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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
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
My boyfriend called, "Baby!" as he jumped out of bed and scrambled to pull his pants off the ground. "Please, I can explain my love." Shutting my eyes, I inhaled deeply and tried not to cry when I realized that my dream of the man not being my boyfriend had been dashed. "What?" I asked, "What do you want to explain?" How did you lie about having a business meeting while you were in bed enjoying yourself with my best friend, even though I told you I was in serious pain, is that it?" I stood there, my heart pounding, and tears streaming down my face...
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?