The final ingredient to finding true love is one teaspoon of lies.
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On her 18th birthday, Elspeth's world was shattered after a one-night stand left her pregnant. The child's father, Alan, betrayed her by revealing his alliance with her scheming half-sister, Heather, who aimed to steal Elspeth's position as heiress. To protect their family’s reputation, her parents sent her away in disgrace.

Years later, Elspeth returns, determined to reclaim her place and exact revenge on those who wronged her. But her family’s pressure to marry complicates things. Desperate to dodge a blind date, she impulsively kisses Castiel Stepanov, her daughter's teacher, using him as a convenient escape. When a key investor insists on meeting her husband, Elspeth sees an opportunity and proposes a fake marriage to Castiel.

Castiel, a powerful Russian business mogul and part-time elementary teacher, has his own hidden agenda. Traumatized by witnessing the murder of his family, Castiel’s life has been driven by the desire for revenge. Unbeknownst to Elspeth, her father is responsible for the tragedy that destroyed his family. Eager to destroy Elspeth's life, Castiel agrees to the sham marriage, intent on ruining her and her father.

As their fake marriage progresses, hidden truths and deep-seated wounds begin to surface. Can Elspeth balance her desire for vengeance with her need to protect her heart, her daughter, and her empire? And will Castiel follow through with his plan for revenge, or will love and the weight of the past consume them both?
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TROPES:
One night stand.
Pregnancy.
Contract/Fake Marriage.
Win her back.
Betrayal x Revenge
Family.
First person (dual perspectives)



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Song Rec'd:Darker Side— David Kushner 


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George Loughton walked into the police station, adjusting his suit as he awaited his brother and nemesis, Gregory Loughton. Gregory was escorted into the building, a sinister smile creeping across his lips as he sat down to face his brother.


Their one-on-one meeting felt almost like looking into a mirror, given their striking resemblance, except Gregory had shaved his head clean and adorned his skin with numerous tattoos.


"Came to gloat about your victory, brother?" Gregory laughed mockingly.


"I came to say my final goodbye on behalf of myself and our parents," George explained.


After Gregory's trial yesterday, the judge had delivered a sentimental verdict on his numerous crimes. He was to be injected with potassium chloride that day. Summoning a shred of human sympathy, George decided to see his brother one last time.


Chapter 99 - EPILOGUE