After escaping the clutches of the Johnson Family, Yuri Young transformed herself from a neglected and downtrodden girl to a versatile and cunning beauty, seeking revenge on those who wronged her. She quickly became a top performer in everything she put her mind to, whether it was acing the SATs or mastering the art of cooking. But the one person who eluded her grasp was the infuriatingly charming man next door, who constantly showed up unannounced to eat and drink, and never failed to get under her skin. As their bickering and banter intensifies, Yuri finds herself struggling to resist his alluring charm.
Yuri Young's fingertips, which were holding the report, turned slightly pale. She took a deep breath and walked into the villa with difficulty. A familiar burst of laughter came from the villa.
"Linda is amazing. She won first place again."
"Of course, she is my daughter. How can she not be great?"
"It's Linda's birthday today. I bought a cake. Shall we celebrate it together?"
"Okay, thank you, Mom."
The family was happy, but when everyone's eyes fell on Yuri, who was walking in, they suddenly stopped talking.
Yuri's mother, Lily York, said with a gloomy face, "Yuri is back. Please show me your report."
"No need. She must be the last one again."
Yuri's stepfather, Quincy Johnson, sneered disdainfully. He was very unhappy with the daughter brought by his wife and had never liked her.
Yuri compressed her lips. She had been watching the scene which made her unpleasant for eight years.
Eight years ago, her mother married Quincy. Since then, she had become an extra person.
They were a family, while she was just an outsider living here.
Yuri also wanted to try her best to surpass Linda Johnson, but she had a mental disorder and couldn't concentrate.
In this way, she couldn't surpass Linda at all.
"Mom, Dad, don't blame Yuri. She doesn't have a good foundation, so it's normal for her to have poor grades."
Linda smiled and held Lily's arm. "In fact, Yuri is also very hard-working."
Yuri came back to review every day, but it was in vain.
"Let me have a look."
Lily's expression eased up a lot, but she grabbed the report in Yuri's hand.
As expected, she was the last one.
Lily was so angry that she felt humiliated, especially when she saw the disdain in Quincy's eyes.
In a fit of anger, she slapped Yuri hard in the face.
"Are you trying to piss me off to death?!!!"
Lily regretted giving birth to Yuri countless times. Why couldn't she give birth to a daughter who was so obedient and capable like Linda?
"Mom, don't be angry."
Linda stepped forward and grabbed Lily, winking at Yuri hypocritically.
"Yuri, go back to your room first."
Yuri lowered her head. When she turned around, a teardrop fell. It was the same every time.
Her mother always hit her for no reason. The person who should be closest to her in the world never knew that she was suffering from a mental disorder.
Her mother had never known that she had almost been depressed at home.
Yuri stepped on the stairs with difficulty, and she could still hear Quincy's disdainful voice.
"It's useless to hit her. She will still be the last next time. Our Linda is so great. She works hard, is obedient, and looks good."
"Dad!"
Linda's voice was gentle, like a spoiled girl, which made Lily feel much better.
"Today is your birthday. I'll get you a cake and a gift."
"Okay, thank you, Mom."
Her voice was sweet, but it stabbed into Yuri's heart like a knife.
In fact, today... was also her birthday.
Yuri's feet seemed to be filled with lead. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't take a step forward. She grabbed her arm tightly.
The pain pulled her back to reality, and Yuri returned to her small room with tears all over her face.
There was a suitcase in the corner, which Yuri had prepared a long time ago. She was ready to leave this home at any time.
Today, she was finally an adult and no longer had to stay here because of her age.
Yuri tried her best to wipe away her tears, but for some reason, her tears flowed like a stream.
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't wipe it clean. She wiped her face and felt the pain. In the end, she couldn't help crying.
"Daddy, I miss you so much..."
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.
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
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?"
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"