Roxanne Meyers's life shatters when her husband's addiction to gambling spirals out of control. Expecting their first child, her world collapses further upon discovering his infidelity-with her own cousin. But her nightmare deepens when Salvatore Gianluca, a ruthless mob boss and her husband's creditor, enters her life. To settle the debt, Salvatore takes Roxanne as collateral, knowing her husband's apathy and convincing her that the price she must pay... is the child she carries. What starts as a heartless and one-sided surrogacy arrangement turns into Roxanne's relentless struggle to reclaim her freedom. Yet, escaping Salvatore proves impossible as their interactions ignite an undeniable tension that pulls her closer to him. As forbidden emotions grow between them, Roxanne faces a harrowing battle: Salvatore's determination to claim her child against her fierce resolve to protect it. Can Roxanne escape unscathed from Salvatore's iron grip, or will her growing connection to the merciless mobster lead her down an irreversible path?
CHAPTER 1
Roxanne Meyers
The sound of the Doppler filled the room as the doctor moved the device over my belly. My heartbeat along with the little being that grew inside me. Tears clouded my vision.
"Congratulations, Mrs. Meyers. ¡positive! is six weeks pregnant."
"Thank you, doctor," I said, though my mind was already elsewhere. I thought about Andrew, how happy he would be to find out.
Three years of marriage and a fascinating life. Who said you couldn't be happy in these times? A beautiful mansion, a promising career, and a loving husband... I was really lucky to be in this place.
"Mrs. Meyers. Fortunately, this time you are pregnant. I imagine that your husband will be very happy."
"No, he doesn't know anything yet, but I know he'll love the news. Doctor, thank you very much again."
"You don't have to thank me, Mrs. Meyers. In vitro fertilization is quite a complex process, but fortunately it has been a success for you. Although three attempts have passed, there is no better way to have a child than natural fertilization."
"I know." I replied a little frustrated.
I was silent, processing his words. My husband had fertility problems, so we had resorted to in vitro fertilization with an anonymous donor, under the strict conditions of a contract of silence and confidentiality. I loved my husband, and I wasn't going to let our relationship stall because of the inability to have children.
"Please, take good care of yourself, Mrs. Meyers," the Dr. gave me some recommendations and I left that office radiating happiness.
When I walked through the door, I crashed guiltlessly into a very elegant man, it smelled delicious, I looked up and blushed.
"Excuse me," I say looking into his enigmatic gray eyes.
He barely shook his head and continued on his way, I smiled in embarrassment.
With a heart overflowing with joy, I headed towards Andrew's office. Our company was an importer that my father had inherited from me before he died, and that, with a lot of effort and work, had grown to become a great emporium. I shared all this with him, the love of my life.
Although I was still very young, my little bean was already planted in my belly. It was only a matter of time and care for it to grow and make us happy.
When I arrived at my company, I pressed the elevator button and went up to the presidency. It would be a surprise, since Andrew wasn't expecting me; He would just be very happy to see me.
"Good afternoon, Gisel," I greeted my husband's secretary and noticed a slight nervousness on her face.
"Mrs. Meyers, how are you? Where is it going?"
"What do you mean, where am I going? To my husband!"
"I must announce it," she suggested in a trembling voice, something that seemed strange to me. I was the co-owner of the company.
"Not at all, Gisel. You don't have to advertise to me, I'm the owner of this company. Are you ok?"
"Ma'am, please," she said, rising from her desk and approaching me, taking my arm with a squeeze that was uncomfortable. I glanced at her sideways, feeling fury, I'd never experienced toward her, and wrapped away from her grip.
"Don't touch me, Gisel! What's going on? "
"You can't go to the lord's office without being announced; He is in a meeting."
"A meeting? But with whom? I'm the one in charge!"
She took my arm again, and this time I felt anger washing over me and my tone of voice changed to one full of anger.
"Let go of me, Gisel, once and for all! What is going on?"
"Madam, you can't go on," she looked at me pleadingly. "The man is on a very urgent call. He would kill myself if you continued without his authorization. Understand me, please have mercy on me."
Her words did not move me; they only piqued my curiosity even more. So, without further ado, I went into the hallway.
"He's not going to tell you anything because I don't need permission to walk in my own company. Understand? So don't worry."
I shook my head, furious at the secretary's insolence. But as I walked down the hallway leading to Andrew's office, my heart began to pound, and my hands sweated. Strange sounds emerged from within, and the image that presented itself to me through the half-open door left me petrified.
He was with my cousin, Samara Meyers. He possessed her furiously, holding her from behind on the desk. His hand tugged at her hair as a string of obscenities gushed out of her mouth. They were given over to debauchery... my husband... and my own cousin.
I felt my heart break into a thousand pieces as a wave of heartbreaking anguish took hold of me. I blinked in despair, rubbing my eyes, praying that what I was witnessing was an illusion, it couldn't be real! I refused to accept that the man I loved so much was betraying me in the cruelest way. No, please, no!
I collapsed on my knees before that hellish scene. Their uncontrollable moans filled the office, deaf to my presence, indifferent to my pain. They were immersed in their pleasure, oblivious to the devastation that their betrayal wrought on me.
My world was crumbling into pieces, every belief, every certainty I ever had, dissolved before my eyes.
Damned wretches! I sobbed without them hearing me, as anger and despair merged inside me, consuming me completely.
Marrying the love of her life should have been Olivia's greatest joy-but it quickly became her worst nightmare. To Harrison, their marriage was nothing more than a mistake, and he treated her as if she were the biggest regret of his life. Heartbroken and defeated, Olivia asked for a divorce. No matter how much she begged, he refused to give their love a second chance. Humiliated and shattered, she returned to her parents' home, leaving behind the man she once adored. But no one-least of all the arrogant Harrison-expected her to come back. Only this time, Olivia wasn't the humble, self-effacing woman he once knew. She returned powerful, elegant, and with a plan: revenge. Yet just as Olivia sets her game in motion, Harrison awakens to a love he never understood-until it was gone. Will he win back the heart he so carelessly broke, or will Olivia's pain run too deep to forgive?
Discover the story of heartbreak and unexpected twists: after catching your fiancé in bed with your sister, you find yourself devastated and drowning your sorrows at a bar. There, a mysterious stranger appears, covering your hefty tab and leaving you indebted to him. But how will he collect? Perhaps by offering you a job as his assistant-or by proposing something far more daring, like purchasing your innocence. The choice is yours. Dive into a tale brimming with passion, romance, steamy encounters, and high-stakes drama, where every decision ignites a new spark.
A helpless woman, cheated on by her husband, after being broke and heartbroken, finds love and support in a man much older than her. A millionaire gentleman, who will not only give her a shoulder to cry on but will also make her feel the most loved and desired woman in the world.
Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true origins—a lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. “It's time to reveal your true identity, darling.”
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
June Rivera was divorced by her husband after three years of marriage because he wanted to be with her sister who was pregnant for him. Kicked to the curb with a divorce and rejected by her parents,she struggles to make ends meet and get a job until she saves Luis Ambrose from an accident - the only child of Rafael Ambrose, a widowed man and the CEO of Ambrose Corporation. When little Luis asks to have her as a nanny, and Rafael's mother pressures him to get married, they draw a contract. To be Luis's nanny and his fake wife for one year in exchange for 50 million dollars!
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.
"I, Erika Blackwood, stand before you, Alexander Robertson, with a heavy heart. I hereby reject you as my mate. The bond we once shared has grown fragile, and my soul yearns for a different path. May you find solace in the love of another, and may we both find the happiness we seek." Alexander didn't say a word and looked at me. But he refused to accept. *********** Erika Blackwood is the next Alpha in line of the Ironclaw Pack. She hides her identity and gets mated to the Alpha of the Moonforest Pack, Alexander Robertson. Three years passed, but Alexander is still unwilling to let go of his childhood sweetheart. Erika is mistreated and eventually framed by the same childhood sweetheart. Now she leaves with that humiliation, and goes back to her pack, swearing vengeance on those who hurt her. They all waited for her to return and beg, but what happens when they realize that the famous Ironclaw Pack that was going to help in the rogue war, was ruled by a woman named, Erika Blackwood. Now her Ex mates want her back. Other Alphas want this woman.. But will she accept any of them? Or will she stay independent forever?...
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .