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?
Sandra Hill, the long-lost real heiress of the Hill family, was shunned by her own kin. Instead of embracing her, they bestowed their affection upon an impostor. They even arranged her to marry a vegetative man in place of her so-called “sister”. Sandra sneered, refusing to put up with this humiliation, cut off ties with the Hill family immediately and ran into the flash marriage with Wesley Cooper, her unconscious billionaire husband. With her incredible medical skills, she defied the odds and revived him. Little did she expect that her husband spoiled her with all his love... A medical genius, a computer prodigy, a national treasure in painting, and a racing legend... Her husband revealed her various identities, leaving the Hill family regretful. Her father came pleading, "It's Dad's fault. Please come back." Her mother wept, "Mom will protect you from now on. Please come back." Even her five brothers knelt before he, begging for forgiveness. Yet, Sandra's smile held a hint of mockery as she vowed, “Never!”
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."
The kiss grew more passionate as he felt her warm supple body pressing against his chest. He couldn't believe how soft she was. He was gentler this time, making love to her with a slow, languorous pace, pausing now and then to check the expression on her face. Kira was. transported. She no longer felt the fabric of the sheets underneath her. One moment, she was floating in the air, cuddled by cotton candy clouds. The next, she'd become one with a dinghy, bobbing up and down with the undulating waves. His scent enveloped her. He was on top of her, using his arms to support his weight and avoid crushing her. She snuggled up closer to him, safe and snug, cocooned in his warmth. Kira had always marvelled at Austyn's stamina, but he outdid himself tonight. In the midst of overwhelming rapture, Kira still had the presence of mind to broach the subject she'd been meaning to bring up. 'My dad's medical bills.' Austyn paused. He frowned as he looked into those beseeching eyes. 'It'll be taken care of by the end of business day tomorrow,' he said with a bit of an edge in his voice. Kira breathed out. ****** She is a 21-year-old college student who dreams of becoming a journalist. He is the heir of the McCarthy family and president of a business empire. She is bright-eyed and vivacious, a glass-half-full kind of gal. When life throws her a curveball, she knocks it out of the park. He is the archetypal alpha male, aggressive and domineering. Endowed with both brains and brawn, he steamrolls over his enemies and rules his company with an iron fist. The two would never have crossed paths if not for a cruel twist of fate. Kira's world was turned upside down when her father was hospitalised after a car accident. The medical bills were astronomical. Austyn McCarthy offered her a way out. The price: becoming his contract wife. At night, he consummated their marriage but called out another woman's name. Who was she? Why did Austyn marry Kira if he was in love with someone else? Kira was his lawful wife, but she had no right to ask these questions. Then one day, the woman showed up in front of her.
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
In their three years of marriage, Chelsea had been a dutiful wife to Edmund. She used to think that her love and care would someday melt Edmund's cold heart, but she was wrong. Finally, she couldn't take the disappointment any longer and chose to end the marriage. Edmund had always thought that his wife was just boring and dull. So it was shocking when Chelsea suddenly threw divorce papers at his face in front of everyone at the Nelson Group's anniversary party. How humiliating! After that, everyone thought that the formerly-married couple would never see each other again, even Chelsea. Once again, she thought wrong. Sometime later, at an award ceremony, Chelsea went onstage to accept the award for best screenplay. Her ex-husband, Edmund, was the one presenting the award to her. As he handed her the trophy, he suddenly reached for her hand and pleaded humbly in front of the audience, "Chelsea, I'm sorry I didn't cherish you before. Could you please give me another chance?" Chelsea looked at him indifferently. "I'm sorry, Mr. Nelson. My only concern now is my business." Edmund's heart was shattered into a million pieces. "Chelsea, I really can't live without you." But his ex-wife just walked away. Wasn't it better for her to just concentrate on her career? Men would only distract her—especially her ex-husband.
"Then let's get a divorce!" With courage, Leora left her husband's house, after being accused of poisoning his mistress. Her in-laws and sister-in-law had planned various ways to kick her out of Peter's house and in the end Leora gave in. However, no one expected that things would turn 180 degrees after the divorce. When everyone who had hurt her was happy with each other's lies, Leora returned. This time, she was no longer the poor orphan girl from the orphanage. She has changed and not only that, she also carries a big secret that will make everyone turn to worship her feet.