A possessive billionaire
/1/132171/coverbig.jpg?v=584949ea5c9e495cc0c21608874afceb)
Your Humble Ex-Wife Is Gone
Three years of marriage, and Jayson Mccormick never once looked at me the way he looks at my sister. I told myself he was just cold. That if I loved him hard enough, he'd eventually love me back. Then I crashed his secret wedding. The bride was Kate-the daughter my parents kept while I was lost. The guests? My entire family. They all knew. They all helped. "She's dying," Jayson said. "Let her have this." So I let her have it all. The husband. The family. The life they built around her. I walked away with nothing-because I knew I could make it all back. After years of silence, the legendary perfumer and the financial genius have returned. They think I have nothing. They don't know that, where they never bothered to look, I've already built an empire of my own. It's time to bury the obedient wife.
Chapter 1 The Secret Wedding
It was exactly seven o'clock in the evening.
The private manor, nestled on the outskirts of the city, was brilliantly illuminated, its grand facade glowing like a beacon against the darkening sky.
Corina Logan stood at the towering wrought-iron gates, her attire glaringly out of place. She wore a simple, unadorned plain dress, the kind one might wear for a quiet evening at home, standing in stark contrast to the opulence unfolding before her.
Just two hours ago, the illusion of her life had still been intact. Her husband, Jayson Mccormick, had called her, his voice carrying its usual clipped, authoritative tone. "There's a critical board meeting tonight that's going to run late," he had said through the receiver. "I won't be coming home. Go to sleep early, Corina."
Yet, here he was. Not in a boardroom surrounded by executives, but in this lavishly decorated estate, preparing to hold a wedding ceremony with another woman.
Through the grand windows of the manor's main hall, Corina could see the head table. Sitting there, adorned in their finest evening wear and beaming with pride, were her biological parents, Arthur and Eliza Logan, alongside her older brother, Oliver.
The guests mingling on the manicured lawns and inside the grand hall were a familiar crowd. They were the mutual friends, business associates, and extended family that made up the social circle she and Jayson shared.
Yet she, the lawful wife, had been kept entirely in the dark.
As Corina took a step closer, the evening breeze carried a scent that made her breath hitch. It was a complex, intoxicating fragrance-a masterful blend of deep, velvety rose intertwined with the rich, smoky notes of agarwood.
This specific perfume was named "Surrender." It was a unique, one-of-a-kind fragrance that Corina had personally formulated and blended as a wedding gift for Jayson three years ago. It was meant to symbolize a love that was absolute, a yielding of the heart.
Now, this very scent, representing possession and ultimate surrender, saturated the air of a wedding where her husband was the groom, and the bride was not her.
Her gaze traveled down the pristine white carpet that served as the aisle. At the end of it stood Jayson, looking breathtakingly impeccable in a custom-tailored, pure white high-fashion suit. His usually cold, calculating eyes were currently filled with a profound, melting affection as he looked at the woman standing opposite him.
The bride was Kate Logan.
Kate was the fake daughter who had occupied the Logan family's nest for over twenty years. Corina, on the other hand, was the true daughter, only found and brought back to the family a mere three years ago. Because their grandfather and the patriarch of the Mccormick family had been comrades in the trenches, they had arranged a marriage pact for their grandchildren.
When Corina returned to the family, she fulfilled that pact, marrying the heir to the Mccormick empire, Jayson. It felt like destiny to her, because Jayson was the man Corina had desperately, silently loved for seven long years. He was the man who had once pulled her out of the darkest abyss of her life.
She had truly believed this was a match made by fate, that she was destined to be the happiest woman in the world. But reality had just delivered a resounding, brutal slap across her face.
At this moment, Kate, draped in a voluminous, sparkling white wedding gown, leaned weakly against Jayson's chest, looking so fragile that a strong gust of wind might blow her away.
As Corina stepped fully into the light of the entrance, the melodious strains of the "Wedding March" suddenly warped. The musician had spotted her, and his fingers slipped, producing a harsh, piercingly discordant note that echoed across the lawn.
Instantly, every pair of eyes in the venue snapped toward Corina.
The joyous smiles on the faces of the Logan family froze, replaced by expressions of sheer panic and guilt.
Whispers erupted among the guests, spreading like wildfire.
"Is that... isn't that Corina? Why is she here?"
"I thought everyone agreed to keep this an absolute secret from her!"
"Who leaked the information? This is going to be a disaster."
The hushed voices were deafening. She was his actual wife, yet in this place, surrounded by her own family and friends, she was treated as an unwanted intruder.
When Jayson's eyes finally landed on her, a flash of genuine shock crossed his deep gaze, but it was almost instantly swallowed by his habitual, chilling composure.
He lowered his head, whispering a few soothing words to Kate, before gently handing the bride's hand over to a bridesmaid. He then stepped off the altar, his long legs eating up the distance as he strode purposefully toward Corina.
As he neared, the familiar, crisp scent of cedarwood that always clung to him enveloped Corina. It was the scent she had once been so hopelessly addicted to.
"What are you doing here?"
Those were his first words. Not an explanation, not an apology, but a cold, hard interrogation.
Corina looked up at the face she had loved for seven years. The sharp, aristocratic line of his brow, the thin, cool lips she had kissed a thousand times. Suddenly, she found the entire situation utterly laughable.
"Shouldn't I be here?" Corina's voice was incredibly soft, as casual as if she were inquiring about the weather. "My husband is getting married here today. Shouldn't I come to offer my congratulations?"
Jayson's brow furrowed deeply, a clear precursor to his impatience.
He took a sudden step forward, his large hand shooting out to clamp down hard on her slender wrist. Without another word, he dragged her away from the prying eyes of the crowd, pulling her into the shadows of a secluded stone corridor.
Once they were enveloped in the dim light of the corridor, he stopped and released her wrist.
"Corina, don't make a scene," he commanded, his voice tight.
"Kate... she doesn't have much time left." Jayson reached into the inner pocket of his suit jacket, pulling out a silver cigarette case. He extracted a cigarette but didn't light it, instead rolling it restlessly between his long fingers, a sign of his internal agitation. "Late-stage liver cancer. The doctors have confirmed she has, at most, half a month left to live."
Corina stood perfectly still, her eyes locked onto his.
"And so?" she asked, her voice devoid of inflection.
"Her final, greatest wish in this life was to wear a wedding dress and marry me," Jayson said, meeting her gaze with a look that suggested his actions were the most logical, reasonable thing in the world. "This wedding is entirely fake. I am simply putting on a performance for her, allowing her to leave this world without any lingering regrets. Do you understand?"
He paused, taking a breath, and when he spoke again, his tone softened marginally, sounding like a king offering a generous concession to a peasant. "Corina, it is merely a ceremony. Why must you be so petty and hold a grudge against a dying woman?"
Petty? Holding a grudge?
Corina's gaze drifted past his broad shoulders, looking out toward the distant, brightly lit lawn where the guests were still murmuring, their faces painted with a mix of celebration and nervous anticipation.
/0/49964/coverbig.jpg?v=af0025920092bc090a6ed3c19baf3148)
Married To A Possessive Billionaire
Hilda Thompson, an independent young woman, finds herself thrust into an arranged marriage with the possessive and enigmatic billionaire Alexander Hartman in order to save her father's crushing company. As Hilda tries to navigate the complexities of their relationship, she must confront her desires
/0/47991/coverbig.jpg?v=20231205102240)
A possessive billionaire
"Megumi is forcibly sold to a wealthy orange-haired billionaire, but she has no money to repay him, and he's not interested in money. Little does she know, he's someone from her past who wants to win her over. However, the two will find themselves caught up in a much grander game than they bargained
/0/53785/coverbig.jpg?v=66b37eb8b1c7502e6e58caeab2c07925)
My Possessive Billionaire Husband'
Train eluded marriage for eight years. He will not marry even if all his friends die. Even if the world ends, he will never tie himself to a woman. He's enjoying his bachelorhood. But it seems that he and Krisz Romero have different thoughts. eight years have passed but he still insists that they
/0/47547/coverbig.jpg?v=65d19d6cc8fd19ff0990ac7a6a74b941)
The Billionaire Possessive Way
Colton is known in the Philippine Navy Seal for his fierce underwater swimming skills. But in his last mission before marrying his longtime girlfriend, Colton got shot multiple times by their opponents. The pain was unbearable, and he almost lost consciousness. While struggling to hold onto his pr
/1/100111/coverbig.jpg?v=e850e95497c801aebc8533c91eee1448)
Billionaire Boss? Nah, Just A Possessive Husband!
I just got my billionaire husband to sign our divorce papers. He thinks it's another business document. Our marriage was a business transaction. I was his secretary by day, his invisible wife by night. He got a CEO title and a rebellion against his mother; I got the money to save mine. The only rule
/0/41806/coverbig.jpg?v=e40c2da5e70ba8f08a64e42bd3c17a8e)
THE POSSESSIVE BILLIONAIRE
Most Filipino workers goes to other country to accumulate more money. There are also those who go to other countries to forget the pains of life. But he was different, he went to Thailand because he wanted to weigh himself. Why does he love a girl who is too much younger him for twelve years? He
/0/66020/coverbig.jpg?v=e07f203525618a6f8d7e40b58e3f2b5b)
The possessive billionaire
The possessive billionaire ** Léna Moreau ** is the only daughter of ** Victor Moreau **, one of the most influential and respected billionaires in the country. She has always lived protected in luxury and security, surrounded by a world where money and power reign supreme. However, her life rock
/0/71293/coverbig.jpg?v=64ec438dc6051925b6d6a02295f7e33b)
Love Game by Possessive Billionaire
One night. One mistake. One deal that changed everything. After heartbreak, Vyora spends a wild night with Leonard Morgan, her handsome and enigmatic boss. Now, to get revenge on her ex-boyfriend, Vyora must become Leo's pretend girlfriend. Amidst the revenge plot and unexpected intimacy, their rela
/0/62132/coverbig.jpg?v=f87f7af0cd20985913dc154b7e051ef8)
Married to a possessive mobster
Raisa, a young woman of twenty-four years old, stood in front of a large mirror in the dressing room. Her elegant long white dress flowed perfectly on her body, but her heart could not hide the anxiety that struck her. She stared at her reflection with eyes filled with anxiety.
/1/116455/coverbig.jpg?v=63e16bee786247f3f4eb121f770be7ad)
Claimed By The Possessive Billionaire Boss
I carefully hid my terrifying reality to protect my fragile little brother. By day, I was just a poor, invisible foster kid trying to survive in a chaotic home. Then, my foster parents brought home Jadyn. He flashed a flawless, sunny smile, but he was a manipulative sociopath who charmed everyone w
/1/113574/coverbig.jpg?v=8966c44289bbac9e349ff971e6e2cf5c)
Trapped By My Possessive Billionaire Ex
I spent four entire years successfully hiding from the man who used to control my life. But today, my nightmare became reality when he suddenly appeared in my computer science lecture hall as a billionaire tech giant and our new Guest Teaching Assistant. Under the shocked stares of hundreds of stu
/0/98108/coverbig.jpg?v=850b1953b453535bbdb90351857ca858)
Sold to the Possessive Billionaire in a Suit
"I never let go," he says to her, voice deep and intoxicating. "After you, there'll be no one else. I'm going to want all of you. Every part of you, Sophia." ~ Alexander Thorne is vice-danger wrapped in billions, immorality, and a smile that feels like sin. And unfortunately for Sophia Rose, he's th
/1/116630/coverbig.jpg?v=74d886826af43bf0a15fa2d32d1858de)
Too Late For Regret: My Possessive Billionaire
Ciara had just found out she was exactly six weeks pregnant. Overjoyed, she immediately dialed her billionaire husband, Alexzander, to share the news. But before she could speak, a chaotic crash echoed through the phone, followed by his raw, panicked roar. "Ellie, hold on!" Stunned by his desperate
/1/113679/coverbig.jpg?v=c90d32596de7a3fb4a68472fd7fa2c94)
Claimed By My Possessive Billionaire Alpha Boss
"Ah... Dan... right there..." "Laura, you're so much tighter than she is. That wolfless reject is just a boring log in bed. Once I find my true mate, I'll kick her out." On our second engagement anniversary, I came home early with a gift, only to hear my fiancé saying those exact words to my own co
/1/116509/coverbig.jpg?v=593881365ac37d03d15d17d68a3ad4f8)
Flash Marriage To The Possessive Billionaire
Serena was pulled out of a filthy Appalachian trailer park by the wealthy Sinclair family, expected to be their perfectly obedient daughter. But to secure a pharmaceutical supply chain, her adoptive father demanded she sign a marriage contract with a known predator in the Manhattan social scene. W
/1/118521/coverbig.jpg?v=adda44865c738a4eaa442ce0e5dd1a6d)
Reborn To Save My Possessive Billionaire
I clutched the black marble urn containing Darien's ashes, my white dress soaking with blood from the gunshot wound in my abdomen. The people I trusted most—my adoptive family and my mentor—had cornered me in an abandoned warehouse. My adoptive sister stepped on my bleeding leg with her stiletto,
/1/121198/coverbig.jpg?v=1ca557627266515ec87d8b2f5ebbb2c2)
Fleeing From My Possessive Billionaire Ex
Three years after divorcing my billionaire ex-husband, I made the colossal mistake of sleeping with him. To erase the humiliation, I accepted a date with a gentle colleague, only for my ex-husband to ambush us at our daughter's preschool. He saw us together, his eyes turning as cold as steel. "I'
/1/122169/coverbig.jpg?v=8dcd9568296e31df05b0ba5fac948b8c)
Escaping My Possessive Billionaire Ex-Husband
I went to a luxury hotel for a blind date, hoping to finally move on from my past. But I opened the wrong door and stumbled right into my billionaire ex-husband, Damarcus. He was sitting in the dim suite with a beautiful socialite, watching me freeze like a beggar in my cheap dress. I fled, but he c
/0/54844/coverbig.jpg?v=4ec9e5062bfb23474abeb20a196a7f9e)
Possessive Alpha
Emilyn's Moonstone is a pure-blooded Lycan. The girl was destined by the MoonGoddess to become a Luna in the Pack that possessed the water of immortality, Pack Bloodvenom. Ernouf Bloodvenom was the most powerful Alpha among the Pack. The man was attracted to the Lycan in Emilyn's body. Emilyn could
/1/119827/coverbig.jpg?v=a75e6913ea008a928060a1065205d8b8)
Bound To A Possessive Mafia Don
The stranger moved closer, closing the space between him and Anna. His hand came up, gripping her jaw and tilting her face so she had no choice but to meet his gaze. "Are you sure about this?" he asked. Anna swallowed hard, her pulse racing. "Yes," she breathed. "I want you to fuck me so hard
