Bond by Circumstance

Clara Stones is a 23-year-old average lady who lived a normal life since childhood. However, she encountered a few tragic experiences such as her sister being murdered by someone, and her Father falling in and out of numerous sicknesses. Eventually, her life began to take a different turn when she encountered the sons of a billionaire, the Brutes. It was then she realized that the twists and turns of fate linked her up with someone she never imagined. Consequently, she would have to deal with bitterness and grief and work towards following her heart. Williams Brute, a 25-year-old businessman, the elder brother to Daniel Brute and the son of the billionaire business tycoon and Mafia boss; Albert Brute. As the son of a billionaire, he had a lot of leverage and saw it as a reason to follow his heart from the beginning. Unlike his brother, he never wanted to please his Father and tread in his path as he saw him as a crook. Submitting to the pressures of his parents to get married he went into a contracted marriage as the lady he wanted to marry was never approved by them. After a while of being married, he realizes he is gradually falling in love but discovers horribly that she is not in love with him. Rather, she was in love with his brother. Eventually, he would have to accept his fate and move on. After a strained relationship with his brother, he is reunited with him at his marriage, his contract marriage. Unfortunately, he falls in love and realizes that the lady is someone from his past who he had hurt deeply. He had to take the journey and pain of seeking forgiveness, reconciliation, and restitution to hold on to his newfound love.

In the heart of the ancient and mystical Heartwood Forest, Lydia; a young woman burdened by a tragic past, discovers her extraordinary lineage as a werewolf with unique abilities. Haunted by the brutal murder of her family at the hands of the ruthless alpha Lucas, Lydia's quest for vengeance ignites a journey that will test her courage, loyalty, and heart. As Lydia joins forces with Ethan, a fierce and loyal wolf driven by a personal vendetta against Lucas, and Seraphina, a wise and enigmatic witch with deep ties to the forest's ancient magic, they form an unlikely alliance. Together, they seek to unite the scattered packs and stand against Lucas's oppressive rule. When a desperate plea from Clara, a survivor of Lucas's latest attack, reaches them, Lydia and her companions realize that time is running out. Lucas's dark ambitions threaten not only the werewolf community but also the very essence of the Heartwood Forest. The key to stopping him lies in the Heart of the Forest, an ancient relic of immense power guarded by spirits of the forest. Guided by a seer's prophecy, Lydia and her companions embark on a perilous journey to find the Heart before Lucas can harness its power. Along the way, they face treacherous challenges, forge powerful alliances, and uncover hidden strengths within themselves. As Lydia's bond with Ethan deepens into a passionate romance, they must navigate the complexities of love amidst the looming threat of war. In a climactic showdown, Lydia's newfound abilities and the strength of her allies are put to the ultimate test. With the fate of the forest and the werewolf packs hanging in the balance, Lydia must harness the Heart's power to confront Lucas and put an end to his reign of terror.

Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”

Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?

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."

The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?

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.

Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.