My name is Jenifer Zach. I gave eight years of my life to Reed Gould, erasing my own identity to become the perfect wife. My reward? He left me alone on a surgical table during an ectopic pregnancy to comfort his first love. My own son, Romano, was taught to look at me with contempt, his heart poisoned by the very woman who shattered our family.
That night, the woman he took for granted died. With nothing left to lose, I decided to become myself again. The mysterious “Nova” whose fireworks now dominate the market? That’s me. His most brilliant and fearsome competitor? Also me. And the secret heiress to the Zach dynasty he never knew existed? That is the woman I truly am.
Now, Reed’s world is unraveling. He is a man haunted by regret, his empire threatened by a rival he can’t unmask. He begs for me to return, but that version of Jenifer is a ghost. I am Jenifer Zach, and from the new life I’ve built, they can only watch as I rise.


"I never imagined I'd have a cousin." Serena's surprise was evident, but her delight shone even brighter.


I didn't intervene with Serena's enthusiasm, believing kids shouldn't get tangled up in grown-up complications. If Romano and Serena clicked, I'd gladly let her call Romano her cousin.


"Alright, Serena," I gently reminded the little one, "kindergarten starts tomorrow, so you need to get to bed early tonight, okay?"


She bobbed her head eagerly. "Don't worry, Aunt, I can wake myself up. If you want to sleep in, just ask Mr. Antonio to drive me. I can handle school by myself."


Serena's consideration left me speechless for a moment. I simply stroked her head softly and said, "Get some rest early."


The following morning, I headed straight to my office after dropping Serena off at kindergarten. I'd barely settled into my chair when Natalia's call came through.


Chapter 19 - Chapter 19 No Longer My Son