When Xavier discovers the dangerous truth behind the beautiful woman he crossed his path with, will the attraction between them increases or is it the closure? Is she someone with whom he can keep up or is she beyond his expectations? ~•~•~ Briana Rose is a stunning woman from the inside out. She has a cheerful yet funny personality, and she constantly smiles and spreads positivity wherever she goes. She's not accustomed to living in the modern world. Everything appears to be in order, but... is she just a normal innocent girl, or is there more to it? ........ The Notorious CEO of The Wefords International Co. Ltd. is non-other than The Xavier Alexander Ashford. He has an aloof personality. Everyone admires him for his determination & hard work. He's the most handsome guy who doesn't like the idea of fooling around with random girls. But what happens when someone finally piques his interest, and he realizes he's not just attracted to any ordinary girl? ~•~•~ Glimpse: ❝Mr. Blue coat cat-eyed sir, as soon as you reach get home, make sure to take a good shower since you've been completely soaked in mop water❞ Her brother smirked. ❝M-mop water?! You've got to be kidding me!!❞ In horror, I exclaimed. Now that I notice, I indeed stink. No way! This can't be happening! I'm not germophobic but I absolutely despise dirt. I was so furious and not knowing what to do, I rushed to my car and drove away. ~•~•~
(October 30, somewhere in Williamsville, New York, in a beautiful detached house)
There was a knock on the door, "Bri! sweetie! wake up!" said the deep voice. The bedroom door opens, and an elderly lady enters, demanding, "wake up! Don't you have to get ready and head to your flower studio? It's past 9 am and-"
"Wait What-?! how is it 9 a- AH!" The 24-year-old girl shrieks as she attempts to roll off the bed but ends up falling flat on her face. "ouch! my nose!!!" she groans in agony. While rubbing her nose, she checks her phone.
"But, Nana? it's just 6:30 am, so why did-" She paused, realizing that her grandma had made that up,
"-Wait. ...Nana! you always do this..." she whins at her grandma, who chuckles at her behavior and says, "Shh. now get ready and come downstairs for breakfast".
She eventually gets up from the floor and kisses her grandma's cheeks before entering the bathroom, giggling as her grandma scrunched her nose while muttering something about morning breath.
The girl is none other than the beautiful Briana Rose.
Briana's POV :
I have no idea why I am so happy today, but I simply am. It's not unlike any other day, yet I feel happy, excited, and various other emotions crashing onto me all at once. Is it normal? ugh. whatever.
I wore a blue tank top with flared denim pants on and I tied my hair up. I head downstairs as soon as I finish getting ready to get my favorite morning lobster roll and fries. I bid my grandma's cheek before driving away with the packet of blueberries to eat on my way to my flower studio, which is 20mins away from my home.
I pop the berries into my mouth while humming songs and soon I reach close to a busy street. I park my car nearby and stroll towards my studio, spinning keys around my finger and waving to familiar people nearby.
"Morning, Miss Rooose!" I heard a familiar cute voice. Aiden, a young 6-year-old boy from across the street, rushes towards me with his friends, making me turn towards them with a bright smile.
"Morning, Mr.Evans. How's it going?" I attempted to respond in a rough voice.
"Miss Rose, I told you that's what people call my dad, not me!" he huffs, pouting his lips at me, as I look at him with amusement. I shrugged my shoulders and responded, "So did I tell you, I hate to be called Miss Rose."
He rubs the back of his head, muttering, "Okie Briana sis, sorry-" I was awed at his cute expression, "aw, it's fine, kid"
"-no sorry! Hahaha bye!" He cuts me off and they run away laughing as I fake a look of anger. I watched them as the corner of my lips turned upward.
After a while, I walk inside my studio and check if all of my flowers are alright. I sprinkle some water on the flowers while humming songs and continue working with a smile on my face. Not long, I received a client's request for a lavender field mixed flower bouquet that needed to be ready by the evening. As I look around, I find that the last few lavenders have been delivered to the previous customer and there are no more left. So, I rushed to my car with a plan to head over to my private flower garden which is 15 minutes away from my studio, to collect the lavender.
After a few minutes, I arrive at the signal, which fortunately turns green as the signal on the opposite side turns red. As I pass the signal, I am unaware that a car on the opposite side has broken the signal in a hurry and is speeding towards my car.
"OH SHIT!" As I noticed the car approaching at great speed, I panicked and turned my car the other way. Unfortunately, I was not so quick enough to escape from the way and, as a result,
Boom!
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
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.
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."
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
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."