LOGIN"Strip for me," he commanded, his ice-blue eyes devouring her. "Tonight, I take what's mine." I thought I knew betrayal when I caught my fiancé's balls-deep in another woman. I thought I'd hit rock bottom when that woman turned out to be my TWIN SISTER. But the real knife in my back? He was her boyfriend first. For eight months, she fed him every secret about me—my fears, my dreams, my insecurities—so he could seduce me, make me fall in love, and destroy me when it hurt the most. Why? Because she's always hated that I'm successful. That I'm respected. That people love me for who I am, not what I look like. So there I was—promoted, engaged, happy—walking into my fiancé's apartment to celebrate... only to find him f*cking my sister against the wall while she smirked at me over his shoulder. "Surprise, sister. He was always mine." I should've gone home. I should've cried. Should've been the victim they wanted me to be. Instead, I walked into the most exclusive bar in New York and caught the attention of the most dangerous man in the city. Dante Ashford. Billionaire. My ex-fiancé's boss. Sex personified. And currently getting pleasured by a beautiful blonde in the VIP lounge—while staring directly at ME. He said my name while another woman's mouth was on him. Then he dismissed her with one cold word: "Leave." When I demanded to know how he knew who I was, he smiled like the devil making a deal. "I know everything about you. Your cheating fiancé and backstabbing sister. I know exactly how to make them pay." His offer was simple: Marry me. Destroy them. I'll give you power, wealth, and revenge. My response shocked us both: "I'll marry you. But first... take my virginity. Tonight."
View MoreARIAThe breast pump makes an obscene rhythmic sound in the quiet nursery...whirr-suck, whirr-suck...that I've learned to tune out over the past eight months.It is 5:47 AM. Hazel won't wake for another hour, but I need this done before I leave.I'm already dressed in a navy Armani suit that I haven't worn since before I got pregnant, it is tailored to fit my post-baby body that's softer in some places, and is harder in others. My hair is pulled back in a sleek ponytail. My makeup applied with a steadier hand than I expected given how little I slept.I look like the marketing executive I was before everything happened.I just hope I can still think like one.I finish pumping and pour the milk into bottles, label them with times, and store them in the mini-fridge we installed specifically for this purpose. My breasts ache already...they'll ache more by lunch, but I'll pump in my office."You're up early."Dante's voice from the doorway. He's already dressed too in a charcoal suit, he d
ARIA - SIX WEEKS LATERThe video conference for Vivienne and Marcus's trial is set up in Dante's office.Morrison's face appears on screen, looking very professional and composed. "Mrs. Ashford, can you hear me clearly?""Yes, perfectly.""Good. The judge has approved your remote testimony given the circumstances. You'll be under oath, so everything you say is legally binding. Are you ready?"I look at Dante, who's standing just off-camera with our baby sleeping in his arms. He nods in encouragement."I'm ready."Morrison's image is replaced by the courtroom. I can see the judge, the jury, the prosecutor. And at the defense table...is Vivienne and Marcus, both in prison jumpsuits, both looking older and harder than I remember.Vivienne's eyes find the camera immediately. She starts to stand, but a guard pushes her back down."Mrs. Ashford," the prosecutor begins, "please state your relationship to the defendants.""Vivienne Sinclair is my twin sister. Marcus Kane is my former fiancé."
DANTEThree weeks later, at 3 AM, Aria wakes me."Dante.""Hmm?""I think my water just broke."I'm instantly awake. "You think or you know?""I know. The bed is wet and I'm having contractions." Her voice is remarkably calm. "I think the baby is coming."I'm on my feet, pulling on clothes, already calling Dr. Mara. "How far apart are the contractions?""Maybe ten minutes? They started about an hour ago but I thought it was just Braxton Hicks." She winces. "Okay, that one was stronger."Dr. Mara arrives within twenty minutes, her team following with so many equipment. They've been on standby for weeks, ready for exactly this moment."Let's check your progress," Dr. Mara says calmly, helping Aria onto the bed we've converted into a delivery space.I hold Aria's hand while Dr. Mara examines her."You're at four centimeters," Dr. Mara announces. "Still early labor, but progressing well. Could be hours still, so let's get you comfortable."The next six hours are a blur of contractions, br
ARIATwo weeks later we leave for a private island in the Seychelles that Dante purchased specifically for this trip.
ARIAThe day after the estate distribution, I wake up feeling hollowed out.My family has their money. Torres is still out there. And I'm trapped in this penthouse, waiting for a threat that could come from anywhere, at any time.Dante is already awake, sitting on the edge of the bed with his phone
ARIAThe day of the estate distribution arrives with cruel sunshine and unseasonably warm weather.I dress carefully, in a navy Armani suit, a cream silk blouse, and Louboutin heels. I want my family to see exactly what they're trying so hard to destroy.Dante is already dressed when I emerge from
DANTEI wake before dawn with Aria sprawled across my chest, her silk nightdress twisted around her waist, and her hair a wild mess across the pillow. The terrace doors are still open, letting in the cool morning air that carries the faint sounds of the city waking up.Last night was exactly what w
ARIA"Aria, wait." My mother's voice is small and desperate. "Please. Can we talk?""No.""But sweetheart, you don't understand—""I understand perfectly. You chose money over me. All of you did." I look around the table. "You have your inheritance now. That's what you should get. Consider it your






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