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Laura's life took an unexpected turn when she was forced to marry Daniel Edward, an arrogant, ruthless billionaire. Her goal was to save her family from financial ruin and also her father from going to jail. Laura's life became a misery with Daniel Edward as he was mean and care less about her. She fell in love with Harold, Daniel's best friend, and planned to run away with her lover. What will happen when Daniel finds out that she has fallen in love with his best friend and also plans to run away with him? Will Harold abandon her to save himself or will he save her from the hands of her prisoner?
Laura in the dimly lit room sat at the edge of her bed with a heavy tension, her finger tracing the intricate pattern of her milky silk and lace wedding gown.
It reminded her of a dream she couldn't accomplish due to her family's plight.
She gazed out the window with tears rolling down her cheeks, she stared at the stars wishing all that she was going through was only a dream.
Laura's life turned into a misery, She was in pain and agony. She began to feel like a pawn in a game of fate.
It began a few months back when her father Markson made a Desperate plea to save his sinking business.
His warehouse was razed down, and he had borrowed a substantial amount of money from the ruthless billionaire Daniel Edward.
With the promise of expanding his warehouse and turning it into a thriving empire, the deal seemed like a lifeline at the time but fate had a cruel way of intervening.
Markson was given only two options by Daniel.
He was told to repay his debt or go to jail, but on the other hand, Daniel demanded that he marry Laura to spare him.
Mr.Markson received a call one fateful night...
A massive fire had consumed his warehouse turning everything in it to ashes.
She remembered how helpless and hopeless her dad was, she remembered her father standing amidst unrecoverable goods, his dreams, and many years of hard work crushing mercilessly.
He hoped the insurance would cover the loss but they couldn't and the debt of Daniel remained.
Laura's brother Bryan was the first to suggest the unthinkable.
He suggested Laura get married to Daniel Edward to prevent their dad from going to jail.
Bryan knew Daniel Edward had always wanted his way with his sister and this was the perfect opportunity to use his sister to gain favor from Daniel.
The suggestion arose from protests, tears, and arguments.
Laura's parents were to choose between their love for her and their desire to prevent their family from going bankrupt and worst of all letting her dad go to jail.
Her room door creaked open and her mom Claudia entered the room.
Claudia who had been crying, her eyes red, her voice trembling as she spoke, "Laura darling, I know this is not the life you wished for, a lot has happened in our lives but we'd never imagined to be in this kind of situation."
Laura with tears rolling down her cheeks looked up at her mom.
"Laura, our family welfare and your father's life are at stake. We have no other choice." Claudia said with a low shaking voice.
She looked at her mom, a woman who had always stood by her, encouraged, and nurtured her.
"Mom I know, but I can't stand marrying Daniel Edward. I don't love him and he's so mean and arrogant. How can I achieve my dreams with such a person?"
Claudia held onto Laura's hand, her hands were trembling. "I know my dear, this is a hard choice to make, but please you have to do this."
"We will always be there for you no matter what. This is a hard situation but we'll try our best to manage it. Bryan believes this is the only way to save our family from this mess." Claudia said.
"Mom this is so unfair, I haven't finished my education, my life is going to be a mess," Laura said, her heart heavy with responsibility.
Laura knew her family's future was at stake.
She agreed to make the sacrifice but deep inside, her emotions raged within her.
She couldn't imagine surrendering her future to a man whom she despised so much.
Laura's family prepared tirelessly for the wedding.
Her dad was relieved as the wedding day drew nearer. Laura met with the wedding planner, tried on jewelry, and also selected a luxury venue for the wedding.
It was a desperate gamble to save their family from financial ruin.
The night before the wedding, she stood outside helplessly, gazing at the stars. The thought of her decision became a burden to her.
Laura thought deeply if there was a way she could get herself out of this difficult situation. She wondered if there was a chance for her to escape it.
"What troubles you Laura ?" a voice from behind said in a calm voice."
She turned immediately, and there was her brother Bryan staring at her with a look of Pity written all over his face.
"I know this situation isn't easy on you, but cheer up girl, your wedding is tomorrow."
Laura was going through an emotional trauma and couldn't help it.
"Bryan, I'm about to marry a man I don't love and you expect me to cheer up?" Laura said, her voice tight.
Bryan signed and held her hands. "I know this is not what you or any of us wanted, but you're doing this to save our family's welfare, we will figure it out together."
Laura took a deep breath and nodded. She was helpless, her eyes reflecting with a mixture of fear and determination.
"I'm only doing this for the sake of our family, but I think there's something fishy about Daniel Edward that we don't seem to know, he's hiding something."
Bryan looked straight to her face with his eyes locked to hers. " You are getting yourself worked up, I think you should get some sleep, it's a big day tomorrow."
She knew Daniel had a dark secret. Laura hesitated for a moment, she came closer and whispered, "I overheard Daniel talking to someone on the phone, he instructed that it should remain a secret but I couldn't hear the
details."
Bryan became curious and he nodded. "We need to keep an eye on him." He replied.
He instructed Laura to be careful and told her not to tell it to anyone. "Laura I will stand by you no matter what, you have to trust me."
The day was finally here, and a sense of doubt enveloped her. Laura knew her life and the world she knew was about to change.
The mystery surrounding Daniel Edward's intentions gnawed at her.
Karen's life was simple until she crossed paths with Maurice, a powerful and feared billionaire known as the "Unmatched King" in the business world. Their encounter at a luxurious bar led to an accidental kiss, a mistake Maurice would not let go. Using it as leverage, he saw the opportunity to fulfill his dying father's wish-that he get married. "Sign the papers. All you have to do is be my wife for two years, then you're free," Maurice demanded, intent on bending Karen to his will. But Karen, strong and defiant, refused to be controlled. She vowed not to fall victim to Maurice's relentless power. Maurice, however, was not a man who accepted refusal. Feared by all, he always got what he wanted-by any means necessary. And Karen was about to discover just how far he'd go. Escaping such a personality like Maurice would be rather impossible for Karen. Will she manage to avoid his grasp, or will she be forced to accept his proposal and endure two years entangled in his world? Find out in the book.
The day Lilah found out that she was pregnant, she caught her fiancé cheating on her. Her remorseless fiancé and his mistress almost killed her. Lilah fled for her dear life. When she returned to her hometown five years later, she happened to save a little boy's life. The boy's father turned out to be the world's richest man. Everything changed for Lilah from that moment. The man didn't let her experience any inconvenience. When her ex-fiancé bullied her, he crushed the scumbag's family and also rented out an entire island just to give Lilah a break from all the drama. He also taught Lilah's hateful father a lesson. He crushed all her enemies before she even asked. When Lilah's vile sister threw herself at him, he showed her a marriage certificate and said, "I'm happily married and my wife is much more beautiful than you are!" Lilah was shocked. "When did we ever get married? Last I checked, I was still single." With a wicked smile, he said, "Honey, we've been married for five years. Isn't it about time we had another child together?" Lilah's jaw dropped to the floor. What the hell was he talking about?
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?"
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
Natalie used to think she could melt Connor’s icy heart, but she was sorely mistaken. When at last she decided to leave, she discovered that she was pregnant. Even so, she chose to quietly leave his world, prompting Connor to mobilize all of his resources and expand his business to a global scale—all in a bid to find her. But there was no trace of Natalie. Connor slowly spiraled into madness, turning the city upside down and leaving chaos in his wake. Natalie finally surfaced years later, with wealth and power of her own, only to find herself entangled with Connor once again.