"Uh, sir, maybe it's better for you to get dressed first?" Amy said. "No need, Ms. Brooke. I'm more comfortable this way." Samuel smiled, pulling Amy's hand so her position was closer to him. "Besides, I won't need the towel for much longer." Amy frowned to hear that. "What do you mean?" "Please, Ms. Brooke, ah, maybe I should call you Amy instead. After this, we will be more intimate. It will be awkward to call each other by our last name. Agree?" *** Amy Brooke (twenty years old), the eldest daughter of Brooke's family, has everything all women want: youth, beauty, wealth, and a great family. However, she will lose all in an event and changes her life immensely. Samuel Hoffner (thirty five years old), a billionaire, has everything all men want: great looks, wealth, popularity, and power. However, he is an anti-commitment guy. When they will meet each other and tie in a marriage contract, what will happen later? Can Amy make Samuel fall in love with her? Will their marriage survive or will it be only a short-term arrangement?
Jacob Jefferson kneeled on one knee while his hand holding a little box, then he opened the box. It was a diamond ring inside the box. Amy Brooke gasped as she didn't expect Jacob to propose to her tonight.
"We have been together for a short time. Maybe three months is too fast, but I have met no woman that I feel more suitable to be my wife than you."
Amy put her hand to cover her mouth as she was too surprised. Since Jacob was hot and cold consecutively, she even suspected Jacob might want to end their relationship tonight. But who would have guessed that Jacob proposed to her?
"I ...."
Then the people in the restaurant, who sat near the young couples, shouted, "Accept him! Accept him! Accept him!"
Amy bit her lower lip. Then she whispered, "Jacob, please have a seat."
"Will you accept my proposal?" Jacob's eyes pleaded with her.
"Let's talk first. Then I'll give you my answer."
That was when Samuel Hoffner saw what happened. Samuel was a famous billionaire who owned so many hotel networks and restaurants, including the restaurant where Amy and Jacob were currently there. He was there with his date, Cecilia Smith.
"Do you see them?" Samuel moved his chin over Amy and Jacob.
"Yes, the man proposes to his girlfriend. Isn't it romantic?"
"Ha! Romantic? What if the girl rejects him?"
Cecilia shook her head. "I don't think she will do that. But, wait! I think I know them. The man is Jacob Jefferson, the heir to The House of Glam, while the woman is Amy Brooke, the first daughter of Peter Brooke. Peter Brooke is a genius at creating jewelry. Do you know Jewelry Palace?"
Samuel nodded as he had just bought a blue diamond necklace Cecilia loved in the Jewelry Palace. He even met with Peter Brooke, the designer of the necklace and the jewelry store owner.
He squinted his eyes and shook his head slightly. "See? The girl will reject him. She is too young to get married."
"Who said? I think Amy is twenty. She can marry now. Can you imagine if they get married? The fashion world will have a big party!"
What Cecilia said was correct as The House of Glam and Jewelry Palace were two famous places for all fashionistas. As Cecilia was a model, she knew exactly who's who in the industry.
Samuel glanced at Amy and Jacob again. Then, he saw how Amy bit her lower lip and bent her head. He made up his mind and threw his napkin. "Let's go there. I think the girl needs to be rescued."
"What will you do? They are lovers! You will disturb them."
"Let's walk there just to ensure that she's okay."
Cecilia had no choice other than to follow Samuel. She grabbed Samuel's hand, so she wouldn't be left behind. Then she walked beside him with chin lifted high. Many restaurant visitors glanced toward them in awe. Samuel smiled and nodded at some of them as he recognized some of the restaurant's regular customers.
Before he could walk further, a tall man towered in front of him. "Samuel Hoffner?"
"Yes, and you are?"
"Jason Doherty."
Samuel frowned for a second and shook his head. "Sorry, but never heard of the name."
"Maybe you won't remember any of your victims' names. But you should remember Cassiopeia Village."
Samuel stared at Jason. "Sure. I bought them last week. All papers have been managed by my lawyers."
"Your men have tricked us!" Jason clenched his fist. "We lost our inheritance land for centuries because of your sly scheme."
"Really?" Samuel raised his eyebrow. It was ridiculous since he had never forced anyone to sell their land. It's purely business!
Eavesdropping on what Samuel and Jason said, the restaurant's visitors talked about it. That was when two bodyguards came.
"Any problem, boss?"
Samuel only moved his chin a little. "Please escort this man out of the restaurant. He makes our customers uncomfortable."
Both guards immediately grabbed Jason's arm. "Sir, please don't humiliate yourself. Otherwise, you will find yourself in jail soon."
"Are you threatening me?! Your boss is the one who you should send to jail. He took our land!"
But both guards pulled Jason's hands and escorted him to the door. Their huge bodies made Jason unable to escape.
Jason kept screaming and kicking. "Let me go! You won't get away so easily! I'll get revenge! Samuel Hoffner, wait and see!"
Samuel only smiled, as receiving threats was a casual occasion for him. Nevertheless, he glanced around and smiled at the customers in the restaurant.
"Sorry for the inconvenience. It's only a man who wants to blackmail me in public." Deliberately Samuel shrugged. "I should protect myself."
"Don't worry, Mr. Hoffner! We are witnesses to how the man threatened you!" A man sitting at the following table shouted.
Samuel nodded and offered his hand to the man. "Thank you, Mr. ....?"
"Bernard. Bernard Brown. Just call me Bernard."
"Then please call me Samuel too. Thank you for your support, Bernard." Both men shook hands and smiled at each other. "Can I have your business card, Bernard? Maybe I want to make a business or two with you."
Bernard immediately reached out his wallet and handed over a card to Samuel. "It will be a great honor and pleasure."
Samuel inserted the card into his pocket, smiled, and nodded. Then he raised his hand. A server immediately approached him. He bent his body forward.
"Yes, Mr. Hoffner?"
"Please know that I treat Mr. Bernard. So, no charge for his table, please."
The server bowed again. "Understand, sir."
Bernard smiled and nodded. "Wow, it's a big surprise. I know that what I read is wrong."
"Oh? What do you read?"
Bernard scratched his back neck, unsure to tell Samuel. "Uh, you know. Don't be mad since I only read about it."
"Sure, sure. I won't be mad."
"Uh, they said that you're as cold as ice in Alaska and as mean as voracious shark." Bernard shook his head. "I think they are all wrong."
Samuel only smiled. "It depends on who they are. But let's meet a week from now. Enjoy your dinner, Bernard."
"Thank you, Samuel."
Samuel nodded. When Samuel was about to walk back to his table, the breaking glass sound suddenly filled the room.
“What is it? You sighed.” Gabriel stared at Rosalind. “I can’t do it ….” She shook her head. “It will be like I’m selling myself to you if I accept your offer. I’m not a whore, you know.” “Rose, I know you aren’t a whore. I don’t need to offer a whore anything, nor will I be interested in one, either.” He took her hand and kissed the knuckles. “I want you, Rose, only you.” “But why?” *** Rosalind Miller (twenty-three years old) is an orphan and poor. She has double jobs because she wants to get a bachelor’s degree to improve her life. It devastates Rosalind when her boyfriend of five years cheats on her. She goes drunk, only to wake up naked the next day beside a naked guy too, her ex’s uncle. Gabriel Da Costa (forty-five years old) is a transportation mogul in the five countries. Listed as one of the most eligible bachelors in the capital, including in the nearest countries, many women want to be with him, but he stays single for years. Knowing his nephew has been cheating on Rosalind for a long time, he feels sorry for her and brings her to his apartment when she is drunk. What will happen later after that night? Will it be a one-night stand only or will their relationship continue afterward? *** This is the second book of the series The Most Eligible Billionaire Bachelors/The Age-Gap Billionaire Series. The first book is The Billionaire’s Contract Marriage. Despite being a series, readers can read both books as stand-alone.
When the past life was tragic, what if the next life offers a new possibility? As an Omega, Anna Warren is reborn from the dead, fully remembering her past life as Victoria Lewis. However, her spouse-Cameron Black who lived as Constantine Night, a royal werewolf, now lives as an Alpha of their pack-doesn't remember his past life. Love is as strong as death since even through all, Anna will strive to win Cameron back. Can Anna make Cameron remember his past life and have the happy second chance of life? The book is a spin-off of The Alpha King and I, but both books can be read as stand-alone. It is the second book of The Moon City Series.
"Helena Starr." I stopped when he mentioned my full name. "Yes?" "Your name is appropriate for you since your blue eyes shine brightly like stars." It was unexpected, so I bent my head and blushed again. "Oh, thank you." If he kept saying sweet things like that, how could I survive? My heart, oh, my heart, I was in danger! *** As an orphan, Helena doesn't know her real parents. She only knows they have passed away. Living with Freya, her adoptive mother, and having a relationship with her boyfriend, Kenneth, is the peaceful life she wants. Until Kenneth ends the relationship. But it is the moment Helena meets Ethan that her life is turned upside down. As an Alpha King, Ethan lives his life to lead his people. A bitter past hinders him from finding his true mate and love until he meets Helena. Ethan cannot resist the instant connection and affection with Helena, but his secret will put her in danger. He knows he must protect Helena at all costs. Will Helena find out Ethan's secret and have the happily ever after she longs for?
"I, Sophia Addison, of the Crescent Moon Pack, deny your rejection, Jacob Carter." I smiled triumphantly at him and he just glared at me. I can hear loud gasps and whispers throughout the place. They cannot believe that their goody-two-shoes of a senior year president is rejecting me in front of everybody. What goody-two-shoes? More like a two faced jerk! That is why, here I am, denying his rejection. Oh well, I refuse to suffer alone. So...let us both suffer together my dear mate.
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.
RIEKA She was a naive, chubby, wolfless werewolf, maltreated by her mate to the point where she loses her sanity and womb, her crime was being chubby and less attractive than her peers. GABRIEL He was a handsome, strong willed womanizer, who happens to a hybrid ALPHA prince, the person he loves the most is his kid brother RALPH. He has searched high and low for a mate he could never find. What will happen when he finds out that his beloved brother's ex wife, happens to be his long awaited mate, who was maltreated and is currently mentally unstable? Will he forgive his brother for hurting his mate? or will blood flow?
“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?”
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”