Brewing Love And Lies
The final ingredient to finding true love is one teaspoon of lies. **** On her 18th birthday, Elspeth's world was shattered after a one-night stand left her pregnant. The child's father, Alan, betrayed her by revealing his alliance with her scheming half-sister, Heather, who aimed to steal Elspeth's position as heiress. To protect their family’s reputation, her parents sent her away in disgrace. Years later, Elspeth returns, determined to reclaim her place and exact revenge on those who wronged her. But her family’s pressure to marry complicates things. Desperate to dodge a blind date, she impulsively kisses Castiel Stepanov, her daughter's teacher, using him as a convenient escape. When a key investor insists on meeting her husband, Elspeth sees an opportunity and proposes a fake marriage to Castiel. Castiel, a powerful Russian business mogul and part-time elementary teacher, has his own hidden agenda. Traumatized by witnessing the murder of his family, Castiel’s life has been driven by the desire for revenge. Unbeknownst to Elspeth, her father is responsible for the tragedy that destroyed his family. Eager to destroy Elspeth's life, Castiel agrees to the sham marriage, intent on ruining her and her father. As their fake marriage progresses, hidden truths and deep-seated wounds begin to surface. Can Elspeth balance her desire for vengeance with her need to protect her heart, her daughter, and her empire? And will Castiel follow through with his plan for revenge, or will love and the weight of the past consume them both? _______ TROPES: One night stand. Pregnancy. Contract/Fake Marriage. Win her back. Betrayal x Revenge Family. First person (dual perspectives) ______ IG: @ebynamani TT: @eby.namani
DEFAMATION
Song Rec: Don't Blame Me — Taylor Swift.
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Having Castiel meet my grandparents wasn't on my bucket list, but the way he bonded with them—and how my grandmother keeps talking about him, even when he's outside with my grandfather—makes it seem like he paid them off or something.
Regardless, I'm glad he's someone who makes them feel comfortable. Honestly, I'm getting a bit too comfortable with him myself, and that's something I need to address.
I'm grateful that he wants to make our honeymoon memorable, and I'm even happier that Reese has settled into his place, her little feet pit-pattering around while I chat with Sally, Stella, and my grandmother.
"Lest I forget, you need to hurry up, Elsie. Reese needs another sibling," Ma chimed in, catching me off guard.
"Yes, yes," Stella and Sally concurred.