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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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The Arranged Bride
" I said you won't be working anymore ." She smirked ," Watch me " Saying that she turned and I watched her till she walked out of the door. ........................................ The thirty-year-old billionaire bachelor Nicholas Carter isn't really fond of the word- love, owing to his past. What happens when he is arranged in marriage to the twenty-seven-year-old sweet and independent Sophia Jones who refuses to bow down in front of him and accept everything he throws her way unlike an usual arranged bride? Oh! Did I mention Nicholas Carter's five-year-old son?/0/20365/coverorgin.jpg?v=6bd7e72563534e66f47e5f3a0e60e10a&imageMogr2/format/webp)
THE HOMELESS BILLIONAIRE
Twenty-year-old Jasamina Rutherford was forced by her parents to marry a politician who's so much years older than she is, because they wanted money and social influence. Ludale McCully is a beast in human form and a psycho. He abused her a lot. But, when she gave birth to her baby and he beat her so badly, Jasamina damned all the consequences and ran away with her new born baby. Out on the cold streets; bruised and battered, no food, money or supplies, and with a baby hidden inside her coat, she was at the end of her rope when she ran into him. ***** Tanner Dantes lost his family in the most brutal way a person would loose a lost one. It was so traumatizing and horrifying that he took to the streets. He drank himself to stupor, just to keep the memories at bay. Sober is not an option, because sober means remembering. Then, a woman ran into him one cold dark night. She was so bruised, there was no part of her body that wasn‘t ‘occupied' with either a fresh or an old wound/bruise/scar. And, she has a baby strapped so protectively inside her clothes. She fainted into his arms. A woman on the run from her powerful psychotic husband and a man who'll drink himself to death than to go sober and let reality in. What's going to happen in here? A lot is gonna happen! So, why don't you go on this mind-blowing ride with me!?/0/18260/coverorgin.jpg?v=93245e93e167720cfc92ae87035cc261&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Accidental Roommate
*Complete* After experiencing heartbreak and betrayal, Sharon Ashwood runs to New York, trying to get as far from it as possible. However, instead of the solitude she wanted, she soon found herself getting a new roommate in the form of her brother-in-law's best friend, Cameron Ballard. Giant's injured quarterback, Cameron Ballard, had planned to stay for a few days in his friend's apartment while he tried to get the paparazzis off his back. But, upon meeting Sharon, he becomes involved with getting her set up in New York and begins to fall for her. Join these two injured souls navigate through life and heal each other. Accidental Series #1 Accidental Roommate (new version) #2 Accidental Babies (completed) #3 Accidental Pregnancy (ongoing)/0/19430/coverorgin.jpg?v=438b156f8b309ba5a5e2ff7fa5a4f44d&imageMogr2/format/webp)
MY INDIAN WIFE
Never in her wildest dreams did Mishka imagine that her life would be turned upside down as soon as she stepped into London. "Marry my grandson!" Grandpa Leo's demand threw her off guard. Marriage was not part of her plans, yet she accepted the proposal to marry the most eligible bachelor in London, leaving her dreams behind. Christian had everything planned out in advance. He intended to propose to his girlfriend right after securing the position of CEO at the Knight Group, but a woman derailed all his plans. "If you want to become the CEO of Knight Group, you must marry the girl I have chosen for you!" Grandpa Leo's firm decision put Christian's future at risk, but he quickly devised a plan. "Sign these papers!" Christian demanded in a deep, authoritative tone, extending the file towards Mishka. "What is this?" She narrowed her eyes, taking the file. "Read and I'll explain everything," Christian answered. His cold eyes stared at her, and as soon as Mishka opened the file, her face lost all colour reading the bold letters. "CONTRACT MARRIAGE" Will she give into Christian's demand, or will her masterstroke change the dynamics of the trap he set for her? What will happen when Christian and Mishka's entirely different worlds crash? Will love find its way through the web of lies, deception and mysteries? Let's find out in the story! COPYRIGHT ©️ 2020 AUTHOR ANIKA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED/0/26220/coverorgin.jpg?v=34f1937417d81ee04f94c915de4913d6&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Divorced Barren Mother Gives Birth To Six Babies
Amy didn't expect that her husband whom she had loved and trusted earnestly for many years would be cheating on her by having sex with his secretary. When she confronted him, he and his secretary mocked and ridiculed her, they called her barren to her face, afterall, she had not conceived for the past three years that she had been married to her husband, Callan. Terribly Heartbroken, she filed for divorce and left to the club, she picked a random gigolo, had a hot one night stand with him, paid him and dissapeared to a small city. She came back to the country six years later with three identical cute boys and three identical cute girls of the same age. She settled and got a job but soon find out that her CEO was the gigolo she had sex with six years back at the club. Will she be able to hide her six little cuties from her CEO, who happens to be the most powerful man in NorthHill and beleived to be infertile? Can Amy and the most powerful man in NorthHill get along considering the social gap between them./0/21531/coverorgin.jpg?v=d81ed3827d770815fd74646608832d72&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Valentine
Valentine Joey Harris Your typical bad boy and popular boy in school. He has the face , the body and not to mention that he's athletic. He may not be smart in his studies but he's so talented in sports. He might be a bad boy but he has his eyes on one girl who happens to be his enemy Valentine Reg/0/19746/coverorgin.jpg?v=d93f46fa89bb1503a67298c203874a09&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Convenient Valentine
Haven Miles has her life determined. A good education, a stable job, and a boyfriend with whom she looks forward to settling down. But due to an abrupt turn of events in life, she finds herself wanting to explore the world of BDSM. She gets into a dominant-submissive relationship with a stranger she/1/114127/coverorgin.jpg?v=a2c19f4040042fb30e79f56da38245a0&imageMogr2/format/webp)
THE VALENTINE PROPOSAL
Liora Jovan's life shatters the moment she catches her boyfriend cheating, her Valentine proposal ruined. In a reckless act of humiliation and fury, she proposes to a stranger in the lobby... who turns out to be Everett Montague, her ex's billionaire boss. Amused and dangerously charming, Everett of/0/82158/coverorgin.jpg?v=0d5b055280f9f31690bec1514f2dcf3d&imageMogr2/format/webp)
My Dear, Valentine
If I run away, only death will be waiting to catch me, but if I stay here, I will deeply long for that death. Valentine is trapped and doesn't know how to break free from the grip of Madam Claire, the owner of the brothel who is about to sell her to her first customer. Can Valentine trust someone/0/70744/coverorgin.jpg?v=d1b74495eeecb59e621a0a8861339a7d&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Mated To Valentine
She knew he wasn't lying when he said he was dead. But she wanted to find out how dead he was. If his heart still beats, and if does, who it beats for. It's somewhere in New Orleans, and North is trying her best to keep her head above clear waters. Nothing has ever really been going as planned in he/0/77242/coverorgin.jpg?v=6a545c3619b51a0892a0ed11736f5ce4&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Billionaire Valentine Escort
"This means nothing!" I warned as I kissed Richard passionately. He chuckled darkly against my lips as he pressed me against the wall. "I'll make you belong to me, Lexi," No, you..." I didn't finish my sentence before he crashed his lips on mine, kissing me like he was thirsty and I was his only/0/46605/coverorgin.jpg?v=c0eae7343e54c44faf3148973f831c55&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Her Gamma Valentine
Ma’Heron Denar, the Gamma of the Silvercrest Pack, was the first among the top brass to find his mate although it was in the least ideal situation. However, since all is fair in love and war, they are now together with no regrets… Until their past came back to haunt his beautiful wife, Alexia. A fat/0/72681/coverorgin.jpg?v=34a1eea8ca05803c1a70dac33de2b8d2&imageMogr2/format/webp)
EX-HUSBAND'S BOSS FOR VALENTINE
"I cannot stay away from you, no matter how much I try," he murmurs, his voice low as he traps me between the wall and his body. His breath is hot against my neck, making my throat tighten as my eyes fixate on his tempting lips. "Wh... what are you saying?" I manage to whisper, my voice trembling. H/0/17515/coverorgin.jpg?v=b13ed19db48c66eab6be3d94082b9217&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent
Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent by William Carleton/0/21801/coverorgin.jpg?v=70551c4fcd7f2b202a403a4cb08bb8c6&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Husband, Finally you are mine.
"I am sorry i didn't mean to hide this from you but i thought you do not want kids yet" She replied while he was glaring at her but was very happy at heart. "Women come back with me or you'll face the consequences" And she returened back to Country K with him only to be grounded and to be tortured/0/70991/coverorgin.jpg?v=f7aa11ed1943a345b67f85b3264e3205&imageMogr2/format/webp)
We met at Valentine in Miami not knowing she is a billionaire
Dante Kingston and Xavier cole-two of Miami's most eligible billionaire bachelors-had never lost at anything. Wealth, power, and women came easy. But at Valentine gala night when they both set their sights on Camille Moreau, a spoiled heiress with a taste for expensive chaos, they found themselves i/0/45782/coverorgin.jpg?v=93abc9309d87f0f573304c3cebf2784c&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Mated to Another
Amelia grew up orphaned and neglected by the Nightshade Pack. Her dream is to turn twenty-one and run away from her abusers. But the Moon Goddess had other plans for her, and Amelia soon found out that Alpha Elijah is her mate. The one man that she hates the most and wants to run away from... Or is/0/44921/coverorgin.jpg?v=20230821121228&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Aberrant Clan
Crissy is a normal girl, but her life changes when she meets Austin. Austin is an Alpha but a human wouldn't know that. They meet in an unexpected way and Crissy doesn't know her life would change for the better and for the worse. Austin instantly knows when he meets Crissy, that she is pure. All/0/4963/coverorgin.jpg?v=a989bdf3b2ce344f0d8e19312ad4f139&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Man with the Clubfoot
The Man with the Clubfoot is one of the most ingenious and sinister secret agents in Europe. It is to him that the task is assigned of regaining possession of an indiscreet letter written by the Kaiser. Desmond Okewood, a young British officer with a genius for secret service work, sets out to thwar/1/118756/coverorgin.jpg?v=93ff7694996e775cd38b62b03f973716&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Mafia Twins' Bride
"You were never meant to wake up in my bed...but now you belong to me." Lila Smith's world shattered the night her sister drugged her to steal her fiancé. Instead, she woke up naked in the bed of Dominic Valencia, the most feared dangerous mafia boss in the East Coast. One scandalous night ruined/1/109435/coverorgin.jpg?v=f1fa58a93b720004bc61e014564a736e&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Vows in Blood and Silk
He offered her protection. She offered him a vow she never meant to keep. Isabella Moretti didn't choose this marriage. As the daughter of a revered anti-mafia judge, she became a bargaining chip the moment her father made enemies of the wrong people. Now she belongs to Luca De Santis, ruthless hei/0/41582/coverorgin.jpg?v=20230710101403&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Billionaire's Desire
For quite a long time, Elizabeth Pantley had been Infatuated with Williams. He is in any case, her sibling's dearest companion, yet in addition his chief. What's more, at present dating is an extremely alluring model! Likewise, Emily is going to spend the late spring working for him. How in the worl/0/43474/coverorgin.jpg?v=d07172f72d3a4490d71437d575a1ffe0&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Better Luna
Mia, a human girl living between wolves. Supposedly adopted. Her heart is set on Ethan. The next Alpha inline. But his is unable to claim the title if he is not fitted with a mate. He doesn't wish to be mated with some human, but his fate is already chosen by his parents. Mia finds out about her hi/0/7193/coverorgin.jpg?v=21bcea69d5005f14f30b9f61fc7e86bd&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent / The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
Excerpt: "The town of Castle Cumber it is not our intention to describe at more length than simply to say, that it consists of two long streets, intersecting each other, and two or three lanes of cabins—many of them mud ones—that stretch out of it on each side at right angles. This street, and these/0/28471/coverorgin.jpg?v=265c36301aecaf9cc8bf86c8e18ff5d3&imageMogr2/format/webp)
