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Sienna Adams’s life is anything but peaceful. She’s burdened by debts that aren’t hers and running from a past she refuses to face. Love isn’t on her mind... until she encounters Zachary Sterling.

Zachary is a man shrouded in secrets. The only softness in his life is his son. Sienna should have been nothing more than a passing stranger, someone he would never recall. But something about her makes it difficult for him to walk away.

Sienna doesn’t realize that Zachary is the leader of a powerful company.

And Zachary doesn’t know that Sienna is the woman who once carried his child… and then vanished without a trace.

Or perhaps he is the reason she vanished...?

As the truth begins to surface, their past and present become intertwined. 

Feelings grow deeper, secrets grow darker, and love becomes dangerous.

And this time, walking away may no longer be an option.

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Excerpt:

Sienna looked at him, a little hesitant this time. “Can I know your name?” she asked. 

Zachary glanced at her briefly.

Then he said simply, “I already saved it on your phone.”

Sienna's eyes widened slightly as she quickly glanced at the screen.

'Huh? Why does his name sound like Zachary Sterling?' She chuckled to herself. 'Nah, probably just a coincidence that their names are similar.'

“See you later, Zach…” 

Before he could respond, she turned and hurried toward the conference room on the other side of the lobby, her steps quick and purposeful.

Zachary didn’t move.

He stood there, watching her retreating figure as she disappeared into the distance.

The faint echo of her voice lingered in his mind.

'Zach—'

It wasn’t a name people around him used lightly, especially not with him standing before them.

For a brief moment, he remained still, his gaze fixed on the space where she had just been.

Then, slowly, he shifted his attention forward again.

But something felt… different.

And he couldn’t quite explain why.

Zachary looked at William for a brief moment before turning toward his parents, a faint smile on his lips, though there was no warmth behind it.


Before Zachary could explain anything further, the room erupted in shock.


Kennedy's eyes widened as he stared at his youngest son, clearly struggling to process what he had just admitted. 


Hannah looked equally shocked, her expression filled with confusion and disappointment. 


Zoey's mouth fell open as she looked between Zachary and Riley, apparently unable to believe that her twin brother had secretly held a stake in one of the country's largest companies.


Samuel also looked stunned, his usually controlled expression giving way to clear disbelief.


William, however, reacted differently. His face tightened with irritation, and his anger quickly overtook his initial surprise. "Zach, you really hold a stake in Cresswell?" he asked sharply. "...And you never told us about it?"


Chapter 363 - Step Down!