THE PRIVILEGED BILLIONAIRE IS MY LOVER
Nathan West has it all—wealth, power, and a legacy waiting for him. But when he meets Scarlett Madison, a sharp-tongued, ambitious woman from a working-class family, his carefully crafted life begins to unravel. Against all odds, they fall in love, defying his father’s wishes and building a life together in the face of poverty and adversity. Their happiness is short-lived when Scarlett is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, and secrets about Nathan’s family come to light. An illegitimate heir, Alex, emerges, threatening to claim the West fortune, while hidden truths about Scarlett’s own past begin to surface. As Nathan and Scarlett navigate betrayal, family rivalries, and their own personal struggles, they uncover a web of lies spun by political enemies and long-buried secrets that could destroy them. With love as their anchor and courage as their weapon, they face impossible odds to expose the truth and reclaim their future. But when life itself hangs by a thread, will their bond be enough to overcome the ultimate test?
Fractured Loyalties
Scarlett watched Nathan from the cabin's threshold as he prepared their supplies.
Ethan sat apart from the group, sharpening a knife his countenance calm. His presence was a reminder of their risky position—ally or foe, he held too many of the cards.
Lang approached Scarlett; his face grim.
"We've patched the defenses, but it won't hold if they come at us again with everything, they've got in their disposal we need to find somewhere else to stay for our safety." He suggested.
Scarlett nodded, her eyes scanning the woods beyond. "We need a new plan. Staying here is suicide."
...
Inside the cabin, the group huddled around a crude map of the surrounding area. Ethan tapped a point near the eastern ridge.
"There's an old ranger station here," he said.
"Abandoned, but it has a working radio. If we can get there, we might be able to call for reinforcements."
Nathan's jaw tightened.