Moonlit Mountain (Caleb and Sarah)

"The Remains of Summer) Chapter 14

Overnight, Ethan, Chloe, and Carter Corp became pariahs.

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Brands dropped Chloe, demanding millions in compensation. Angry fans

turned into a mob, hounding her at the hospital, hurling insults and garbage. If not for Ethan's mother and her security detail, Chloe would have been torn apart. Ethan's carefully crafted "devoted husband" image shattered, leaving him exposed and vulnerable. Business partners cut ties, fearing his disloyalty. Shareholders panicked, pulling their investments. If he could betray Amelia after

ten years, who was to say he wouldn't betray them?

Carter Corp's stock plummeted, the company teetering on the brink of

collapse.

Ethan and his father worked around the clock, desperately trying to salvage what they could.

Amelia was far away from the chaos.

She was living in New Zealand under a new name: Hope Lincoln.

Hope. She liked that.

Her parents' divorce settlement, combined with Ethan's lavish gifts over the years, had provided her with a comfortable cushion.

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She opened a small café in a quiet town, chatting with tourists and locals,

offering complimentary coffee to those who caught her fancy. She became known for her kindness and generosity.

"Hope. A familiar voice startled her. Amelia turned, her face lighting up.

"Liam! What are you doing here?"

Liam smiled, ruffling her hair, making her blush. She still wasn't used to his gentle affection.

When she'd first arrived in New Zealand, lost and alone, Liam had been her lifeline. He'd helped her navigate the unfamiliar town, find her footing, and rebuild her life.

They'd grown close, but she'd kept him at arm's length. After Ethan's betrayal, she couldn't risk another heartbreak.

This was enough.

Liam, sensing her hesitation, treated her like a younger sister, offering

support without pushing for more.

"You mentioned wanting hot pot the other day. I made some. Come on, let's go to my place."

Amelia's eyes widened. She'd said it casually, not expecting him to

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Amelia breathed a sigh of relief,

They we and walked late into the night, Amelia's alarm went off."Liam, the

They sat on the floor, gezing through the skylight

The aurora borealis danced across the sky, a mesmerizing display of greens

and Vises, each moment more breathtaking than the last. Even though she'd seen *many times, Amelia was still captivated by its magic.