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In the glittering heart of a contemporary city fraught with power struggles and high society intrigue, Rome, a ruthless 27-year-old business tycoon, seeks vengeance for the brutal murder of his family. His target: Robert, the formidable patriarch of Davenge Enterprise. To execute his plan, Rome marries Robert's daughter, Kylie, a 22-year-old heiress who is blissfully unaware of the true nature of their union. As Kylie returns from her honeymoon to find her father's empire in ruins, she is thrust into a world of betrayal and deceit. Struggling to reconcile her love for Rome with the devastation he has wrought, Kylie vows to destroy him. But Rome, torn between his quest for revenge and his growing feelings for his new wife, faces a moral and emotional crisis. In a dramatic clash of love and revenge, can Rome and Kylie find redemption and forgiveness, or will their tumultuous journey end in destruction? Discover a tale of passion, betrayal, and the ultimate quest for redemption in The Heiress and the Tycoon
The shrill sound of the alarm shattered the darkness, jerking Rome awake.
His breath came in ragged gasps, and his heart pounded so hard it felt like it might burst from his chest.
Sweats clung to his body as if autumn had come early.
The dream had been so very detailed-his old home, his dad writhing in agony from poison and his mother screaming falling off a rooftop.
A darkness of the nightmare still haunted Rome even after he opened his eyes to find himself in darkness.
He fumbled for the pills on his nightstand, finding them and swallowing them dry, their bitterness stung him.
He sat up and looked around at the bareness of his room with its minimalist décor.
The black walls and cold furniture seemed suffocatingly close. they seemed to add to the feeling of loneliness he experienced.
His face wet with sweat, Rome glanced at the clock–4:00 AM.
His mind ran back between the remnants of a dream that still echoed inside it and the harsh reality he was living within.
After shaking off any traces of sleep, he went out to the balcony and lit a cigarette. The smoke rose curling up with the cool morning breeze.
This city's skyline stretched beneath him. that city that stood as testimony about what an empire he had built.
Taking in a long drag from this cigarette,
he muttered "I swear, I will make those who caused you pain suffer beyond their worst nightmares.
They will beg for death." The cigarette burned down to its filter as he spoke.
Waking to the bright morning light, her father's voice breaking through her slumber.
"Kylie! Kylie! It's time to wake up!" Her messy black hair tumbled over her face as she sat up, yawning and smiling at her father, who stood by her bed with a warm smile and hands in his pockets.
"Papa you are up early," she said, stretching.
"I'm always up early, don't you have plans today?" he asked, brows furrowed.
"Oh, I do! she replied, hurrying to the bathroom.
An hour later, Kylie feeling refreshed made her way to the dining room.Her father was still in his pajamas and she asked,
"Papa, aren't you going to work?"
"Papa is off today," he said with a warm smile.
Kylie's heart swelled at the sight of her father so relaxed. Since her mother's passing,
Robert the CEO of Davenge Enterprise, had worked tirelessly.
Seeing him take a break and support her made her love him even more. "I love you Papa" Kylie said as she headed out.
"I love you too princess, be careful" Robert called after her. his smile genuine.
Kylie met her best friend Dustin who is openly gay, at his spa. seeing Kylie at his spa made him so happy .
"Oh my girl! I missed you, I thought I was no longer important."
"Oh stop it sissy! It's just been two days," Kylie chuckled, and they laughed together.
Dustin's employees were accustomed to their playful banter, they simply smiled and went about their work.
"So where are we going most beautiful?" Dustin asked.
"We are going shopping and the bill's on me," Kylie said, waving her credit card.
Dustin's excitement bubbled up . "Having a rich best friend is so cool!"
"If I weren't rich, would you still be friends with me?" Kylie teased, rolling her eyes.
"Of course! We were meant to be best friends. Even if you were poor, you would still be the coolest and most beautiful.
I would always be there for you," Dustin said sincerely.
Kylie blushed at his words. "That's so sweet of you."
They drove to the mall, playing their favorite songs and vibing together.
At the mall, they first stopped at a restaurant. While eating, Kylie glanced at arguing couples and sighed.
"I don't think I will ever be in love," she said.
Dustin almost choking on his drink.
"Come on, Kylie! Stop being a b*tch
You are twenty-two, go fall in love, break up and move on if it doesn't work. You are still young, enjoy life!" Dustin urged.
"Love isn't my thing," Kylie replied. Dustin burst out laughing.
"So what is your thing then?" Her lips curled up in a smile "Nothing. I just want to be my dad's daughter."
"Darling, you can be your father's daughter and still live your own life. You are a virgin, and you want to stay that way forever?" Kylie shrugged, smiling.
"I'm just not interested in love or relationships. As for sex, I don't care."
"Oh, Kylie I give up. Live your boring life. I'm a lover boy."
Her face lit up "Keep being a lover boy.
When your heart gets broken, come to boring Kylie's shoulder to cry on b*tch."
He chuckled. "You win this time..."
"I always win" she replied, her face glowing with pride.
They left the restaurant and was heading to the clothing section. As they waited for the elevator, Dustin realized his phone was missing.
"Oh no! I think I left my phone at the restaurant. Go ahead to the clothing store and wait for me," he said, dashing off.
As the elevator doors slid open, Kylie lifted her gaze from the floor, and her pulse quickened. Inside stood a man of striking good looks.
His face had perfect symmetry, with high cheekbones and full lips.
His dark hair was neatly styled, his eyes a piercing blue, and his flawless complexion gave him an almost otherworldly appearance.
At 190 cm tall, he towered over Kylie making her feel tiny by comparison.
She barely noticed his irritated expression. . "Aren't you coming in?" he asked coldly. Startled, Kylie quickly apologized and stepped inside.
As the doors closed, she couldn't help but glance at him, noting his broad, masculine physique. She whispered to herself, "He's so hot."
The young man looked at her "Are you not going out? "he asked
"No I'm... no..tt she stammered.
As the elevator went down Kylie noticed they were heading to the 7th floor instead of the 6th.
"What is wrong with me"
she thought to herself Suddenly the lights went out, Kylie's heart raced.
"What is happening?" she asked, her voice trembling. The young man remained calm but his eyes were fixed on her and laced with curiosity
"Don't worry We will be out of here soon" He said.
Rosa's life was stolen from her when she was forced into the clutches of Silvio Romano, a ruthless mafia Don. Rosa is sold to Silvio, bound by a contract that seals her fate: bear his child and never leave. But Rosa is not one to surrender quietly. As she endures Silvio's cold rule and the torment of her captivity, she harbors a single burning desire-escape. And escape she does-when she's eight months pregnant, leaving behind a trail of blood and heartache. Silvio believes she's dead, so as everyone Five years later, Rosa returns to Italy not as a broken woman but a fierce mother with twins, who's ready to do anything to protect her children. The man who once controlled her life is about to meet the woman he thought was gone forever-and the children he never knew survived Torn between hate and Love , Rosa must navigate the treacherous world of the mafia, but this time, she's not the pawn. She's his queen.
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."
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
6 years ago, Lydia suffered a brutal betrayal orchestrated by her own husband and step-sister, who drugged her and framed her. In a twist of fate, she ended up having a one-night stand with a stranger. Don't even remember what he looked like. Later, in the throes of death, she discovered the truth about her mother's death all those years ago. In the blink of an eye, she lost everything. 6 years later, Lydia returned with her genius son, vowing to exact revenge on all her enemies! Little did she know, she encountered an incredibly familiar man at the airport! *** The man was briskly pushing open the door to the restroom, heading to the urinal. Even with such a mundane action, he did it with unparalleled elegance and grace. Lydia, following him in a daze, saw his fierce lower body and suddenly snapped back to reality. She let out a high-pitched scream, instinctively covering her eyes with her hands, her cheeks flushed, and stood there stiffly, unsure of what to do. Lambert furrowed his brows slightly but remained calm as he continued to relieve himself. The sound of water hitting the urinal made Lydia's face even redder. She angrily shouted, "You pervert!" Little did Lydia know that Lambert, seeing her in this state, had a flicker of recognition in his eyes. Memories from many years ago flashed through his mind, and his heart couldn't help but stir. It was her!
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.
Warning! Mature Contents! ***Excerpt*** "You belong to me, Sheila. I alone am capable of making you feel this way. Your moans and body belong to me. Your soul and your body are all mine!" *** Alpha Killian Reid, the most dreaded Alpha in all of the North, wealthy, powerful and widely feared in the supernatural world, was the envy of all other packs. He was thought to have it all... power, fame, wealth and favour from the moon goddess, little was it known to his rivals that he has been under a curse, which has been kept a secret for so many years, and only the one with the gift of the moon goddess can lift the curse. Sheila, the daughter of Alpha Lucius who was an arch enemy to Killian, had grown up with so much hatred, detest and maltreatment from her father. She was the fated mate to Alpha Killian. He refused to reject her, yet he loathed her and treated her poorly, because he was in love with another woman, Thea. But one of these two women was the cure to his curse, while the other was an enemy within. How would he find out? Let's find out in this heart racing piece, filled with suspense, steamy romance and betrayal.