also claiming mental cruelty. Says I emotionally abused him for years. Made him feel inadequate. Drove him to seek comfort elsewhere." Grace laughed bitterly. "H
Rachel stood at the courthouse steps. Cameras everywhere. Reporters shouting questions."Ms. Moore! Is it true you're filing divorce papers for Grace Hartwell?"Rachel held up a thick folder. "Yes. As of 9 AM this morning, Grace Hartwell has officially filed for divorce from Mason Hartwell on grounds of adultery, fraud, financial abuse, and emotional cruelty.""What is she asking for in the settlement?""Full return of all funds stolen from her business. Half of all marital assets. And sole ownership of her intellectual property and company, Tessa Designs.""Is she asking for alimony?""No. Ms. Hartwell wants a clean break. No ongoing financial ties to Mason Hartwell whatsoever.""What about the attempted murder charge against Sophia Bennett?""That's a separate criminal matter. But we will be presenting evidence that Mason Hartwell's abuse and manipulation of Ms. Bennett contributed to her mental breakdown."The reporters erupted with more questions. Rachel pushed through. Went insid
"Are you sure you want to do this?" Aiden asked.Grace stood outside the psychiatric facility. Gray building. Barred windows. Security everywhere."I have to," she said. "If Sophia really has information that can help, I need to hear it.""I'll wait here. Call me if you need anything."Grace nodded. Walked to the entrance. Security checked her ID. Made her leave her phone and bag in a locker. Then led her through locked doors. Down hallways that smelled like disinfectant and despair.A nurse met her. Middle-aged woman with kind eyes. "Ms. Hartwell? Sophia is in the rec room. She's been asking about you.""How is she?""Stable. Medicated. We have her on antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication. She's much calmer than when she first woke up."They walked to a large room. A few patients watching TV. Others sitting quietly. And in the corner, by a window, sat Sophia.She looked terrible. Hair unwashed. Face pale. Wearing hospital scrubs. Nothing like the polished woman Grace used to kn
Aiden was alone on the cabin porch when his father appeared."Hey Aiden. Walk with me."It wasn't a request. Richard Hartwell doesn't make requests.Aiden didn't waste time he stood up and they walked toward the woods."Your mother and I need to talk to you about Grace.""What about her?""This nee
Grace woke up to sunlight streaming through the window. For a moment, she forgot where she was. Then it all came back. The kiss. Mason bursting in. The fight outside.She sat up. The cabin was quiet.She walked out to the living room. Aiden was already awake. He was sitting on the couch with a cup
Grace was walking back to the cabin when she heard footsteps behind her."Grace. Wait."She turned. Catherine Hartwell stood there. Perfectly dressed. Perfectly cold."Mrs. Hartwell," Grace said quietly."We need to talk. Alone."Grace's stomach dropped. "About what?""Walk with me."They walked to
Grace came back to the cabin. Her hands were still shaking from what she found. But she had to act normal. Had to pretend everything was fine. Aiden was awake. He was making breakfast. "Morning," he said. "Where did you go so early?" "Just a walk. Needed to clear my head." "You okay? You look p












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