Chapter 6 - Seven Years EarlierSeven years earlier, Julian had been different.
He had no fortune.
No empire.
No private jets.
He had only ambition and a woman named Claire.
They were young.
They lived in a tiny apartment above a laundromat.
They dreamed about opening a restaurant.
They planned to get married.
Then Julian's father discovered their relationship.
He hated Claire.
"She's going to destroy your future."
Julian refused to listen.
Until his father threatened to cut him off completely.
Then came the lie.
Claire was told Julian had chosen another woman.
Julian was told Claire had abandoned him.
Both believed the lie.
Claire was pregnant.
She left town alone.
Julian never knew.
And years later, his father died believing the secret was buried forever.
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Chapter 7 - The Little GirlJulian met Lily the next morning.
Chapter 8 - Audrey's World CollapsesAudrey returned to her penthouse.
Chapter 9 - The Man Behind the LieAudrey confronted Julian's mother.
Chapter 10 - The Divorce PapersJulian met Audrey at a quiet restaurant.
Chapter 11 - The Woman Audrey HatedAudrey found Claire at a small community center.
Chapter 12 - Lily Gets SickEverything changed when Lily collapsed at school.
