At the opulent celebration of Lucía and Mateo's engagement, everything seems perfect: a glamorous night, an apparent love, and a bright future. However, behind Mateo's charming smile lies a secret that threatens to shatter everything he has built. He is not the ideal man Lucía believes she knows. In an unexpected twist, two women from his past, Dana and Clara, carry Mateo's children in their wombs-a truth hidden beneath layers of lies. As the party progresses and congratulations pour in, Mateo finds himself trapped between the image he has carefully crafted and the mounting pressure to face the truth. The fear of losing Lucía consumes him, yet he is also haunted by the feeling that his deceptions are on the verge of being exposed. Will Mateo manage to escape the consequences of his lies, or will the façade of perfection he has maintained come crashing down? *The Escape of the Adorable Liar* is a story of deceit, secrets, and the inner struggle of a man caught between love and the fear of being discovered.
The club's hall gleamed with the opulence of a night destined to be unforgettable. Crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, casting golden reflections over tables draped in white linen and adorned with fresh floral centerpieces. The sound of an orchestra filled the air as guests, dressed in elegant attire, exchanged laughter and glasses of champagne.
Lucía looked radiant. Her deep red dress, cinched at the waist, accentuated her elegant figure, and her eyes sparkled as much as the jewels she wore. Mateo, by her side, wore a flawless tuxedo and carried that charming smile that many had noticed since his arrival into Lucía's family's social circle.
When her father took the microphone, the lively chatter in the hall faded in seconds. All eyes turned to him as he raised his glass with pride.
"Dear friends," he began, "tonight is more than just a celebration. It is a special moment for my family because I have the honor of announcing my daughter Lucía's engagement to the man who has won not only her heart but also mine. A toast to Lucía and Mateo!"
The applause was deafening. Blushing and emotional, Lucía turned to Mateo, who took her hand with a serene smile.
As Lucía's father continued praising his daughter and admiring Mateo, the latter felt his throat tighten, his mind beginning to drift. He couldn't stop the man's words from transporting him back to the moment he first met Lucía.
It had been in Central Park, in a quiet corner where he had tried to hide from the chaos of his life. Mateo remembered that afternoon vividly: the crunch of leaves under Lucía's steps, her soft voice asking if he was okay, and those clear eyes that seemed to see right through him. It was the first time in weeks that someone had looked at him with genuine interest and empathy, without judgment or intrusive questions.
He had told her everything-from his breakup with Clara to Dana's pregnancy. And though he had felt vulnerable at that moment, Lucía's response surprised him. She hadn't judged him. Instead, she had listened and, in a way, had offered him hope he hadn't even realized he needed. It was her understanding, her willingness to see beyond his mistakes, that had made him cling to her from the very beginning.
Now, standing next to Lucía at this grand gala, with everyone celebrating their engagement, Mateo couldn't shake the feeling that he was trapped between the man she believed he was and the reality he struggled so hard to hide.
In a discreet corner of the hall, two women watched him. Dana and Clara exchanged looks of disbelief. They knew the man standing there, smiling and applauded, was not the hero everyone thought he was. He was the father of the children both carried in their wombs-a secret none of the guests knew.
Dana ran a hand over her abdomen while Clara tried to hide behind a column. At six months pregnant, her growing belly made movement increasingly difficult, but she didn't care. She seized a moment when the guests were engrossed in the toast to take out her phone and record a video of Mateo. She also snapped several photos, ensuring she captured his smiling expression as he held Lucía's hand.
"I feel like shouting the truth for everyone to hear," Clara muttered through clenched teeth, her voice trembling with restrained anger. "They should know who he really is."
Dana placed a hand on her arm, as if trying to calm her, but her own eyes were filled with resentment. Both of them knew that the man who had changed their lives was about to build a lie bigger than either of them could bear.
As Lucía beamed with pride, oblivious to the glances laden with secrets and resentment, Mateo felt a growing weight in his chest. For a moment, he wished he could return to that park bench, where everything was simpler, where he had only seen Lucía's kind gaze without the echo of the lies surrounding him now.
Then, something caught his attention. Among the crowd, Mateo saw two figures that were too familiar. Clara and Dana were moving slowly through the guests, heading for the exit. Clara, with her six-month belly, tried not to draw attention, but her unsteady gait and the tension on her face were impossible to ignore. Dana walked beside her, phone in hand, as if she were trying to capture something more before leaving.
Mateo felt a surge of panic. What were they doing here? His mind raced as he rubbed his eyes, as if hoping they were just an illusion. But they weren't. They were there, and they had seen him.
Seizing a moment when Lucía was distracted, chatting with some friends, Mateo slipped out of the hall with quick, tense steps. He reached the men's restroom, shut the door behind him, and leaned against the sink, trying to steady his breathing.
He turned on the faucet and let the cool water run. Leaning forward, he splashed his face several times, hoping the chill would help him recover from the shock. When he looked at his reflection in the mirror, he barely recognized himself.
"This can't be happening," he thought.
Mateo had told Lucía about Dana's pregnancy. He had presented it as a mistake from the past, something that posed no threat to their relationship. But he had left out the other part of the story-that Clara, the woman he had shared years of his life with, was also expecting his children.
Sweat began to mix with the water on his forehead, and a knot tightened in his stomach. If Lucía found out the truth-if she discovered that he had lied to her-everything they had built would crumble. And the last thing he wanted in the world was to lose her.
He quickly dried his face with a paper towel and forced himself to calm down. He couldn't let anyone suspect that something was wrong. With steady steps, though his heart pounded violently, he left the restroom and returned to the hall.
From a distance, he saw Lucía, still smiling, surrounded by guests offering their congratulations. Mateo swallowed hard and rejoined her, striving to regain his composure.
But deep down, he knew the delicate house of cards he had built could collapse at any moment.
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Lisana came into the world with health problems: at birth, she was diagnosed with a heart murmur. Among her relatives, it was whispered that she was a true miracle. Accustomed to having everyone dedicate much time to her needs and whims, she grew into a woman willing to break the rules of the society she lived in. When she met Lucas, her life changed. She drifted away from her parents and started coming home past midnight more and more frequently. Her family did everything possible to keep her away from him, but their efforts were in vain. He pulled her into a dark world, far removed from the way she had been raised. At one of the many parties they attended as a couple, she took advantage of Lucas being distracted to take a walk around the property. She lingered long enough to feel very thirsty, and as she was about to return to the hall, she saw him. That was the night she met Mateo and became obsessed with seeing him again and again. The situation grew more complicated as the months went by. Mateo was in love with Dana, the woman who threatened to take away the love of her life. She had no doubt she could steal him from Dana, but could she make Mateo fall in love with her? And would Lucas stay quiet about it?
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She thought he was the villain. He was only trying to save his soul. Rena lives in a world of sunshine, sweets, and simple dreams. Until one reckless decision drops her into a dark realm of secrets, curses and werewolves. Kidnapped, heartbroken. She doesn't know who to trust anymore especially not Logan, the arrogant, cruel Alpha who's keeping her as a hostage. Until she discovers his dark secret. He's been hearing her thoughts all along. Now the walls between them are crumbling. And when feelings grow where hatred once lived, a curse demands that blood becomes a love that demands sacrifice. But how can she give her heart to the one who might need it to die?
He told her to call him Daddy. Not because he earned it, but because he fucking owned her. The moment she signed that contract, she stopped being a woman with dignity and became his filthy little plaything. His holes to use. His mess to ruin. He didn't just fuck her, he rewired her. Stripped her clean of boundaries and filled her with sin. Every punishment made her scream. Every game dragged her deeper into his twisted world. And the way he praised her... Good girl. She should've run the first time he said it. But Daddy doesn't let his toys leave. He breaks them until they beg to stay. ** Mia's life changed the night she let a stranger ruin her. One night. She never expected to see him again. Until she walked into her new job... and her boss turned around. Ace.Her one-night sin in a thousand-dollar suit. Only this time, he wasn't asking her to be his assistant. She was to be his wife.
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Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
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