Jade's life at Oxford college had been a never-ending nightmare.She was constantly bullied by the students,and her aunt's refusal to discuss her parents only added to her feelings of isolation. Jade had reached her breaking point,she was fed up with being pushed around and belittled,she vowed never to let anyone bully her again. Just as Jade was finding her inner strength,the two of the most popular guys in school,Hardin and Beck,began to notice her,Beck was charming and kind,Hardin on the other was cold,play boy,and also finds every means to get under her skin. With a history of bullying and manipulation can she truly open her self to love?
🥺Secret Affection🥺
Chapter 1
"Jade,wakeup!You're going to be late for school"Her aunt's voice pierced through the sleepy haze,accompanied by the harsh rustling of her curtains being yanked opened.
She groggily opened her eyes to find her aunt Rachel,standing over her.
Aunt Rachel,"do I really have to go to school today?"She whined,burrowing under her blankets.
Her aunt chuckled and shook her head."You're not a morning person,I get it.But you can't stay in bed all day.You'll miss your favorite chemistry teacher!"
She reluctantly threw off the covers and sat up rubbing her eyes.What time is it?
Almost 8:30AM,You need to get moving,kiddo.
She swung her legs over the side of the bed,Her aunt handed her a cup of steaming hot coffee."Thanks,Aunt Rachel",She said,taking a sip.
She stood up and began to get ready for school,a family question crept into her mind.Aunt Rachel,can I ask you something?
Sure thing,Jade.What's up?
She hesitated,"It's just...I was wondering about my parents again."
Her aunt's expression changed,"Jade,we've talked about this.Your parents are....gone.They can't be here for you,okay?"
Why did her aunt always evade her questions about her parents?
What was she hiding from her?
Nevertheless,She got up from the bed,had her bath and left for school.
°°°Oxford College 9AM°°°
Different cars of different sizes could be seen,driving into the prestigious building of Oxford College,It was the most influential school on the whole of England.
Only the rich has the privilege to send their kids to Oxford college.
Looking for spoilt brat,Bullies,Fashion Freaks,You will find them there.
Hardin pulled into the school parking lot in his sleek,black Aston Martin,the engine purring smoothly.The car was a gift from his dad,he has several cars,and does not wear the same cloth everyday,a symbol of his wealth and status.
He stepped out of the car,His eyes scanned the parking lot,He smirked.
•OMG it's Hardin,He's so hot.
•I know right,I've heard he's got a reputation for being a bad boy.
Tessa,the self proclaimed,School queen,stood out among them,he long blonde hair and perfect smile gleaming in the fluorescent lighting.
Tessa,Angelina,and Tori were known for their cliquey behavior and mean girl antics,often bullying those they deemed beneath them.
Tessa flaunted her beauty,as she gazed at Hardin,walked with Tessa and her friends.
He noticed Jade watching across the hallway,her eyes narrowed,He smirked.
"Hey Jade,He called out,Looking a bit...lost,aren't you?Maybe you need a map yo find your way back to reality?"He said.
Jade snapped angrily,Hardin i've had enough of your.....
But before she could finish,the bell rang,signally the end of the hallway conversation,He grinned.
Until next time,Jade,He said,winking at her,When I'll no doubt have to rescue you from your clumsiness.
Tessa approached Jade,a sly smile spreading across her face."Look who we have here",She sneered.
Jade scoffed and turned to walk away,but Tori grabbed her arm,holding her in place."When we're talking,don't even dare snub us,Tori yelled",Tessa whispered."Don't even dare."
Tessa's hand flushed out,slapping Jade's eyes widened,her cheek burning from the impact.She held her face,her eyes welling up with tears,but she couldn't speak.For some reason,she was frozen with fear,unable to retaliate or defend herself.
They walked away,Tears streamed down her eyes.
The students taunt grew louder as she made her way towards the locker.
"She's so disgusting", A girl brewled.
"She stinks", Another added and immediately a set of hands pulled her hair and dragged her to the latrine, Her heart raced with fear, knowing the exact fate that was about to befall her.
Her head was shoved into the closet accompanied with a powerful kick and she fell to the floor in pain. Their laughter and jeers echoed, a bittersweet symphony of mockery. Her head hung low in shame, unable to look up, Her heart rippled with unshed tears and She couldn't stop the waterworks from rolling down her cheeks.
Why was fate cruel to her?
Rocky Bai, a young and talented scholar in the field of gene study, ranked number one among his peers. While he was on the flight headed for the venue, an aircraft accident occurred right before he passed out. ... Rocky Bai is reborn! He saves a dragon and trains it in the Holy Dragon Empire. To his surprise, his dragon can cure disease and even bring people back from death. With the dragon, Rocky starts a new life. He is no longer a good-for-nothing, but an ambitious martial arts master and spirit manipulator among his generation. Let's join in their adventure!
Eliana was framed by her best friend and her fiance into sleeping with a boy toy in the club and getting impregnated by him. Five years after she had given birth to twins, she returned home and worked under the Moran Group, where she met the CEO-- Maurice. Maurice was a brilliant businessman who did his job well. But in order to stay under the radar, he lived a double life. One as Maurice, and one as Preston. Fate brought the two together again, roping them in on an exciting love story. It all became more complicated when Eliana faced Preston, the man she had slept with before, once again. Now that she was being pursued by two men, how could she ever choose? When would Eliana uncover the secret of Maurice's identity? When was Maurice going to know that he already had two children of his own? How would Eliana face this man when the truth came to light one day? Come and find out.
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. What’s 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 couldn’t 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 doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s 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?
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."
Desperate to handle her grandmother's towering medical bills, Gianna agreed to a contract marriage with Tristan, the enigmatic man she'd once shared a one-night stand with. She assumed they'd fulfill each other's needs and dissolve the arrangement once the terms expired. Unbeknownst to Gianna, this marriage was a dream Tristan had clung to for ten relentless years. Certain she was just filling someone else's role, Gianna prepared to leave when that other woman returned. But Tristan, his eyes burning with unspoken emotion, seized her trembling hand and declared, "You’re mine. Now and always."
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."