Riley:Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon

MainCharacters

Audrey: Audrey is strong-willed and resilient, shaped by her difficult past as the adopted daughter who was sacrificed for the family's biological child. She has a close relationship with her best friend Clara and her grandmother Margaret, who truly cares for her. Audrey's return to the Bailey family is driven by a need for closure and answers about her past.

Caspar: Caspar is a mysterious and commanding figure, known as Samuel West in the marriage contract. He is a successful businessman with a guarded personality, shaped by his family's expectations and his own past experiences. He has a young son, Noah, who becomes a significant part of the story.

Audrey and Caspar's relationship begins with misunderstandings and hidden identities. As they navigate their complex pasts and present circumstances, they gradually uncover the truth about each other and their feelings, leading to a deeper connection and mutual respect.

Main Themes

The novel explores themes of identity, family loyalty, and the search for truth. Through the characters' journeys, it highlights the importance of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the courage to confront one's past to build a better future.

Hot Chapters

Chapter 1

Sunlight pierced through the gap in the curtains, slicing across my face. My eyelids fluttered open, immediately protesting against the invasion of morning. Pain throbbed behind my temples. Where am I? The question took a moment to process as I registered the unfamiliar ceiling. I attempted to move and wince. Every muscle in my body felt stretched and used, a soreness that told its own story before memory caught up.

Chapter 2

The plane touched down at JFK with a gentle thud, and I rubbed my aching temples. Ten hours in the air had left me completely wiped out, but the physical exhaustion was nothing compared to the mental preparation I needed for what lay ahead. I'm the adopted daughter of the Bailey family. Four years ago, they sacrificed me to protect their precious biological daughter, forcing me to take her place in a contract marriage.

Chapter 4

The shrill ring of my phone cut through the early morning silence. I groggily opened my eyes, a sharp pain shooting through my temples. Fumbling around the nightstand, I grabbed my phone, seeing 'Dorothy' flashing on the screen. Damn it. I frowned, the discomfort from last night still lingering. Taking a deep breath, I hit accept. 'Darling, you finally picked up.' Grandmother Dorothy's voice was warm yet firm. 'I wanted to ask when you'll have time to meet Ms Bailey?'

Chapter 5

If it weren't for Grandma Margaret's insistence, I wouldn't have spent another minute in this house. The Bailey mansion might look like a palace from the outside, but to me, it had always felt like a beautifully decorated prison. Once inside my room, I slammed the door and leaned against it. My eyes burned with unshed tears as I fought to maintain my composure. I had fooled myself into thinking I was healed, that I'd grown strong enough to mention my child's death without falling apart.

Chapter 7

Noah lowered his head and didn't respond to my question, gently stroking the star-shaped bookmark as if it were some precious treasure. I sighed and gave up pressing him. 'It's okay,' I said softly, 'I'll take you to see her myself tomorrow.' The next morning. I hadn't even had a chance to enjoy my morning coffee when a gentle knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. Opening the study door, I was greeted by a sight that left me utterly stunned.