After Bernard left, his personal assistant, Aidyn Reyes, entered the room with some pills for Eleanor. These pills were birth control pills because Bernard didn't love her and didn't want her to get pregnant. After their encounters, Aidyn would deliver the pills and make sure Eleanor took them. Eleanor was filled with emotional pain, whether from her heartache or Bernard's mistreatment. Aidyn respectfully handed her the pills and reminded her to take them. She did so without hesitation. Aidyn then presented Eleanor with a property title and a check for an extra fifty million as compensation from Mr. Laurence. Eleanor didn't desire money, but Aidyn assumed she did. Despite his generous offer, Eleanor declined, and Aidyn was puzzled. Eleanor reluctantly handed Aidyn a bank card and asked him to return it to Bernard, stating that she had never used his money and wouldn't accept the severance payment either. Aidyn was stunned to learn that Eleanor hadn't used Bernard's money during their five-year relationship. Eleanor left Rosewood Manor and walked down the cold streets of A City, her appearance frail and thin. She returned to her luxurious apartment, which felt lifeless to her, much like Bernard's heart. She began packing her belongings, determined to leave everything Bernard had given her. Afterward, she messaged Aidyn the passcode for Jade Bay Mansion, a clear sign that she wanted nothing to do with the apartment. Aidyn realized that Eleanor had not only refrained from using Bernard's money but also didn't want the apartment he had given her. He promptly informed Bernard of Eleanor's decision. Bernard was cold and emotionless as he learned about Eleanor's actions. He inquired if there was an extra one million in the account, which Aidyn confirmed. Bernard, deep in thought, broke the bank card in half and instructed Aidyn to dispose of the property title. Aidyn, sensing that it wasn't the right time to defend Eleanor, left Bernard's office...
Bernard Laurence returned to the country, and his secret lover, Eleanor Shultz, was promptly taken to Rosewood Manor as per their agreement. She had to be completely clean without any trace of perfume or makeup before seeing him. She followed his preferences exactly, washing herself up and then putting on a silky nightgown before heading to the bedroom on the second floor.
When she entered, Bernard was sitting in front of his computer dealing with work. He glanced at her and said, "Come here." His voice was cold and devoid of emotion, weighing heavily on Eleanor's heart.
Bernard was an aloof man prone to mood swings, and Eleanor feared his bad temper. She quickly walked up to him. Before she could even get settled, Bernard pulled her into his embrace, his long fingers grabbing her chin. Bending down, he kissed her hard on the lips.
Bernard was never one for small talk. Making love to her was his only purpose when they met. Despite his noble appearance, he wouldn't go easy on her after being away on business for three months.
As she expected, when she woke up, he was gone, but she could hear the sound of water trickling in the bathroom. She noticed a tall figure reflected on the frosted glass and was taken aback. In the past, he would always leave as soon as he finished, never staying until she woke up. What was different this time?
Feeling tired, she sat up in bed, silently waiting for the man to appear. After a few minutes, the sound of water ceased, and he emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a towel. Water droplets fell from his hair onto his skin, tracing a path down his well-defined abs, exuding a dangerously enticing appeal.
His face was chiseled and attractive, but his deep, indifferent eyes conveyed a sense of detachment. He looked good, yet the chilly aura surrounding him made people think twice about approaching.
Noticing that she was awake, Bernard glanced at her with a cold stare. "You don't need to come anymore," he said abruptly.
Eleanor paused, perplexed by his words. Without looking at her, Bernard handed her a document. "This contract is terminated ahead of schedule."
Seeing the agreement, Eleanor finally realized the truth: Bernard was ending their relationship.
So he didn't leave right away, not because he was reluctant to part, but because he wanted to break up. They had been together, and she knew this day would come eventually. But she never thought it would end like this. There was no explanation, no reason, just a simple notification. Suppressing the pain in her heart, Eleanor looked up at Bernard as he changed into his clothes.
"The contract's only got half a year left, can't you wait for a longer time?" she asked.
She had three months left to live, according to the doctor. She wanted to stay by his side until the very end. Bernard remained silent, his eyes cold and devoid of any hesitation, as if he were disposing of a worn-out object. Eleanor realized her predicament in the face of his silence.
Despite five years passing, she had been unable to capture his heart. It was time for her to wake up from this illusion. Accepting the contract, she mustered a forced laugh and tried to appear calm and satisfied. "Don't take it so seriously. I was just joking," she said. Then, she added, "Actually, I've been wanting to leave you for a while now. I'm glad the contract is ending early."
Bernard paused, buttoning up his sleeves, as he looked at Eleanor's emotionless face that seemed to hold a hint of excitement. It appeared that she felt relieved. He frowned, asking with an indifferent tone, "You've wanted to leave me for a long time?"
Eleanor casually nodded. "Yes, I'm not getting any younger. I should be getting married and having kids, not following you around without any status, right?"
In reality, marriage and children were no longer possible for her. But in front of Bernard, she wanted to preserve her dignity. Mustering strength, she smiled and asked Bernard, "Since the contract's over, can I get a boyfriend now?"
Bernard's eyes were difficult to read. He looked at her silently before reaching for his wristwatch on the bedside table and walking towards the door. "Okay then," he said, as his final comment. Eleanor's smile faded as she watched him leave.
Bernard didn't like anyone touching his belongings, but he didn't react when she mentioned wanting a boyfriend. It seemed like... He was genuinely tired of her.
Ellinor Mendoza is set up on a blind date by her stepmother with a middle-aged man who turns out to be obnoxious. He demands that if they get married, she should quit her job, take care of him, and have a baby boy within a year. Ellinor rejects his advances and gets up to leave, but not before kissing a tall and handsome stranger in the coffee shop to prove her point. Later, it is revealed that the stranger is Theo Blanchet, who is under pressure from his grandfather to get married and have an engagement party. His original fiancée, Sophia, cannot make it, and when Theo's assistant suggests finding a replacement, Ellinor, still held by Theo, impatiently asks to be let go. Intrigued by her audacity, Theo decides to have her replace Sophia. Despite initial objections, Ellinor finds herself being taken away by Theo's men to the engagement party. At the lavish engagement party, the guests speculate about who the lucky and elegant fiancée will be. To their surprise, Theo presents Ellinor as his fiancée. She feels nervous and helpless, acknowledging that she did wrong by kissing him without consent. However, she never imagined he would go to such lengths to involve her in an engagement. The story leaves off with an unexpected twist as Ellinor faces the consequences of her bold actions.
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Betrayed by her mate and sister on the eve of her wedding, Makenna was handed to the ruthless Lycan Princes as a lover, her indifferent father ignoring her plight. Determined to escape and seek revenge, she captured the interest of the three Lycan princes, who desired her exclusively amid many admirers. This complicated her plans, trapping her and making her a rival to the future Lycan queen. Entwined in jealousy and vindictiveness, could Makenna achieve her vengeance in the intricate dance with the three princes?
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
After spending a night with a strange man on the day before her wedding, Arianna left the country to start her life afresh. The 22-year-old Arianna Jason lived her life pleasing those she loved the most, without knowing that she was simply a prey being nurtured for the day of her ruin. Her life has tasted the butter pill of betrayal. She wants to give back to the world what she's got but how can she change her good, innocent personality to fit into a cruel society and world? Can her sweet nature be contaminated, or will she make it through, paddling on the right path?
The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?