George's experience as a child affected his love life drastically, and he found it difficult to love any lady. Although, his parents loved each other, but the stories about his grandparents were alarming. His maternal grandfather killed his daughter when he had a squabble with his grandmother. Afterward, his grandmother killed him in his presence, and the picture was indelible in his mind. Not only that, the former General Manager of his father's company, The Blue Sea Oil and Gas Group, Mr. Bruno Angus, abandoned his wife and children for another woman. While he was yet to recover from that, he learned that the current General Manager, Mr. Tony Benedict, was abandoned by his wife. The straw that broke the camel's back was when he learned that his favorite uncle's fiancé walked out of their relationship for no tangible reason. Those occurrences made him to believe that love was not worth his attention. Nevertheless, he was swept off his legs when he met Rose. Initially, he did not attach any intimacy to their relationship, and Rose accepted it that way. However, after a few months of relating with her, he discovered that he could love, and had fallen in love with her, but it was too late. Mrs. Sarah Owens, George's mother, had chosen Rose, a well-behaved girl, to be her son's wife, and she accepted because she believed that she would be comfortable with her as a mother-in-law. Unknown to her that George was Mrs. Owens' son. Nevertheless, when Mrs. Owens informed George that she had found a wife for him, he blatantly refused to accept his mother's choice. Meanwhile, Rose would not accept his proposal because he had given Mrs. Owens her word. In the heat of the moment, to prove to his mother that she cannot impose any lady on him, coupled with Rose's rejection of his proposal, he went for another lady, Sophia Badmus, but it was a mirage. He could not bring himself to love her. Meanwhile, Mrs. Owens introduced Rose to Regan Owens, her nephew, and George's cousin, and Rose thought he was her son, and gladly accepted him, but there was a problem. Nevertheless, George went berserk, and resolved to get Rose back, even if it would cost him his life. Now, Regan was not willing to let go, but Mr. Evans Owens, Sarah's husband, George's father, and Regan's uncle, stood his ground and ensured that true love prevailed. He ordered Regan to hands off Rose, and she married George, her hard and confused billionaire.
"I wish I had an alternative," the twenty-one-year-old miserable Rose lamented and scanned the goods in her scanty country store. Her eyes were wet at once, as they often do each time she thought of her late mother, and her compulsory summer internship which would warrant her to lock her shop for that period.
"How would I sustain myself if I...?"
"Hey! Do you have any flour that is lower in calories?" A shopper, who was in his twenties, requested and interrupted her thoughts. The repulsive voice jolted her out of her reverie, and she repressed her tears of helplessness before she smiled at the shopper. Then, she inquired, "Do you mean unripe plant ago flour?"
"Whatever. Do you have it?" The domineering son of the Group Managing Director of the Blue Sea Oil and Gas Group demanded cursorily. Meanwhile, he did not miss the opportunity to admire the beautiful, but poorly dressed damsel in front of him.
"Unfortunately, I don't have any," Rose pacified. Before she could complete her sentence, he was out of her store walked into his bucket of bolts, and drove away.
"What an arrogant man," she mumbled. The scanty store was operated by her mother until she passed on two months ago, and the management of the store rested naturally on her. Now, she looked away from the annoying car of the rude buyer, and hissed, "So what, if he is handsome." Then she walked back to her seat and faced her books. Likewise, she flipped through the pages to start her assignment. Suddenly, another shopper, Mrs. Sarah Owens, a beautiful woman about fort five years, old who looked calm like her late mother, walked in, and called out, "Hello, young lady."
Now, Rose looked up and saw a woman who reminded her of her mother and was startled.
"Good day, ma'am. How may I help you?" she greeted, with a broad smile. Now, she was off her seat and walked to the door to meet the client. Without responding to her greetings, the desperate Mrs. Owens requested, "I need two bags of unripe plant ago flour." Likewise, she ran her eyes through the mini shop. Now, Rose was despondent, and informed, "I'm sorry, ma'am. I don't have it, and I don't sell it, either."
At that point, the disappointed buyer gave her a dirty look as though it was an offense not to have what she wanted.
"Why don't you have it?" She asked angrily. Now, Rose was touched, and she asked further, "If I may ask, are you diabetic or something?" Before now, Sarah prepared her stuff by herself, but her mother's impromptu visit caught her unawares, and she resorted to searching for it in a suburb.
"Answer me, and stop asking questions. Do you have it?" She yelled and vented her disappointment, and her mother's ailment, to her. Now, Rose was frightened because she could not believe that her simple question could trigger such a reaction from the educated and calm-looking woman.
"Ah em no madam, but I can ...," she stammered. Nevertheless, Sarah ignored her and walked away in dejection. "Have a nice day, ma'am," she waved at the frustrated woman, who was already far away from her.
"Why is everyone looking for unripe Plantago flour today, and what did I do wrong to warrant her anger?" Rose asked herself. Then, she walked back to her seat to continue with her schoolwork, but to her chagrin, she could not concentrate.
"She looks like mom," she told herself and stared at the door. "She must be desperately in need of it," she envisaged and reminisced about the days when her mother experienced blood sugar spikes. She would crave any diet that would lower it.
"If only I knew how to contact her, I would prepare some for her," she declared with regret. Her mother suffered and died of blood sugar-related disease, and she was conversant with how to prepare her meal, which was mostly unripe Plantago.
"All the same, I will prepare a quick one tonight and keep it for her in case she checks back," she resolved and picked up her pen and book. After a few minutes, other buyers walked in, and she attended to them. Meanwhile, she was accustomed to the disturbances that she encountered from buyers during her studies, but she would always scale through.
At the Residential Area of the Blue Sea Oil and Gas Group
Mrs. Sarah Owens was the wife of the Group Managing Director, Mr. Evans Owens, and the proprietress of the Brainfields Academy. She returned to the Residential Area very dissatisfied. She had searched for her stuff in the RA's mall, but could not get one.
"Mama would make do with what I have," she resolved after her driver parked, and she walked into her house.
"Good evening, Mrs. Owens," the janitor greeted.
"Good evening," she replied without interest and walked into the kitchen.
"Good evening, Mrs. Owens," the chef greeted.
"Thank you. I can't find my mother's food. Go ahead and prepare dinner for everyone," she informed her chef.
"I got it, Mrs. Owens," the chef responded, and thereafter, she walked to her bedroom. Likewise, she sat on the bed and pulled her shoes. Then, she heaved, "Oh! What a day," and rested her back on the bed. Now, she stared at the ornate ceiling and pondered over all her activities for the day, and the thought of Rose gave her concern.
"Poor girl. I must have been hard on her," she pointed out in regret. Now, she could picture the scene at the shop, and the frightened look on her face.
"Oh! Despite my yelling, she was still calm, and cheerful. I will visit her tomorrow, and apologize for my outburst," she decided and rested on. Subsequently, her husband walked in and met her exhausted, and looking worried, then he inquired, "What's up, my dear?"
She tried to get up from the bed to hug him, but he stopped her, "You are exhausted," he indicated and lay beside her. Likewise, she gave him a faint smile, and greeted, "Welcome back, hubby. How was your day?" At that moment, her husband gave her a searching look, before he responded, "Thank you. My day was fine. And yours?"
Synopsis: Cassidy Ford, the Young Billionaire and successor, was enamored of Diana Fletcher, and both parents were sworn enemies. Cassidy paid her an unplanned visit and heard her discussing with her father how she would kill him after their wedding and take over his company. Instantly, he called off the marriage plans. To get him back, she arranged for his kidnap and invoked his love with wild sex. Afterward, she became pregnant and insisted that he must marry her. Unfortunately, it was discovered that she kidnapped the wrong person — his driver. Above all, the pregnancy belonged to the ugly and penniless kidnapper.
Valarie Miller, the only child of her late mother remembers her death with anguish because she lost two things at the same time. First, she ignorantly gave her chastity to Brian Garfield, the future President of a leading cosmetics company that night to raise funds for her sick mother's hospital bill. Secondly, to her despondency, she returned to the hospital in the morning with so much funds she got from him only to discover that her mother was dead and she hated men and the will to live. Likewise, she went into hiding while carrying Brian's pregnancy. She delivered a baby boy afterward and named him, Brian. To her chagrin, three years later, she could not stop thinking of him. Unknown to her, Brian hated women too especially her stepsister, Jane who lured her to him and could not think of another woman but her. She got tired of missing him and returned with his son that morning only to discover that he was getting married to her stepsister, Jane.
Now, he was ready to love and became open and responsive to friendship. In the past, Jeff a young billionaire, disregarded the lustful ogle of some female admirers because he gave himself a mandate. He loved his adoptive grandfather, Mr. Jeffery Morris who became asexual after he lost his girlfriend over three decades ago and wished to see him love again. Jeff had actualized his wish by fishing out his lover, Madam Sica Ray a Lady Boss who he believed was killed by his father in a corporate feud between the two parents. Before now, the Chairman who had no successor adopted Jeff's family as his successor, to the surprise of the antagonist. Later, Jeff's mother, Dora was kidnapped and thrown out of the helicopter. His father, Ken was divastated, but the Chairman took it upon himself to rescue her through her coordinate and he succeeded but she had lost her memory as a result of the accident. Subsequently, Jeffrey and Sica got married. Then, Jeff was faced with the problem of loving any woman even when he wished. He later overcome his fears and got married. Jewel, his only sister graduated from her school and became a successful broadcaster who could broadcast in English and French Languages. Later, she got married and discovered that the super-rich man's son whom she rejected was the man she actually love.
George's experience as a child affected his love life drastically, and he found it difficult to love any lady. Although, his parents loved each other, but the stories about his grandparents were alarming. His maternal grandfather killed his daughter when he had a squabble with his grandmother. Afterward, his grandmother killed him in his presence, and the picture was indelible in his mind. Not only that, the former General Manager of his father's company, The Blue Sea Oil and Gas Group, Mr. Bruno Angus, abandoned his wife and children for another woman. While he was yet to recover from that, he learned that the current General Manager, Mr. Tony Benedict, was abandoned by his wife. The straw that broke the camel's back was when he learned that his favorite uncle's fiancé walked out of their relationship for no tangible reason. Those occurrences made him to believe that love was not worth his attention. Nevertheless, he was swept off his legs when he met Rose. Initially, he did not attach any intimacy to their relationship, and Rose accepted it that way. However, after a few months of relating with her, he discovered that he could love, and had fallen in love with her, but it was too late. Mrs. Sarah Owens, George's mother, had chosen Rose, a well-behaved girl, to be her son’s wife, and she accepted because she believed that she would be comfortable with her as a mother-in-law. Unknown to her that George was Mrs. Owens' son. Nevertheless, when Mrs. Owens informed George that she had found a wife for him, he blatantly refused to accept his mother's choice. Meanwhile, Rose would not accept his proposal because he had given Mrs. Owens her word. In the heat of the moment, to prove to his mother that she cannot impose any lady on him, coupled with Rose's rejection of his proposal, he went for another lady, Sophia Badmus, but it was a mirage. He could not bring himself to love her. Meanwhile, Mrs. Owens introduced Rose to Regan Owens, her nephew, and George's cousin, and Rose thought he was her son, and gladly accepted him, but there was a problem. Nevertheless, George went berserk, and resolved to get Rose back, even if it would cost him his life. Now, Regan was not willing to let go, but Mr. Evans Owens, Sarah's husband, George's father, and Regan's uncle, stood his ground and ensured that true love prevailed. He ordered Regan to hands off Rose, and she married George, her hard and confused billionaire.
Love is a thing of the heart and those who are in it must treat it with respect because one wrong step can cause a devastation of the heart and you will lost the love you share.
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
When Corynn mustered up the courage to tell Elliot about her pregnancy, she unexpectedly found him gallantly helping another woman from his car. Her heart sank as three years of effort to secure his love crumbled before her eyes, compelling her to leave him behind. Three years later, life had taken Corynn down a new path with someone else, while Elliot was left grappling with regret. Seizing a moment of vulnerability, he pleaded, "Corynn, let's get married." Shaking her head with a faint smile, Corynn gently replied, "Sorry, I'm already engaged."
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.
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
"You're a creepy bastard." His eyes smolder me and his answering grin is nothing short of beautiful. Deadly. "Yet you hunger for me. Tell me, this appetite of yours, does it always tend toward 'creepy bastards'?" **** Widower and ex-boss to the Mafia, Zefiro Della Rocca, has an unhealthy fixation on the woman nextdoor. It began as a coincidence, growing into mere curiosity, and soon, it was an itch he couldn't ignore, like a quick fix of crack for an addict. He didn't know her name, but he knew every inch of her skin, how it flushed when she climaxed, her favourite novel and that every night she contemplated suicide. He didn't want to care, despising his rapt fascination of the woman. She was in love with her abusive husband. She was married, bound by a contract to the Bratva's hitman. She was off-limits. But when Zefiro wanted something, it was with an intensity that bordered on madness. He obsessed, possessed, owned. There'd be bloodshed if he touched her, but the sight of blood always did fascinate him. * When Susanna flees from her husband, she stumbles right into the arms of her devilishly handsome neighbour with a brooding glare. He couldn't stand her, but she needed him, if she was ever going to escape her husband who now wanted her dead. Better the devil you know than the angel you don't. She should have recalled that before hopping into Zefiro's car and letting him whisk her away to Italy. Maybe then, she wouldn't have started an affair with him. He was the only man who touched her right, and the crazy man took no small pains in ensuring he would be the last.
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.