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Five years ago, Elara Voss made one mistake—she fell for a stranger.
It was supposed to be one night. No names, no strings. But when morning came, he was gone, leaving her with two unexpected consequences—Olivia and Oliver, her twin children.
Now, Elara has built a new life, raising her kids alone while working as a top event planner. She's independent, successful, and determined to never look back.
Until Cassian Rhys walks back into her life.
Cold, ruthless, and powerful, he is the billionaire CEO of Rhys Industries—and the man she never wanted to see again. He doesn't recognize her at first… but when he does, the truth is only a breath away from being exposed.
Cassian doesn't believe in fate. But when he meets Olivia and Oliver, something about them feels strangely familiar. Too familiar.
And Elara knows it's only a matter of time before he puts the pieces together.
She must keep her secret.
He must uncover the truth.
And neither of them is ready for what happens when the past comes crashing back.

His House, My Rules

Cassian sat in his office, fingers steepled, staring at the report Theo had just handed him.

Elara Voss had been at the Celeste Grand Hotel the same night he had.

The same night he remembered nothing about.

His jaw tightened. He had spent years perfecting control—over his life, his business, his choices. But this? This was a blind spot. A missing piece of his past.

And now, two children—one who looked exactly like him—had just walked into his life.

Cassian's grip on the paper tightened. "Where was she working before the Celeste Grand?"

Theo shook his head. "She wasn't working there. She was a guest. Booked under a different name." He slid a copy of an old reservation across the desk.

A pseudonym. She had been hiding from the start.

He leaned back in his chair, exhaling slowly. "She knew who I was. But she never told me."

Theo hesitated. "What are you going to do?"

Cassian's eyes darkened. "Find out why."

And this time, she wouldn't be able to run.

Elara checked the locks on her door for the third time that night.

She wasn't paranoid. She was being realistic.

Cassian had seen Oliver. He had looked at him too long, too hard. The truth was closing in.

Unknown Number: You have until tomorrow. No more running, Elara.

She had spent five years keeping this secret. Now, she had less than 24 hours before everything changed.

Chapter 7: The Truth Unfolds