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Jilted Girlfriend? I Am The Tycoon's Wife
Cara Lewis sat quietly as her boyfriend of three years pushed a plate of dessert across the table, wearing a rehearsed mask of sorrow. He claimed he had to break up with her for her own good, blaming his lack of connections on Wall Street and insisting he couldn't give her the life she deserved. He acted like a martyr making a tragic sacrifice, waiting for her desperate tears and trembling denial. Instead, Cara calmly pulled out a stack of glossy photos and an elegant engagement invitation. She exposed his secret affair with the wealthy Hailie Lewis, completely dismantling his hypocritical social climb. Leaving the cheating narcissist pale and humiliated, Cara paid the bill and walked out, thinking the trash had finally been taken out. But her newly single evening took a chaotic turn when a teenage gaming partner called in a panic. He begged her to crash his elite prep school and pose as his aunt to save him from expulsion. Cara agreed, flawlessly playing the role of the secret new wife to his uncle, a notoriously ruthless Wall Street titan. She was thoroughly dominating the snobby school board when the office doors suddenly swung open. The real billionaire uncle, Beck Greer, walked into the room. Cara's heart dropped into her stomach as his glacial eyes locked onto her, knowing her social existence in New York was about to end. Caught in a terrifying, inescapable lie, Cara made an insane calculation. She stepped forward, firmly hooked her arm through the billionaire's, and smiled sweetly. "Honey, what took you so long? Julian and I were being bullied." She waited for the executioner's axe to fall, but the untouchable tycoon simply covered her hand with his and played along.Across the white tablecloth of Serafina, Bradyn Hubbard—Cara Lewis's boyfriend of three years—set his wine down and leaned forward. He pulled a thick, cream-colored envelope from his jacket and slid it across the table until it rested in front of her.
Cara looked down. The gold foil lettering was fresh from the press.
Engagement Gala
Groom: Bradyn Hubbard
Bride: Hailie Lewis
Venue: The Lewis Estate, Long Island. Next Saturday.
"Cara, let's be realistic," Bradyn said, his voice dropping into a conspiratorial whisper. "Hailie is my ticket to the top. Marrying her is the only shortcut for a guy like me to get a seat on the board. I don't love her—she's just the ladder I have to climb for my career."
Cara stared at the card, then lifted her cold amber eyes to meet his. "So you're proposing what, exactly?"
Bradyn gave a smug, self-satisfied smile.
"We break up publicly. But in private? Nothing has to change. You funded my MBA and paid my rent for three years—I haven't forgotten that. Stay quiet, be my little secret on the side, and once I secure the Lewis assets, I'll make sure you're taken care of in luxury."
Cara stared at his shameless face, her voice dropping into a dangerous, silky calm. "You sold yourself as a kept man to my stepsister, and you expect me to be your dirty little secret?"
"Don't make it sound so ugly, Cara," Bradyn scoffed, waving a dismissive hand. "That's how men get ahead in Manhattan. Be realistic, Cara. You're broke and you have no one. Who else is going to take care of you? Don't be stupid. Just take the deal."
Cara looked at him for one quiet second, her lips curving into a razor-sharp smile.
"In your wildest dreams, Bradyn."
Without a second's hesitation, Cara picked up her crystal tumbler and threw the cold bourbon and ice straight into his face.
The freezing liquor drenched his styled hair and soaked the collar of his designer shirt. Bradyn gasped, shooting up from the velvet booth in sheer shock, frantically wiping his stinging eyes.
"What the fuck is wrong with you?!" he snarled, glaring at her as neighboring tables turned to stare.
Cara set the empty glass down with a quiet, deliberate tap.
Without breaking eye contact, she reached into her Saint Laurent bag, pulled out a thick manila folder, and dropped it heavily onto his soaked lap.
"Open it, parasite," Cara said calmly.
Bradyn's hands shook as he ripped the folder open.
A thick stack of forensic-grade photographs spilled across the table. His breath caught in his throat—the photos showed him and Hailie completely naked, tangled in the satin sheets of a suite at the Baccarat Hotel.
Taped right behind the prints was a notarized invoice.
Columbia MBA Tuition & Fees: $186,000.00
Tribeca Penthouse Lease Subsidies: $94,000.00
Bespoke Wardrobe & Networking Tabs: $62,000.00
TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT DUE: $342,000.00
Bradyn's face turned an ashen, sickly gray. "You... you tracked me?"
"Three hundred and forty-two grand," Cara said, tapping the total with a manicured nail. "Wire it back to my account by Monday morning. If you don't, these photos go directly to Hailie's father and the Lewis board."
The shock on Bradyn's face instantly curdled into ugly fury. He slammed both hands on the table, leaning in with a desperate hiss. "You crazy bitch! You gave me that money willingly—that was trust money! You can't sue me for gifts!"
"I invested in a partner, Bradyn, not a freeloader," Cara said coldly. "You lived off my money for three years just to become my stepsister's leashed lapdog. Pay back every cent by Monday, or wear the collar in public."
"You fucking bitch—" Bradyn lunged forward, grabbing for her wrist.
Cara smoothly stepped back, out of his reach. She stood tall, smoothing the front of her tailored coat, looking down at him with absolute disgust.
Slowly, deliberately, she raised her hand and flipped him a clean, effortless middle finger.
"Congratulations on the engagement, Bradyn," Cara said softly. "You and Hailie deserve each other."
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To Be His Bodyguard
It's been years since Naya left the United States with tears, a broken heart and no father. But now, the President wants her back to protect his son, Tan and her first true love. This is her one chance at finding her father's killer and finally finding a home she can call her own. There is only one/0/95032/coverorgin.jpg?v=2ff07872efb0f1bfa6ba93c8c0a9473a&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Arranged To Be His
Arranged to be his wrath, possession and lastly his bride. Heira's life changed completely when she was forced to marry a cold hearted billionaire, Dante Moretti. Her father, Charles Arven's reputation is being tarnished as a result of a public scandal. His company was losing investors and also goin/0/76586/coverorgin.jpg?v=ed643deebf5727aab46227fa007c52aa&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Signed to be his
Annika Wilson never thought her loyalty would cost her everything. After six years of working tirelessly as a secretary at Noa Arms, all she ever wanted was to open a cozy bakery and finally chase her dream. But when her mother dies, leaving behind overwhelming debts and a sister to care for, Annika/0/71348/coverorgin.jpg?v=48a6bdf57276286754c96c865571afe4&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Forced to be His
"Marry me... or watch your family fall." That was the brutal choice Emma Sinclair faced on the worst night of her life. To protect the ones she loves, she becomes the wife of Damien Blackwood - the cold, merciless billionaire who sees love as weakness and marriage as a weapon. To Damien, Emma is no/1/132108/coverorgin.jpg?v=518519961e84e8b6c928d182f6350113&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Fated to Be His
Betrayed by those she trusted, Alexie rejects her fated mate, Alpha Rafe, and walks away. Seven years later, they reunite, but their unbreakable mate bond refuses to let them go. Rafe wants her back, but winning her forgiveness comes at a price: he must strip his current Luna of her title. Now, Alex/0/75171/coverorgin.jpg?v=e91f319a5b708e989f9575ddd0e67164&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Forced to be His: Fated To Be His Mate
Nina becomes shattered and hurt the day she finds her mate sleeping with her adopted sister. Worst of all she finds out she has to marry the lycan king in place of her sister. Feeling betrayed, she ends up at a bar and has a one night stand with a stranger and runs off the next morning. She vows to/0/24104/coverorgin.jpg?v=de9d72e362128a3ad432e19218538758&imageMogr2/format/webp)
To be his mate
“I can't be your mate without my wolf.” She was the only one that understand what she meant. His eyes darkened with suspicion. There were thousand thoughts in his mind as he stared into her scarlet eyes. She had lived years thinking she was a witch until an Alpha came to her and told her she was hi/0/90019/coverorgin.jpg?v=7ec69681ac8a542df725fd0aa65dfa34&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Revenge：My Ex Faked His Death To Be With My Sister
Elena thought she had it all, a loving husband, a perfect life, and a bright future. But when her husband Marcus dies in a car accident, everything falls apart. Drowning in debts she never knew existed, Elena loses everything. The mafia her husband owes money to, takes everything from her and she li/0/67092/coverorgin.jpg?v=a577f48b1cf4ec1b4ccc22b26a2e265c&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Forced To Be His
BLURB/ SYNOPSIS "Sir Sterling McLain, I'm not a child. I'm a grown adult, capable of making my own decisions. I don't need a wife. Can't you understand that?" Brent's deep voice echoed through the mansion, his words laced with frustration. Sterling's smile was sly and calculating. "Ah, but that/0/49539/coverorgin.jpg?v=12a155e497c2fcba344992b7a04783d1&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Forced To Be His Bride. Fated To Be His Mate.
Denali Ozera's once perfect life was turned upside down the day her mother and only alley passes away and her father brings home a new wife. From that point on she has to endure abuse and suffering until the day she decides she can't take anymore. However, instead of her life coming to an end it tu/0/87302/coverorgin.jpg?v=984b930fcb09d97bd3dbb2fe66cc4f7c&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Fated to Be His Obsession
"I can feel your heartbeat," Damien murmured. "You could have chosen to defy me. Yet, here you are." His fingers traced higher, a teasing and agonizing path. Chloe shivered. Her breath hitched as his hand pressed forward past the barrier of silk. A soft gasp escaped her lips when his fingers found t/0/33076/coverorgin.jpg?v=20230105230217&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Maid To Be His Wife
There is nothing more embarrassing than approaching a man with a marriage proposal while you're still intoxicated! Chelsea Leigh Garcia is a young woman who got wasted in a well-known club and ended up as the bride/personal maid of a well-known CEO of a huge company, but he is also a pervert who is/0/58514/coverorgin.jpg?v=fd7393eaa95bc6054e575ff0663b8277&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Reincarnated To Be His Luna
While attempting to rescue Alpha William but witnessing his brutal murder by an unknown assailant, Isabella, a wizard, met her demise at the jaws of a werewolf only to find herself reincarnated a year earlier. With a lifelong devotion to William, she was resolute in her mission to rescue him in this/0/55668/coverorgin.jpg?v=4e54ac3f50e5ebfe06e987bc90f0cf6d&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Chosen To Be His Luna
Ana Reign is having the most difficult time deciding on whether to support her parents or to support her lover. It was easier when all she wanted to do was support her parents and make them happy but that was when she was oblivious to the fact that her parents were only using her. Betrayal is defini/0/65908/coverorgin.jpg?v=70109624f80497981194bab7e6e8aeb2&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Forced To Be His Luna
Can the universe be jealous of true love? Ava and her mate, Neo never quite found an answer. All they knew is that they loved each other wholeheartedly and the universe was during everything in its power to tear them asunder. Chasing them through every timeline they visited in search of sanctuary./0/40920/coverorgin.jpg?v=20240129153050&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Destined To Be His Luna
Adira is the first dhampir born in hundreds of years, a being born of a human woman and a vampire father. Because of this she was not allowed to leave the mansion grounds, and was kept like a prisoner. To think that this would have made her special, but it did the exact opposite. Her heritage to/0/57947/coverorgin.jpg?v=b721763cff92a6a85567c9bc7d5e0ee3&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Forced To Be His Luna
"Say you are mine," He demanded, "I can't!" She answered keeping her eyes on him, their breathing was in sync as they stared at each other. "We can't be doing this..." she whispered. "No, you are mine, Blue." He brushed her words off, she may be betrothed to the King, but she was his alone. "Cane, l/0/99989/coverorgin.jpg?v=e2c0f3d91a0c9a3de02be0635e29c95b&imageMogr2/format/webp)
His Brother's Bride To Be
Luciana Moretti was raised to honor her family, even when it breaks her. She was meant to marry Adrian Orlov-the gentle heir who became her safe place. Then the accident stole him. With the Valerios threatening the Las Vegas port, Adrian's father, Don Lorenzo Orlov, refuses to let the alliance die./0/19998/coverorgin.jpg?v=d6c103b2e8aa899dbb6d8cf6737a9583&imageMogr2/format/webp)
He used to hate her
Madison Grace...yeah, that's my name. If you are looking for some romance, then that's not my life. I used to love a boy so much that he equally used to hate me. It broke my heart to pieces and nobody could fix it. I couldn't forget him. Somehow my heart keeps on telling me that Xander's the one for/0/22838/coverorgin.jpg?v=2b9766675e03ad5fe2f7a8c025e8b4aa&imageMogr2/format/webp)
