A woman discovers she can hear the thoughts of her cold, distant ex and learns a truth he never spoke aloud: their baby is his only heir, and he still loves her. As she navigates his hidden feelings and the secret binding them together, she must decide whether to trust the man who once shut her out.
Victoria St. Clair clicks into the living room on high heels, her eyes locking straight on the pregnancy report sitting on the coffee table. Leah, you're pregnant? Victoria stands in the living room, eyes locked on the report. Grant, however, looks at the door first. His face goes completely cold.
Who said you could just walk in? My old access code still works. We're friends, aren't we? You never used to lock me out. She's the St. Clair heiress, and the woman Grant has loved for years. I've heard her name countless times over the past three years, but I never expected to face off with her like
Leah, are you really carrying Grant's baby? Before I can answer, he snatches up the pregnancy report. I've seen countless women try to climb the social ladder with a pregnancy. How do we know she isn't lying to you?
She reaches for me. I instinctively step back, terrified she'll make me fall. I already know how much Grant wants this baby, but Victoria is still the woman he's loved for years. I have no idea who he would choose if push came to shove.
Victoria, this is between Grant and me. Victoria lets out a cold laugh. You really think you matter? You were with him for three years because of a contract.
The contract's over. Take the money and disappear. She grabs my wrist again. Before I can pull free, another hand closes around hers. Let go.
Victoria freezes. Grant's face shows no anger. His tone is almost casually cold.