They Framed Me to Steal My Company, Unaware of My Secret novel

Allie's POV
After taking over my dads company, my best friend, Gwendolyn Frost, insisted we play out one of those over-the-top cold CEO and his lover scenes.
So, I booked out an entire amusement park and even prepared a sky full of fireworks just to entertain her fantasies.
But before the show could even start, a woman came running out of the bushes with a child in her arms.
Gwendolyn slapped her hands over her eyes and yelled, Oh my God! Did Cleopatra just leap out of the screen to get me back? Babe, help me! I promise Ill quit picking on people!
The woman threw herself at my leg, crying so hard she was practically leaking everywhere. Sweetheart, you promised youd marry me once your career took off. Why did you disappear for three whole years? And who is this woman? Do you not want me anymore? What about our child?
I was stunned, touching my hair Id cut earlier that day just to avoid an arranged marriage.
Before I could react, she got even more emotional. You told me I was the most beautiful woman in the world when we slept together. Now that the babys here, youre pretending you dont even know me? I cant live like this!
Right then, her wobbly little kid smeared a handful of snot on my pants. Daddy, hold me!
People around us immediately whipped out their phones, recording and snapping pictures. In seconds, Id become the villain of the centurythe scumbag who ditched his wife and abandoned his child.
Desperate, I looked at Gwendolyn, silently begging for backup. But instead of helping me, she even burst into tears, louder than the woman clinging to me. Babe, say something! Who is she? You owe me an explanation tonight!

She then balled her fists and started pounding on my chest like she was the betrayed heroine of a soap opera. Talk! Who is this woman? And who is this ugly little kid? So, thats how it is, huh? You told me I was your first woman, but behind my back, you collected numerous mistresses! Does your conscience feel nothing? Today is even our five-year anniversary!
She was too committed to the role.
Kiera Hastings, the woman, on the other hand, took her performance seriously and burst into tears again. So, thats it. You already had someone else when we met. No wonder you slept with me once and vanished the next morning. Well, its my fault. I shouldnt have fallen for you so easily. I ruined my own life and the childs!
Even so, I wont ask for anything anymore. I know I could never compete with a woman like her. Just promise youll take care of our child. And if you can give me a grand and five hundred a month for living expenses, thats enough, she said finally.
A grand and five hundred?!
I almost choked on the juice Id been sipping. If I hadnt taken over the family business, a grand and five hundred would be enough to bury me.
Finally, Gwendolyn realized the woman wasnt acting and quickly tried to explain. You misunderstood, shes not
But Kiera cut her off immediately. Enough! What are you trying to say? That your husband isnt that kind of person? Please. Which scumbag ever has Im a scumbag tattooed on his forehead? If he hadnt forced himself on me, Id never believe something like this could happen to me! Im already throwing away my dignity by even standing here. I dont even dare hope that rapist will face the punishment he deserves. I just want him to care for his child. Why is even that too much?
Humans really loved drama, so the second she said rapist, the entire amusement park fell silent.
Right then, I bitterly regretted not listening to the staff when they suggested we clear out the area before opening the park for our little performance.
I shot Gwendolyn a look full of agony, as if saying, This is your fault. If you wanted drama and nosy bystanders, I couldve hired actors. Now look, weve become the drama.
She looked so guilty that she seemed ready to bury her head in the nearest shrub.
I was just about to speak when a tattooed man stormed up to me, pointing an accusing finger. Being a pretty boy is one thing, but acting without an ounce of responsibility? Youve embarrassed every decent man out here!

Allie's POV
Go take a good look at yourself in a puddlearent you ashamed? the man sharply said.
Earnest, I shook my head and replied, Nope. Not at all.
He laughed in disbelief from anger.
But seriously, I was a woman. I only cut my hair short to avoid being dragged into an arranged marriage. Why would I feel ashamed for supposedly embarrassing all men?
The tattooed guys eyes went bloodshot with rage. Fine! Fine! Youre shameless! I cant even argue with you! Then lets call the police and let them decide!
The moment he said that, Kiera rushed up and grabbed his arm. No! You cant! Calling the police will affect my husbands job. I dont want to cause him trouble!
She turned to me with tear-filled eyes. Please, just help me take care of the child, okay? I only came because I had nowhere else to go. Ive met so many horrible bosses. They havent paid me in six months. I cant even afford baby formula for my son anymore.
Her tears were flowing nonstop, and the crowd began to soften. Soon enough, people around us started lecturing me.
Be a decent human being. Take care of your son. That poor girl has already suffered enough after you assaulted her. Yet she didnt ask for compensation. What more do you want?
If a kid just fell from the sky into my lap, Id be celebrating for three days! So, why are you pretending youre above all this? If you cant afford to raise a kid, maybe dont take off a womans clothes in the first place!
Gwendolyn tried to defend me, but the more she talked, the worse it sounded. By the end, people were calling us a shameless couple, saying I handled the dirty work, and she cleaned up after me with hush money.
A vein in my temple throbbed so hard I thought it might explode. I held it in for as long as I could, then finally said, I really am not an irresponsible person. But I need to make one thing very clear. I absolutely don't know you. Im sorry for what youve been through. I really am. But has it occurred to you that you might be mistaking me for someone else?
Gwendolyn immediately backed me up. Exactly! You must have the wrong person! She would never do something like that. Besides, she literally cant get you pregnant!
The crowd snapped. How would you know? Are you a worm living inside his stomach? Or are you two scheming together, so you know exactly which women he slept with?
Oh, I get it now. He cheats, and you know every detail. Maybe youre the one pimping him out! How can you be so cheap?
Gwendolyn lost it and charged forward to hit someone. But Kieras sharp yell stopped her cold.
Allie! That's your name, isnt it?
I froze. She actually knew my name.
The night you took me to that hotel, I was drunk. But I got one look at your ID, so I remember your name. For three years, not a day, not a night have I forgotten you! Allie, you ruined my life. Why do you get to walk away without paying anything?
Her cries were so raw that the crowd exploded again.
And here I was thinking she got the wrong person, turns out the name matches! What else is there to say?
You slept with her, just admit it! Dont act like some delicate maiden!
Look at you panicking now. But the night you booked that room, you knew exactly what you were doing!
I stared straight into her eyes, watching them flicker and dodge.
If you saw my name, then you should know it well, I said slowly. So, write it down. Right here. In front of everyone.
A bead of sweat slid down her forehead. Why should I write it when I already told you? You did what you did. Why are you doubting me now?
I never said I doubted you, I replied calmly. I just want to confirm whether it was really me that night. Its just a name; it wont take long. Unless youre afraid to write it?

Allie's POV
Its still you
I leaned in a little closer, lowering my voice. You actually dont know how to write my name, do you? So, who exactly was the guy you slept with? Whose ID did you see that night?
Kiera snapped instantly. Of course, I know! I just didnt bring a pen because I rushed out!
Thats fine. I have one, I said. And Ive got my ID too. Dont worry, Im not afraid of the truth.
You you you! she sputtered, but in the end, she had no choice but to write down my name.
She wrote painfully slowly, like every stroke required deep thought. When she finally finished the last letter, I picked up the paper and took a look. Then I couldnt help but laugh.
She had written "Ali" while my name was "Allie."
Just two letters different, but enough to tell male and female apart.
She didnt know I was a woman, so of course she guessed wrong.
I immediately took out my ID and covered everything except the name. Take a good look. This is my actual name. Miss Hastings, its okay to look for someone, but when you rush in blinded by emotion, you only end up hurting yourself.
The crowd began whispering. People who had yelled at me minutes ago were now wondering if Kiera had accused the wrong person.
Sensing the shift, Kiera burst into loud, dramatic sobs. You did it on purpose! You got me drunk that night and drugged my drink! Of course, I couldnt remember clearly! Maybe I forgot exactly how your name was written, but that Porsche you drove? I could never forget that car! You tricked me with it!
Ah. So, she was after the car.
As for my name, she mustve heard Gwendolyn call me earlier and made sure to remember it.
I nodded and leaned closer. Then tell me, how exactly did I trick you? If you hate me so much, surely you remember that part clearly?
Her face went pale. That was the most painful night of my life. Do you really want to force me to say it out loud? Im already miserable enough. Do you have to push me until I break?
Right after saying that, she lowered her head and pinched her child hard where no one could see. As a result, the kid woke up screaming.
The crowd immediately forgot about yelling at me and scrambled to help her calm the baby down.
But I turned, ready to walk away with Gwendolyn. Yet, suddenly, someone grabbed my wrist hard.
Before I could react, my whole body was yanked backward. My feet left the ground, and I crashed onto the pavement half a meter away.
Your kid is crying, and you wanna run? Be a man for once!
Dont worry, miss. Ive caught him for you! Hes taking that kid whether he likes it or not, and if he doesnt, Ill beat him until he does!
Gwendolyn was so terrified she burst into tears. She tried to rush over to help me, but the crowd blocked her.
I slowly pushed myself up, staring straight at Kiera. What do you want?
She looked pitiful again, voice trembling. I just dont want to raise the child alone. I really dont have the ability
I lifted a hand, cutting her off, already irritated. Get to the point. How much? Say a number.
I told you, Im not that kind of person She still put on an act.
I let out a cold laugh and slipped my bank card back into my wallet. Alright then. Since you came here just to dump a kid on me, Ill accept him. You can go now. No need to thank me.
Her smile froze. Her eyes looked wounded, like she couldnt believe Id said that.
How could you think that of me? Thats not what I meant. I dont want your money, but I borrowed from every relative I have just to raise him, so
I inhaled slowly and interrupted her. You want me to pay back your debts?

Allie's POV
Can you?
The innocent-yet-overly-dramatic look on her face almost made me gag.
You wrote my name wrong. You clearly dont know anything about my car except the brand. And you honestly think a few words from you are enough for me to pay off your debts? Do I look stupid to you? Whoever slept with you, go find him. If you keep framing me, dont blame me for taking legal action, I said, then pushed myself to my feet, wobbling a little, ready to leave.
Kiera panicked. She bounced her crying child in her arms and shouted, Fine, go! But if you walk away now, dont you ever dream of seeing this child again! Ill jump right now with my son, and well die right in front of you. I wont interrupt you and your new girlfriend again!
Before anyone could react, she ran straight through the crowd with the child in her arms.
Two minutes later, warning lights lit up at the highest point of the roller coaster. She was sitting up there with the baby, body swaying dangerously.
Allie, she cried, her voice echoing through the amusement park. I dont blame you for forgetting me or for pretending you dont know me. I only blame myself for trusting the wrong person. If theres a next life, if I had the kind of family background that your girlfriend has, would our ending have been different?
Her voice was so tragic that even I felt a secondhand chill. Gwendolyn and I never imagined a scam artist could take things this far. We stood there, stunned.
Suddenly, someone shoved me hard from behind. A man yelled in my ear, What the hell are you standing around for? Go save her! Shes talking suicide, just agree to whatever she wants! A life is at stake! If she really dies, thats on you! Ive never seen a more shameless man. Your wife and kid are about to jump and you just stand here? You probably acted the same way at your parents funerals! Surely, youll get what you deserve soon!
I wanted to shout that the child wasnt mine, that I had zero reason to panic, but this really wasnt the moment for explanations.
Because someone had already started livestreaming. And of course, the camera was pointed right at me.
For views, the streamers exaggerated every detail. In their narrative, I was a heartless cheater dumping my wife and child for a new woman, and now the ex was about to kill herself because of me.
Within seconds, the livestream room had tens of thousands of viewers, and the comments were exploding.
[Girl, dont do it! The one who should die is him!]
[If you die, youre just giving that cheating bastard and the homewrecker a chance!]
[Think of your child! He still needs you!]
[Trash man! Hope you get struck by lightning!]
Phones were pointed at my face from every angle. The screaming crowds and the curses online were drowning me.
I had no choice but to try negotiating with Kiera. But no matter what I said, she refused to come down unless I paid her one million and a half.
After half an hour of this nightmare, the police finally arrived, and I almost collapsed in relief.
Officer, I want to report a crime! She falsely accused me of getting her pregnant and is extorting me for one million and a half! But Im not even
I couldn't even finish saying a man because Kieras hysterical sobs came from above. Officer, dont believe him! I have proof! I secretly did a paternity test!
The officers tried to coax her down, telling her everything could be sorted out on the ground and they would protect her rights. But she refused. Instead, she threw two sheets of paper from the top.
They fluttered to the ground in front of me, then a heavy sense of dread settled in my stomach.
I asked the officer quietly, Officer, can she hear what Im saying from up there? Im not even speaking loudly. How did she know exactly what I said?
The crowd looked like they were seconds away from rushing over to beat me up.
Officer, did you hear that? How can he talk like that? He didnt believe the girl from the start! She knew he doubted her, so of course, she prepared evidence. Isnt that normal?
I tried to explain, but no one listened.
The officer held the report in his hands and slowly unfolded it. A hush fell over everyone, and all eyes locked on the page.
At the same time, a notification popped up on my phone from an unfamiliar number.
[After today, youre completely finished, Allie. This is my first gift to you.]
Before I had time to process those words, a heavy thud sounded from a distance.
The entire crowd erupted in panic.
Someone jumped! Someone jumped! Help!
That poor girl mustve died with resentment. She wont let that bastard go even as a ghost!
The officer froze. Then he shoved the report into my hands and sprinted toward the commotion without looking back.
That kid is yours! Youll never clear your name now!

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