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Title: unexpectedly your's 

Seven years ago, Mia Carter made the biggest mistake of her life, falling into the arms of a mysterious stranger after a night of heartbreak. What she didn’t know was that the man she made an unforgettable mistake with was Adrian Sinclair, heir to the powerful Sinclair empire. When that single night leaves Mia pregnant, she vanishes without a trace, determined to build a new life for herself and her son, Liam.

Now, fate drags her back into the storm.

Under a new identity, Mia finds herself working as the assistant to the formidable Eleanor Sinclair, Adrian’s calculating grandmother, who quickly grows fond of both Mia and her son. But Eleanor's kindness hides a dangerous truth, she knows exactly who Mia is… and the secret she's been keeping.

When Adrian returns to the company, he’s drawn to the quiet assistant and her son in ways he can’t explain. The more time he spends around them, the more familiar Liam seems — his habits, his expressions — until a devastating truth unravels before him.

Liam is his son.

As Adrian confronts the betrayal, Eleanor schemes to erase Mia and Liam from Adrian’s life — pushing him toward a loveless engagement with a woman of "status." But Adrian refuses to lose Mia again. With their love reigniting and their son caught in the crossfire, they must fight against secrets, lies, and the weight of the Sinclair legacy.

But just when it seems they might find their way back to each other, a shocking accusation from Mia’s former best friend threatens to destroy everything — leading to an explosive ending that will leave hearts broken and fates uncertain.

Because some secrets refuse to stay buried… and some love stories are far from over.

unexpectedly your's

Mia stood in front of the mirror, smoothing down the collar of her blouse. The name tag pinned to her chest felt heavier than it should have—not because of its weight, but because of the name printed on it.

Mia had disappeared seven years ago, along with the shattered pieces of her heart.

She had built a new life in Everdale, one where the past didn't follow her. Here, she wasn't the woman who had been betrayed by her boyfriend and best friend. She wasn't the woman who had spent one reckless, passionate night with a stranger—only to realize, months later, that the night had changed her life forever.

Mia adjusted her blouse one last time, squared her shoulders, and picked up her bag. Today was the start of something new. A fresh beginning.

But as she made her way to Sinclair Enterprises' Everdale branch, a bitter irony settled in her chest.

She'd applied for the assistant position weeks ago, never expecting the name Sinclair to be tied to the company. And by the time she realized, it had been too late to back out.

The formidable Eleanor Sinclair—a woman known for running both her company and her family with an iron fist.

Mia had read about her in business magazines, had heard whispers of her ruthless reputation. She'd always thought of Eleanor Sinclair as a distant figure, untouchable, a woman she would never cross paths with.

And now, she was about to work for her.

It was just a job. Just a way to keep her life stable.

Still, unease coiled in Mia's stomach as she stepped into the sleek, modern building, her heels clicking softly against the marble floor.

She kept her head down as she approached the reception desk, barely paying attention to the hum of activity around her.

"Emily Hayes?" A sharp voice cut through the quiet.

Mia's heart stuttered for a moment, but she forced a polite smile. Emily. Not Mia.

A tall, stern-looking woman stood before her, eyes assessing, calculating.

"You'll be assisting Mrs. Sinclair directly," the woman said, handing Mia a neatly printed schedule. "She's… particular."

Mia nodded, keeping her expression neutral.

As she was led deeper into the building, each step felt heavier than the last.

She had spent years making sure she was untraceable, ensuring that no part of her past could catch up to her.

And yet, here she was—working for the very family she had been running from for seven years.

As long as Adrian never found out, she was safe.

When Mia stepped inside, she felt the weight of the older woman's presence instantly.

Eleanor Sinclair sat behind a grand, dark-wood desk, exuding power with every inch of her being.

And for a fleeting second, panic bubbled inside Mia.

She kept her posture steady, her expression neutral.

"You're young," she said flatly. "Inexperienced, I assume?"

Mia swallowed, keeping her voice steady. "I'm a fast learner."

Something in Eleanor's gaze flickered—a strange, calculating gleam Mia couldn't decipher.

"Good," Eleanor finally said. "Because I don't tolerate mistakes."

Mia nodded, her heart thudding against her ribs.

But as Eleanor's icy gaze lingered on her, studying her a little too closely—like she was searching for something just out of reach—Mia couldn't shake the feeling that she had just stepped into the lion's den.

Chapter Fourteen: A New Name, A New Life