Description of the story: Isabella, an ambitious and determined young woman, is hired to be the substitute girlfriend of Nathan, a millionaire heir who needs a companion to please his traditional family. However, as Isabella immerses herself in this world of wealth and privilege, she uncovers dark secrets that threaten to tear her and Nathan apart. As she struggles to maintain her charade, Isabella finds herself falling in love with him, but also confronted with the need to protect her own identity. As the truth unfolds, she will need to decide between her ambitions and true love.
I was nervous as I walked towards the stately mansion. My heart was beating wildly, and my hands were shaking slightly. I could hardly believe that I had been chosen to play such an important role. Being Nathan's rental girlfriend, a millionaire heir, was something I never imagined for myself.
I was about to enter a completely unknown world. The opportunity for an entirely new life was before me, and I was determined to seize it with all my might. My name is Isabella, I am an ambitious young woman and I grew up in a modest neighborhood, dreaming of a life full of luxury and wealth. And now, finally, I was about to take the first step towards that dream.
Fate led me to Nathan, a handsome and charming man, heir to one of the richest families in the city. He needed a girlfriend to please his traditional family, and I was perfect for the part. I had been selected to be Nathan's rental girlfriend, the person who would accompany him to social events and make his family believe that he had finally found the right woman.
It was a convenience-based arrangement. Nathan wanted to escape the pressures and expectations of his family, while I sought to move up the social ladder and achieve the life I had always wanted. I was fully aware that my role was temporary, just a carefully planned charade. But that didn't stop me from being nervous when it came time to meet Nathan.
When I entered the house, I was greeted by an elegantly dressed maid. She led me through the sumptuous halls and into a luxurious living room. There, I found Nathan, a handsome and charming man, who looked at me with a mixture of surprise and interest.
"Nathan, this is Isabella," the maid announced.
He rose and extended his hand in greeting. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Isabella."
"The pleasure is all mine," I replied, trying to hide my nervousness.
Nathan explained that his family was putting pressure on him to find a suitable marriage partner. That's when the idea of renting a girlfriend came up. He needed someone to play this role temporarily, someone who could fit into the luxurious world they lived in. And somehow he thought I was the right person for it.
As we talked, I realized that Nathan was more than just a rich man. He was smart, charismatic and kind. I was drawn to his endearing personality and his determination to live life his way, despite his family's expectations.
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After some time talking Nathan informed me that we were going to meet his family, if I was nervous to meet him, imagine meeting his family that fast? I was in total despair.
We arrived at a beautiful condominium, the house was an imposing mansion, full of elegant furniture and valuable works of art. Wealth oozed from every corner, and I felt like an intruder in a world that wasn't mine. Nathan held my hand tightly, as if he knew how uncomfortable I felt. He led me into a luxuriously decorated living room, where his parents and siblings were waiting for us.
The introduction was quick and formal. Nathan made the proper introductions, mentioning my name and my supposed profession. I tried to keep a confident expression on my face, but my knees shook slightly under the appraising gaze of Nathan's family. His parents, especially his mother, were extremely traditional and had high expectations for their son's future. I knew I needed to convince them that I was the right choice for Nathan, even if it was all a sham.
During dinner, conversations flowed around me. I made an effort to keep up with matters, to appear interested and polite. And, little by little, I began to feel more comfortable in that sophisticated environment. We talked about art, travel and social events. Nathan and I exchanged covert glances, aware of the game we were playing.
When dinner was over, Nathan got up and asked his parents for permission to show me around the mansion's gardens. It was a crucial moment, as it would be our opportunity to talk more intimately, away from the watchful eyes of the family. We walked through the immaculately manicured gardens, and the scent of flowers hung in the air.
Finally, when we found a secluded corner, Nathan took my hands and looked into my eyes. His blue eyes sparkled with a mixture of admiration and gratitude.
"Isabella, you're doing amazingly well. I'm amazed at how you fit into this world."
A shy smile formed on my lips. "Thank you, Nathan. I'm doing my best to fulfill the role I've been given."
He moved closer, his fingers gently caressing my cheek. "You have no idea how much I admire you. You are strong, smart and brave. And most of all, I am happy to have you by my side."
I got lost in those blue eyes, feeling my heart beat faster with every kind word he said to me. I knew it was just a hoax, but something inside me wished those words were true.
"I'm happy to be here too, Nathan. Let's make them believe we're perfect together."
Nathan hugged me, and for a brief moment, I allowed myself to believe that maybe this farce could turn into something real. I was determined to win my partner back, but in the midst of this appearance game, I knew the line between reality and lies could become increasingly blurred.
Lucas Anderson - Young billionaire businessman, heir to a corporate empire. Sofia Mendes - Beautiful and smart, she works as an executive assistant at a rival company. Background Story: Lucas Anderson was born into a wealthy and influential family. From an early age, he was trained to take over the family business and build his own empire. Sofia Mendes, on the other hand, grew up in a humble environment and struggled to conquer a place in the corporate world. The rivalry between their family companies has always been fierce, but none of them could have predicted what was to come.
Melissa's life was never the same after discovering her husband's infidelity. She closed herself off to love and threw herself into work, believing that was all she needed to be happy. But on a hot and unexpected night, she met Ricardo, a charming and seductive man who completely changed her perspective on life. Despite resisting at first, Melissa eventually gave in to the seductive game proposed by Ricardo. Their forbidden and intense romance was a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving her torn between the fear of surrendering again and the desire to live a true love. Meanwhile, Ricardo tried to convince her that the past didn't define her future and that she deserved to be happy again. Together, they faced many obstacles and surrendered to desire, not knowing what the future held for them. Amid ups and downs, Melissa discovered that love can arise when least expected and that sometimes it is necessary to take risks to be happy. But would she be ready to fully surrender to Ricardo and leave the past behind? The answer would only come with time, and many twists and turns were still to come.
In a time when marriages were arranged, Madeleine and Cecilia were prepared for marriage, but Cecilia was desperately trying to get away from her suitors, while Madeleine was the prize and promised in marriage to her cousin Emanuel. Emanuel was a prince and when he turned 21 he would have to marry to assume the family throne and his mother was in charge of choosing a betrothed for him. But Emanuel surprises everyone with his choice, and from then on a love story begins, where the couple will have to fight to stay together and keep their family together.
"I heard you're going to marry Marcelo. Is this perhaps your revenge against me? It's very laughable, Renee. That man can barely function." Her foster family, her cheating ex, everyone thought Renee was going to live in pure hell after getting married to a disabled and cruel man. She didn't know if anything good would ever come out of it after all, she had always thought it would be hard for anyone to love her but this cruel man with dark secrets is never going to grant her a divorce because she makes him forget how to breathe.
She was a diamond covered by ashes.... King Dakota was known as the most Powerful Alpha King of all times - more powerful than any other King that had ruled from his lineage. He was cold hearted, introverted and dangerous in anger. Cursed by the Moon goddess, King Dakota had to get married to three wives all in search of a male child that would become his heir, but it was impossible as the curse would only let his wives bear she -wolves. But on a different day, the King meets a lady who offends him and as a punishment, he took her home as his fourth wife. Her name was Shilah. Shilah was a powerless wolf and as a result, was disregarded and intimidated by all. But, when she begins to do things that the King had never felt for years, he began to wonder who she really was. Slowly, she crawled her way into his icy heart and turned out to be something nobody ever expected - a storm.
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .
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."
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"