Sabrina Auburn never dreamed that her humble life as a housemaid would thrust her into the glittering yet icy world of the elite Thompsons. Between the shadows, she secretly admired Benedict Thompson-the amazing, arrogant Billionaire and CEO of BMX Estates. For him, she harbored a secret crush-to him. But one stormy night changed everything. Benedict forced himself on Sabrina, igniting a scandal that shook both families to their very foundations. Sabrina was left humiliated and trapped in an arranged marriage orchestrated by Benedict’s mother, all to shield their family’s reputation. "How can I marry her? I don't even love her and I will never love her. You know my type, Mom." From that moment on, Sabrina became the target of Benedict's contempt.He refused to love her, hurled insults her way but Sabrina endured his bitterness and her unreturned love. Then came a staggering twist: a betrayal that threatened to dismantle the Thompson family’s empire, revealing Sabrina’s true lineage and a fortune that would forever alter the balance of power. Years later,Sabrina emerges stronger, fiercer, and wealthier than ever as the CEO of her global luxury bag empire, Sabrina Ultra. No longer the naïve girl once cast aside. But when Benedict finds himself confronting the destruction of his own empire, crossing paths with her once more, he is stunned by what he has lost: the woman he could never claim, the son he would never know existed. As Benedict fights for his last chance at regaining Sabrina's heart, Will she forgive the man who has broken her heart, or is it too late for a second chance? Is Sabrina really going to let Benedict know that he has a son named Saben, or is she keeping it locked away in her heart forever?
View MoreBenedict's icy glare felt like a winter storm, chilling Sabrina to her core. Her heart raced with a mix of fear and heartbreak as she faced him. He was Benedict Thompson, the only heir to the Thompson estates, a man known more for his wild ways than for his business brilliance. At a young age, he became a billionaire and led BMX Estates, a huge architectural firm. Now, he paced angrily in his family’s luxurious living room, each step echoing the thick tension in the air.
“Last night, you seduced me,” he spat, his voice sharp and filled with anger. “What trick did you use to make my mother force me into this marriage?”
Sabrina welled up with tears, trying to find the right words. She had never seen him like this; in pain and disbelief."I... I didn’t trick you," she stammered, her voice trembling. "I've liked you since we were kids. That’s all."
His harsh laugh cut through her, deepening his rage. “You think I would believe that? The wedding, everything—it’s just a trap, isn’t it?”
“I’m not acting, Benedict,” she cried, her voice breaking. “I’ve loved you for so long. I could never do something like that.”
He moved closer, the heat from his body mixing with the coldness of his words. “Love? Is that what this is? Pathetic.”
"I'm telling you the truth. You got drunk last night, and I didn't want to cause you agony. Always, I have cared for you, though you could not see me," she pleaded.
Benedict rolled his eyes, filled with disdain. “I’ll give you money for what happened. Name your price, and I’ll pay you.”
Each word felt like a dagger to her heart. “I don't need your money!” she cried, her voice shaking with a mix of desperation and heartbreak. Tears filled in her eyes and began running over her cheeks, as she poured out her feelings, “Why can’t you believe me? Can’t you see how much I care? This isn’t about wealth or status for me; it’s about us! I just want you to understand how deeply I love you!”
His bitter laugh echoed in the room. "Loved me? You think that means anything? I don't love you, Sabrina. I never have, and I never will."
The weight of his words hit her hard, making her feel small and helpless."Please, Benedict," she wailed, collapsing to her knees. "Tell me what I can do to make you love me ? I'll do anything."
His dark eyes looked down at her with contempt. "Even if you died, I still wouldn't love you. I wouldn't care at all. Remember that." He pulled out a bottle of wine, grabbed the cork with a forking noise, and showered it over her. The cold liquid drenched her hair and dress, mixing with her tears.
"Benedict, please—" she begged, but he stepped away, admiring his cruel act. "You are pathetic," he sneered. "I can't believe I am forced to marry someone as weak and miserable as you. desperate and dramatic." Sabrina barely got words through her tears. "I didn't ask any of this," she whispered. "I never wanted it to be this way." “Then walk away,” he snapped, crossing his arms. “But you won’t. This is what you’ve always wanted. Admit it.” “No!” she cried, wiping the wine from her face. “I wanted you, Benedict. Not your money or your house. Just you.” His laugh dripped with disbelief. “You’re delusional. You’re nothing to me, Sabrina. You’ll never be anything to me.” As he spoke, her final hope faded. She had sensed this moment was coming, but hearing his words felt like a brutal blow. It pierced through her heart, leaving her feeling hollow and aching with pain. “Benedict, I am sorry for making you feel this way” she whispered, her voice trembling, barely a breath escaping her lips. “Please… don’t marry me out of hate. Don’t make this worse.” “I have no choice,” he growled, pulling her up harshly. “My mother has made that clear. But don’t think for a second that this means you’ve won and you have succeeded! You haven’t. You’ll regret this!” Tears flowed freely as her world crumbled. "What have I done to deserve this?” she cried. “I just loved you.” “That’s your problem,” he said, pushing her away. “You loved someone who never cared for you. Now you’ll pay the price.”
With one last glare, Benedict stormed out, leaving her drenched and broken. Sinking to the floor, Sabrina let her sobs echo in the empty room. She had loved him her whole life, but now she understood: her love was not enough. Benedict had taken her heart and shattered it into pieces.
The sun was golden when it fell just below the horizon, and there was golden amber across the garden, now a magical reception space. Fairy lights twinkled in the trees, long wooden tables had white roses and crystal candelabras draped over them, and the air was filled with lavender and vanilla fragrance.The bride and groom walked hand-in-hand to applause. The emcee's voice thundered out, "Ladies and gentlemen, for the first time—Mr. and Mrs. Damian and Eliana Wolfe!"Cheers. Applause. Some shrieking screams from the wedding party.Eliana curtsied modestly and Damian nodded modestly and flashed a brief, lopsided grin.Then the moment everyone had been waiting for.The tune switched to a slow instrumental rendition of "You Are the Reason." A golden glow emanating in the middle of the dance floor highlighted it.Damian led Eliana out softly, his palm dug deep into the small of her back as they moved in quiet synchrony. He'd never been much on dancing—but tonight, the world just melted a
The wedding party stood in stunned silence, most of them already wiping away tears. Ezra loomed behind Damian, while Sabrina, Wendy, Leila, and Saben hung on Eliana's every word.The officiant spoke to Damian."Damian Wolfe… do you have your vows?"Damian nodded, and then fished out of his jacket a small, folded piece of paper. But his gaze did not leave hers.He didn't need to read the words—he had them all memorized.Damian's Oaths"Eliana…He paused, voice trembling slightly as emotion flared in his chest."I used to believe that I was born for silence. That love was one thing you looked at from afar, not something you grasp with your hands and have the temerity to hope for.""But then. you showed up in my life. And all the silence within me came into sound. You did not love me. You saw me. Even when I didn't deserve it. Even when I was all armor and edges."He took a shuddering breath."You are my peace and my chaos, my sunrise and my sanctuary to come crashing down. I promise to
The sun came through the lace coverlet over the aisle, throwing golden soft shadows onto tidily placed petals on the lawn. There were rows of chairs, draped in white-clad guests, all standing, turning as one to the music—soft, romantic, eternal.It was happening.Silence was heavy. Even the wind held its breath.She stood at the rear of the billowing silk curtains in the garden's distance, Eliana Thompson shining in her hand-fitted dress. Her veil glimmered faintly in the light, and behind her, the train swirled upon each soft step she made.Her parents took her arms on either side.Benedict, tall and calm, clenched his jaw to keep his face impassive. But his eyes. his eyes were glassy, glinting with pride and the soft pain only a parent could suffer on the day that his child released his hand.Sabrina, lovely in her demure lavender dress, had already lost the war against tears. They flowed freely now, as she gently squeezed her daughter's hand."You ready, baby?" she whispered.Elian
The sun rose over the Thompson compound as if specially painted for this day—rosy pink clouds, golden rays skimming each leaf, each petal. The scent of fresh-cut flowers filled the air like perfume, and a tense hush vibrated beneath the beauty.It was wedding day. And the world had changed."Where's the veil? Has anyone seen the veil?""Eliana, drink your green juice—no, not the champagne!""Mom, I'm going to be sick."Sabrina spun, eyes wide open, away from the dressing table where she had been at the last-minute adjustment of her pearl earrings. "Not on the dress! Breathe, baby, breathe through your nose."Eliana sat on a pale blue velvet chair draped with a satin robe, embroidered with "Bride" in tiny diamonds on the back. Her hair was coiled, her makeup partially done, and a vase of untouched white roses on the side table beside her.She looked like a half-evolved goddess and felt like a tornado contained in Spanx."I can't feel my fingers," she whispered."Just nerves," her bride
The night began harmlessly enough.Eliana was standing in front of the mirror in her hotel room, glancing over at her own face. She was wearing a satin white jumpsuit—sleeveless, fitted to the nth degree—with petite pearls framing the neckline and a sash that read Bride Vibes Only in gold script."Okay, this is either going to be a total blast or end up in some mild criminal charges," she grumbled.Behind her, a door slammed open.“Let the sin begin!” screamed Sari, her best friend and unapologetic chaos-bringer. Behind her marched a glamorous army of Eliana’s closest friends, cousins, and three women from Sabrina Ultra’s design team who insisted on coming because “we survived gown fittings together—we’re basically bonded for life.”There were feather boas, rhinestones, tiaras, matching bride-tribe tees, and an uncomfortably high number of mini champagne bottles.Sabrina Auburn herself was close behind, waving a bottle of vintage rosé and grinning ridiculously."Don't worry," Sabrina
The pre-wedding days were pandemonium—and curiously, Damian Wolfe smiled his way through it. He never imagined he would be a groom. Never imagined he would be the guy waiting at the altar, heart pounding in his chest, for someone like her.But here he was—up to his neck in wedding planning, facing the gun barrel of flower arrangements, seating charts, bespoke tuxedo fittings, and the feared phrase: "Can we just do one more cake tasting?"Damian was in the middle of the sun-kissed garden of the Thompson estate, where the ceremony would be held. It was afternoon, and the event planner was zipping about from vendor to vendor like a hummingbird on a high dose of espresso. Halfway up tents, halfway strung lights, and someone off in the distance yelling about who should play lead during the first dance of the couple."Mr. Wolfe, white roses or blush peonies for the aisle?" asked one of the floral assistants in a breathless, sweaty tone.Damian blinked.He yearned to reply, Whichever one ca
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