She was a doctor, he was a billionaire, and their love was the ultimate prescription. Dr. Chloe Adams, a brilliant and dedicated oncologist, had one mission: to find a cure for cancer. But when her research hits a dead end, she finds herself in desperate need of funding. Enter Elijah Ford, a billionaire inventor with a heart of gold and a vision for the future. Elijah offers Dr. Adams a deal she can't refuse: marry him in a contract marriage, and he'll fund her groundbreaking research. Two worlds collide in a story of love, ambition, and the fight against a sinister conspiracy. As they fight to expose the truth and save lives, they discover a love that defies all boundaries. But when Elijah is diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer, Chloe must risk everything to find a cure. In a world where the stakes are high and time is running out, can their love survive the ultimate test? Will Chloe and Elijah's love be enough to change the face of cancer research forever, or will their dreams be shattered by the forces conspiring against them?
Chloe's POV
"Vitals crashing! She's coding!"
My heart pounded as the monitors screamed. I rushed to the bedside of the young woman convulsing violently.
"Charged to 200! Clear!"
I placed the paddles on her chest. Her frail body jumped with the electrical shock. But the rhythmic beeping didn't resume.
"No response! Going again - 300! Clear!"
Another big shock went through her. But it wasn't helping. Her cancer was just too aggressive this time.
"Doctor, I'm calling it..." The nurse's defeated voice trailed off.
I shook my head, feeling a rush of adrenaline as I thought hard. There had to be something else I could do! I couldn't give up on her yet.
Emily was only 27 years old. She had a bright future ahead of her before this terrible disease hit. I remembered her smiling face from when we first met, so hopeful and determined to win. That hope kept me going.
But now, as I watched her delicate features go pale and still, I knew we were out of options. My experimental treatments had failed her.
I squeezed her hand tightly, blinking back hot tears. "I'm so sorry, Emily. I failed you."
Another patient lost to the ruthless disease I'd devoted my entire career and personal life to curing. When would the agonizing losses end?
I stepped out of the patient's room, ripping off my latex gloves angrily. My shoulders slumped as a familiar feeling of helplessness and failure washed over me.
How many more young lives would be tragically cut short before I found that hard-to-find solution?
"Dr. Adams?"
I looked up to see my best friend and fellow researcher, Liam Chen, watching me with concern etched on his kind face.
"What really happened?" he asked gently.
I shook my head, the lump in my throat making it hard to speak. "Emily's cancer was too advanced. We...we lost her."
Liam put a comforting hand on my shoulder. "You did everything you could Chloe."
But his words didn't console me this time. Doing everything I could still wasn't enough. Not when beautiful, promising lives kept slipping through my fingers and turning to ashes.
I remembered the near miracle I saw earlier that day in the lab. A new treatment from my latest research had made an advanced skin cancer patient's cells go into remission. For a few wonderful minutes, I felt that spark of hope again, the same hope that kept me going through 60-hour weeks and many setbacks.
But then the cold, harsh reality of my situation came crashing down. Without major financial backing, that near success could never be replicated or developed further into an actual cure. Just another dead end, like all the others before. Decades of sacrifices and brilliance, for nothing. Absolutely nothing .
That was when HE showed up.
"Dr. Chloe Adams?"
I turned when I heard the deep, smooth voice. There he was, billionaire inventor Elijah Ford, looking stylishly out of place in the busy hospital corridor.
I had seen his sharp features and intense blue eyes in the society pages, always surrounded by parties and luxury. What could a man like him possibly want from me?
"We need to talk," he said with an air of confidence. "It's about your research."
A shiver ran through me as our eyes met and held. His serious, unreadable expression promised...what? A second chance? Or just more disappointment?
After quickly finishing up my rounds for the night, I hurried to meet Elijah in my small, dismal research lab. Maybe the answers I had been desperately seeking weren't so impossibly far away after all.
When he explained his unusual proposal, I was shocked.
"Let me get this straight," I said slowly. "You're offering full financial backing for my cancer research...if I agree to marry you?"
Elijah nodded calmly, as if proposing to brilliant female oncologists was a regular occurrence for him. "A modern marriage of convenience," he said.
My mind spun like a tornado, trying to make sense of the absurd situation. This couldn't be real. Was it some elaborate prank? But his intense blue eyed gaze told me he wasn't joking or delusional.
This was an extremely wealthy man, used to getting whatever he desired. And currently, he seemed to want me as his wife, despite knowing me for all of ten minutes. The sheer audacity was breathtaking.
"And if I refuse your...proposal?" I managed to ask, curiosity getting the better of me.
He gave me a look that stopped my heart and made me question my resistance. "Then your chances of curing cancer before your funding runs out may have just flatlined."
I sat there, utterly stunned, as everything hung crashing down around me. The dizzying choice he proposed was unbelievable, unthinkable. Selling my vow of scientific dedication for a life of wealth? Or refusing and letting medical milestones and my life's work be eternally sacrificed?
Before I could even think clearly, Elijah slid his fancy business card across the table. It seemed to shine under the bright lab lights, almost mocking me.
"Think it over, Doctor," he said smoothly. "But not for too long."
With those ominous words, he turned and walked out of the lab, leaving me with the weight of the world's hopes resting heavily on my shaking hands.
I looked down at the thick ivory card with Elijah Ford's name and felt my future split into two completely different paths. One promised wealth, success, and the chance to fulfill all my medical dreams. The other path would lead to professional failure and the unbearable regret of not being able to save lives despite years of hard work.
The daunting decision filled me with turmoil and excitement. I had a feeling my answer would change the course of my life forever, no matter which path I chose.
My gaze drifted back to the microscope that earlier had shown such medical promise. It now seemed to wink at me, just as Elijah's eyes had...knowing, challenging, seductive.
Which impossible reality would I ultimately embrace?
Amy was a poor girl who had always wished to marry for genuine love. Jack was a very wealthy billionaire who did not care about love. They have been forced into an arranged marriage for business reasons,not because they loved each other. At first, they were like strangers. But quickly, real romantic emotions grew between them even though the marriage began as fake. However, many troubles came their way. Jack's wealthy family did not approve of Amy. Secrets and lying people from the past attempted to ruin their marriage. Jack's business was additionally in trouble. With a lot of these problems, their unlikely marriage was in danger of ending. Can individuals who started as strangers fight through each difficulties to remain deeply in love? 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.
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
22-year-old Evelyn Carter is attempting to start over in California while avoiding her past. She will be embarking on a new career path as a private school teacher. She is smart, attractive, and doesn't put up with nonsense. Who wouldn't notice her? However, what happens when she attracts the attention of someone unwilling to let her go? Who wants her and nothing else after falling in love at first sight? A 25-year-old billionaire CEO and single father, Lucian Carrington. He takes what he wants and he is also a very dangerous man. All it needed was one look at a stunning woman to realize she was HIS, even though he doesn't believe in relationships because they always end. Preview: Miss Carter, you will be mine. I say firmly. "Release my arm, Mr. Carrington, before I force you to." She says, seeming to smile at me. I give her a sly smile. Squeezing my wrist with her other hand, she twists it uncomfortably. I gave a painful hiss. "Don't underestimate me, Mr. Carrington." "This is the only time I will allow you to walk away from me, Miss Carter." She glared at me as she turned. "Mr. Carrington, I am no possession of yours." I was left standing there when she opened the classroom door and left.
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.