Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature-the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"
Katie Holland was set to marry a man, despite already having a boyfriend.
She chose to run away from her own wedding, hoping her boyfriend would take her away.
However, what she stumbled upon next would etch itself in her memory forever...
Looking through the slightly open bedroom door, she saw a naked woman, sitting atop a man, moving vigorously.
"Hmm... So, tell me, Josh, is it me or Katie you're in love with?"
Panting, Josh Sutton said, "Darling, how can you even compare yourself to her? I would have left her long ago if I wasn't so concerned about my reputation taking a hit."
The woman's smile grew wider. "No worries. Once she's married off to that loser tonight, nobody can stand in the way of us being together."
Their eyes locked in a tender gaze. Then they embraced, sharing kisses...
Katie's face turned pale. She was in disbelief over the scene before her.
Her boyfriend was in bed fucking her nominal sister!
"Bang!"
The couple who were having sex in bed were startled.
Before Josh had a chance to understand what was happening, a vase struck his head.
Judie Holland let out a scream and lunged to confront Katie. "Have you lost your mind? Josh lost interest in you ages ago, and the only reason he didn't leave you was out of a sense of responsibility! How dare you hurt him!"
"It's not your place to speak, you mistress!" Katie responded with a cold push and turned to Josh. "I need to hear it from you, Josh. Have you been seeing Judie behind my back for long?"
Josh couldn't bring himself to meet her gaze. "I'm sorry, Katie."
It felt as though Katie's heart was being ripped apart, the pain so intense that she found it hard to catch her breath.
Her hands balled into fists, her nails digging into her palms. "Josh, how could you betray me like this? Don't you remember who stood by your side for three years? I was there for you when you were living in that basement!" she shouted out in the end.
Feeling guilty, Josh turned his gaze away, covered his head, and stayed silent.
Judie let out a mocking laugh. "You really think he'll crawl back to you after hearing that?"
Katie smiled calmly. "Why would I ever want him back? He's nothing but a loser who leeches off women. You are doing me a favor by having him with you."
This comment infuriated Judie.
Was Katie insinuating she was meant to be with a loser?
Fuming, Judie gritted her teeth. "You're going to regret this. My mother must have noticed that you were missing from the wedding."
Katie's expression changed.
She never wanted this marriage in the first place.
They had their sights set on Judie, the real daughter of the Holland family. Katie, on the other hand, was merely a foster child who had been taken in along with her mother.
That afternoon, Maddie Holland, Judie's mother, had invited her for tea. After one cup, Katie blacked out.
Upon awakening, she found herself in a wedding gown, seated in the bridal suite.
Maddie informed her through the door that she was to marry in Judie's place, fulfilling a long-standing engagement.
Of course, Katie refused.
The groom was rumored to be a man doing a lot of evil things. Judie herself had rejected him to the point of attempting suicide.
Katie couldn't agree to the marriage either.
Desperate, she made a daring escape through the window, not anticipating...
Overcome with anger and despair, she clutched the wedding dress tightly and clenched her teeth.
She hissed, "You won't have your way."
With that, she turned and ran away.
Julie didn't pursue her. Instead, she informed her parents of Katie's visit.
In Dailens, tracking someone down was a piece of cake for the Holland family.
Katie kept running and didn't stop.
It seemed like there were pursuers at every turn.
"Bang!" She tripped over a rock by the side of the road, tumbling down to the ground.
"Stop!" A group of strong men with electric batons were chasing after her.
Katie was determined not to be dragged back.
Biting down hard, she forced herself back on her feet and continued her escape.
An hour later, Katie found refuge in a warehouse, gasping for air.
She had made it to the suburb. Surely, her pursuers couldn't find her here, could they?
Climbing to the second floor, she used the last of her energy to barricade the door.
At last, she allowed herself a moment to catch her breath.
But her relief was short-lived when she heard noises in the dark.
Could it be a rat?
No, it was worse-the unmistakable sound of footsteps.
Tah...
The echo of leather boots on the floor cut through the silence of the night.
Fear took over Katie.
Her mouth twitched uncontrollably, and her voice trembled as she spoke. "Do you... live here? I didn't mean to intrude. I'll just leave..."
But as she got up, a large hand grabbed her from behind.
A sharp blade touched her delicate neck.
Katie was so scared that she could barely bring herself to open her mouth and speak.
A cold, male voice questioned her from above.
"Who sent you here?"
I spent a fortune offering a reward for the whereabouts of the movie star. To my surprise, he appeared right in front of me, and I immediately knelt down. The next day, news of my proposal to the movie star skyrocketed to trending topics. And all of this happened because I had bound myself to a system that makes me fart whenever I talk about love!
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."
Three years ago, the Moore family opposed Charles Moore's choice to marry his beloved woman and selected Scarlett Riley as his bride. Charles didn't love her. In fact, he hated her. Not long after they got married, Scarlett received an offer from her dream university and jumped on it. Three years later, Charles's beloved woman fell terribly ill. In order to fulfill her last wish, he called Scarlett back and presented her with a divorce agreement. Scarlett was deeply hurt by Charles's abrupt decision, but she chose to let him go and agreed to sign the divorce papers. However, Charles seemed to delay the process deliberately, leaving Scarlett confused and frustrated. Now, Scarlett was trapped between the consequences of Charles's indecision. Would she be able to break free from him? Would Charles eventually come to his senses and face his true feelings?
The kiss grew more passionate as he felt her warm supple body pressing against his chest. He couldn't believe how soft she was. He was gentler this time, making love to her with a slow, languorous pace, pausing now and then to check the expression on her face. Kira was. transported. She no longer felt the fabric of the sheets underneath her. One moment, she was floating in the air, cuddled by cotton candy clouds. The next, she'd become one with a dinghy, bobbing up and down with the undulating waves. His scent enveloped her. He was on top of her, using his arms to support his weight and avoid crushing her. She snuggled up closer to him, safe and snug, cocooned in his warmth. Kira had always marvelled at Austyn's stamina, but he outdid himself tonight. In the midst of overwhelming rapture, Kira still had the presence of mind to broach the subject she'd been meaning to bring up. 'My dad's medical bills.' Austyn paused. He frowned as he looked into those beseeching eyes. 'It'll be taken care of by the end of business day tomorrow,' he said with a bit of an edge in his voice. Kira breathed out. ****** She is a 21-year-old college student who dreams of becoming a journalist. He is the heir of the McCarthy family and president of a business empire. She is bright-eyed and vivacious, a glass-half-full kind of gal. When life throws her a curveball, she knocks it out of the park. He is the archetypal alpha male, aggressive and domineering. Endowed with both brains and brawn, he steamrolls over his enemies and rules his company with an iron fist. The two would never have crossed paths if not for a cruel twist of fate. Kira's world was turned upside down when her father was hospitalised after a car accident. The medical bills were astronomical. Austyn McCarthy offered her a way out. The price: becoming his contract wife. At night, he consummated their marriage but called out another woman's name. Who was she? Why did Austyn marry Kira if he was in love with someone else? Kira was his lawful wife, but she had no right to ask these questions. Then one day, the woman showed up in front of her.
Rejected by her mate, who had been her long-time crush, Jasmine felt utterly humiliated. Seeking solace, she headed to a party to drown her sorrows. But things took a turn for the worse when her friends issued a cruel dare: kiss a stranger or beg her mate for forgiveness. With no other choice, Jasmine approached a stranger and kissed him, thinking that would be the end of it. However, the stranger unexpectedly wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "You're mine!" He growled, his words sending shivers down her spine. And then, he offered her a solution that would change everything...
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?