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In the bustling City of New York, a city shimmering with beauty and opulence, Alexa Donald, a twenty three years old final year college student who's dating the charming son of a very affluent billionaire, Oliver Barnes is met by the most shocking news of her life: her boyfriend, whom she loves and cherishes has been cheating on her with non other than her one and only best friend. At first she doesn't believe the news and saw it as a rumor, but then, she catches them making out in his room. Stunned and distraught, Alexa decides to pay him back for betraying her: she moves on to date his father, a handsome billionaire who's now a widower. Alexa Donald is a final year student who's high spirited, determined and feisty. She's charming with a wide smile that put men into a state of deep trance and daydreaming. Her self confidence and captivating looks makes her stand out wherever she goes. Alexa who's stunning looks caught the eye of the handsome billionaire's son, Mark Barnes and falls head over heels for him, decides to date him and be apart of his family. But few weeks after their engagement party, Alexa is met by a shocking news that threatens to make her whole world crashing. She is shocked to hear that the boy whom she fell so deeply in love with, has been cheating on her with her best friend. Oliver Barnes on the other hand is the renowned extra hot billionaire, the father to Mark, Alexa's boyfriend. He's in his late forties but with his athletic stature and perfectly chiseled features, looks like he's in his twenties. His affluence in New York is strongly commanding as he owns more than ten percent of the companies in New York. Oliver's presence is strongly commanding. He's known to be a man of no nonsense as he's very strict and rigid, but when he meets the young and beautiful Alexa, Donald his carefully curated world evolves into a world of both love and hate, betrayal and trust, sadness and joy.
Chapter 1
'I have a perfect life'
I thought as I stepped into the car. I glanced at the cake I was holding and smiled.
I wore a short red sequin sleeveless dress that hugged my body perfectly, my jade skin looked more vibrant under the bright color. For the first time, I was able to pull off strap heels which complimented my dress in the most perfect and sexy way.
What else could I ask for? I had a perfect man who absolutely loved me more than anything. I was going to get married pretty soon and well about my career, I was going to get my medical degree in a few months.
Today's anniversary present was going to be more than just a bouquet and cake for Mark.
Mark had been my boyfriend for the past three years and I always envisioned our wedding, even though he was yet to propose, but I had a feeling that he was going to do that soon. I had already told anyone who cared to listen that I was going to get out of singlehood in a few month's time.
No, scratch that,I know he would, I found a ring in his drawer the day before when I was looking for a pen.
So here I was, on my way to surprise the love of my life on our anniversary. I didn't call him to inform him that I was on my way, but I knew that he would be home. I wanted him to be greatly surprised.
The traffic was pretty bad so I pulled out my phone to check my Social media feeds.
The first notification I got was that Kiara just posted a photo and I went to her page to see that she posted a photo of her fingers and she was wearing a gold ring. It was beautiful and it looked expensive. It looked oddly familiar and I scrunched my face and then grinned widely as I saw the caption.
The caption was "About to become a Mrs"
OMG!! Kiara's getting married. I frowned. That was strange, She didn't tell me she was seeing anyone, but nevertheless,I was happy for her.
Kiara was my best friend and we've been best of friends since we were children. We told each other everything and that was why I found it weird that she didn't tell me that she was seeing anyone. It was weird, but I brushed it off. She probably didn't think it was important enough to let me know and I was going to ask her about it.
I was about to call her when it hit me, the ring--, why it looked familiar! it was because it looked very much like mine, like the one I found in Mark's drawer, and the inscription too. I didn't pay much attention when I first saw the ring in his desk drawer, but now that I think about it, it had a K&M inscribed by the side, just like the ring on Kiara's finger.
K&M was probably a brand that made jewelry. I mentally cursed myself for being so focused on my studies that I didn't know about the trendy things. Perhaps, K&M was the biggest Jewelry company right now. I made a mental note to check their page on social media later.
I exhaled loudly as I started driving upon hearing the honks from the cars behind mine, I was so lost in thoughts that I didn't know when the road was cleared.
I dialed Kiara's number quickly and it went straight to voicemail. I sighed Looked at the cake beside me and smiled again. It was indeed a good day. I and my best friend were going to get the ring on the same day. What was even more exciting was that the ring looked the same and was made by the same company.
I stepped out of the car with the cake in my hand and hummed silently as I stepped into the elevator and pressed the number to take me to the fifth floor, where his apartment was located.
Excitement coursed through my veins as I unlocked the front door, the anticipation of a special evening tingling in the air.
I was eager to celebrate with the man I had shared so many precious moments with. A subtle fragrance of scented candles fills the hallway, He really was going to do it!
The door was slightly opened and I pushed it a little bit open, wondering how he knew I was going to show up at the house without calling me.
Maybe Kiara had told him that I was going to come to surprise him and he had decided that he would instead surprise me. I frowned and suddenly stopped. I had forgotten to inform Kiara about our anniversary or did she somehow know? I decided that it didn't matter, it could even be that he was still preparing the house and would call me over soon.
My heart brimmed with love, and a smile danced on my lips. As I approached the bedroom, the soft glow of flickering candles spilled from beneath the door, heightening my joy. This was it! This was exactly what I had been waiting for, for a long time.
I gently pushed the door open, ready to share an intimate night filled with laughter and memories with the one I loved.
"Happy......" The scene that unfolded before me shattered my happiness like a fragile glass and in an instant my smile was replaced by a deep frown, my happiness gone.
I stopped in my tracks. The cake dropped first, then my bag. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion and then...
"Lexie, let me explain" He said, buttoning his pants, while she wrapped the sheets around her body, looking everywhere else but my face.
"How..what..how" I stammered, my emotions betraying me as the tears clouded my eyes.
My best friend, and my boyfriend. The things that I see happening in movies and books, now happening to me. This was impossible. I shook my head rapidly as if I was trying to clear my head of the ugly memory I had witnessed.
"Fuck this!" Kiara suddenly yelled, glaring at me in anger.
"Do you know how difficult it was to pretend I was okay with everything? with you telling everyone you were dating my man?!" She continued and my mouth was wide open as I looked at her. My eyes looked like they were ready to finally bulge out of their socket.
I was stunned and continued to stand there with my mouth agape, unable to fully comprehend what was happening.
"Kiara stop!, we agreed to have this conversation with her quietly," he said and I watched them continue arguing, my mind was wandering, I couldn't separate reality from Imagination.
"I am sick and tired of this bullshit! Just how much more time do you need to tell her?" She yelled back.
"We agreed to tell her when the time is right"
"And when is that right time?!, Do you think a right time would ever come? It's been a year!"
she faced me "And you Alexa, you're so selfish and stupid. I mean how come you didn't notice anything all those years" she spat ruefully and I winced.
A torrent of emotions engulfed me-sadness, anger, pain, and an overwhelming sense of betrayal.
My carefully planned night was gone and in its place was the painful reminder of a broken promise. She had just said it's been a year. A year of them fooling me, right under my nose and I never noticed!
Coupled with other emotions I felt, I felt stupid. She had just said a year. They had been together for that long '
"Lexie calm down, I know how you're feeling right now, but trust me, there's more to the story than you think," He said and I felt hands on my shoulder, trying to soothe me
"Come sit and let's talk like adults," he said again, trying to guide me to sit like I was an invalid. I must've looked like one as I stood there, like a statue with mouth wide open and eyes that seemed to want to bulge out of their sockets and stare into nothingness.
They must have thought I was a fool. "Oh, she's too stupid to find out." They must have said to each other. I must look like a fool to them. They must've laughed at my expense.
"Get your fucking hands off me!" I screamed and ran out, the weight of betrayal echoing in my ears. The tears mingled with rain as I stumbled through the front door of my apartment, desperate for escape.
The cool rain kissed my face as I ran, my breath hitching, as if the faster my pace, the quicker I could outrun the painful truth.
Chapter 2
Hazel a 23 years old lady, was forced into pretending to be her twin sister, Harriet,who was one of the contestants for the concubine selection ceremony,organized by the Alpha’s mother for her son. Being selected as the Alpha’s concubine marked the beginning of her woes and troubles. Carrying his child,she was sent away from the pack by her mother and sister who wanted to keep their dirty secrets hidden. Few months later, after she arrived to her aunt’s pack , Hazel gives birth to her son, who she named Axel. A calamity struck Shadow pack and the only solution was for the blood roaming outside the pack be brought back home. Plotting and scheming,Harriet’s mother abducts Hazel’s son and gives to Harriet who claims him as her son, and peace was restored to the pack. But long will Harriet’s joy last? Only time will tell how this web of lies and deceit will be untangled
The lovely family of John suffer long time trouble by visiting the popular MASK TOWN,now they have to look for a way out, but ther life is at the mercy of the late alpha king declaration.
My billionaire girl is a story of how Mr Christiana the female billionaire search for true love,but find no other person the the one she didn't love at first and latter discovered that Mr Silas her gate man happen to be the best man on earth
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
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."
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 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!"
Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?
The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?