It's a detective story 🫶
Maria Castillo leaned against the window in her dimly lit apartment, gazing out at the city's flickering lights below. Raindrops trickled down the glass, mirroring the turmoil within her heart. Memories of that dreadful night fifteen years ago flooded her mind – the night the mafia had mercilessly taken her family away from her. Since then, her only purpose had been to bring those responsible to justice. Dressed in her worn-out leather jacket and donning her signature fedora, Maria was ready to embark on yet another relentless pursuit of the mafia.
She was a seasoned detective with a reputation for getting results, but this case was different. This time, she wasn't just solving a crime; she was unraveling a dark empire that had terrorized the city for far too long. In a converted warehouse on the outskirts of town, Maria gathered her trusted allies. Alex, the tech genius with a flair for hacking, sat in front of an impressive array of monitors, each displaying encrypted files and surveillance footage from known mafia hideouts. Chico, a street-smart informant with a cheeky grin, leaned against a wall, sipping his coffee. Susan, the meticulous investigator with a knack for details, was busy organizing the evidence boards. "Listen up," Maria's voice cut through the silence, drawing the team's attention. "We're taking down the Scarr family once and for all. They've controlled this city with an iron fist for too damn long, and it's time to put an end to it." The room buzzed with determination as they delved into their plans. Maria had pieced together tidbits of information from various sources over the years, and now it was time to connect the dots. Her desk was cluttered with case files, photographs, and crime scene reports, each representing a tiny fragment of the vast criminal puzzle they were about to confront. Alex tapped away on his keyboard, hacking into the mafia's secure network to dig deeper into their operations. Chico was out on the streets, gathering whispers and hushed conversations, gathering tidbits that could lead them to their targets. Susan cross-referenced data, creating a detailed map of the mafia's illegal dealings and their sprawling network. As days turned into nights, the team found themselves engrossed in the dark world of the mafia. They faced threats and warnings, but each danger only fueled their determination further. Maria's past had taught her that fear could consume a person, but she had conquered her demons. Now, with her team at her back, she was ready to face the biggest challenge of her life. The investigation led them to a luxurious penthouse overlooking the city, owned by the enigmatic mafia boss known as Scarr. Rumors spoke of his ruthlessness and cunning, but Maria knew that revealing his true identity would be an uphill battle. Late one evening, the team huddled around their screens, finding a potential break in the case. Susan had uncovered a money laundering operation that connected several legitimate businesses to the mafia's vast criminal empire. It was their chance to strike at the heart of Scarr's organization. Maria's eyes sparkled with determination as she said, "Tomorrow, we bring the evidence to the district attorney. It's time to expose Scarr and tear down everything he's built." The team nodded in agreement, understanding the risks that lay ahead. They knew the mafia wouldn't go down without a fight, but they were prepared to face whatever came their way. Maria's quest for justice had brought them together, forging an unbreakable bond, and they were ready to face the storm that awaited them. As they parted ways that night, each member of the team carried a heavy burden of anticipation and adrenaline. Tomorrow was the beginning of their battle against the mafia, a battle that would shape their lives and the future of the city forever. Maria hoped that, by the end of this journey, she could finally find closure for the loss that had haunted her for so long.
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
Desperate to handle her grandmother's towering medical bills, Gianna agreed to a contract marriage with Tristan, the enigmatic man she'd once shared a one-night stand with. She assumed they'd fulfill each other's needs and dissolve the arrangement once the terms expired. Unbeknownst to Gianna, this marriage was a dream Tristan had clung to for ten relentless years. Certain she was just filling someone else's role, Gianna prepared to leave when that other woman returned. But Tristan, his eyes burning with unspoken emotion, seized her trembling hand and declared, "You’re mine. Now and always."
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?