When Olivia Anderson found out she was pregnant, it was supposed to be the happiest moment of her life-until she caught her husband, Jason, in an affair that shattered everything. Now, months later, Olivia is a thriving divorce attorney, determined to move forward for the sake of her unborn child. But when Ethan Hart, a renowned lawyer with a dark past and Jason's best friend, is assigned to represent her ex-husband, everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty is thrown into chaos. Ethan's arrival stirs something Olivia thought she had long buried-an attraction that's too dangerous to explore. Torn between the child she carries and the undeniable connection growing between her and Ethan, Olivia must decide: Can she rewrite her own story, or will the scars of her past keep her from the love she deserves?
Olivia Anderson stood frozen in the doorway of the luxury hotel suite. The world around her blurred, sound faded to a distant hum, and the only thing she could focus on was the sight of her husband, Jason, sitting on the edge of the bed. He wasn't alone.
Her heart pounded in her chest, each beat echoing like a drum, but she couldn't move. She had spent the last thirty minutes racing through the city, driven by suspicion, driven by the text message that had shattered her world. "He's here, Liv. Room 814, with her."
Now, seeing it for herself, every piece of doubt disintegrated. There was Jason, shirtless, his face paling as he noticed her in the doorway. The woman beside him hastily pulled the sheets around herself, her lips forming an apology Olivia would never want to hear.
Olivia's breath came in shallow gasps, the betrayal burning hot and bitter inside her. She had been prepared for something-an argument, a denial-but seeing it in the flesh was worse than she'd imagined. Her mind raced, clashing with the last few months of their marriage. The cold nights, the late work hours, the excuses.
Jason stood up quickly, panic rising in his eyes. "Olivia, wait-this isn't what you think."
She blinked, her body finally breaking free from its paralysis. Not what you think? The words rattled in her head. The sight of him standing there, half-naked, was all the confirmation she needed. There was no explaining this away.
Her voice was colder than she had ever heard it. "How long?"
Jason hesitated, as if calculating whether a lie would save him. Olivia's gaze hardened, her fingers curling into fists. "How long, Jason?"
"Just a few months," he finally muttered, looking down. The truth slipped out, but the weight of it dropped like a bomb between them.
Months. Months of lies, deception, and betrayal, all while Olivia had tried to hold on to the threads of their marriage. Her stomach churned with disgust, and without another word, she turned and stormed out of the room. She didn't need to hear more.
She ran down the hotel corridor, her heart breaking, shattering with each step. When she reached the elevator, her body collapsed against the cold wall, her hands trembling as she pressed the button. Her breath hitched in her throat, tears welling up, but she forced them back.
She had to leave before she broke down completely.
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.
June Rivera was divorced by her husband after three years of marriage because he wanted to be with her sister who was pregnant for him. Kicked to the curb with a divorce and rejected by her parents,she struggles to make ends meet and get a job until she saves Luis Ambrose from an accident - the only child of Rafael Ambrose, a widowed man and the CEO of Ambrose Corporation. When little Luis asks to have her as a nanny, and Rafael's mother pressures him to get married, they draw a contract. To be Luis's nanny and his fake wife for one year in exchange for 50 million dollars!
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.