Carly, reeling from the shattering discovering of her fiance's infidelity, brought home a striking male model. The next day, at a family gathering, she encountered the same "model", Kristian, who turned out to be her future cousin-in-law. He intercepted her departure, taunting, "Where are you rushing off to, dearest cousin-in-law?" Gossip soon spread as Kristian was often seen frequenting Carly's room. When questioned if he had feelings for her, Kristian dismissed it, claiming he was just toying with her. Yet Carly sensed a deeper connection, especially as Kristian had defied the odds to attend her wedding. Now, with her pinned against the wall in her bridal gown, Kristian demanded, "Are you truly going to marry my cousin?"
"Stop! I've changed my mind," Carly Sullivan blurted out.
Her last piece of clothing was at risk as the man's touch lingered on her waist, on the brink of removing it.
In that critical moment, she snapped back to reality and seized his wrist.
After discovering her fiancé's affair with her half-sister, Carly decided to pick up a striking stranger from the bar, intending to get even with her fiancé.
However, when the moment of truth arrived, she realized she couldn't go through with it.
The man's head remained nestled in the crook of her neck, his breath warm against her ear, sending shivers down her spine.
Carly pushed against the man's solid chest, needing to put some space between them.
Suddenly, the man's eyes flew open.
Taken aback, Carly raised her hands in defense, but he was quicker, capturing them and securing them above her head.
Kristian Mason, the man being referred to, propped himself up, eyeing her with an icy stare.
Carly, despite her angelic and pure looks, boasted a well-crafted body that was both stunningly voluptuous and alluring.
Even her attempts to play hard-to-get were executed with surprising finesse.
Kristian's lips curved into a playful smile.
He could tell his cousin Aydan Mason had finally caught on to what he liked.
Coming back from overseas to find such a nice surprise made him happy.
"Let go of me!" Carly's voice broke through the air as she squirmed, instantly regretting her rash decision.
Kristian's interest faded. He let her go and propped himself up on the bed.
Carly quickly wrapped herself in the blanket, retreating to a corner and watching Kristian with caution.
Kristian, with a chuckle, lit up a cigarette. Through the curling smoke, he gave Carly a look that was both teasing and assessing.
Carly felt like she was the target of some predator, her body tensing up.
Luckily, after a moment, Kristian simply got out of bed and left the room without another word.
Once the door clicked shut, Carly allowed herself to relax slightly.
A nice, woody scent lingered in the air, comforting yet reminding her of what had transpired.
Touching her forehead, she couldn't help but think about the crazy thing she had done for revenge.
She was relieved that it ended without any trouble.
The effects of the alcohol soon lulled her into sleep.
Deep into the night, the scene shifted to the Cloudland Club, the most luxurious entertainment spot in Brila City.
In the exclusive VIP room of the club, Kristian, the owner, was sitting on a sofa, his eyes half-closed.
Cormac Harper walked in, placed a card on the table, and respectfully said, "I've confirmed she's a student about to graduate from Brila University. It doesn't look like she has any connection to Aydan Mason."
Cormac paused, seeming like he had more to add.
Kristian gave him a sharp look, a silent prompt to get to the point.
Cormac blurted out, "You'd never guess, but she's actually Declan Mason's fiancée! She's going to marry into your family next month!"
Kristian narrowed his eyes. He had caught wind of this marriage soon after he left the country.
His grandfather, Brody Mason had even sent him pictures...
Mulling it over, a playful smirk appeared on Kristian's face.
"Aydan really went all out. He even got Declan's woman to lay a trap for me."
Cormac jumped at the chance to praise him. "Luckily, your cleverness kept you from falling for it..."
But before he could finish, his eyes landed on a noticeable lipstick mark on Kristian's collar, and he stopped mid-sentence, stunned.
"Holy crap! Did you sleep with her?"
Cormac remembered that Kristian had left the villa in less than half an hour.
Did Kristian, with his well-built physique, climax swiftly, barely able to contain his excitement?
Seeing Cormac's skeptical expression, Kristian just chuckled. "Fuck off! I'm not that fast!"
Thinking back to the woman who had been moaning in his arms earlier, Kristian suddenly felt parched.
He loosened his tie, a silent cue for Cormac to leave.
Misreading the signal, Cormac quickly returned with two girls wearing very little.
"They're newcomers. They haven't met any clients yet."
"Fuck off!"
Kristian dismissed them without a second look.
Once the door closed, he grabbed a bottle of whiskey, taking a long drink, then picked up a student ID card from the table.
The girl in the photo had memorable features.
"Carly Sullivan," Kristian said her name out, his voice low and rough.
Maybe the next time they met, she would be his cousin-in-law.
To exact revenge on her treacherous fiancé, Yvonne enticed Clayton into a liaison that promised advantages for both. Yet, when Yvonne spotted a woman resembling her at Clayton’s side, she recognized she was nothing more than a substitute. Discovering Clayton’s upcoming wedding, she departed with a generous severance sum. “Clayton, this is truly the end,” she declared resolutely. On the very day Yvonne was set to marry someone else, Clayton showed up, desperation clear in his eyes as he dropped to his knees. “Yvonne, please, don’t go through with it. Don’t marry him.”
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.
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”
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.
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?