"Excuse me, sir?" I inquired, taken aback by his directive. "If I don't see you in the next thirty minutes," he said, his tone ice-cold and authoritative, "I will make sure to inform the financial department to remove a substantial amount from your salary as a punishment for your blatant insubordination. And trust me, I will most certainly follow through on this." "But sir, I live quite a distance from the office, and thirty minutes simply won't be enough time for me to reach there, especially considering it's already midday," I said, anxiously checking the time on my phone screen and hoping he would understand my predicament. "If I don't see you today, I promise you that, I will punish you in such a way that it's gonna hurt you so bad" he said, as he switched of the phone. "Is this the tormentor sent straight from the depths of hell to turn my life into a never-ending, infernal circus of torment?" I quipped to myself, half amused and half incredulous, as I rushed hurriedly towards the safety of my room, pondering the absurdity of my situation. Ayra Malik, an ordinary Casino worker finds herself embroiled in a high-stakes drama when her co-worker impersonated her identity by claiming she was her after successfully stealing an Engraved bracelet from a casino client. Caspian Hawthorne a wealthy business tycoon who has ties with the owner of the Casino accused Ayra Malik of theft and immediately instructed for her apprehension without meeting her in person. When the lady in question insisted that she hasn't stolen any bracelet and infact, hasn't met with the client, Caspian decided that he should pay the lady a visit at the Police division where she was detained but on reaching there, he discovered that he was wrong and the lady is totally not the one at the suite.
AYRA'S POV;
"Ayra, Ayra," a voice pierced through the haze of my sleep.
"Today, aren't you heading to work?" the voice persisted.
"Melissa?" I mumbled, my mind struggling to surface from the depths of slumber. "You're back?" I asked groggily, attempting to stretch.
"Yes, and do you know what time it is?" she pressed, yanking the duvet off me.
"Unless you want Mr. Larsson to dock a day off your roster," she teased, playfully swatting me with a pillow.
After several futile attempts, I finally managed to drag myself out of bed.
"Welcome back. How was the night shift?" I asked as she sat on the bed, preparing to sleep.
"Busy as usual," she replied, her eyes heavy with exhaustion.
"Have you already taken your bath?" I inquired, noticing she was about to lie down.
"Yes. What's the point of working there if you can't at least grab a shower?" she murmured, already drifting towards sleep. "Please, make sure to wake me up at 4 PM. I'm not sure I'll wake up on my own," she requested, her yawn wide and weary.
"Sure, I will," I promised.
"Skipping breakfast?" I asked, but she was already asleep.
I rushed to the bathroom to shower and get ready for work.
My name is Ayra Malik, and I'm twenty-three. The lady fast asleep in the bedroom is Melissa Shawn, my best friend, roommate, and one of my favorite people. She knows almost everything about me, though not quite everything.
We both work at the city's top-rated casino. Melissa prefers the night shift for the extra tips at the underground casino, despite coming home every morning utterly spent. I, on the other hand, work in the hotel section. I'd rather avoid the older men's inappropriate advances-especially the ones old enough to be my father.
After dressing quickly, I left the house, closing the door softly to avoid waking Melissa.
"Morning, Ayra. Ready for work?" greeted Mr. Garrett, our kind landlord, as he tended to his flowers.
"Morning, Mr. Garrett. Had a good night?" I asked, smiling.
"Yes, and you?" he responded as I rummaged through my bag.
"Same," I replied.
Mr. Garrett is a generous man, though his wife is less so. He has three children: two daughters in high school and a young son who still lives at home.
"Mr. Garrett, here's our contribution for this week's water supply," I said, handing him the money.
"Thanks. Have a nice day at work," he wished me as I hurried away.
I rushed to the bus station, where my usual ride awaited.
"Good morning, Mr. Alfred," I greeted the bus driver, a sheepish smile on my face.
"You're always running late, Ayra," he noted with a smile.
I didn't argue; I knew he was right.
Gripping the sturdy bus handle for support, I stood among the crowd. The bus was always packed as we headed to work in the affluent part of town. Most of us held menial jobs-drivers, cleaners, nannies-roles that kept us in the lower echelons of society.
As soon as we arrived at the bus station, I bid Mr. Alfred a quick goodbye and hurried off. The walk from the bus station to my workplace was a kilometer long, a factor that often made me late.
Adjusting my bag on my shoulder, I felt the weight of the day ahead as I approached the towering edifice of Eclipse Edge Casino. The vibrant energy of the bustling establishment infused me with a sense of anticipation.
"Good morning, Ayra," Collins, one of the receptionists, greeted with a playful grin. "Welcome to Eclipse Edge Casino, Ma'am. How may we assist you today?" His cheerful demeanor added warmth to the bustling casino lobby.
"Collins, let me be. I'm already late," I said with a hurried smile, heading towards the changing room.
"Ayra, always in a rush," Mr. Larsson, head of the cleaning department, remarked.
"Sorry, Sir," I replied, knowing I couldn't keep making excuses.
"The occupant of room fifty-two just checked out. Go clean up," he instructed before turning to leave, whistling as he scanned the building.
"Good morning, Sir," Collins greeted him respectfully.
"Morning, Collins," he replied in a somewhat bossy tone. "Did you prepare the bill correctly for the guest who just checked out?" he asked, his tone expectant.
"Not at all, Sir," Collins assured him confidently.
"Good," Mr. Larsson replied, ascending the stairs.
I couldn't help but smile. Despite being only the head of the cleaning department, Mr. Larsson often acted as if he wielded more authority. It wasn't his place to question the billing, yet he felt the need to assert himself. Quite amusing, isn't it?
I swiftly changed into my uniform, secured my apron, donned my black shoes, and gathered my cleaning supplies before heading out.
All her life, Mia endured cruel words and harsh judgment because of her body. Over time, she convinced herself that no one could ever truly love her. Then one night changed everything. While driving, Mia nearly hit a wounded man on the road. There was something about him-his raw strength, his intense presence-that stirred feelings she had only ever dreamed of. That night, she gave in to those feelings and shared a passionate one-night stand with the mysterious stranger. For the first time in her life, Mia felt desired. But by morning, he was gone. In his place was a stack of cash and a single note with one soul-crushing word: Thank you. Devastated and angry, Mia swore that if she ever saw him again, she'd throw his money in his face and make it clear-she was not a woman to be bought. What she didn't know was that the man was Aiden Blackburn, Alpha of the powerful Dawnforge pack. He hadn't forgotten her either. Despite being bound to another, Aiden couldn't shake the connection he felt with Mia-a human, something forbidden in his world. When Mia accepts a teaching job in the heart of Dawnforge territory, fate gives them a second chance. But with secrets, pride, and two different worlds standing between them, will they fight for what they feel-or let it slip away forever?
Anastasia Cole, a 22-year-old nurse at Mayfield International Hospital, has always prided herself on keeping her life free of drama. That is, until a new neighbour moves in next door. On his first day, a rude acquaintance of his mistakenly barged into her apartment, forcing Anastasia to handle the awkward situation. Determined to stay away from the womanizing new neighbour, she's stunned to discover that Newton Bradford, a 28-year-old infamous billionaire's son, is also the hospital's new resident doctor. Known for his inability to commit and his reputation for swiftly moving on from women, Newton's transfer to Mayfield was arranged by his father, desperate to distance him from a scandal back home. When their first encounter involves Anastasia slamming the door in Newton's face, he's surprisingly intrigued. Unlike the women who usually throw themselves at him, she seems immune to his charm. Newton sets out to make things difficult for her, but when Anastasia breaks up with her boyfriend and desperately seeks his help to win him back, Newton reluctantly agrees. As they spend more time together, Newton finds himself unexpectedly drawn to her. But will Anastasia be able to see past the revolving door of women in Newton's life, or will she let her growing feelings for him be overshadowed by his past?
"I thoug........",. "That's my problem with you Miss Natasha, you always think and act, forgetting that you have to seek for my consent first." Mr Anthony interrupted. " I am Beverly's father and it is my sole responsibility to decide if my daughter should go anywhere. it seems you are forgetting your place Miss Natasha". He said as he angrily storm out of the house, leaving me standing with a blurry vision. Mr Anthony Devale is a billionaire who recently annulled his marriage with his wife. But the problem is, he has a three years old daughter that needs to be taking care of. Meanwhile, Miss Natasha Evans badly needs a Job to take care of her sick younger brother who has been diagnosed with a heart disease and a large sum of money is needed for the corrective surgery. Natasha saw an advertisement for the position of a nanny from Job vacancy app with a very good pay. She wasted no time to jump for the offer.
Charlee was left at the altar and became a laughingstock. She tried to keep her head high, but ultimately lost it when she received a sex tape of her fiance and her half-sister. Devastated, she ended up spending a wild night with a hot stranger. It was supposed to be one-time thing, but he kept popping up, helping her with projects and revenge, all while flirting with her constantly. Charlee soon realized that it was nice having him around, until her ex suddenly appeared at her door, begging for another chance. Her tycoon lover asked, “Who will you choose? Think carefully before you answer.”
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
"Please trust me, I didn't do anything." "I don't believe you. I am rejecting you as my Queen and giving you the punishment of death." Alina was living outside her pack for five years. Her parents didn't try to contact her and always ignored her. Her best friend convinced her to go back to their pack and she agreed. But she had never imagined what was waiting there for her. She never thought she would meet her mate and had to face betrayal from everywhere. She had to pay for the crime which she never committed. Aaron Robertson is the king of Lycans. He is a very dominant and powerful King who not only rules Lycans but also rules other ranks of werewolves. Everyone is afraid of Lycans and he is the king of them. But who knew that he would get a mate who was just a simple Omega with no powers and strengths? He called her weak all the time but little did he know that his weak Omega would give him the biggest betrayal of his life for which he had to give her the sentence of death.
Mia's life is spiraling out of control. Abandoned by her mother, bullied mercilessly at school, and thrown into a household of four dangerously attractive stepbrothers, she's desperate to find her footing. "You look absolutely edible," Sean growled, his eyes devouring her. Mia felt a rush of heat between her thighs "Oh, you think so?" she purred, turning to face him. She reached out and traced her fingers along the ribbon that wrapped around his waist. "Well, I've been waiting for this all day. And I'm starving." Sean's smile grew into a predatory grin. "Then let us feast," he said, and in a flash, the ribbon fell away, exposing his rock-hard length. He stepped closer, and Mia felt the warmth of his breath on her face as he whispered, "You're going to take every inch of us tonight, aren't you?" With Rolex's teasing smirk and Sean's quiet, hot stares, Mia doesn't know where to turn-or who to trust. Every glance, every touch leaves her breathless, confused, and craving more than she should. Will Mia survive their games, or will she lose herself in a dangerous world of secrets, seduction, and forbidden desire? One house. Four brothers. Endless temptation.
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.
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"