In the luxurious beachside mansion of her wealthy family, 15-year-old Chloe's life appears picture-perfect. But beneath the surface, dark secrets and lies threaten to destroy everything.
Chloe's world is turned upside down when her father's boss, Mr. Smith, announces a merger that hinges on one condition: Chloe and Jayden, his 17-year-old son, must convince their parents they're in a romantic relationship.
Two years ago, Jayden's relentless bullying left Chloe scarred. Now, she's forced to pretend to date her sworn enemy.
Ashton, Chloe's older brother who's quite protective, 17-years-old is outraged by the arrangement.
But as Chloe and Jayden fake their relationship, boundaries blur. Chloe still hates Jayden, but she can't deny the butterflies when he touches her.
Torn between loyalty to her family and her own conflicting emotions, Chloe must navigate:
- Her growing attraction to Jayden
- Her brother's disapproval
- The secrets of her family's past
- The truth behind Jayden's motives
Will Chloe risk everything to uncover the truth or conform to her family's expectations?
Themes : Bullying, Family Dynamics, Social Class, Identity, Deception, Forbidden Romance
Target Audience : Young Adult readers (13-18 years old)
Who knew one trip could turn Chloe Romano's life into a dangerous game of deception?
When Chloe ignores her brother's warning and ventures into Stratford, she quickly becomes a target in a world she doesn't fully understand. To survive, she hides her true identity, even from those who offer to help her.
Among them is Jay, a man torn between his loyalty to his brother and his growing feelings for the mysterious Chloe. But as the walls of secrecy begin to crumble, Chloe must face the consequences of her lies before it's too late.
In a world of full of secrets, betrayal, and impossible choices, Chloe must decide: is love worth the risk of truth?
❝Her permanent virtue was perhaps curiosity. ❞
AFTERLIGHT
Fanfiction • Mature (+18) • Complete