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His Last Chance at Love – Synopsis

Billionaire Dominic Hayes has everything—wealth, power, and influence. But when he receives a devastating diagnosis, his carefully controlled world crumbles. With limited time left, there’s only one thing he truly regrets: walking away from the only woman he ever loved, Camille Rivers.

A decade ago, Dominic chose ambition over love, leaving Camille behind in their small coastal town. Now, desperate for closure, he tracks her down, only to find that she’s been keeping a secret—her ten-year-old son, Liam, who has Dominic’s piercing blue eyes and sharp wit.

Camille never planned to tell Dominic about their child. She built a quiet life, shielding Liam from the pain of a father who never looked back. But when Dominic reappears, determined to make amends, she’s forced to confront the past she never truly moved on from.

As Dominic fights for a place in their lives, he realizes he has more to lose than ever before. But will Camille let him back into her heart, knowing he might not have a future to offer? And when Dominic discovers a second chance he never expected, will love be enough to rewrite their fate?

His Last Chance at Love

Camille wiped her hands on a dish towel, glancing toward the café's front window where Liam sat hunched over a chessboard, his brows furrowed in concentration. Across from him sat Dominic, equally focused, his fingers poised above a rook as if weighing his next move.

She had no idea how this had happened.

One minute, she was telling Liam that Dominic was off-limits. The next, her son was asking her—pleading—to let Dominic help him prepare for the upcoming regional chess tournament.

Liam had always been independent, but when he wanted something, he had a way of making it difficult to refuse. And for reasons Camille couldn't fully understand, he wanted this.

And now, Dominic Hayes was sitting in her café like he belonged here, guiding her son through chess strategies as if the past ten years hadn't stolen that right from him.

"Check," Liam announced, his voice laced with triumph.

Dominic's lips curved slightly, but there was something calculating in his gaze. "Not bad, but…" He moved his queen. "Checkmate."

Liam groaned, slumping back in his chair. "How do you always do that?"

Dominic leaned back, studying the board. "You focus too much on your immediate advantage. Chess isn't just about making the best move—it's about seeing ahead."

Liam huffed but nodded, clearly absorbing the advice.

Camille watched them, something tugging deep in her chest.

Liam had never had a father figure. She had done everything in her power to ensure he never neededone.

But here he was, drinking in Dominic's attention, hungry for the guidance he'd never had.

She turned away, focusing on wiping down the counter as Isabel approached.

"This is a disaster waiting to happen," Isabel muttered, folding her arms.

Camille sighed. "Tell me about it."

Isabel arched a brow. "Then why did you agree?"

"Because Liam wanted it," she admitted. "And because… I didn't know how to say no without hurting him."

Isabel studied her. "And you? How do you feel about all this?"

Camille swallowed. "I feel like I'm handing Dominic a knife and waiting for him to stab me in the back again."

Isabel exhaled. "Cam, you have to be careful. He's not just some guy passing through town. He's Liam's father. And whether you like it or not, that means he has a place in Liam's life now."

Camille stiffened, the truth of those words settling heavy in her chest.

Dominic was here. And Liam wanted him around.

And no matter how much she wanted to protect her son, she wasn't sure she could protect herself.

Chapter Thirteen : A Forced Partnership