Ayishetu

In a world of wealth, power, and whispered betrayals, Jade Sinclair is an outsider. When she marries **Alexander Middleton**, heir to a powerful and ruthless family, she knows the life she’s stepping into is one of scrutiny and silent warfare. But what no one knows is that Jade didn’t just marry into this world for love—she has her own secrets, her own motives.  

At every turn, she faces resistance. **Victoria Middleton**, Alexander’s calculating mother, sees her as nothing more than an inconvenience, an unworthy intruder in their empire. And then there’s **Liliana Carter**, Alexander’s ex and the woman society expected him to marry, who is determined to reclaim her place by his side.  

But Jade is no naive socialite. She knows that in a world like this, survival isn’t about playing by the rules—it’s about rewriting them.  

When **Lady Eleanor Middleton**, the true matriarch of the family, summons Jade for a private meeting, everything changes. The old woman sees more than Jade expected, sensing the deeper game at play. As the stakes rise, Jade is forced to confront not just the enemies in plain sight but the ones lurking in the shadows—secrets buried within the Middleton family that could destroy them all.  

As deception weaves through every relationship and trust becomes the most dangerous currency, Jade must decide:Is love worth the price of power? And in a game where masks are everything, who will survive when the veil is finally lifted

the veil of deception

Damien stood frozen in the shadows, his heart racing. The estate's opulent atmosphere masked the cold calculations unfolding around him. He had found what he needed—evidence that could shatter Jonathan and Victoria's entire plan.

The files were hidden within layers of encryption, but Damien's expertise allowed him to break through. His fingers flew over the keys, extracting critical documents, transactions, and communication that tied Jonathan directly to the fraudulent activities—and more damning, links that reached straight to Victoria herself.

He tucked the hard drive into his jacket, glancing around. Time was running out. He could already hear the muffled voices approaching the office. His escape needed to be swift.

Damien didn't hesitate. He exited the office, blending with the crowd of investors who mingled casually, unaware of the storm he was about to unleash. As he reached the back door, he heard a voice call from behind him.

Damien's pulse spiked. He didn't turn around but kept moving. A quick glance showed Jonathan standing at the top of the staircase, his face expressionless but his eyes hard.

Damien's instincts kicked in. He had to move faster.

Before Jonathan could shout, Damien slipped through the door into the alleyway behind the estate. The city's night air hit him, sharp and cold. But he didn't stop. He ran, his thoughts laser-focused on getting the evidence to Jade.

Jade was standing before a room full of reporters, the weight of the world pressing down on her. The news about the fraud allegations had gone viral, her name smeared across every outlet. But this moment wasn't about defending herself—it was about fighting back.

"Ladies and gentlemen," she began, her voice steady, projecting authority, "the allegations against me are false. They are lies designed to destroy my reputation, my business, and the truth."

The room was silent, all eyes on her.

She continued, "I will not let these baseless accusations ruin everything I have worked for. Today, I am here to set the record straight. I have proof—documents, transactions, and communications that will expose the truth behind this attack."

A murmur rippled through the crowd. She could see the shock, the disbelief, but she held her ground. She wasn't just defending herself. She was reclaiming her power.

She paused, waiting for the moment to land. "The people behind this campaign are none other than Jonathan Pierce and Victoria Laurent. And I have the evidence to prove it."

Jade's words were like a bomb dropped into the room. Every reporter scrambled for their phones, desperate to capture the moment.

"Let's end this now," she finished, her eyes hard with resolve.

She turned to leave the podium, her heartbeat steady, knowing the battle had just begun.

As Jade exited the conference, the doors opened to reveal Damien, holding the hard drive in his hand. He approached her quickly, his face tight with urgency.

"Damien," she said, barely able to suppress her relief. "You got it."

He nodded, handing her the hard drive. "It's all there. Jonathan, Victoria—the whole network. This will end them."

Jade took the drive, her fingers trembling. "This is it. We expose them for good."

Damien's expression darkened. "But be careful. They won't go down easily. Jonathan and Victoria are more dangerous than you realize."

Jade nodded, determination flashing in her eyes. "I'm ready. We're ready."

The Last Move