Sawyer, the world's top arms dealer, stunned everyone by falling for Maren-the worthless girl no one respected. People scoffed. Why chase a useless pretty face? But when powerful elites began gathering around her, jaws dropped. "She's not even married to him yet-already cashing in on his power?" they assumed. Curious eyes dug into Maren's past... only to find she was a scientific genius, a world-renowned medical expert, and heiress to a mafia empire. Later, Sawyer posted online. "My wife treats me like the enemy. Any advice?"
"Maren, haven't you ever noticed how much honor Nadia has brought our family? And look at yourself-all you've done is drag us down."
"Remember, Nadia once risked herself for you. It's time to return the favor."
"Save Nadia! Do whatever you wish with Maren."
"I also choose Nadia!"
"Same here."
At the grim outskirts, in an abandoned factory, Maren Morgan's wrists were bound tightly. She listened helplessly as her three brothers chose Nadia Morgan, her half-sister, over her.
Her final hope rested in Wilbur Thorpe, the fiance she had cherished deeply for over ten years, the man she'd shared a childhood with.
Wilbur stood nearby, impeccably dressed, his demeanor polished and aloof.
Their gazes connected briefly, but Wilbur's lips parted only to speak with brutal detachment. "My choice is Nadia. Touch her, and you'll regret it. As for Maren-she's meaningless to me. Do whatever you like."
Wilbur's ruthless disregard crushed Maren, slicing through her heart. She remembered clearly all she'd sacrificed to keep him alive, giving her blood repeatedly even when the doctors warned her she might not survive.
Though she'd anticipated his rejection, hearing his cold words shattered something deep inside her.
The pain was overwhelming-so much that she couldn't even speak.
All she could do was watch as Nadia burst into tears and threw herself into Wilbur's arms. The same man who had been cold and distant towards her was now tenderly brushing Nadia's tears away.
Her brothers surrounded Nadia protectively, showering her with affection, utterly blind to her distress.
No one cared about her. They did not even cast her a brief glance.
Instead, she faced leering kidnappers, their filthy bodies moving towards her with sinister anticipation.
"Who'd have guessed the Morgan family would dump their legitimate daughter just to protect an illegitimate one? Looks like gutter rats like us hit the jackpot tonight."
"Patience, boys-everyone gets a turn."
Maren backed against the wall, trapped.
Her throat burned from earlier cries, the taste of blood still fresh.
As her family celebrated Nadia's rescue, Maren felt the last thread of hope vanish.
She finally gave up.
Her mother's face flashed through her mind, and with it came a surge of strength. She was done living this nightmare.
In a sudden burst, Maren threw her head up and made a break for the wall.
But before she could get far, the lead kidnapper caught on. He grabbed a fistful of her hair and yanked her back with brutal force, cutting her attempt short.
Then, a fierce and stinging slap landed hard on Maren's face.
"Think again, bitch! We're not finished with you yet."
The brutal impact sent Maren spiraling into unconsciousness.
But not a single person seemed to care.
Laughing crudely, the kidnappers reached forward eagerly, their filthy intentions clear.
Hands roughly grabbed at her clothing.
But right as the kidnappers moved to rip Maren's clothes apart, she suddenly snapped her eyes open.
Any trace of vulnerability vanished instantly, replaced by an intense warrior-like gaze.
Reacting purely on instinct, Maren flipped herself upwards.
She swung her bound wrists around the throat of the nearest assailant.
Using her momentum, she twisted sharply and decisively.
A sickening snap filled the silence as the man collapsed lifelessly.
Capitalizing on the brief shock, Maren swiftly executed a sweeping high kick, sending the remaining kidnappers sprawling.
The immediate threat was now neutralized, but Maren's brow remained deeply creased, confusion clouding her features.
Something felt profoundly wrong.
How had she effortlessly dispatched the kidnappers? Why did her movements feel second-nature, familiar yet forgotten?
At that moment of uncertainty, buried memories surged forward, overwhelming her.
From her earliest days to the traumatic moment of her kidnapping, followed by a descent into the dark world-a life drenched in bloodshed and chaos.
She recalled it all.
Six years ago, as the legitimate daughter of the affluent Morgan family in Baimsa, she had been abducted by enemies bearing old grudges. She had lost four years of memories during her underworld days, but now, she remembered everything.
According to the vivid rumors, she had been sold to some red-light district.
But the truth was-Nikolas Edgeworth, the formidable leader of the Sovereign Underworld, had taken her in as a foster child.
During those four years, Maren had undergone a profound transformation. From the sheltered Morgan girl, she had morphed into a formidable force of the underworld, eventually recognized as the sole successor of the Sovereign Underworld.
Once merely one of Nikolas' many foster children, she had outlived all other heirs in a brutal struggle for dominance.
She had ascended as the uncontested ruler of the criminal world.
During a secret operation two years ago, treachery by her own people had led her into a minefield.
It was likely then that locals had found her alive and handed her over to the authorities. A DNA match later had reaffirmed her as the lost daughter of the Morgan family, leading to her return.
Tragically, the ordeal of betrayal and the minefield had stripped away those memories.
Only now did the floodgates of her memory fling open.
Lost in thought, Maren was startled by an angry male voice ahead.
"Maren? You cursed woman, what in the world are you up to?"
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?
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.”
Julia and Evan were the perfect couple-or so she thought. But everything changed when Evan abruptly ended their relationship, leaving her heartbroken and unable to tell him she was carrying his child. Years later, Julia has built a life for herself and her son, Andy, while Evan has risen to unimaginable wealth and success. Their paths cross again at a chance meeting, but Julia soon discovers Evan has moved on with someone else. Julia is done with the pain. She's fought battles alone, raising a son who deserves the truth about his father, even if Evan doesn't deserve her forgiveness. When Julia told Evan years ago she had something to say, he didn't listen. Now, it's time for him to listen. But is it too late to reclaim what he lost? "We should break up," he'd said, the words cutting through her like glass. The pregnancy test in her pocket stayed hidden, just like the child they would never share. Now, it's Evan's turn to hear the truth-and to face his deepest regret.
Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?