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Flash Marriage To My Best Friend's Father
I was once the heiress to the Solomon empire, but after it crumbled, I became the "charity case" ward of the wealthy Hyde family. For years, I lived in their shadows, clinging to the promise that Anson Hyde would always be my protector. That promise shattered when Anson walked into the ballroom with Claudine Chapman on his arm. Claudine was the girl who had spent years making my life a living hell, and now Anson was announcing their engagement to the world. The humiliation was instant. Guests sneered at my cheap dress, and a waiter intentionally sloshed champagne over me, knowing I was a nobody. Anson didn't even look my way; he was too busy whispering possessively to his new fiancée. I was a ghost in my own home, watching my protector celebrate with my tormentor. The betrayal burned. I realized I wasn't a ward; I was a pawn Anson had kept on a shelf until he found a better trade. I had no money, no allies, and a legal trust fund that Anson controlled with a flick of his wrist. Fleeing to the library, I stumbled into Dallas Koch—a titan of industry and my best friend’s father. He was a wall of cold, absolute power that even the Hydes feared. "Marry me," I blurted out, desperate to find a shield Anson couldn't climb. Dallas didn't laugh. He pulled out a marriage agreement and a heavy fountain pen. "Sign," he commanded, his voice a low rumble. "But if you walk out that door with me, you never go back." I signed my name, trading my life for the only man dangerous enough to keep me safe.It was the day of love, the 14th day of February 2014. Arianna was seated patiently, waiting for her boyfriend. She had not received any special gifts, flowers, cards or letters today but she was still happy because she would spend time with her boyfriend.
She arranged for a romantic meal in a restaurant tonight and everything was set. Oh! Apart from him. Who knows why he is taking so long, it should have been him waiting for her here but now it’s the other way round.
She kept tapping her fingers on the table and continuously checking the time on her wrist watch.
The restaurant was blinking with red lights, and couples were walking in and out, with matching outfits of red and white color, some were with their kids dressed like little adorable angels.
Of course, the representation of Eros; the Greek god of love with his bow and arrow. She had thought of getting one of those cupid symbols but let it go on a second thought.
On her round table were red roses which she had ordered to make the moment more special. Her red strapless gown screamed “valentine`s day!”
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Arianna was an orphan freshly out of college; she had studied creative arts and design. Hopefully, one day she can achieve her dreams of becoming a Model.
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Just then, she saw her long awaited walk into the restaurant and she crumpled her face. Not only was he late for their date, but he was dressed in black. Why can’t he try to be romantic for once in his life? It was the day of love for the sake of Christ!
Dave Simons, her boyfriend for the past eight months. For her, they had something serious going on there. He was tall, handsome with an undercut hairstyle that looked real good. Just like her, he was not rich but at least you can’t count him in as a broke ass nigga.
He found her with no difficulty and took a seat at the table, directly opposite her. He was not even smiling.
“Dave… you promised me you won’t be late this time,” she whined and pouted her lips.
Arianna was a very beautiful young lady, the type that looks gorgeous without makeup. Her skin was pale as the moon, completely flawless. She possessed black, curly, silky hair and it was damn natural, she didn’t need to use a curling tool like most ladies would. She had emerald green beautiful eyes that fit just perfectly in their sockets.
She was blessed with long eyelashes and brows that she didn’t need an extra artificial one to look beautiful, her long nose hung perfectly at the right spot and her lips were glossy even without wetting them. She was like the U.S version of the goddess Aphrodite.
“Aria, I was buried with work,” he responded plainly, like it wasn’t much of a big deal.
Arianna was disappointed with his response. Like really? So his work was more important than their valentine's date? He wasn’t even sorry about it, and her looks, she had dressed up all for him but he hadn't even complimented her looks.
She decided to let it go anyway; at least he was here now.
“Okay it`s fine, so what gift did you get me?” She queried with a look of excitement.
She wasn’t expecting much from him but she would be happy if he finally popped the question tonight.
She has been dreaming of this day for a while now, she believed what was holding him back in the past few months was her schooling, but now college is done and dusted, it was time to move forward.
“Um… I was actually in a hurry so I couldn’t get something for you; also I have another reason for…”
“Oh come on Dave” she interrupted him feeling disappointed again.
He showed up late, he was on black and he didn’t get a gift either, what’s going on in his head?
“This is not fair at all Dave, you didn’t get me anything at all. As a rule of thumb, you should get me something on valentine's day,” she grumbled in that angelic voice.
“It's fine anyway, I got you something I am sure you would love,” she said, trying to brighten her face and hide her disappointment.
She took her Satchel handbag from the other chair and placed it on the table, and then she started to search for something in it.
“Um Aria, there is something I need to tell you.” He said, with a poker face.
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My Baby's Daddy Is Mr CEO
It was Valentine`s day; the day of love. Arianna had gone out with for a date with her boyfriend, she was expecting him to pop the question tonight but instead, he did the exact opposite. He announced that the relationship was not working and he couldn't push on anymore. So he walked out of her life and out of the country as well. She was broken, ended up in a bar where she intended to drink away her sorrows. She got tipsy and that's when Mr. handsome stranger showed up. The both ended up in a hotel room and the next morning before she could wake up, he was gone. Only if she knew that the one night stand would lead to an unexpected pregnancy. She was pregnant for someone whose name she didn't even know, a complete stranger. Six months later, she bumps into a magazine with his picture "Oliver Gomez; Business man of the year" That's when she realizes that her Baby`s Daddy Is Mr. CEO!! She confronts him but the billionaire CEO denies it, however she is not going to give up, not without a fight./0/39042/coverorgin.jpg?v=887b92e33270bcbd3ea8eb003c0fadb6&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Billionaire's Regret: CEO Wants Mother Of Twin Back
Lily was the wife of the richest and most powerful man in the continent, but because she couldn't conceive an heir for her husband, everyone treated her without respect including her husband. After five years, she finally conceived but her husband, Drake Bell believed her pregnancy was a result of an affair she has because he never had any intimacy with her ever since his childhood sweetheart returned back to his life and that was a year ago. Hence, he took Lily to the hospital and enforce an abortion on her pregnancy eventhough it was against her will. Broken, battered and wasted, Lily dropped a divorce paper on the table and left her husband's villa. The wife of the richest man in the continent ended up being homeless and sleeping on the street but two weeks later, she started experiencing strange symptoms. On visiting the hospital, she was told she was pregnant. Many years later, Drake Bell knelt before Lily and begged her and her twin to come to him but Lily was already a top designer with enough money in her account, she has more than enough to take care of herself and her kids, as for Drake Bell, she told him to rot in hell. But destiny can be tricky, could there a possibility of love between Drake Bell and Lily considering Drake Bell's unforgivable act in the past?/0/18599/coverorgin.jpg?v=863b50b49c42c08ec2bd4c84716f4dc1&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Crisis Of Lust
Framed by her sister, Claire went into Chason’s room on her birthday and lost herself to him. However, the moment she figured out the truth, she realized that she had been living in a family of liars. When she thought nothing could possibly be any worse, she slipped and fell in front of the new pre/0/31842/coverorgin.jpg?v=bc74519e1ab0a812b3d38f202f9bce90&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Mr. Sanderson's Life At The Top
My family was on the poverty line and had no way to support me in college. I had to work part-time every day just to make ends meet and afford to get into the university. That was when I met her—the pretty girl in my class that every boy dreamt of asking out. I was well aware she was out of my l/0/18653/coverorgin.jpg?v=3cad8506400547100cafc59f3dc2eeae&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Your Love Shoots Me Down
When Armani left for a business meeting abroad, her fiance had an affair with her very own sister. The betrayal, humiliation, and lack of self-dignity plunged her into the center of gossip, as the rumors spread like wildfire. Wanting to drown her anger and sorrow, she went out for a drink and or/0/18397/coverorgin.jpg?v=f471b665136c4c1eaea2601048164c90&imageMogr2/format/webp)
He Only Married Me To Show Her That He Already Moved On
He has all the traits that you wished for your dream man to have. Power, money, perfection, handsomeness and a body like a Greek God. But he's inlove. He's inlove with her. For him, she was the completion of his dream, a perfect wife and a mother to be with his children. He would give her ever/0/18652/coverorgin.jpg?v=ce4504e9f68649c4b7803d844bba40e7&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Hello, My CEO Ex-husband
Three years ago, a once-proud relationship had turned sour. Her love had betrayed her and the public drama became too much. She was determined to leave her beloved and all that he was associated with. The divorce was finalized and she was ruthlessly cut off from the love that once gave her life. He/0/71874/coverorgin.jpg?v=ec15f5262b23f31092864f9e5eb887dd&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me Now
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's sta/0/19382/coverorgin.jpg?v=f054df6aeac4e1da080520b66359d14e&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Adorable Baby And His New Mommy
Sophia had been an actress for two years, but she had been playing villains. What was worse, there were a lot of scandals about her. To get an important role in a play, she gave in and went into the investor's hotel room. However, she walked into the wrong room and encountered him. The gear of their/0/18492/coverorgin.jpg?v=44fce648478fe3a9159f13e9605b53ce&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Falling For You
She distances herself from men and lives with her best girlfriend. Forced by her mother, she goes on blind dates where she always throws a question “Do you want to be my fake husband?” She believes that a fake marriage can not only alleviate pressure from her mother, but also ensure no change to her/0/38018/coverorgin.jpg?v=46aac320161748d208c0d91e3466572b&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Despised Son-in-law Strikes Back
"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came cr/0/87511/coverorgin.jpg?v=2e775422334f670e69f6c64b54372b11&imageMogr2/format/webp)
