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Marcelo Wilton, the only heir to the Wilton's Empires was born under strange circumstances that propelled him to be withdrawn from the outside world. His parents were killed one day when he wasn't around. Being the Heir, he was obligated to have a Lady by his side but mysteriously they either died, called off the engagement or never came back. Slowly, He gave up on Love. He met Stacy Williams, a certified chef who lived almost all her life in the Villa of Finex. At 24, her only focus was making enough money to take care of her mum and nothing else but for relationship matters, she had a big zero interest in. Marcelo's sister's life came under attack and Stacy was just in time to save her. Spending time with Stacy for two days, Ella clung to her and never stayed apart from her. Marcelo wanted Stacy as his wife to keep his inheritance, so he proposed a contract marriage to her. Stacy, who needed money for her mother's treatment had no other choice than to accept it. Meanwhile, there are dark loops in the Wilton's family which had been driven deep for years. Strong winds seem to blow....secrets shaking to unfold, mysterious killings involved. Will Marcelo ever find it in his heart to Love Stacy despite everything that has happened to him?. Will Stacy hold on to the belief her mum always told her that "Love conquers all?" With all the mysterious happenings and revelations screaming at her face in just a month at the mansion? Find out more from the book!
Stacy's POV
I missed another opportunity to get a job. Even when I had a smiley face on, my shirt and skirt were crisp and smooth. My makeup is lightly done.
One that wasn't going to have the female employees wondering if I've gone to steal the favor of their superior and colleagues, or one a female superior would disagree with.
I made sure I did everything right, but the moment I heard the man say with a weak smile,
"I'm really sorry,"
I needed no further explanations. A vacancy I had well applied for. An interview I earned.
How was another candidate suddenly given the bag just yesterday? I thought on my way home as the afternoon sun hit my face. "Thank goodness I reused my sunscreen before leaving home." I said to myself.
I could see my mom trailing down the stairs, and I knew her hawk eyes, firm but gentle, were gawking at me from where I sat down.
I fought back the tears in my eyes, preparing to pretend all was okay. I couldn't bring myself to her. I have failed again; I don't know what to do again.
I was staring down at my phone before I realized she was already standing before me. I pretended whatever it was I didn't know about it.
Staring at my phone made it so oblivious she was now standing there, but what I wasn't prepared for was when she crouched down, her hands on my knees, her face warm and her eyes tender, telling me that everything was going to be fine.
Perhaps, I needed not to lie. I couldn't hold back the tears at that moment, and I crashed my head into my mom's embrace, soaking her dress with my tears.
"You will get another one," she said as she patted my shoulders gently, but I could tell she was only saying that to console me.
"What makes you so sure?" I asked between sniffles, trying to get myself together.
She smiled, "I just know so, and as for those people, they can shove their appointment up their asses!"
I burst into a fit of laughter, "Mom!" and I could tell she just wanted to cheer me up from the way she smiled back.
In a few seconds, the somber feeling clouds my expression, and I rested my head on her shoulders.
"I just want to give us a better life, Mom. Am I not old and conscious enough to do that?"
"Look at you speaking like all you do is sit home and play video games!" she frowns,
"You step out there all day, seeking out every opportunity available. Hell, you were the one who made me understand the modern way of writing CV's and applying for jobs via emails."
"You made me a critique of how well you composed your application letters, how well your choice of dresses looked, that alone should remind you, my girl, you are doing more than enough."
"No, I'm not." I whisper, and another stream of tears comes pouring down.
"My poor girl", I heard the hurt in her voice as she embraced me tightly.
"It would have not been this difficult if Joe had never been around," I mutter, and I knew my mom heard it when she went rigid beside me.
We remained silent for a few more seconds, and in that little moment, I knew whatever she was going to say as always was only meant to comfort me. I knew a part of her still blamed me for Joe. Still blamed me for what happened after Joe.
"Well," she sighed, pulling me away from her so I was facing her, "I don't think you would have considered saving up that much if Joe hadn't suggested making an investment into your culinary skills"
"Joe had offered to support you, and no one would have known he had ulterior motives. Joe happened because it was meant to."
"It's up to us to decide how we want to continue writing the story after Joe." She said with a playful wink, and in no time, I was smiling.
"Let's get you something to eat," she chirped as she stood up from the sofa.
"No. Mom ..." I tried protesting, but I knew I had lost the battle right before it began when the clatter of a plate against the kitchen counter filled the atmosphere.
My mind wandered far to the most recent application I had submitted to a restaurant; my last resort. I wasn't religious, but at that moment, I folded my hands and whispered a prayer.
Marcelo's POV
I restrained myself from slamming the door hard when I stepped outside, my fists clenched into tight fists.
A playful smirk danced over the lips of Cathy; my best friend but I wasn't in the mood to entertain her jokes. It didn't stop her from trying though.
"You look more handsome when you frown, kittie," she called out the name she used when she wanted to tease me, locking her arms around mine.
"Don't call me that," I growled, taking a turn for the elevators. Cathy cackled, obviously aware of what had transpired in my father's office.
"You should go," she whispered as soon as we walked into the elevator. "Really."
I stared at her, my brows arched. "Are you being serious right now? What part of my father's treacherous plans are you a part of?"
She held up her hands on surrender, "Whoa, whoa, take it easy there comrade." she chuckled.
"I knew for a fact your father had informed Nick to prepare for your arrival and a place to stay in Chicago. Trust your dad to be the master at getting what he wants."
"Well, I can't always give him what he wants. What he wants is destroying my life. My goals. My future."
"For heaven's sake, this company he's seeking out for in Chicago cannot be trusted! How can they possibly have a prototype for a project Sandstone Constructions is seeking to buy?"
"Did you just say Sandstone?" Cathy asked, her jaw dropped.
"Exactly. I hate The Raven more than my father does, but there are limits to the lengths we go to expert revenge."
Cathy sighed, her exhale reverberating in the calm of the elevator's atmosphere. "Mr. Jones did lose a lot on that day," she whispered, avoiding my gaze.
Flashes of a memory, year old, skidded across my mind, and I could feel my scarred heart erupting in pain. "I lost something too," I said bitterly.
The elevator doors chimed as it slid open, but it was too late for me to read the expression on Cathy's face when she pushed me so hard my back crashed against the elevator walls.
"Get down!" She yelled as she pulled out a pistol, her screams immediately countered by gunshots.
We were under attack.
"A complete fool, that is what you are," he said with a disgusting tone. Anastasia is a girl raised by her blind mother Helen, her father died when she was five. Her father's brother Jack was a drunkard who has no life and claimed that his brother's wife is his also. He lives with them and Anastasia has to work inorder to provide for everyone. Jack came home drunk that night and was assaulting her, she ran out of the house and went into a club to be among the crowd. Raped by the owner of the club and was left with an unwanted pregnancy. She went into a painful labour and lost the baby. Torn apart and left with sadness she sought out for revenge, got entangled with a new life she knows nothing about. She went back to The Rock hotel. Later finding out the man she fall in love with happens to be the son of the man who raped her. Will she be able to forgive Fergo when she finds out he raped her? Will she be able to love Anthonio even after knowing who his father was? Will she get her revenge or will she forgive and forget? Find out more from the book readers!
When Robina Adams got back from Moonvale Pack where she went to have her training on having leadership qualities in order to be able to rule the pack as Luna. She met the shock of her life. She found out that everything she had worked and wished for had been taken from her. The man whom she had loved and asked to rule in her stead had taken her position away from her, worse he doesnāt want to hear anything about her pregnancy. He only loved her because of her position as the Alpha's daughter, he had rejected her and had taken her childhood friend, Elsie as his mate. And worst they had a pup together, She had come back to tell Ian of the good news that she had learnt and was ready to rule and to tell him she was pregnant with his child seven months after but how would she, when he had everything all planned out and was having an affair even before she left. She couldn't tell him anymore, he had chosen her best friend over her, taken her position, and forced his way as the Alpha and denied her pregnancy. Angry, rejected and heartbroken, she left Silver Furs Pack and moved elsewhere to give life a fresh start. There she would meet Mikael Riversā long lost twin brother of Ian Rivers whom everyone thought was dead and rightful Alpha to Silver Furs Pack. Will she be grateful to the moon goddess for giving her a second chance at love, embrace all and move on or will her taste for revenge become insatiable? Well, find out more in the book !
Sheila had her back against the wall when her family tried to force her to marry an awful old man. In a fit of rage, she hired a gigolo to act as her husband. She thought the gigolo needed money and did this for a living. Little did she know that he was nothing like that. One day, he pulled off his mask and revealed himself to be the world's top magnate. This marked the beginning of their love. He showered her with everything she could ever want. They were happy. However, unexpected circumstances soon posed a threat to their love. Would Sheila and her husband make it through the storm? Find out!
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.
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. Whatās 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 couldnāt 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 doesnāt seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that heās 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?
Maria took her sisterās place and was engaged to Anthony, a disabled man who had lost his status as the family heir. At first, they were just a nominal couple. However, things changed when things about Maria were gradually exposed. It turned out she was a professional hacker, a mysterious composer, and the sole successor to an international jade sculpting masterā¦ The more that was revealed about her, the less Anthony could rest easy. A famous singer, an award-winning actor, an heir of a rich familyāso many excellent men were chasing after his fiancee, Maria. What should Anthony do?
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashtonās uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
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.