Maya believed that leaving her hometown to start over in California would bring her much-desired peace. However, everything changes when she meets Zack, a mysterious man tormented by past traumas, on a casual night at a nightclub. Fascinated by Maya, Zack embarks on a frantic quest to uncover the secrets she holds. While secrets are revealed and passion arises between them, Maya finds herself involved in a plot of intrigue and mystery, questioning whether it is worth facing the dangers that surround her, in order to finally live this love.
Go to college? This wouldn't be within my reach if I didn't fight to get it myself. I grew up in a strict home, surrounded by religion and doctrine that tend to blind people with all those prohibitions and such.
In addition to a strict home, I can say that I was also sexist. I went to third grade in the small town of Winslow, in Navajo County, Arizona. I excelled in every class, ranking first for grades and everything. I applied to several universities in hopes of getting accepted to one.
For someone who never had family support in anything he did, this had been the best decision I had ever made. It would certainly cost me consequences, but what to do? I never had anyone's support.
The worst disappointment I had with all of this was realizing that I was accepted to several universities because of my exemplary record and grades, only to find out in the end that my mother had burned several university letters that had arrived for me, and had answered the phone from our house several times saying that I had given up my job.
When I questioned her, I couldn't believe my ears. I remember the day in question. I had found one of the letters in the trash. It had been torn in half. I picked up that piece of paper where it said I had been accepted to L.A. University, one of the best colleges in Los Angeles.
I strode into the house to find her in the kitchen doing something while my dad was sprawled on the couch in the living room, watching a game.
- Could you explain to me what this is? - I confronted her, showing the letter from the university in my hands, without thinking about the consequences.
- How dare you raise your voice at me, Maya? I'm your mother and I demand respect. What is that in her hands? Give it to me, now, stop digging through the rubbish. - she said, taking the pieces of the letter from my hands.
- How can you do that? You are my mother. Here it says I was accepted, and what do you do? Tear it up and throw it in the trash. Tell me, how many times did you do the same? WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME I WAS ACCEPTED? I asked, getting upset again when I saw the sarcasm on her face.
"Because no matter how many universities you get accepted to, you won't go to any of them. Don't you realize you're not good for that? Your brother does. He does have a great future ahead of him, but you? Look at you, you don't even hold a candle to him, Maya. It will be just another one, do you know why? Because women were made to serve, our place is here in the kitchen, men are in charge in the house and you must accept that, the Bible says that we must be submissive to our husbands. The man is the head and you must accept that. she said in a stern tone, making me gape at her response.
"I will not let your fanaticism ruin my future. I'm not a slave, I don't want to live to satisfy a man. I'm sorry, Mom, but you're very wrong if you think I'm going to do what you want, not this time. - I ended up getting excited when I heard those words coming from those who should support me the most. I didn't realize how loud my voice was until I felt the heat on my face and the tears welling up in my eyes like waterfalls.
After that slap, everything turned upside down. The next day, my father showed up with a man at our house; he must have been around fifty years old. My parents announced that I was no longer their responsibility, that from that moment on I would be the responsibility of that man I barely knew. According to them, I would be a great wife, this at sixteen, for a man older than my father and whom I had never seen in my life.
A month later I ended up marrying that man, I thought that would be the end of me. But in reality it was just the beginning of a new life, Santiago will treat me like a daughter and the marriage was just a facade, so that my family would not suspect.
Everything went smoothly for two years, until one fateful day Lia and I found Santiago dead in the living room, Lia was my best friend, she and her parents were the family I never had if I may say so.
After Santiago's death, I ended up inheriting his entire fortune. But my life turned upside down, I was already older so I decided that I would leave everything behind and start over. My place was still open at my dream university, so why not go after what I wanted.
It's been over a year and a half since I left Winslow, and since then a lot has changed, my parents didn't look for me and I'm glad for that. I'm sure I left a weight behind when I got on that plane to California.
Lia is currently in New York, she is studying Designer fashion, her dream course. I, on the other hand, am studying Psychology, I have always been fascinated by the human mind.
I recently got a part-time job at a diner near campus. Yes, I have all the fortune left by Santiago, not to mention the company and some assets.
But I don't let that go to my head, I like to get my stuff through my work, using my inheritance only when necessary. My past remains hidden for those who know me today, it's good, I prefer it to stay that way.
Emma Collins is a young secretary, who, after being fired from her old job due to the harassment of one of her co-workers, finds herself in search of a new job to be able to maintain herself. Thomas Mitchell, a young CEO, with a rigid posture and frown. He is known for leading one of the largest multinationals in the United States. Thomas has a dubious record, given that the youngster was involved in illegal racing in the past. In one of these races, the young man suffers a serious traffic accident, when his car collides with another family's car. The serious accident takes away the life of the woman he loves, making him even more bitter. Emma, in turn, loses her entire family in that tragic accident, leaving her alone in the world. Years later, their paths cross again, when, by chance, Thomas urgently needs a new secretary. And among so many candidates, Emma is the chosen one. Thus starting a story of many discoveries, full of ups and downs. And showing that not always, things are what they appear to be.
Emma Collins is a young secretary, who, after being fired from her old job due to the harassment of one of her co-workers, finds herself in search of a new job to be able to maintain herself. Thomas Mitchell, a young CEO, with a rigid posture and frown. He is known for leading one of the largest multinationals in the United States. Thomas has a dubious record, given that the youngster was involved in illegal racing in the past. In one of these races, the young man suffers a serious traffic accident, when his car collides with another family's car. The serious accident takes away the life of the woman he loves, making him even more bitter. Emma, in turn, loses her entire family in that tragic accident, leaving her alone in the world. Years later, their paths cross again, when, by chance, Thomas urgently needs a new secretary. And among so many candidates, Emma is the chosen one. Thus starting a story of many discoveries, full of ups and downs. And showing that not always, things are what they appear to be.
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
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.
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."
"Please trust me, I didn't do anything." "I don't believe you. I am rejecting you as my Queen and giving you the punishment of death." Alina was living outside her pack for five years. Her parents didn't try to contact her and always ignored her. Her best friend convinced her to go back to their pack and she agreed. But she had never imagined what was waiting there for her. She never thought she would meet her mate and had to face betrayal from everywhere. She had to pay for the crime which she never committed. Aaron Robertson is the king of Lycans. He is a very dominant and powerful King who not only rules Lycans but also rules other ranks of werewolves. Everyone is afraid of Lycans and he is the king of them. But who knew that he would get a mate who was just a simple Omega with no powers and strengths? He called her weak all the time but little did he know that his weak Omega would give him the biggest betrayal of his life for which he had to give her the sentence of death.
Blinded in a crash, Cary was rejected by every socialite—except Evelina, who married him without hesitation. Three years later, he regained his sight and ended their marriage. "We’ve already lost so many years. I won’t let her waste another one on me." Evelina signed the divorce papers without a word. Everyone mocked her fall—until they discovered that the miracle doctor, jewelry mogul, stock genius, top hacker, and the President's true daughter… were all her. When Cary came crawling back, a ruthless tycoon had him kicked out. "She's my wife now. Get lost."
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!