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After escaping her adoptive father's creditor, the infamous Sebastian Bernadotte, Isabel Hadid opted to be a surrogate mother to an anonymous billionaire in desperate need of an heir, just to pay up the debt. She conceived a pair of triplets and upon delivery, she maneuvered her way to have one of the children for herself, breaching the contract she'd signed. Eight years later, Isabel has created a new identity for herself and her son, Reynolds. However, fate had other plans for her when her path crossed with Sebastian Bernadotte again, and she discovered that he was the anonymous billionaire whose son she'd stolen. Seeing the striking resemblance between her son and the sons he'd left at home, Sebastian needed no Sherlock Holmes to deduce Isabel's foul play. "Woman, you've breached our contract by taking my son and now, you'll pay. Either I take back my son and have you pay for infringement, or you accept to be my mistress." Isabel was stuck between losing her son or becoming the mistress of the man she'd once despised.
Isabel checked her watch impatiently, as she waited to be called into the ob-gyn's office.
She has less than an hour left to report to work, and has been seated there for the past thirty minutes, but it seemed like it has been an eternity already.
Although, she was hoping to get accepted for the position she was applying for, she still couldn't afford to get fired from her job at Blue Farm yet.
It has been her only source of livelihood for the past three years, and she enjoyed working there too. The free meals the employees are entitled to, has been her lifesaver.
However, she knew that if by sheer luck, she got accepted for this new position, she would've to quit from Blue Farm.
Compared to the free meals and hourly income, this new position came with a lot of incentives, which made it luscious.
From the free healthcare to the best hospital in the city, to the free living expenses, from her feeding to her clothes and transportation.
Then, there was her monthly allowance, and the opulent and well furbished apartment she would be entitled to during the period of the job. And to top it all, there was a settlement fee of two million dollars, which was enough for her to pay up her adoptive father's debt and start a better life for herself elsewhere.
She would be subjected to a life of luxury, just to carry the heir of an anonymous billionaire, which wasn't totally a good thing for her.
Yes, she would be selling her body to a total stranger, which in a way felt like prostitution to her, but desperate times call for desperate measures.
Just two weeks ago, she managed to escape the clutches of Sebastian Bernadotte, the city's most venerated billionaire. She had to convince the man that she would repay her father's debt of almost a million dollar.
It was more of a challenge than a plea, as the man had planned to make her his sex slave for her father's debt.
Isabel could not subject herself to such life, after all she'd been through, so she took the high road, which was to refund the man's money with a five percent interest within six months.
More reason she'd replied the ad for surrogacy, without thinking twice. Not that she has regrets, but she wished she had better options.
"Ms. Hadid,." She heard someone call her name and she was instantly removed from her reverie.
It was the receptionist.
"Doctor Harrison will see you now."
Isabel got up from the chair, clutching her purse and she sauntered towards the doctor's closed office.
"Thanks." She mouthed to the lady who was seated behind her desk, before knocking against the door.
"Come in." A soft voice spoke from inside, and she pulled the knob, pushing the door open.
Inside the small office, a woman in her fifties was seated behind a desk, scrutinizing Isabel as she approached her.
Although the woman was smiling, Isabel couldn't help but still be nervous.
"Good afternoon, Doctor Harrison." She greeted the woman, who smiled a reply and offered her a seat.
"Thanks." Isabel mouthed in appreciation, taking the seat on the right side.
Behind the woman was a floor to ceiling shelf with countless neatly arranged books, and on the walls were posters of babies and pregnant women. Her desk was well organized, from her PC to the pen-holder and notebooks and notepad.
Everything in the woman's small office were in order.
"So, Ms. Hadid, what may I do for you today?" The woman asked Isabel after she'd sat down.
"Your report here doesn't show you're pregnant, so what may be the case?"
Isabel slightly opened her mouth, but she didn't know how to explain to the woman why she'd come to see her, without feeling judged.
She was skeptical, fearing she might be condemned for wanting to take this step. She still haven't confided in anyone about her decision yet, as she dreaded the condemnation that would come with it.
"Ms. Hadid, I'm here to help you in whatever way that's within my capability." The older woman explained to her in a very reassuring manner,
"I am bounded by a patient and doctor confidentiality, so whatever we say here, I cannot and will never tell a third party, so feel free to tell me whatever you want."
Isabel felt a boost to her confidence at the woman's words, she opened her mouth and revealed her reason for coming, keeping out the unnecessary details to herself.
Doctor Harrison listened to Isabel, not interrupting a single time.
When she finished, the woman gave her a small lidded container to go pee into.
Isabel returned minutes later, handing her pee sample to the woman, who called in her assistant, a younger female.
The assistant drew a blood sample from Isabel's vein, thereafter, she provided them with her saliva in another lidded container.
"Doctor, can I come for the results tomorrow?" Isabel inquired from the woman, after her assistant left the office with the samples she has provided them.
"I've to report to work and I cannot afford be late."
"Of course, you can. Tomorrow is okay to come take the results, but ensure to come before four-thirty p.m." Doctor Harrison explained to her, and she concurred with a nod, thanking the woman before leaving the office.
The next day was so strenuous for Isabel, she couldn't go collect the test results from the clinic, so she went there the day after.
Luckily, it wasn't too late for her.
After taking the results, which were enclosed in a brown envelope, Isabel refused to open it.
She did not want to see the content of it, until she was in the comfort of her bedroom,in case she needed to cry or scream.
One of the vital criterias required of all applicants applying for the position, was their medical reports.
According to the agency, they need to be medically clean and be healthy in all aspect, before applying.
No genetic disorder or known risk factors, as the clients wants a healthy child.
There were still screenings and interviews which would be conducted by the agency, during the course of the selection, but the applicant's medical history was an important factor.
Throughout the ride home, she prayed earnestly that the result be favorable, as she didn't want to miss the opportunity.
She didn't want to be a sex slave to an entitled rich bastard like Sebastian Bernadotte. The man is cruel and has no regard for anyone.
She'd rather die, than be with a man like him.
Once she arrived home, she went into her bedroom in the attic and shut the door no one would barge in on her.
There, she opened the enevlope and took out the results with thumping heartbeat and partially closed eyes.
The first result was she took out was the saliva hormone testing result and despite not understanding much of what it entailed, she was impressed by the conclusion.
It stated that her progesterone and estrogen levels were at optimal level.
One good news down, two more to go.
She brought out the second result, and just like the first, it was good.
The urinalysis concluded there was no bacteria yielded, and there were neither protein, glucose nor bilirubin in her urine.
Isabel prayed that the third one, which was the blood test, wouldn't be any different from the first two, and luckily for her, it wasn't.
All the results showed she was medically clean, and has no fertility abnormality.
Isabel was overjoyed with the results, she couldn't stop smiling.
She packaged them back into the envelope, then went to bring out the application form she had filled earlier. Just as she pulled out the form from her drawer, an unexpected knock came on her door.
Isabel was startled. She pushed back the form, then went to grab the test results envelop, which she shove into the drawer, and pushed it close.
While whoever it was, was banging like a maniac, she hurriedly tousled the sheets to make it look like she has been lying on the bed, then feigned an unwell face as she sauntered towards the door
That was a trick she'd borrowed from Jasmine, the Hadid's biological daughter.
It was her adoptive mother, Nadia Hadid, on the door and she seemed pissed.
It wasn't like the woman has ever been thrilled to see her.
"How long would it take you to come open the door, Isabel?!" The woman scolded her, standing outside.
"And what are you doing inside there? Isn't it time to start dinner preparation, you ungrateful child? Or do you want my family and I to starve to death?" She continued,
"Is that your plan? To kill us so you can inherit all we've left, because we gave you our last name? You can never be a Hadid, no matter what you do." The woman snarled in disgust,
"You're too ugly, and aside from that, you can never be good enough for this family. I don't even know why I allowed my husband agree to adopt you. We should've allowed them keep moving you from homes to homes."
Isabel opened her mouth, but couldn't voice out any sound. She could only stand and stare emotionlessly, as the woman rained more unflattering words on her.
She has gotten acquainted to their taunting and derogatory words, they don't hurt her anymore, unlike before. Then, she would start shedding tears whenever they treated her badly, which was most of the time.
They said mean words to her, treated her like garbage and reminded her at every opportunity how she wasn't a part of their family, but was a charity case.
Then, she would shed tears nonstop, wishing they would stop being cruel towards her.
But they never stopped, instead it got worse everyday.
Nothing she ever did was good enough for them.
That was until she realized that her tears gave them superior complex over her. It gave them power to hurt her more, so she stopped crying and wishing they would change someday.
She stopped trying so hard to gain their validation, because it was never coming.
Now, she listen to their derogatory remarks like they mean nothing, while patiently waiting for the day she would have enough resources to go out there and start a new life for herself.
They may have raised her for the past eleven years, and she has been nothing but grateful, but it was obvious she needed to get out there and become her own person.
This surrogacy job would be her one ticket out of their lives for good and although it would cost her quite a lot, physically, emotionally and psychologically, she was willing to take the risk involved.
Once she has paid the man's debt, she would go somewhere far away from their lives.
Somewhere her path would never cross with theirs ever again.
Demon Don was everything a man would dread messing with and a woman would fall in lust with. He was as handsome as he was as deadly and dangerous. He was a cold and hard profiled serial killer, the best in the game. However, when he was offered the unusual job of protecting the children of a former drug syndicate, he'd to get help as he couldn't manage to take care of the four years old, Kayla and her six months old sister, Suri. Seeing Alina, the twenty two year old nun to be, he knew he'd gotten the help he'd needed. He kidnapped her, offering her the job of a governess, with no chance of refusal. Alina had accepted the job not just because he hadn't given her any option, but also because she felt the strange cosmic connection to the kids and couldn't bear leave them alone with Demon Don and his litter of blasphemous words. She couldn't wait to finish the job and return to her normal, far away from Don and all the baggage that came with him. However, fate has other plans in stock for her, because when Don who'd became not just her employer, but an acquaintance and her protector, started asking for things which were beyond her reach. Things which were against her moral upbringing and against her drive and her goals for life. Alina was torn between succumbing to his earthly and lustful desires or standing her righteous ground against them. Not only was she exposed to the harsh reality of life, whilst working with Don to protect the two endangered kids, but she was exposed to secrets from her past, which were unknown to her, forcing her to take a life changing decision.
After the death of her mother, things went downhill for Blaire Simpson. She'd to live with her abusive father and a sister, who cared less about her existence. However, on the night of her eighteenth birthday, fate took another turn for her, when she found out who she really was. Still dealing with the life shocking revelation, she also found out her mate was her boss's step brother, Alpha Ryder, the Tribid Alpha King of the Navarre Kingdom, one of the strongest shifter kingdoms in America. It would've been a great news for her, except that she came from a long line of rogue wolves and the unspoken rule was, "A rogue can never lead a pack or be it's Luna." Blaire who'd wanted a new life, found herself running away from the one fate had chosen for her.
Lucas Ozera isn't your normal teen. He is a member of the ancient vampire race, the Morois and unlike several morois, his family are among the Moroi Secret Society that make up for royalty. With him being the only one left in his family after their tragic death, he's next in line for the royal seat. Not feeling safe enough in the Elite Academy, the school he'd spent almost all his life, learning all he needs to know about being a moroi and leading his race, Lucas fled to the human world to live as a normal human being, with no responsibilities, no obligations and no entitlement. Unless, he's far from your normal human being as he got caught after six months of hiding in the human world and he was brought back to the academy, where he's believed to be safe. With a new dhampir guardian, Danila Kirova, a witty, smart mouth, exquisite, strong and bad ass teenager who was assigned to him by the Gaurdian Council, Lucas knew for once his life have gotten a lot much worst as he have met his match. He'll do everything within his power to get rid of her but instead, it'll only bring her closer to him cause she's more than just his guardian. Lucas discovered of his undeclared magic and with Danila by his side, they ventured to find out about this rare magical power and declare it to the vampire society. However, learning more about this magic wasn't as easy as it seemed, as secrets from the past would be unfolded and they would be breaking rules that hadn't been broken for several centuries in the vampire race.
Jacklyn Chisholm is successful young woman who works for the New York Police Department as a forensic photographer. When Jacky found out about the possibility of the people she calls her parents not being her parents, She, who'd spent her whole life investigating other people was forced to start an investigation on herself. The investigation that had her journey to the past and brought her a shocking revelation to who she really was. She surprisngly found herself in a whirlwind romance with two guys, One is Jake,a colleague from work and the other Tyrone, a guy who works for a Financial house. Jacky's happiness was short lived after her biological father, was found dead in his Work House, While everyone speculated suicide, It was left to her to prove to the world that her father hasn't killed him but was murdered. Would she be able to prove to the world he hadn't committed suicide when it would mean endangering her life? What happens when enemies from the past began to threaten her and sins of the past are unravelled? How far can Jacky go to bring justice to her late father and the people that has been hurt by these bad men? Crime and suspense filled. Would Jacky ever get justice for her father?
Lana a twenty-two year old lady, who had to take the responsibility of taking care of her younger brother, after the death of her parents in a ghastly car accident. Although having a void in her heart, she still tries her possible best to smile and laugh. If there were two people she holds very close to her heart, it would be her brother Bryan and her best friend, Tristan. Tristan promising entrepreneur from a wealthy home, had been crushing on Lana as long as he could remember. His biggest dream is to have Lana as his wife. After completing her college, Lana decides to do a six months internship program in Bluestone Enterprise, owned by the most eligible and wealthiest bachelor in New York. With the help of her best friend, she was able to get the job. He's cold and has a high profile of being brutal in the business world. He is a control freak with his own several shades of darkness. No one would dare mess with him, all were afraid of him. And he is no other person but Grey Salvador. Lana was torn between her best friend and the possessive, control freak of her boss... And sadly, her heart beats for her boss. A man whose dark past scares and allures her.. Lana didn't need a soothsayer to tell her, that her life has taken a turn and it was never going to remain the same ever again.
With her adoptive parents faced with financial difficulties, Gianna was forced to take a surrogacy contract to help alleviate her family's financial condition. As the surrogate to the hair of the State's mostly wealthy family, much was excepted from her and when she was confirmed to be carrying two males twin, much more was expected from her. Alexandre De Marco, the cold and aloof heir to the De Marco's Empire was captivated beyond words after an obscure night with Gianna and after that, he wished to possess her as his mistress, even though his grandfather had already chosen a bride for him. After the birth of his sons which unfortunately one was born dead, their contract came to an end with Gianna going her way, much to Andre's disappointment. Eight years later when he met her again by a fluke of fate, his obsession to possess her hadn't left one bit and with the knowledge she'd take his son, a breach to their contract, he decided to use it as a leverage against her to make her his possession and his mistress, his one his alone.
She was a diamond covered by ashes.... King Dakota was known as the most Powerful Alpha King of all times - more powerful than any other King that had ruled from his lineage. He was cold hearted, introverted and dangerous in anger. Cursed by the Moon goddess, King Dakota had to get married to three wives all in search of a male child that would become his heir, but it was impossible as the curse would only let his wives bear she -wolves. But on a different day, the King meets a lady who offends him and as a punishment, he took her home as his fourth wife. Her name was Shilah. Shilah was a powerless wolf and as a result, was disregarded and intimidated by all. But, when she begins to do things that the King had never felt for years, he began to wonder who she really was. Slowly, she crawled her way into his icy heart and turned out to be something nobody ever expected - a storm.
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
She thought she was the love of his life, and he became the love of her life that fateful day she had seen him at the pack's party. Selene Grace was only a replica of Alpha Leo's real mate, and when he spotted her, Leo immediately claimed her as his Luna in order to suppress the rumors of him being mateless. Being unable to conceive turns Selene's marriage into a nightmare, and as if that wasn't enough, Alpha Leo finally reunites with his long time lover and mate, rejecting a pregnant Selene as a result. 5 years later, Selene, a now successful doctor, receives an invitation to the moon shadow pack in order to rid the pack of a deadly disease which has struck it. Will Selene return back to the pack which had caused her so much pain, and what would she do when she realizes that she is mated to the Alpha who had betrayed her in the past?
After three years of loveless marriage, Kira was slapped with divorce papers. She has shown him her unrequited love throughout her entire marriage with him, but he decided to turn blind eyes all because of his lover. Distraught and heartbroken, Kira choose to sign the divorce papers with bitter heart. But then and there, she promised herself that when she's back, he will come crawling to her, but she will make him pay for hurting her. Join Kira as she transform to a wealthy heiress and soared as the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar empire, a remarkable healer and make her ex-husband pay!