Janella's world shattered when her father's mysterious death left her at the mercy of her ruthless stepmother and stepsister. Forced into a one-night stand, she discovers she's pregnant and must flee for her life. Seven years later, Janella seeks revenge as a determined lawyer, but her path collides with Xavier, the powerful mafia king and billionaire CEO who is also the father of her lost child. As their secrets entwine, a dangerous game of love, power, and revenge unfolds. She tries to not fall in love with the cold hearted man. However, he is obsessed with her and refused to let go How long would she be able to fight this attraction?
Janelle's POV
"Ella!" I heard a voice that sent shivers down my spine.
I stood frozen in shock, my eyes fixed on the shattered remains of the exquisite vase that had been in the hallway for years. My mind raced as I heard footsteps come closer and closer. I felt my heart in my throat. I hadn't been careful enough while cleaning it, and it had slipped from my hand and broken into pieces. My eyes watered as I knew what this meant.
Before I could even process what had happened, I felt a stinging sensation across my cheek. I turned to face my stepsister, Xena, who had appeared seemingly out of nowhere, her eyes blazing with anger. She was two years older than me, with short, wavy brunette hair and brown eyes that were anything but warm. She was the daughter of my stepmother, Maria, who had married my wealthy dad a few years after my mom died.
Dad was the best thing that ever happened to me. He raised me after Mom died giving birth. Our lives were perfect until I turned eight and Dad married Maria, who already had a daughter, Xena, from her previous marriage.
Dad loved Maria, and I was happy for him, but Maria and Xena were demons. They pretended to love me when Dad was around, but behind his back, they made me suffer. I endured it all until I turned ten and couldn't anymore.
Dad was always traveling and had no idea what was going on. I cried to him, and he was furious when he learned what had happened. He threw them out of the house. They were in the middle of the divorce process when Dad was suddenly involved in an accident and died.
My world came crashing down at that moment, and I cried for days. Since Maria was legally Dad's wife, she became my guardian, and I turned into her full-time servant. Dad was very wealthy, and I knew that was why Maria married him. She had all the wealth now, but not for long. During the divorce process, Dad had willed all his properties to me, which I could only access when I turned eighteen. So, I became a servant in my father's house, crying every day and counting down to my eighteenth birthday when I could throw them both out and make them pay for everything they put me through.
"You clumsy fool, Janelle!" Xena's voice snapped me back to reality, laced with venom as she glared at me. "That vase was an heirloom passed down from my great-grandmother! It's irreplaceable, and you've ruined it!"
I stumbled backward, my hand instinctively rising to my burning cheek. "Xena, I-I'm so sorry! It was an accident!" I bit my tongue. If Maria found out what I had done, I would be in trouble.
Xena's expression darkened. "An accident? You're always so careless, Janelle! You have no idea of the value of things. That vase was worth a small fortune, and now it's gone, thanks to your recklessness!"
Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as Xena's words cut deep. I knew she was right; I had always been a bit more accident-prone than my sister. But I never meant to cause harm.
"Please, Xena, don't tell Lady Maria," I begged, my voice shaking. "She'll be so upset. I promise to make it up to her somehow. I'll replace it; she'll never know."
Xena scoffed. "Replace it? You could never afford to replace it. There's only one in the world, and you think you can replace it?"
Her words widened my eyes in fright.
Xena's expression softened slightly, but her eyes gleamed with calculating intensity. "I might keep quiet, Janelle... but only if you agree to my terms."
My heart raced as I hesitated, sensing that Xena's condition would come at a steep price. But I had no choice; I had to keep Maria from finding out.
"What do you want, Xena?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.
Xena's smirk grew wider, and her eyes sparkled with mischief. "Oh, I'll tell you what I want, Janelle. And you'll have to agree if you want me to keep your secret safe."
And I stupidly nodded, unaware that this would change my life forever.
A few hours later
"Good, you're dressed like the slut you are," Xena said, her eyes sparkling with mischief.
I stood there in her short strapless dress and black heels, feeling very uncomfortable. My black hair had been curled and looked shiny. Although I had natural red hair like my mother, Xena was jealous and insisted I dye it black, claiming my red hair outshone hers.
She applied light makeup and painted my lips red.
"Xena, I don't think this is a good idea," I mumbled nervously, and she hit me harshly across the face, frowning with irritation.
"I am being a good sister by taking the blame for you. You should be grateful. I'll be grounded for months. Now we'll go to the hotel. I've spoken to a friend, Mr. Jones; you'll please him for the night and bring the money to me so I can get the new iPhone! Tiffany will be so jealous," Xena squealed, and I flinched in horror.
"P... Please him?" I repeated, and she glared at me.
"What? Don't act all innocent; it's just a one-night stand. Don't worry, I've asked him to use protection. You're welcome," she waved nonchalantly, and I shook my head at the thought.
Xena was nineteen and more wild and outgoing. She had had a couple of boyfriends over the years and had probably been intimate with them. It was no big deal for her, but I, on the other hand, was as shy as a baby and had never had a boyfriend.
I was scared and didn't want my first time to be with a stranger, but I felt trapped and had no choice. If Maria ever found out, I wasn't sure I would even live to experience my first time.
"Let's go! Mom is out for the night, and she mustn't hear a word of this. If you spill, I will kill you," she threatened, and I nodded mutely. She pushed me into the car and drove off. Of course, she had a car; she and Maria had been spending Dad's money-my money-on lavish things while leaving scraps for me.
But all of that was going to end soon. I had just turned seventeen a month ago; I had less than a year left to live with these people before I would be free. We pulled up to a five-star hotel, and not surprisingly, Xena knew the manager.
"Room 313; he's there, waiting for you," Xena said coldly. "Be back home before Mom returns." With that, she left. My eyes widened; how was I supposed to go home? I didn't have any money on me, and I was supposed to give her all the money from tonight.
I walked toward the elevator, searching for room 313.
Chapter 1 The broken vase
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Chapter 2 Meeting him
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Chapter 3 Meeting him II
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Chapter 4 Mommy
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Chapter 5 Not your mommy
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Chapter 6 Moving in
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Chapter 7 Annoying fiance
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Chapter 8 Make you pay
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Chapter 9 Old memories
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Chapter 10 Touch me please
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Chapter 11 Drugged
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Chapter 12 Not Janelle
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Chapter 13 Pretty decent fuck
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Chapter 14 Who is Janelle
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Chapter 15 I'm scared Daddy
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Chapter 16 Who's Chelsea
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Chapter 17 Desperate
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Chapter 18 A plus one
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Chapter 19 Going on a shopping trip
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Chapter 20 Going on a shopping trip II
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Chapter 21 It's Xavier Carter!
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Chapter 22 Desperate
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Chapter 23 Xena's act in public
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Chapter 24 Homewrecker
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Chapter 25 Sipping wine
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Chapter 26 The news
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Chapter 27 You are mine
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Chapter 28 Finding her
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Chapter 29 In the tub
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