Alexander Westmore is the CEO of a front running real estate enterprise. He is married to Sophia Carter, the only heir of a rich and powerful man. When his wife is found dead, Alex has to seek for answers without the Carters finding out their only child has been killed. He employs Olivia Shaw, a lookalike of his wife, to act as his wife for three weeks. But Olivia Shaw turns Alex's perfect world upside down, igniting feelings in him he never knew existed.
It was at the wedding of the son of one of his partners that Alexander Westmore had first seen her. Her dress was a striking green that hugged her curves and flowed down to her ankles. For a split second, he had thought it was Sophia Carter, his wife. The resemblance was uncanny, but the woman who stood a few feet from him was a stranger.
Alexander Westmore was a self-made billionaire from humble beginnings who had risen to become a titan, feared and respected. He had clawed his way to the top, fueled by a burning ambition and his strong hatred for poverty. The life he had lived before his fame and fortune was a distant blur, long forgotten. He had married Sophia Carter, the only heir of the Carter's Enterprise. He did not marry her for love, to him marriage was a calculated business decision. He had no illusions about love or romance.
He was a charming man, his striking looks and air of authority were what made Sophia Carter fall for him. She was a romantic, a woman driven by passion. But with Alexander, she had only found emptiness, a cold man who cared only for his own ambition and greed.
Alex was a man of so much power. Whenever he walked into a room, silence followed with heads turned to acknowledge his presence and the influence he wielded.
His private phone rang and he motioned to his assistant to handle the call. He had no desire to be distracted by a call that had no potential to give him more money at that time.
His assistant approached him with the phone a few seconds later: ''Sir, it's an emergency. The caller insisted on relaying the news to you personally.''
''Your wife has been found dead, sir.'' It was his private detective, Jack. ''We found her in her car, but it doesn't seem to be an accident.''
The detective's voice trailed off as a chill ran through Alex's body.
***
Olivia eased her old Honda civic into the parking lot of her apartment building, exhaustion weighing heavily on her. The familiar sight of her apartment brought some comfort to her. She needed a warm, long bath. She fumbled for her keys in her purse, the metal jingling as she reached it. With a click, the door swung open and the sweet fragrance of her apartment washed over her. Her shoes made clicking sounds on the floor as she made her way through the dark hallway. She flicked on a lightswitch and the living room came into view, still cluttered from her hasty departure for the wedding.
The sound of a soft meow brought a faint smile to her lips. Molly was perched atop the arm of the couch, her small black and white frame curled in a ball'
''Hi, Molly.'' Olivia whisphered.
Molly's emerald eyes blinked twice before she let out another meow, this time with a hint of reproach in her tone.
Olivia reached out for her, scratching behind her ears and earning a purr of approval. ''I know, I know.'' she muttered. ''I'm sorry I was gone for so long.''
As she brushed against Molly's fur, her eyes caught the glint of her engagement band, and she felt a painful tug in her heart. It had only been 2 weeks after their engagement that Nath had been called up to Iraq. His expertise as a military tech guy had earned him a position in a top-secret project.
''It's an honour,'' he had said, his eyes gleaming with excitement. ''But I can't tell you much about it.''
She had watched him pack his go-bag, trying to mask her worry with a false smile. ''Just come back to me. That's all i ask.'' They had then shared a long kiss that morning that felt like the last.
She had heard from him when he arrived in Iraq, and a few days later. She would receive calls from a heavily encrypted number, her heart leaping in her chest, only to hear a rushed ''i love you'' followed by silence for days.
It has been weeks since any of these calls now. Her world had narrowed to the four walls of her apartment, punctured by occasional calls from friends or family. She was running out of her mind from unanswered questions. She didn't know his family, and she was sure the Army wouldn't contact a girlfriend over the news of the death of her boyfriend.
''He's never coming back, is he?'' She muttered to Molly, the words stinging. ''He's going to die, and I'll never know about it.''
***
Alexander's mind was in a storm of conflicting emotions- of loss and of fear.
Loss because Sophia had been a strategic business plan, a pawn in his game. Fear because Mr Carter was a powerful and dangerous man. He was one of the only two people Alex feared. He knew Carter would not let the tragic loss of his daughter go unpunished. He also knew that Carter had seen the cracks in his marriage with Sophia.
The burden of proof rested on his shoulders. If he wanted to preserve his reputation, and possibly his life too, he had to find Sophia's killer.
''I need answers. And I need this done discreetly and quickly.'' He spoke, his tone authoritative. ''Find out who killed my wife. Leave no stone unturned. I want the person responsible for this within the week.''
Jack's expression was unreadable. ''Cracking a homicide case takes time, Mr Westmore.
This won't be a simple matter of tracing a phone call or following a trail of crumbs.''
Alex's jaw tightened, his patience wearing out. ''I need results, not excuses, Collins.''
The detective met his eyes, unflinching. ''I'll need a month, sir.''
His fingers twitched and he clenched his jaw. A month was too long for people not to notice his wife's disappearance. She kept a very active social media account where she uploaded almost everything about her life.
His eyes caught the green curtain sweeping gently in the room, and like lightning, the realisation struck him. The girl in the emerald dress, who he had almost mistaken for his wife. He would get her to play as Sophia till the detective came back with answers.
A calculated smile was growing on his lips. ''One month, Jack, and no more.''
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
Book 1 Amethyst prayed for her childhood best friend to be her mate. Everyone stares, they tease, they bully her for being an orphan but Mason was different. He protected her, he defended her. The Alpha's son loved her since they were pups. But you can't be kids forever. Everything turned sour when Mason began training to take over the Stone Heart Pack. He turned on her just like everyone else, Mason made her the target of his ruthless antics and when they turned of age - it got worse. Mason doesn't want an orphan for a mate. She has no power, no status and he wants someone with wealth to carry the Luna title. Amethyst isn't it. Everything crashes down, the humiliation and rejection too much to bare, turning Rogue was her only option. She couldn't submit any longer to the torture and living in the woods for a couple years before death seemed less painful. Until a man arrives. Claiming that Amethyst isn't an orphan. That she belongs to one of the five founding families. Amethyst thought that rejection was where her life ended. Wait till she finds out that it's only the beginning and neither her heart or life are safe. ******** Book 2 Maverick's past is a secret for a reason, there are rumors spread that he made deals with ancient witches to get the power every member longs for. But it's just a rumor....or is it? There is a reason why his mind and heart are always at war because if he claims Sage as his, hell would rip her from this earth. The best option is to stay away from her, to not have contact with her. What can he do when she shows up at his territory? Desperate to escape her grief. The problem is, Maverick made promises and with Sage in the picture - he can't keep them. There is a reason why Maverick is the Forbidden Alpha.. and Sage is about to find out what being a Fated Mate truly means. ******* Book 3 Jasmine Ravenstone gave up everything for a man who couldn't speak. Renouncing her Alpha title and fleeing with Kyson Zero, she has no idea of the past he carries or the Fated Mate curse she will endure. Being born from the first witch in existence, Kyson and Kier had to go through lifetimes to kill their father and never succeeded in their destiny. Now, the seal has been broken and they are down to their last life. If they don't kill their father then the supernatural world will cease to exist. Kyson didn't realize the ramifications of his actions. Stealing a Fated comes with consequences, a sirebond that ties Jasmine to him. He didn't expect a curse that will cause damnation. ******* Book 4 Kier Zero returns to his life as Alpha, after ultimately killing his first tormentor. But that was only his first demon, there is a second one that haunts him. Marked by Olivia Aspen, he wants as much distance away from her as possible. Until she arrives, with a mysterious power that everyone seems to want and a debt to a deadly vampire. She has no one to consult, stranded and lost in a world without a pack or home. Olivia chooses to repay her debt, but that comes with strings attached when the charming vampire has more to offer than she ever could have imagined.
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
My family was on the poverty line and had no way to support me in college. I had to work part-time every day just to make ends meet and afford to get into the university. That was when I met her—the pretty girl in my class that every boy dreamt of asking out. I was well aware she was out of my league. Nevertheless, I mustered all my courage and bravely told her that I had fallen for her. To my surprise, she agreed to be my girlfriend. With the sweetest smile I had ever seen, she told me that she wanted my first gift for her to be the latest and top-of-the-line iPhone. I worked like a dog and even did my classmates’ laundry to save up. My hard work eventually paid off after a month. I finally got to buy what she wanted. But as I was wrapping my gift, I saw her in the dressing room, making out with the captain of the basketball team. She then heartlessly made fun of my inadequacy and made a fool out of me. To make things worse, the guy whom she cheated on me with even punched me in the face. Desperation washed over me, but there was nothing I could do but lie on the floor as they trampled on my feelings. But then, my father called me out of the blue, and my life turned upside down. It turned out that I was a billionaire's son.
For the sake of their company, Atasha Rae was forced to marry the known heartless billionaire, Lorcan Amadeus. But it only took her a week as his wife because later on, he suddenly wants a divorce immediately. So as he wished, she signed the divorce paper even after admitting to herself that she was somehow starting to fall inlove with him. Heart badly wounded, she ran away from his life. Until she discovers that she's pregnant with his child and as a result, she ends up with no choice but to keep it a secret. Out of Lorcan's awareness, she's keeping a secret that would lead him to an overflowing regret. Because for a week of their fallen marriage beyond repair, she's carrying the billionaire's heir.
She went to a club with her friends to drink for the first time after finishing her third-year examinations. Gabriella was a 21-year-old virgin who had never kissed anybody before. She met a stranger at a club, accompanied him to a hotel, had her first kiss, and lost her virginity. She enjoyed herself. When she awoke the next morning, the man was gone, He left. She found out she was pregnant a few months later. She continued to go to the hotel in the hopes of running into the man, but after four months, she gave up. He abandoned her, leaving her to face the situation alone. She dropped out of university to raise her son. She returned to school a year later to complete her studies and get her degree. She then saw the person she had slept with on TV and realized he was now engaged, as well as the fact that he was the well-known multi-billionaire Javier Hills. What would his grandma do when she finds a boy who looks just like her grandson?