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HIS CONTRACTED BRIDE
Romance Abigail had always known struggle. Growing up in a small, rundown house with her single mother, she had learned to make do with very little. But despite their poverty, Abigail had always been a bright and hopeful young woman, dreaming of a better life for herself.
One fateful night, however, her world came crashing down around her. Walking home from her job at the local diner, she was accosted by a group of men. They dragged her into an alleyway and took turns violating her, leaving her broken and shattered on the cold, hard ground.
But the worst was yet to come. One of the men who had attacked her turned out to be none other than Alexander, one of the richest and most powerful men in the country. And when his parents began pressuring him to find a suitable bride, he saw an opportunity in Abigail.
He approached her with a proposal - a contract for her to be his wife for a month, just to impress his parents and get them off his back. In return, he promised to provide her with financial security and a comfortable life. Desperate and with nowhere else to turn, Abigail reluctantly agreed.
As they began their charade of a marriage, Abigail found herself drawn to Alexander in ways she never expected. Despite his cold and aloof exterior, she saw glimpses of kindness and vulnerability beneath the surface. And as they spent more time together, she began to wonder if there was more to their arrangement than just a business transaction.
But Alexander was a man with secrets of his own, and as their month together drew to a close, Abigail found herself torn between her growing feelings for him and the knowledge that their marriage was built on lies and deception.
Will Alexander eventually fall for Abigail, or will their differences and the shadows of their pasts tear them apart? Only time will tell in this tale of love, betrayal, and redemption..
The shattered crown of a billionaire
Romance
A scandal completely flipped Elise Bennett's life around, destroying her reputation in the process. She has escaped to a peaceful seaside village, where she has created a simpler life, away from the competitive business world she used to rule. However, everything shifts when Damian Sterling, a genius yet emotionally aloof billionaire, enters her coffee shop. Their bond is instant, strong, and risky.
Damian isn't simply a regular billionaire. He is the CEO of a tech empire founded on secrecy, a man who has no trust in anyone, especially since the betrayal that almost led to the loss of his company. However, Elise's fiery spirit and troubled history captivate him unlike anyone else.
As their paths become intertwined, concealed truths start to emerge - revelations that have the potential to disrupt their entire worlds. Their bond will be tested by a corporate conspiracy, a family secret from decades ago, and a surprising betrayal Elise was not expecting. Will they be able to conquer their wounds and the perilous influences surrounding them, or will their histories lead to their downfall?
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A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love
Arny Gallucio
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." Bye, My Irresistible Love
Gorgeous Killer
Three years ago, the Moore family opposed Charles Moore's choice to marry his beloved woman and selected Scarlett Riley as his bride. Charles didn't love her. In fact, he hated her.
Not long after they got married, Scarlett received an offer from her dream university and jumped on it.
Three years later, Charles's beloved woman fell terribly ill. In order to fulfill her last wish, he called Scarlett back and presented her with a divorce agreement. Scarlett was deeply hurt by Charles's abrupt decision, but she chose to let him go and agreed to sign the divorce papers. However, Charles seemed to delay the process deliberately, leaving Scarlett confused and frustrated.
Now, Scarlett was trapped between the consequences of Charles's indecision. Would she be able to break free from him? Would Charles eventually come to his senses and face his true feelings? My CEO Daddy
ELAINE MALLIN
After being framed by her boyfriend and best friend, Nicole ended up spending the night with a mysterious stranger. She thoroughly enjoyed the unexpected rendezvous, but when she woke up the next morning, she couldn’t help but feel bad about what she did. All of her guilt, however, was washed away when she saw the face of the man lying next to her.
“He’s... beautiful,” she whispered, awed by what she was seeing. Her guilt quickly turned into shame, and it drove her to leave the man a bit of money before she left.
Kerr was astounded. ‘Did that woman try to pay me? Like a prostitute?’ he thought, offended. “Ask the hotel manager for the surveillance video,” he commanded his assistant authoritatively, his eyebrows furrowed. He had a determined expression on his face. “I want to find out who was in my room last night.”
‘And when I find that woman, I’m going to teach her a lesson!’
Where will their story go? When Love Comes Late
Fifine Schwan
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths.
A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person.
Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!"
Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew.
The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private.
Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity!
Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her.
As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce.
When would his alternate identity be uncovered?
Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
