I Stacy, a determined 22-year-old, stands as the fierce heiress to Cream Craft Cosmetics. With an icy demeanor and a vow never to succumb to love, her resolve is tested when her father, in a shocking move, arranges a marriage contract with Ethan, the enigmatic scion of Nova Tech Industries. Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, Stacy confronts her father, her rage echoing through the halls as she slams the door in his face. Meanwhile, Ethan, a 24-year-old burdened by the weight of rumors surrounding his sexuality, faces his own battle as he grapples with the sudden intrusion of a stranger into his carefully crafted world. As they navigate the intricacies of their forced union, Stacy and Ethan find themselves embroiled in a tumultuous dance of power, pride, and desire. Despite their initial animosity, sparks begin to fly between them, igniting a firestorm of conflicting emotions that threatens to consume them both. Amidst the chaos, they must confront their deepest fears and desires, unraveling the tangled web of secrets and lies that bind them together. And as their worlds collide and passions ignite, they discover that love knows no bounds, transcending even the most hardened of hearts. Join Stacy and Ethan on a journey of self-discovery, redemption, and forbidden desire in this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and second chances.
Stacy sat quietly on the steps of her house, lost in her thoughts about the past, unaware of her father's arrival. "Daughter, what's troubling you?" he called out, jolting her out of her reverie. Startled, Stacy turned to face him.
"Dad, good afternoon. How was your day?" she replied, her expression devoid of a smile.
"I'm fine," her dad responded. "I came to talk to you about something important. You know you're not getting any younger, and time waits for no one."
"Dad, I know, but it's not that simple. I've been trying to find love, but it seems elusive," Stacy explained.
"And what about this contract you mentioned?"
"Stacy, you need to think about marriage. So I arranged a contract between you and Mr. Omni's son, Ethan," her father revealed.
"Dad, how could you do this? I don't even know him, let alone have feelings for him," Stacy protested. "You're not helping, you're only complicating things," she yelled, slamming the door shut in frustration.
Meanwhile, in another part of the country, Ethan sat in his office, engrossed in the newspaper's headlines. His father's sudden appearance startled him.
"Dad, what brings you here without notice?" Ethan questioned.
"Do I need to announce my visit to my own son's office?" his father retorted. "I've arranged a marriage contract between you and Mr. William's daughter, Stacy. There's no way out of it, so prepare to meet her in three weeks," he announced loudly, causing a stir among the office staff who overheard.
"I hope he agrees," the manager remarked to a nurse in a hushed tone. "I doubt it. He's always been indifferent, even to my advances," the nurse replied quietly. "But I'm here for you, if you're interested," she added, earning her a sharp slap from the manager.
Meanwhile, Ethan and his father engaged in a heated argument. "Dad, I won't let this marriage jeopardize my business," Ethan declared angrily. "That's my son. We'll discuss this further later," Mr. Omni responded before leaving Ethan's office.
As he exited, Vanessa, a colleague, attempted to confide in him about her feelings for Ethan, but he brushed her off without a glance.
"Keep your hands to yourself," he snapped, striding away with his personal assistant.
Left alone, Ethan's friend Alex approached him. "Are you really going through with this contract?" Alex inquired. "I have no choice. My company is at stake," Ethan admitted. "But what if she doesn't love you?" Alex pressed.
"Then I'll have to make her fall for me," Ethan replied determinedly. "But how?" Alex asked, perplexed.
"I don't know. I'm at a loss," Ethan admitted as he and Alex left the office, accompanied by their driver, Jeff. "Where to, sir?" Jeff asked.
"Just drive around the city until I say stop," Ethan instructed, his mind swirling with uncertainty.
At Stacy's residence
she felt compelled to reach out to her father, seeking reconciliation despite the irrevocable nature of the signed contract. With resignation weighing heavily upon her, Stacey dialed her father's number, each ring echoing her trepidation as she awaited his response.
"Hello, daughter," Mr. William's voice, suffused with contrition, penetrated the silence, offering a tentative olive branch in the wake of their discord.
"Dad, I'm also sorry about the way I banged the door on you," Stacey interjected, her words tinged with remorse. "I never meant to do so."
Acknowledging his daughter's apology with a reassuring tone, Mr. William extended his forgiveness, his paternal concern palpable even through the medium of their conversation.
With the specter of their disagreement momentarily dispelled, Stacey seized the opportunity to broach the subject of her impending shopping excursion, her apprehension tinged with a glimmer of hope.
"Will you please forgive me?" Mr. William's request hung in the air, a poignant reminder of the familial bond that united them despite their differences.
Upon receiving her father's blessing, Stacey's spirits soared, buoyed by the prospect of temporary respite from the weighty burdens of familial expectation. Determined to savor the fleeting moments of freedom afforded her, she resolved to embark on her outing with a sense of renewed purpose.
As she bid her father farewell and prepared to depart, Stacey couldn't help but feel a surge of optimism coursing through her veins. With the promise of independence beckoning her forth, she set out into the bustling cityscape, eager to embrace the freedom that lay beyond her doorstep.
After witness the painful death of her own mom, valentina is left with no other choice but to escape her mafia stepfather, to keep her own skin alive. But it seems faith as other plans for her, as it gets her into an accident with a very handsome but strange stranger, who tries helping her out, because of a resurfacing guilt from the past. Every gift as a price, just as every helping hand needs a reward, or so valentina thought, as she decides to sell herself off you the handsome stranger in for help from him, to defeat her stepfather, not knowing, he was willing to help from the beginning. Aiden a 25years CEO of a multi billionaire empire finds himself playing along the path valentina out, after all who could say no to a sexy gift, especially when it's being offered to him on a platter of gold. " Shhhh, don't breathe out loud. " He whispered beside her ear. His hot breathe making the hair around her neck raise. " Aiden . " Wait. Valentina stuttered. " You want help and I need something to excite my hard heart, it's a win win babygirl. " He placed a gentle kiss on her jawline, making her shiver. " This wasn't the plan. " He chuckled " Even angels can change there plan and route, who says I can't. " He smirked.
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
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."
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true origins—a lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. “It's time to reveal your true identity, darling.”
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."