Two CEO's got in an arranged marriage for convenience. One is a strong willed woman who doesn't believe in love. The other is a cold-hearted man who was rejected by his unrequited love. Adira Hale and Chadwick McElroy appear to be perfect in front of many. They are rich, influential, leaders and good-looking. People said that there are the best couple, a match-made by heaven.But the truth is far from the imaginary perfect romance that one could think of. Adira only married Chadwick in order to get pregnant. All she desires is his body and not his affection. Meanwhile, Chadwick despises the idea of sharing the bed with his wife just because he's still in love with another woman. Is there a chance for the love to bloom between temptation and betrayals?
Chadwick McElroy. He is the CEO of the Wine&Vibe company. He has good looks; tall, tanned and handsome. He has a cold personality, like an ice prince. Above all, he is a successful businessman who owns countless buildings and cars. Chadwick is the perfect character for every male lead in the romance books.
I agree to that.
On the other side, there is me. My name is Adira Hale. I am the CEO of Crimson Meadow company. I have gorgeous face, sexy body, strong and sly personality, and people gave me the name as the leader of all times. I am more in the domineering side than being submissive. If I will be a character in a romance book, then I am not the female. Surely not. I can't take the villain character too because I know that I am not that bad at all. There's a b*tchy side of me, but not enough to call me evil.
Then, I can be an extra; someone who will laugh at the cheesy characters who promised for eternal love when the truth is there is no eternity because we all die in the end.
Anyway, this is the story of Chadwick and I who got married for business convenience. About the genre? I am not sure yet. Usually, when there is a man and woman, it should be romance. I think that is better than thriller, when we have to kill each other in the process.
I don't know the reason why Chadwick agreed on the arranged married between us. But in my case, I have clear reasons why I agreed on marrying the handsome CEO.
First, the marriage between us will help the two companies.
The Wine&Vibe and Crimson Meadow decided to start a project for a better cause. This is to cover the tax evasion scandal that was linked to both companies. Although the scandal isn't true, it made a huge impact to the sales and stocks. That is why, both of the chairman talked to each other and thought of a project to fix the image of the companies. To make it less suspicious, they wanted I and Chadwick to get married. And then, since we are married couple, starting a project with the two brands will look natural.
Second, I wanted to get pregnant and be a mother.
I am turning 32 this year. Surely, it will be hard for me to bear a child if I reached 35 and above. Being a mother is a long time-dream of mine. However, I won't reach that goal without a man. Because I became the CEO of my father's company at a young age, I was too busy to work, and I had no time to date. Besides, I just don't fall in love with any man out there. It is simple as that. I am not a lesbian, bisexual or asexual. It was too hard for me to fall in love and imagine myself saying 'I love you' to anyone. So, I gave up marrying someone I love and just wished to raise a cute child with me.
And third?
Actually, there is no third reason, nor fourth, fifth and sixth.
I don't expect much in this marriage anyway or dream of slowly falling in love with someone I don't get along well in the beginning.
Just like how others survived in this kind of relationship, it is all about living with a stranger inside the same house, eating, pooping, sleeping, having s*x together and raising a child who will soon inherit our money. That's the life of conglomerate rich people who married for business.
I have nothing against living with my handsome husband, eating with him, losing my v*rginity for him, and raising our child. However, I think Chadwick will be against of the two conditions of the married life.
Before our marriage, I researched about my husband's past life. It will be a problem if he's actually a psycho or he's doing dr*gs. Fortunately, his records are clean. Except for his love history. During my secret investigation, I found out that my husband was once rejected by his first love.
He met his first love during their high school days. He became friends with the woman and another man. Then, he fell in love... with the woman, of course. However, he was rejected by the woman because she loves the other friend.
Just retelling this story to myself made me a bit dizzy.
To make it short, it was a love triangle, and he is the loser.
The plot twist is that Chadwick is still in love with that woman until now, and they are still good friends. Because of that, there is no doubt why Chadwick left me alone when we were in honeymoon.
It is too obvious that there's no chance for me to achieve my dream to be a mom. However, I am Adira Hale.
Giving up is not in my vocabulary.
Just like what I've said before, I don't want to be the female lead of this crazy romance story. My role is to stand beside my husband while his eyes is with another woman. But I won't care.
If a husband does not give affection to his wife, the woman should not beg for his love. That is what I believe. Therefore, if my goal is to be pregnant, then the only thing is to force him to sleep with me.
What's wrong with that?
It is not a crime since we're married anyway.
No. I remembered that there is a legal offense for forcing your husband to have s*x.
So, instead of forcing him, I will use my beauty and sexy body to lure him.
Love is not what I need. It is his body that I want to achieve my dream.
This is the start of long plan to seduce my husband: The broken-hearted CEO with a messy love triangle in the past.
âI donât care if you donât have money. Because I know a way how you can pay me back.â After he dropped those words, his gray eyes scanned her from head to toe. âUse your body.â ****************** Agatha Simon signed a contract that will change her life forever. In order to pay off her father's debt, she agreed to become a slave. But there's a catch - the only way to break free is to seduce the one and only billionaire, Lanceil Grim. Can Agatha pull off this daring feat and escape the clutches of her contract if love and lust interfere?
The cursed rogue was looking for his bride. The news raced through the Black Fur Pack like wildfire, igniting a frenzy of pity for the hapless she-wolf destined to wed the notorious cursed rogue, Steven. The pack was convinced that any wolf who dared to marry the rogue would ultimately meet a gruesome fate! But amidst the chaos, Giselle, the daughter of Beta Jace, was over the moon to discover that her mate was none other than the powerful Alpha of the Black Fur Pack, Lois. Her heart swelled with excitement at the thought of spending her life with the one she loved. However, her joy was short-lived as her wicked stepsister, Samantha, hatched a sinister plan with Alpha Lois to kidnap Giselle and send her off as the cursed rogue's bride! Giselle had endured the cruel abuse of her stepmother and stepsister for years, but she never imagined that even her mate would betray her! Giselle's heart was heavy with despair. Would she be doomed to spend her days with a reckless rogue? Or could fate have something more thrilling in store for her to begin a love between the forsaken she-wolf and the solitary rogue?
To pay for his wife's debt, Red Grim worked as a driver for Ulysses's Family. It was a shady work he hid from his wife. Being handsome despite his low status, Mrs. Ulysses asked him to be her secret lover. But Red refused her, and so Mrs. Ulysses lied to her husband that Red tried to molest her. The furious Mr. Ulysses forced Red to drink a drug, and Red breathed his last. They thought he was dead. But when he woke up, Red was stunned to see that his face had changed! He resembles the missing Mafia boss of the Mauve Mafia. The Mafioso thought he was their missing leader and brought him back as Mr. Blue. In his disguise as a Mafia boss and the foster son of a billionaire, Red Grim vowed revenge on the people who humiliated him and tried to kill him. Can Red survive as the fake boss?
Due to her manly name, Ryan, a 23 year-old woman, was forced to live in the same house with five billionaires - Terban, Kyle, Chaylen, Slyvester and Vincent. She thought everything will go smoothly as long as she stays away from these men who always fight each other. Until one day, the handsome men started to act weirdly around Ryan. Will she be able to survive in the house with five hot guys who stare at her as if sheâs a lamb in the den of the Wolves?
When they were kids, Derek saved Norah's life. Years later, after Derek ended up in a vegetative state from a car crash, Norah married him without a second thought and even used her medical knowledge to heal him. For two years, Norah was devoted, seeking his affection and looking to settle her life-saving debt. But when Derek's first love returned, Norah, faced with divorce, didn't hesitate to sign. Despite being labeled as forsaken, few knew of her true talents. She was a race car driver, a famed designer, a genius hacker, and a renowned doctor. Regretting his decision, Derek begged for her forgiveness. Just then, a charming CEO intervened, embracing Norah and declaring, "Back off! She's my wife!" Taken aback, Norah blurted out, "What did you say?"
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, Ashtonâs uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
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...
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."
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.
For seven years, Jillian pursued Bryan with unyielding passion, but he remained distant, his emotions tightly sealed. Disheartened, she left for overseas after graduating from college. Three years later, Jillian, now a successful attorney, sat provocatively on the lap of Bryan's competitor. She flashed Bryan a playful smile and taunted, "What's wrong, Bryan? Are you impotent?" Bryan's restraint shattered in an instant. In a swift motion, he scooped her up and tossed her onto the bed. The next morning, as Bryan woke up, Jillian flashed a mischievous smile. "Let's keep things casual, okay?"