On her wedding night, Natalie's stepmother set her up to marry Jarvis, a disfigured and disabled man. Fortunately, she managed to escape, but little did she know that later she would fall for the man she was betrothed to.Jarvis pretended to be a poor man, but he didn't think that he'd fall head over heels for this woman.Their life went on until one day, Natalie found out her boyfriend's little secret."Huh? How could you have billions of dollars' worth of assets?" she asked in disbelief.Jarvis didn't know how to respond.Being met with silence, she gritted her teeth angrily. "They said that you couldn't walk, but as far as I can see, you're strong enough to run a marathon."Still, he remained silent.Natalie continued, "They even said that you only have a few years to live. What about now?"Finally, Jarvis opened his mouth to explain. "Honey, this is all just a misunderstanding. Please calm down. Think about the baby.""Jarvis Braxton!"The man knelt down immediately.
As soon as Natalie Rivera entered the living room, her father, Garrett Rivera, walked up to her and slapped her face hard. The loud slap sound echoed in the living room.
She was bombarded with a torrent of verbal abuse.
"Natalie, how dare you run away from the wedding? Don't you know that if it weren't for the kindness of the Braxton family, our family would have gone bankrupt because of you?"
Garrett's slap was so hard that Natalie couldn't help taking a few steps back and was dizzy for a moment.
After she regained her composure, she faked nonchalance and wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth. Then she looked at Garrett with eyes full of sarcasm.
"Dad, you clearly know who is supposed to marry into the Braxton family. If Flora and Alisha didn't drug me and played a sly trick on me, would I run away from the wedding?"
Yesterday, Natalie was supposed to marry her boyfriend, Rowley O'Brien. On the other hand, her half-sister, Alisha Rivera, would marry Jarvis Braxton. However, before she got in the car, Flora Rivera, her stepmother, drugged her with an aphrodisiac and swapped her for Alisha.
Fortunately, she realized that something was wrong before it was too late. She jumped out of the car halfway and met a kindhearted stranger who sent her to the hospital. Otherwise, she couldn't imagine the consequences.
After all, it was said that Jarvis was disabled because of a car accident. He was cruel and had a sadistic personality. Rumors had it that he was married thrice, and the three brides died on their wedding nights.
At the thought of this, Natalie had a lingering fear. Her eyes became even colder when she looked at Garrett.
Garrett felt uncomfortable with Natalie's questioning. He was so embarrassed that he avoided eye contact with her. At the same time, he was guilty.
He must admit that as the years went by, he was becoming more and more afraid of Natalie.
Particularly, he was afraid of her eyes.
Every time Garrett looked into Natalie's eyes, he seemed to see her mother, making him feel very uncomfortable and want to escape.
"What kind of attitude is that? I'm your biological father, not a criminal. How dare you talk to me in such an interrogating tone?"
Upon hearing this, Natalie smiled sarcastically.
"Really, Dad? If you still remember that you are my biological father, why would you leave me at the mercy of a man like Jarvis Braxton? You let Flora use me to replace her daughter in marrying into the Braxton family."
Natalie knew that Flora couldn't do such things without Garrett's acquiescence.
"Natalie, what are you talking about?" When Flora heard her name being mentioned, she was dissatisfied. She walked forward with her head and shoulders down, pretending to be aggrieved. "The Braxton family only said they wanted a Rivera girl to marry Jarvis. They didn't say which girl specifically. Besides, the Braxton family is one of the wealthiest and most influential families in Bloridge. You should thank your father and me for choosing such a good family for you to marry into."
Natalie felt like she had heard the funniest joke. She asked in a raised voice, "Since you think the Braxton family is so good, why don't you let Alisha marry Jarvis?"
"That's enough!" Garrett snapped. "Alisha is not in good health. If she marries him, how can she stand the suffering? You are her older sister. What's the big deal if you replace her to marry him?"
Natalie was not surprised to hear those words from him anymore. She could only smile bitterly.
Every time she had a conflict with Flora and Alisha, Garrett would always defend them. He never cared about her feelings at all. Over the years, she knew that Garrett was biased. But she didn't make a fuss because she still held a glimmer of expectation and hoped that he would also give her even a little bit of fatherly love. But in the end, she was only disappointed.
Natalie raised her head stubbornly to prevent her tears from falling. Then she said in a hoarse voice, "Dad, have you forgotten that Alisha is not your only daughter? I am also your daughter. My mother died many years ago. Do you even know how I got through it these years? Why can't you think of me too?"
"Flora is your mother now," Garrett said angrily.
"No! My mother died a long time ago."
Natalie's voice was even angrier than Garrett's. It was as if the grievances she had suppressed for more than twenty years exploded at this moment.
Flora and Alisha came into their house and lived with them since she was eight years old. Since then, she was never allowed to eat at the dining table ever again. She rarely had a full meal, and she could only eat leftovers. After high school, she started to fend for herself. She did several part-time jobs to pay for her tuition fees. Her father was a rich businessman, but she could say that Alisha's dog lived a better life than her.
Alisha enjoyed the halo of a rich lady. She wore clothes and accessories from famous brands and often went to high-end clubs to have fun. Natalie, on the other hand, had to wear cheap clothes and take the subway and bus to work. No one in the entire Bloridge knew that Natalie was Garrett's daughter. All they knew was that Garrett had a daughter named Alisha.
And now, Flora and Alisha even framed Natalie and took the man she loved away.
What was more, her biological father even shamelessly said Flora, that vicious woman, was her mother. Wasn't it ridiculous?
Flora could see that she had already achieved her goal. She stepped forward, pretending to ease the situation, but in reality, she was adding fuel to the fire. "Garrett, don't be angry with Natalie anymore. I won't take this grievance to heart. I don't want to make you and your daughter at odds."
"You see now, Natalie? Flora is even defending you." Sure enough, Garrett became more impatient with Natalie. "Now that the Braxton family has called off the wedding, you don't have to marry him. This matter ends here! Go back and change your clothes. Don't make a fool of yourself here. I have something to deal with in the company, so I have to go now."
After saying this, Garrett left without a second glance at Natalie.
Natalie was so disappointed with her family that she didn't want to stay any longer. She turned around and was about to leave. But suddenly, two strong servants grabbed her and pressed her down firmly to the floor.
Then Flora walked to her with a smirk. Since Garrett was not there anymore, she finally revealed her acerbic face.
"You damn woman! You did not only run away from the wedding but also came home to complain. You must be courting death!"
The servants were so strong that Natalie was forced to kneel on the floor. She stared at Flora coldly and snapped, "Flora, aren't you afraid of being punished for what you have done?"
Flora smiled complacently and replied, "Alisha has already secured the position as Mrs. O'Brien. What do I have to be afraid of? Natalie, you gave birth to another man's child a few years ago. I guess Rowley doesn't know it yet. If he knows, do you think he will still marry you?"
"It was you and your daughter who set me up back then."
As soon as the biggest secret in her heart was exposed, Natalie's face turned pale. She struggled hard, glaring at Flora.
She indeed gave birth to a child five years ago, but the child died after it was born. And she didn't know who the father of the child was.
But she didn't have the courage to tell Rowley about this.
"So what if we set you up? Even if you tell others about it, no one will believe you'" Flora said coldly. But the smile on her face suddenly became brighter. "By the way, I have another thing to tell you. Your child did not die. He is an adorable boy."
Natalie was so shocked that she blurted out, "Where is my child?"
On her wedding night, Natalie's stepmother set her up to marry Jarvis, a disfigured and disabled man. Fortunately, she managed to escape, but little did she know that later she would fall for the man she was betrothed to.Jarvis pretended to be a poor man, but he didn't think that he'd fall head over heels for this woman.Their life went on until one day, Natalie found out her boyfriend's little secret."Huh? How could you have billions of dollars' worth of assets?" she asked in disbelief.Jarvis didn’t know how to respond.Being met with silence, she gritted her teeth angrily. "They said that you couldn't walk, but as far as I can see, you're strong enough to run a marathon."Still, he remained silent.Natalie continued, "They even said that you only have a few years to live. What about now?"Finally, Jarvis opened his mouth to explain. "Honey, this is all just a misunderstanding. Please calm down. Think about the baby.""Jarvis Braxton!"The man knelt down immediately.
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...
After a devastating divorce with the man she had been married to for over three years, Rachel thought her life was over. Her family disowned her, they wanted nothing to do with her anymore and she couldn't blame them. She had just divorced David Hart, one of the top successful bachelors in the country and heir to the Hart industries. But they would never understand that she didn't divorce him, he divorced her after she caught him cheating on her with her god-damned best friend! Rachel was just about to end everything by jumping off a bridge when she was saved by the most unexpected person. The boy she once bullied severally in highschool because he always wore ugly glass and was from a poor background, how come that glass make him so hot now? Why was he helping her get revenge on ex-husband who is trying to make her life even more miserable? And most important how did he get so handsome? What exactly does he want from her? ... No, you must want something, anything. If you can really help me get revenge on David and Lana, I can't just let you do it for free". Ethan went quiet for a while. I held my breath waiting for what his request might be. If it was something money could buy, I'll try my best to get it for him even though I was somehow broke right now. "You're right I do want something". He said after thinking for few minutes "What?" I asked slowly. " Until you get your revenge on David, Lana and every other person you want, you will live here". Live here as in...? " Wha... What are you saying? ". I stammered hoping he wasn't saying what I thought he was saying. I tried to step back but I missed a step and almost fell on the bed but Ethan caught me holding me in his muscular arms. Ethan moved his face closer to mine be was so close, our nose almost touched. " I want you to be with 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.
Stella Richard married Rene Kingston in the place of her sister Sophia due to some reasons. But from the beginning, she knows that her marriage was just a time-limit contract and once the time was up she had to go. For RK, this marriage was just a burden but for her, it was a gift from God. Because RK was the man who she had loved all her Youth... So, in the meantime of her marriage, Stella did her best so that this marriage may work out. But on the day she found she was pregnant, her husband gives her the divorce paper and said... "I don't want this child. Don't forget to abort." These words come out of his mouth, like a bomb for Stella, and changed her life... She signed her name on the divorce paper and left the house... Because she doesn't want to be with such a cold-hearted man... Five years later... RK bought the company In which Stella worked. But Stella did her best not to have anything to do with him... Because she had a child and she didn't want him to find out about him... But one day When Stella picked up her son from school he saw her... RK, "How dare you had a child with another man?" Stella, "I don't think it has anything to do with you." RK was about to say more when his gaze fell on the child beside her... His face looked as same as when he was young...
Married for four years, Emily remained childless. A hospital diagnosis plunged her life into hell. Unable to conceive? But her husband was rarely home during these four years, so how could she get pregnant? Emily and her billionaire husband were in a contractual marriage; she had hoped to win his love through effort. However, when her husband appeared with a pregnant woman, she despaired. After being kicked out, homeless Emily was taken in by a mysterious billionaire. Who was he? How did he know Emily? More importantly, Emily was pregnant.
He, handsome and powerful, enjoyed his fame of a renowned billionaire! She, cunning and unconventional, accidentally got involved with him! "I took your pants by mistake! I am so sorry but trust me this is just a misunderstanding. And… I may have to go." She gracefully escaped through the window, leaving the enraged CEO tied to the bed. "At any cost, capture the pants-stealing woman! I'll personally punish her!" Furious, he ordered a city-wide search. When caught, she was dancing with a male model! The CEO angrily pressed her against the wall, sincerity on his face, "Darling, I can do better than the model." And then, unexpectedly... News went crazy about what happened on that dancing night!