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Claire Bennett kept two secrets in her marriage. The first was that the Sterling family had never truly accepted her. Before the wedding, they tricked Adrian Sterling into signing an agreement that would end their marriage after seven years. The second was their daughter. For seven years, Adrian never knew he had a child. Claire had loved him with everything she had, believing time might soften his heart. But with only three months left before the divorce took effect, she discovered his own secret: the woman he had never forgotten was her sister-in-law. In an instant, seven years of devotion became a cruel joke. Claire stopped pretending. She chose divorce, kept their daughter’s existence to herself, and walked away determined to keep the child, not the father. Then the woman everyone had dismissed as nothing more than a housewife rose to the top of the medical world, becoming the youngest winner of a major award. Only then did Adrian realize she had truly let him go. And when the truth about their daughter finally came out, the man who had always seemed cold and untouchable lost control at last. “Divorce? Keep the child and cut me out? Claire, are you trying to ruin me?” Claire only smiled, her daughter’s hand clasped in hers. “Mr. Sterling, my daughter’s last name is Hart. Not Sterling.”

Tamara hinds, a free spirited and intelligent college student from a poor and average background, crosses paths with the cold, aloof and arrogant Professor Jesse Carter, a Billionaire prodigy, CEO of Carter Global Market and other businesses, Who is blessed with striking looks and boundless wealth through hard work and familial succession. He finds himself in the need of a fake girlfriend to escape relentless blind dates orchestrated by his family, he strikes a daring deal with Tamara: she pretends to be his girlfriend in exchange for a place to stay. As their charade unfolds, Jesse's walls come crashing down as he unexpectedly finds himself drawn to Tamara's infectious positivity. Despite having deep resentment towards women due to past trauma, Jesse slowly falls for her, struggling to hide his growing affection. However, their connection is threatened by dark forces lurking in the shadows. Will their bond survive the chaos? or will secrets tear them apart? Prepare for twists, romantic moments and an unforgettable journey of discovery.

I was the prime suspect in the notorious murder of my parents-in-law in Cardinal City. The one who arrested me was my wife—Linda Reese, the police chief. While the verdict was still pending, the killer struck again. The new victim was murdered with the same savage cruelty. Linda knelt before me, begging me to tell her the truth. I told her I didn’t know. The victims’ families screamed, demanding that I be carved into pieces. Three months later, Linda found me beside a garbage bin, bringing with her a memory-decoding device. Her hands trembled as she pressed two thin needles into my temples. “I’m sorry, Finn. I know you’re not the killer. I just want this slaughter to end. I don’t want anyone else to die. Let everyone see your memories—let them see what really happened back then.” But when she finished watching my memories, she collapsed to the ground, utterly broken, and fell to her knees.

I was in love. He was handsome and seductive. However, what was supposed to be love became a marriage contract. When my family lost everything, including dignity, I was forced to marry, not out of love, but out of interest. My husband never knew the real reason I accepted his proposal, and I pray he never finds out.