Playing Love Behind Lies

tic mess of confusion and unease. How had her life spiraled into this? One moment, she was tending to her ailing father, hoping for a miracle,

She had spent the night researching him, hoping to gain some insight before their meeting. What she found was both impressive and unnerving. Kieran was the CEO of Devira G

sn't what t

wanted, no matter the cost. There were also mentions of a woman, a long-time girlfriend who had been with him for years.

turned to see Mr. Haris standing there, his

through with this marriage, she would do it on her terms. She would face Kieran Devira wi

been arranged in a private lounge of an exclusive hotel, far from prying eyes. When they ar

topped

unexpected jolt through her. He was dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, his sharp features unreadable as he scrolled through hi

d, as if this entire meeting was noth

his throat. "Kiera

his eyes locking onto hers. For

d of warmth, he said, "So you're

a name on a contract. She straightened her shoulders, refusing to let him intimidate her.

as gone in an instant. He leaned back in his chair, his finger

she said, taking the seat across from him. "Esp

eal amusement in it. "You sound as if

e table, but she kept her face impassive. "I

ffing. Then, without warning, he leaned forward, his voice lowering t

my father is dying, and this is his

her it, he leaned back again, his expression carefully guarded. "Then let's not pretend this is

y it so plainly made it feel even more real. This wasn't a romance. This wasn't l

shake the feeling that this marri