Being born out of an affair between a doctor-mother and a politician father, Ellery James has been seen as a scandalous mistake by both her parents. Despite this, she tries to do everything in perfection in hopes to please them both someday with her decorated career in ballet dancing. Not wanting to disappoint her mother further she gives in and agrees to be married to the son of her mother's long-time friend in exchange for a promotion for her at the hospital. She now struggles to try to overcome the pressures of becoming perfect in front of her dance director, a perfect daughter to her mom but a broken wife to her cold and happy-go-lucky husband. Dylan White is a successful businessman and active sportsman. Living his carefree life he married the careful Ellery to please his father and to take revenge against his ex-girlfriend who cheated on him. Feeling bored by his wife's perfectionist lifestyle, he vows to annoy her every day. But when he realizes how shattered his wife is, he makes it a point to try to save her from the depths of darkness and trauma she's been in all her life.
"Why don't you think about it more April. Your daughter is of age, my son is of age." For months billionaire Christopher White has been compelling Dr. April James to the said union. But the doctor has always been hesitant about the idea.
"Christopher, you know my daughter. That little brat won't give in." Answered April through gritted teeth. They have been friends for the longest time and April has been the White family's physician.
"She would if you talk to her," Christopher suggested raising his brows at April.
"Why are you so hell-bent on getting Dylan to marry Ellery. That girl won't do anything for your boy. She's a scandal, a little secret kept in the dark." April spoke showing all her hatred for her daughter. She then grabbed her wine and gulped the contents.
"You know my son. He's a playboy and only brings whores to my own house. I just want these families off my son."
"Is that your only reason?" April curiously asked. There seemed to be more to what Christopher was implying.
"I'd rather have Ellery for a daughter-in-law rather than some cheap gold-digger or some heiress who'd only use my son for their family's gain. I will not let it happen." The Whites are the wealthiest family in the country, Christopher being the wealthiest man for almost a decade. They hail from old money and their company has the most diversified conglomerates. If they were to marry their only heir to someone of wealth, it would only gain the other family's advantage.
"Ellery, she's barely home and keeps her time with that little circus of hers. Your son might need a leash to put on her neck."
"I've met your girl and she's a little dove. You should stop hating her April. She's the only family you have." Christopher shot, leaving April a little speechless on her sit.
April had always detested Ellery. She was born out of her affairs with politician Robert Martin. And since he was a public figure the child was treated as a scandal and a disgrace. April only remembers the hurt she felt when Robert didn't choose her every time she looks into Ellery's eyes.
"Come on April. If you get her to agree, I'll talk to the board and make you chief of doctors." April's eyes glistened when Christopher stated that. She had worked her whole life in the field of medicine, it being her first love, and being chief would only pay off the hard work she's endured throughout the years.
The Whites were a major shareholder at the Annabelle White Memorial Hospital, so Christopher could easily pull the strings for her.
"I'd rather have the small clan of James is married to the only heir of the Whites than someone who'll try to leech off our wealth."
"And what if they find out that she's the illegitimate child of Robert Martin. That would tarnish your family name."
"People won't find out as that corrupt official is good at cleaning up his mess. Plus, he's been on to me for the past couple of months, wanting me to be his sponsor for the upcoming elections. And I know where that would lead. He'll only use my name to embezzle money."
"You're going to use her as leverage?"
"Yes, but aside from that, she'll make a good wife to my son. There's no girl on this planet than I want than her. So please April."
April smiled at the thought. It donned to her that she'll finally be able to get rid of Ellery after 22 years. Maybe it wasn't such a bad idea after all.
"Fine. I'll talk to her. Make all the arrangements you need."
"You finally agree!" Christopher excitedly exclaimed. His powers of persuasion had finally broken the stubborn walls of April. "I will arrange an engagement dinner as soon as possible."
"I'll see to it that my daughter agrees to it."
April kept Ellery in hopes that Richard will choose them and finally become a family with them. But in the end, he chose to stay with his wife Sylvia, leaving April devastated.
To keep them mum about the entanglement and not cause controversy that would put the politician in a bad light, Richard sent monthly allowances to Ellery. Even more than she could spend in a whole month.
Ellery lived her life with a silver plate. Followed by an entourage of chauffeurs and maids to take care of her, as her parents only saw her as a liability.
Ellery was enrolled in ballet classes by the time she could walk. For some mother's it was to engage their children in extra curricular but for April, it was to keep Ellery away from her sight.
It wasn't a bad decision though as Ellery spent most hours of the day, 7 days a week rehearsing and improving. She opted to be home-schooled to have more time for dance and it paid off, as she was a multi-awarded dancer and had one first place in every competition. She tried other genres and was good at almost any genre may it be tap, jazz, or hip-hop but focused on solely ballet when she turned 13.
Ellery loved winning. She loved the ovations of the crowd as she performs, it gave her a sense of belongingness. Her plaques, crowns, and trophies made her feel special. But every time she went home carrying all her awards, her mother wouldn't even congratulate her, let alone accompany her to dance competitions and recitals.
She was fueled that maybe someday her mother would be proud of her if only she worked harder and achieved more. Just like how her friends' mothers were, even if they didn't win, they still had their moms smiling at the end of the day.
Before competitions, she would sit in front of her vanity mirror and do her hair and makeup. She'd scan around the dressing room and see other kids' makeup being done by their mothers. Some mothers were sweet enough to do her hair though.
For Ellery, she longed only for her mother's approval, her mother's warmth. She longed that someday she'll finally be able to do something she would be proud of. So she worked to perfect the craft she was dangerously good at.
After killing his tyrant father, Alpha River who now runs West Wind Pack, is disturbed by the many enemies the previous alpha left behind. Although he tries to make peace, there are still hundreds out for revenge. One of them was Circe, a witch who vowed to kill River after what his father did to her entire coven. However things started to change when she finds out he was fated mate. Will she keep the promise she have for her coven, or will she embrace this new found happiness her mate is giving her.
26 year old Eliza Jones has been in a sugar relation with 62 year old Billionaire, Robert Whitlock for 2 years now. Based in LA, she's landed different jobs to support her grandmother's medical needs as well as be able to send her brother to college. Despite the rather unconventional set up, she finds her life peaceful. Not until she was torn between her loyalty to her sugar daddy and her new attraction for the younger Alexander, another rich man trying to win her heart. But what she didn't know was that Alexander is actually the son of Robert and is heir to his empire.
Young couple Ellery Grant and Zachary Bianchi always had a blissful relationship. They met in a very unusual circumstance but fell in love deeply and passionately with each other. Their love however has been met by different obstacles, one being Zachary's father who detests Ellery and sends her to prison for a crime she did not commit. After being robbed of five years of her life, Ellery now returns to bring back something the Ford stole from her, but will she be able to challenge this family? Someone with a great name and power in the world, now that she was left with nothing?
Olive Petsch thought that her simple was going to be perfect. She works as a veterinarian which she loves and was going to get married to her long-term boyfriend Allan. But everything went sour when she got fired from her job and came home to her fiance who was admitted to getting her best friend pregnant. Just then she was contacted to attend to a rich man Guissepi Morreti's sick pet snake and was tasked to move into his home and care for the reptile. With nowhere else to go she agreed and gets her life intertwined with the Italian businessman who runs the world's biggest mafia group.
Heiress and artist Heather Presley-Hale is deeply in love with her ruthless but loving husband, Sebastian Hale, the newly appointed CEO of Hale Industries. But when tragedy caused them to be separated along with their kids, fate tries to find a way to bring them back. Will Sebastian and Heather be able to rekindle their lost love or will Heather stay hidden and live under the identity of Claire Smith a loving wife to an abusive husband, Marcus Smith, and a mother to Hunter Smith
Persephone Wilson has buried everything that happened 4 years ago between her and Theodore Huxley in the past. She used to be irresponsible and outgoing and lived under her older brother's wing. But after getting her heart broken she decided to escape. Living a new life happily in a new country with her little girl. But when her daughter was diagnosed with a rare blood disease, though reluctant she had to do everything in her power to save her. Theodore Huxley on the other hand was stuck with a void in his heart no one can ever fill. He was on top of his career and was ruthless than ever. Engaged to be married to a wonderful and brilliant lawyer. But upon seeing his blue eyes on the little girl, he was caught in a dilemma.
Renea was trying the wedding dress, when suddenly the man rushed in the dressing room and held her neck tightly... “Bitch! Are you still trying to pretend innocent!” Jasper said as he tightened his grip on her neck and choked her harder. Then he used his other hand and took out the phone from his suit pocket and played the video of two people having sex in front of Renea… However, what was even more shocking, was that the woman in the video was, Renea Morris, however, the man in the video was not Jasper. Renea struggled to take a phone away from Jasper’s hand and tried to explain, “Jasper, it was not what you think… I… I can…” Jasper looked at Renea with his eyes full of disgust, as he said, “Let’s call of the wedding. I can’t marry a woman like you.” After saying that Jasper walked out of the shop Renea chase after Jasper... But then she sees Jasper passionately kissing her sister Kailey. And she hears everything, that her sleeping with strange men was all a plan of the vipers of the last two days, and that their goal was to get out of this stupid marriage. Even her adopted parents were also involved in this matter... They all do this with her because of the inheritance left by her grandfather... Renea heart was filled with anger and she wanted to expose their true colors to the public... However before she could do anything, Kailey had pushed her in front of the car and she got killed... However, when Renea open her eyes, she found herself sitting in the car with Kailey... She realized that she was reborn and went at the time when everything started... Renea looked at the people who had hurt her in her previous life and her lips curled up in a cold smile... She was back... However, this time... she was back for revenge...
**This book contains a trigger warning. Mention about rape and torture in this book. Please read with caution** "Our marriage is nothing but a deal," he said looking at the girl, her green eyes met his cold silver eye, and both of them glared at each other. "For any rules you break, I will claim any part of your body," his gaze grew dangerously darker at his word. Ashley Harlow was at the top of the world, living the perfect and luxurious lifestyle as the legitimate daughter of the well-known Daniel Harlow. But sadly, a one-night stand put an end to that and brought her life upside down and that of her family's name to the ground. To restore his family's reputation, she was forced into marrying Damien Albrecht, a young, ruthless, obnoxious, brutal billionaire and the head of a mafia gang in exchange for her father's company.
Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature—the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
Ethan always viewed Nyla as a compulsive liar, while she saw him as aloof and insensitive. Nyla had cherished the notion that she was dear to Ethan, yet she felt coldly rejected when she realized her place in his heart was insignificant. No longer trying to break through his coldness, she stepped back, only for him to alter his approach unexpectedly. She challenged him, "If you trust me so little, why keep me around?" Ethan, who had once carried himself with pride, now stood before her with a humble plea. "Nyla, I've made mistakes. Please don't walk away from me."
Rose looked at the reports in her hand and was in shock... The reports said that she was one month pregnant, however, how can she get pregnant when she didn't have any man in her life... "Was it because of that dream? Could I get pregnant because I have sex in my dream?" She thought... She didn't have any mental problems, however, except for this she can't able to think about anything... However, she still didn't get out of her surprise when she met the man in her dream... Kevin Davis looked at the reports in her hand and asked, "Is this child mine?" However, Rose didn't answer but asked... "Was that night not a dream?" Kevin was angry because it was his first time and she thinks it was a dream... Kevin forced her to marry him however, Rose didn't want it... She wanted to abort the child but he didn't let her... In the end... Rose agreed to marry him... She looked at Kevin's blue eyes and said, "I will marry you, however, I had two conditions..." "First, after marriage, you can't control my freedom, I still had the right to do whatever I want. Don't worry I won't harm the child." "Second, if I ever found out that you had cheated behind my back then I will leave with my child and you can't stop me..." Both of them got married... However, after she falls in love with him... She found there are hidden secrets in his past...