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Laura, a young woman, faces a sudden and unwarranted eviction from her apartment late at night, orchestrated by her family members including Meredith and her own grandfather, Mr. Hale. Distraught, she is left to fend for herself in the streets until her path crosses with Gil, a mysterious figure who she recently signed a marriage contract with for unknown reasons. In a whirlwind of events, Laura finds herself waking up in the opulent confines of Gil's mansion, and she grapples with the realities of her new living situation. As she navigates this unfamiliar territory, she interacts with various members of the household, including a butler named Caius. Tensions rise during an intimate encounter between Laura and Gil in her bedroom, revealing an underlying chemistry and tension between the two. While Laura contemplates the nature of her relationship with Gil and the reason behind their contract, Gil experiences unfamiliar feelings of discomfort and seeks advice from his confidant, Liam. The story paints a picture of intrigue, emotion, and power dynamics, setting the stage for further exploration of Laura and Gil's relationship and the mysterious circumstances that brought them together.
CHAPTER ONE
Please welcome a young visionary whose fast-growing company is taking over Geneva.... Laura Hale!" An elegant reporter announced, And everybody clapped with a hand of a plus.
A young beautiful business lady smiles at the camera. "Thank you, Lilith, you are making me blush" Laura smiled at her wonderfully.
" Ah, flattering the Hale's heiress. I can't think of a better way to spend this Friday night" Lilith teased.
" You truly are something Lilith" Laura was amazed.
" So, tell us, Laura. Are the rumors true?" Lilith was back to business.
"The rumors?, Which rumors are you talking about?" Laura was confused.
"The tabloids say you have a mysterious secret about the Hale family. Do you mind telling us whether you are the true heiress of the Hales Enterprise or not?" Lilith was curious.
"Oh Lilith, I will never take you for a gossipy type!" Laura brushed it off.
"We all just want to know, Laura. Tell us about your secrets, did the Hale family adopt you?" Lilith insists.
"Well, there's actually no secrets at all, not the one I know of....?" Laura was plain.
Meanwhile, bag stage....
"what is she talking about?!, This is a big disaster. That means Miss Laura hasn't heard about all the rumors that have been spreading around, oh God this is bad" Josephine cursed out loud.
"I don't think we are in the right position to tell the boss that her sister Meredith is dragging her name to the mud, it might only cause more harm than good." Daniel was worried too.
"I know, I know. You're right" Josephine agreed with Daniel. " but this is really bad news for her. Upon all the hard work to keep this Enterprise growing, they just want to frustrate her just like that" Josephine was disturbed.
"Yeah, these will really break her down when it comes to her notice. She will be so worried to know she isn't likable enough by the family she thinks she has" It was Daniel who cursed.
"Why would anyone on Earth not like a wonderful and hard-working lady like Miss Laura, who on their right mind would even choose Meredith over her?" Josephine cried out.
"Josephine, forget the rumors that she's not a legitimate child, that is not the point because it doesn't count. She can still be the CEO of this Enterprise even if that was the case... I'm curious, there must be something else to it!" Daniel said.
For some time, Laura escaped the interview she had. walking towards her office
"Josephine, do I actually have a free evening? No meetings or interviews ?" Laura asked packing some files on her table.
"Well ma'am, Mr. George calls you all day... and you also have a meeting with the producer" Josephine quickly replied, still standing in front of her boss lady.
"Is this the same George from last time!?" Laura asked still concentrating on a file.
" It's the famous heir of the Beit Enterprise. It's not hard to guess why his calling. Why don't you answer?" Josephine suggested.
"Yeah, put it on speaker phone!?" without wasting time, Josephine did just as Laura instructed and the phone was placed on the table beside Laura.
"Laura?" the person from the other end.
'What a pleasant baritone....' Laura cursed inwardly.
"Hi, George?" Laura called out.
"Laura, I would like to invite you for dinner at eight tonight at Ta's restaurant. Are you free?" George asked.
Laura was absolutely available, but she couldn't just say yes. "What's the purpose, hope you are not just asking me out for dinner, are you?"
"I'd be happy to just have a friendly dinner with you. But you are unlikely to agree. So I prepared a surprise for a business deal in my Enterprise...so can I hope to see you" George sounded like a businessman.
Laura always loved business dealings, anything that could help her company to keep growing bigger was her interest. She was the heiress to the Hale Enterprise. With her business comes first before pleasure.
Since she took this position, The Hale Enterprise has become one of the largest companies in Geneva. "this is getting interesting. Just a second, I'll check my schedule" Laura told George with a smile plastered on her face. And after some time she told him "Hmm...Your luck has a window for the evening. I'll come"
"Thank you! I will be waiting" George said his goodbye.
"So how did it go, ma'am? Putting it on the schedule?" Josephine asked with her bright smile. "Yes, I'm busy tonight" Laura quickly answered but left the office.
Meanwhile at the shop.
Meredith, Laura's younger sister was busy shopping for new dresses for herself."Let us see what we got...." Meredith picked up a dress and brought it closer to her body looking at the fitness in it.
"Oh sweet! This dress makes me feel so confident and sexy more than ever, this is definitely what I was looking for!" she complimented the dress.
When she was done shopping, she left the store and was looking for her best friend Carolyn. After a few searches, she finally found her at the cafeteria. Carolyn was also the daughter of a big businessman."Here you are!" Meredith finally calmed down.
"Well, well... let's see what you have managed to come up with tonight," Carolyn said and Meredith immediately showed the hot dress to her. "Wow, this really looks beautiful" she appreciates.
"So?, Thought?" Meredith smile.
"Hm... thought?! What do I have to say? Oh poor Laura" they both laugh out loud.
"I'm also curious, I can't imagine the shock on her face when she found out about the relationship between me and Jackson her fiancƩ." Meredith smiles jaw to jaw.
"Wow Meredith, this dress looks good, I think you should try it," Carolyn said giving her back the dress.
"Yes I will, I'm planning to visit Jackson today, so this will be my option," Meredith said.
"I, Riccardo Saviano, future Alpha of the Grey Shadow Moon Pack, reject you, Artemisia Guerrieri, Daughter of Alpha Franco of the Blood Moon Pack, as my mate and future Luna." One single sentence. One stupid single sentence was all it took to disintegrate my life. And the day of my birthday, on which this sentence was audaciously uttered to me, I lost the love of my life, my future mate, and my wolf, all at once. As I'm still assembling the pieces of my shattered heart years later, there they come. Like lightning out of a crystal blue sky. My Mates. But wait... If I am mated to triplets, how come I'm about to be mated to 5 gorgeous men? *** TW: explicit and foul language; spicy content; explicit sex scenes ***
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true originsāa lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. āIt's time to reveal your true identity, darling.ā
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."
Three years ago, Cecilia was left battered and alone by the man she loved most, Alston, yet she bravely completed the wedding ceremony while pregnant. Three years later, although they were married, they grew apart over time. Cecilia focused on her career, no longer foolishly believing in love. But her transformation instantly threw Alston into a panic... And what is the secret from 11 years ago that Cecilia has always been reluctant to reveal? *** "She went to a law firm, met with a lawyer..." A lawyer? Is Cecilia suing someone? Who? Is there any recent litigation against the company? Alston suddenly chuckled coldly, "Who could she sue? I'm the CEO of this company. How come such a matter doesn't come to me first?" The assistant swallowed nervously, speaking softly, "Sir, there's no litigation against the company. She met with... a divorce lawyer."