Ashtrella longed all her life for that one guy she had been pining for since high school. She always knew they were a perfect match. He was kind and handsome, even going out of his way to help her out when someone tried to bully her. How can she not fall for the guy? When she learned that he had built his own company, she did everything in her power to join him, studying and working so hard that she had accelerated on top of all her peers. Years later, as they meet again, will he be able to remember who she was? Will their love affair finally come to a sweet ending, or will the forces of nature that separated them when they were younger play a role in their lives again? -=-=- What do you think?
"STAR MAGAZINE INCORPORATED"
I am now standing in front of the company I always dreamt of joining. This 40-story building, owned by the one and only, MR. HARRY MOON, a very famous multi-billionaire in this generation because of his intelligence and ruthlessness in the business industry. And because of his good looks, he has become the most eligible bachelor available today.
At the age of twenty-eight, he already owns his own company. Star Magazine Incorporated is now one of his famous businesses. SMI is a Men's Magazine that showcases undergarments, lingerie, and swimsuits.
Before I forget, I am Ashtrella Rodriguez, but they called me Ashley. I am twenty-three years old, with a degree in Mass Communication. I came to SMI for an interview as Editor-in-Chief. You read it correctly... Editor-in-Chief. I graduated college with flying colors at the age of eighteen, and I already have a ton of experience under my belt. I've been working as an Editor-in-Chief in my previous company, but I wanted to get this job because it's been my dream. He... is my dream.
Ever since high school, I have dreamt of being with him, and now I am closer to my goal. I will make sure that he will fall for me this time. "Harry Moon, you are mine." (evil grin)
"Uhmm... Miss... Hello?!" I was brought back to reality when the guard called my attention. Or should I say yelled at me?
"Can you minimize your voice a little? My eardrums almost broke. I'm not deaf, you know?" I scratched my ears because the level of tone he used on me was too loud.
"I'm sorry, I've been talking to you for a while, and you were not paying any attention." The guard fixed his uniform. "As I was saying, I was asking why are you here? What is your purpose in being here today? But you did not even bother answering my question... And you were daydreaming. I even caught you laughing at yourself like crazy..." He twisted his lips and put his fingers on his chin. "You know what? If you were not wearing decent clothes and if you were not beautiful, I would think that you are crazy."
I scoffed at what he had said. "Wow..." I said sarcastically. "Should I say thank you for the compliment? Ha-ha," I said cheekily.
"By the way, I'm here for an interview," I said and smiled at him.
"Oh... Is that so. Just go to the reception area and leave your ID. They'll tell you what floor you need to go to for your interview." He said.
I mouthed my thanks and headed to the reception area.
"Excuse me, miss." I smiled at the girl in front of me. "I'm here for an interview as Editor-in-Chief. Where should I meet Mrs. Gonzaga?" I politely asked. The receptionist smiled.
"She's not here yet, but you may go to the 39th floor. Just leave a valid ID here so I can give you a visitors' pass." I handed her my ID.
In this building, one cannot go directly to the elevator. You have to go through the reception to give you a pass because you have to tap it on the machine that blocks the way through the elevator. To make sure interlopers can't easily pass through.
The lobby is elegant, designed in colors of gold and black. Two large chandeliers were hanging side by side in the vast ceiling that seemed to keep on going upwards, its receiving area is spacious, showcasing a grand piano in the corner and several couches strategically positioned to direct the flow of visitors.
When I got the pass, I immediately headed for the elevator. Even this contraption looked expensive, it was very shiny and golden in color, the music provided was so relaxing. After hitting my floor, thirty-nine, I closed my eyes and let the music lull me. I did not notice that there was someone inside with me until I heard someone groan.
"Miss, will you shut your mouth?" My eyes widened in surprise at the derisive tone coming from a baritone voice. He had his back to me, so I couldn't see his face much. I frowned and stared at him intently.
The nerve of this guy to tell me to shut up. "Are we close?! Argh...Whoever you are, I will break your bones. You look tall and distinguished from back here, but I'm sure my Harry is more handsome-" I stopped hissing and cursing him in my mind when he turned around. My eyes widened when I realized who it was. I grabbed my mouth when my jaw dropped. The person I've loved since I set my eyes on him. The person I want to see every day of my waking hours. He was the only man who made my heart beat this fast. My Moon... My Harry Moon.
“Pleasure me, and I will help you.” Will a woman seeking freedom find it in another’s embrace, or will her fate be worse? _____________________________ Alexa Morgan curled herself into a ball at the corner of her room. They tied her foot to her bed with a long chain. Bruises cover her whole body, and every time she moves, she feels the pain. She couldn’t stop crying as she remembered what had happened earlier. Her Dad got mad when he found out she defied his instructions of staying in her room. All she did was pick flowers from the garden, but he still found fault in that. He slapped her so hard her lips had split. Months later, after thinking her father had finally felt love for her, he turns around again and sells her to the person he owes the most, Max Willies. Will she suffer in his hands or will someone else come and save her?
It's true what they say about marriage: one partner's always happier than the other. ~~~ Julie's world is shattered when her husband, Ryan, reveals that he wants an open marriage. His reason: he needs a child as they've been unable to have one. Julie reluctantly agrees to save her marriage. The next day, Ryan returns home with his secretary, confirming Julie's long-held suspicion that their affair was taking place behind her back. Julie, heartbroken and enraged, seeks solace in a bar, where she meets a fascinating stranger named Luke, who changes the game. Julie confides in Luke over drinks, and he proposes a risky plan: he will act as her "boyfriend" to turn the tables on Ryan. Julie agrees, setting off a chain of events that will challenge everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and herself.
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."
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
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.”