How could she refuse the graduation gift from her father's boss when her father's job depended on her actions? "You can come if you want." The response from Luke did not surprise Mia as she had seen the change in his attitude towards her. Luke's father handed Mia a plane ticket to travel to Paris to meet his son who was meant to be her future husband. Son of the employer and the daughter of the family driver and the family maid, Luke and Mia were inseparable growing up and were considered childhood sweethearts. First time on a plane, Mia was lucky to meet Naomi who was on her way to join her brother Eric as he celebrated his birthday at his holiday villa. "Gentleman the girl doesn't know you and her boyfriend is not in the country. She is my sister's friend and so she will come with us. Your friend can contact us when he is back." Eric stopped the men who were sent by Luke from taking Mia from the airport to their apartment. Was Eric just helping his sister's new friend or he had other plans?
"I'm really sorry, I thought I was in the right seat." Naomi said as she realised that she was in the wrong seat.
Naomi was a regular traveler and always asked for a window seat. This time her brother's assistant booked the flight for her, and she forgot to tell her that she preferred the window seat.
"Hi, I'm Naomi Wells and again sorry for taking your seat." Naomi smiled as she spoke to Mia who had just taken her seat.
"Nice to meet you Naomi, I'm Mia Fowler and don't laugh this is my first time on a plane." Mia chuckled as the girls shook hands. Since it was Mia's first time flying, she had requested the window seat.
Earlier in that Tuesday morning Mia was awoken by her mother to prepare for her trip to Paris. Her mother did not want her to miss her flight as she was happy for her daughter's first trip abroad.
She had laughed at her mother for waking her up that early and yet she had an evening flight.
Everyone she knew who had travelled by air had been telling her the beauty of watching the city when a plane descends. She was not prepared to miss that.
"Today is your lucky day, I'm always in the air and don't worry I will look after you." Naomi said as the two girls fastened their seat belts.
Naomi at twenty two had been to many places in the world. She had just returned home from Boston and was now heading to Paris to meet her brother who had decided to celebrate his thirtieth birthday there.
Naomi and her brother Eric lost their parents and her thirty year old brother took over the family business when he was just twenty four. He had been looking after her since she was sixteen.
Eric had the help of his father's lawyer to secure his position in the father's company. His father's relatives wanted to grab everything that their parents had worked for.
He had now developed his father's company into a major player in business as the president of the Wells Pharmaceutical Group.
Mia at twenty four had just completed university studying fashion design. Her father worked as a driver for the Hill Group. He had worked for the Hills for almost twenty years.
Her mother had worked as maid at the at the Hill mansion for years but left recently as Mia had finished university. Her mother made the decision to leave as it was now only her young brother that needed looking after.
"So, Mia are you travelling to Paris for business or pleasure?" Naomi started a conversation when they were now airborne. She had seen that Mia was now relaxed.
"To be honest I don't even know what I should call it. "Mia said and she could see that Naomi was puzzled by her statement.
After graduation Mr. Hill congratulated her with a ticket to Paris to meet his son Luke. Mia and Luke were considered childhood sweethearts as they were inseparable whilst growing up.
Luke went abroad to study whilst Mia went to the local university.
Mia noticed that Luke's attitude towards her had changed at the end of his first year abroad. He would not call for weeks and would complain if Mia called him. He would tell her that she should wait for his calls.
Mia's father needed the job at the Hill Group, so Mia just did what Luke's father asked her to do. She accepted the plane ticket from Luke's father as she was worried about her father losing his job. She had already lost faith in her relationship with Luke.
"Does he even know that you are coming?" Naomi asked looking concerned after hearing Mia talk about her relationship with Luke.
"Yes, he does, but he was not enthusiastic about it. He just said I can come if I want to." She paused for a while and continued.
"I haven't got a job yet and my thirteen year old brother is still in school. My father still needs the job." Mia said and Naomi felt sorry for her.
Naomi could see that Mia did not have any choice but to do what her father's employer wanted.
Mia continued. "I have heard stories about people who are left stranded at airports, and I hope I won't be one of them."
Naomi was now feeling sorry for her travel companion as she had witnessed these stories. She could see that that although Mia was older than her, she was still very innocent.
"I will give you my number, but I don't know how long my brother wants me to stay in Paris." Naomi offered as she could see the possibility of Mia struggling in Paris.
"Oh, so you are visiting your brother does he work there?" Mia asked and Naomi could tell that she really envied her.
Naomi chuckled. "He is here to celebrate his thirtieth birthday so I had to come or else I would lose my allowances."
"What about your parents surely they can override his decisions." Mia was confused. She could not understand how a brother could control his sister's allowances.
"My brother is both my father and mother." Naomi explained her life to Mia who tried to imagine how Naomi's life was being looked after by a brother.
She continued. "You know what, even if you are not stranded, I will be happy for you to come to the party."
The two girls talked as if they had known each other for years. Naomi did not mind that the two were from different social backgrounds.
Her brother had tried hard to protect her and was very particular about the type of friends she associated with.
Naomi loved fashion and was fascinated by the fact that Mia studied fashion design. She was lucky to view some of Mia's amazing designs as she had them with her.
"This is beautiful Mia. You can make it big with these kinds of ideas." Naomi enthusiastically said and Mia looked excited as well. "You only need to meet the right people." Naomi concluded.
The two girls slept for some hours and Mia was woken up by Naomi as the plane started to descend. She did not want her to miss the stunning morning landing.
Naomi could see how Mia gazed outside the window and could also not help worrying for her as she was not sure if the boyfriend would be waiting for her at the airport.
The plane finally landed, and the two girls walked together through the customs hall. Naomi was familiar with all procedures and Mia was grateful for her help.
For twenty six year old Harley Richmond, Edward Crane was just the rich kind godfather who sponsored her at the orphanage after the death of her parents when she was only ten. Now celebrating her daughter's fifth birthday, Hailey and Edward were confronted by Edward's son Casper who had followed his father when he said he was going on a business trip. "Casper the woman's daughter looks like you and she is definitely your father's mistress." His friend Justine had told him two years ago when he had seen Edward and Hailey together with her daughter Orla for the first time. Last year he had seen him again the same date as the previous year at the same hotel. This year Casper had decided to catch his father red handed. "So, dad this is what you have been up to, spending your time with this girl not even caring for your own dying wife.” "It's not what you think son. Hailey is not my mistress and Orla is not my daughter” "She surely looks like me dad…….and if she is not your daughter then whose daughter is she……? Could she be Casper's daughter but how……? If so, what is he going to do?......Will there be any more surprises…?
What could go wrong when you have got a computer geek friend like Trevor who can fix everything? Candice was happy that her stepmother's plan to marry her off to an older rich man had failed. The marriage certificate she produced was proof of her marriage to her secret boyfriend. The husband according to Trevor was a gay man who would never dream of getting married. Everything was going to be deleted after a year and nobody would know even the husband. Now one evening a handsome stranger stood at Candice's door looking for Candice Stevens. "I'm sorry…. you have the wrong person I'm Candice Walters. "That was before you got married. I'm Clive Stevens your husband. Immediately Clive started playing the husband role without giving Candice a chance to explain herself. Is he going to let it go or does he have other plans for Candice?
“Amber, please I can't.” Leila tried to make her friend understand. Tears were dripping down her pale cheeks as she spoke. “Yes, you can.” Amber replied, wiping the tears off Leila's face. “This is too much Amber, it’s not like the senior school days.” Leila pleaded with her friend to reconsider her decision. “Don’t worry everything will be fine.” Amber assured her best friend. Despite the difference in their families’ social status, Amber and Leila had been best friends since senior school. They had always watched each other’s back. Amber cannot marry Liam because she does not love him, she loves Andre. Amber wants to convince her friend Leila to take her place on the altar. Now Leila has agreed. Can she love Liam without feeling any guilt? Will Amber come back for her man?
Betrayed by her mate and sister on the eve of her wedding, Makenna was handed to the ruthless Lycan Princes as a lover, her indifferent father ignoring her plight. Determined to escape and seek revenge, she captured the interest of the three Lycan princes, who desired her exclusively amid many admirers. This complicated her plans, trapping her and making her a rival to the future Lycan queen. Entwined in jealousy and vindictiveness, could Makenna achieve her vengeance in the intricate dance with the three princes?
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
When Corynn mustered up the courage to tell Elliot about her pregnancy, she unexpectedly found him gallantly helping another woman from his car. Her heart sank as three years of effort to secure his love crumbled before her eyes, compelling her to leave him behind. Three years later, life had taken Corynn down a new path with someone else, while Elliot was left grappling with regret. Seizing a moment of vulnerability, he pleaded, "Corynn, let's get married." Shaking her head with a faint smile, Corynn gently replied, "Sorry, I'm already engaged."
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 star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.