Bitter Sweet Love with My Stepbrother CEO Novel

Yvette Matthews grew up surrounded by culinary excellence—her father a renowned five-star chef, her mother a celebrated pastisserie master. This perfect world ended in tragedy when a car accident orphaned her at age six.

In the wake of her parents' death, an unexpected savior appeared: a wealthy businessman and CEO of the prestigious Hamilton hotel and restaurant empire, alongside his ten-year-old son Joseph Hamilton. He offered Yvette adoption, and the system approved.

Raised in luxury yet grounded in humility, Yvette thrived. She pursued her parents' legacy, mastering culinary arts while secretly harboring romantic feelings for her stepbrother Joseph—a love she knew could never be returned.

Her carefully constructed world crumbled when her stepfather passed away. His will delivered a shocking revelation: Yvette inherited seventy percent of the Hamilton fortune and hotel empire, while Joseph received only thirty. However, a critical clause existed—if Joseph married Yvette and produced an heir, he would claim the CEO position.

Bound by ambition, Joseph abandoned his beloved Dianne to marry Yvette. Their wedding night yielded a son, yet Joseph's affection transformed into cold indifference. He became a stranger in his own home, emotionally absent and consumed by resentment.

When Yvette discovered Joseph with Dianne in a hotel room, desperation drove her to confront them. The encounter erupted into violence on the forty-third floor balcony. As both women plummeted toward the railing, Joseph's choice became clear—he reached for Dianne first, leaving Yvette to fall into darkness.

In her final moments, Yvette felt relief wash over her. The chains of unrequited love released her.

Then she opened her eyes. The lawyer stood before her, about to read her stepfather's will—a second chance to rewrite her story.