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Ava Bianchi was divorced by Ryder, a magnetic entrepreneur, who hides more than just a business secrets. Ryder got into a contract marriage with Sophia when accident took her to an unknown hospital. He was unconscious when Sophia a Gold-digger who goes about hacking people and their business in the name of a contract marriage forced Ryder to sign a contract with her. Together, they are thrust into a deadly game of deception, blackmail, and betrayal, where every step closer to the truth puts them in greater danger. When Ava thought she had won, Sophia re-appeared with a pregnancy test. Who'll win this saga of lies and deceit? Their most ruthless adversaries? Victoria, a cunning CEO with a chilling agenda, and Julian, Ryder's enigmatic brother, whose loyalty may not lie where it seems. As the walls close in, Ava and Ryder are forced to confront not only their enemies, but the shocking secrets that bind their families-and threaten to tear them apart. With the lines between love and betrayal blurring, Ava must decide: Can she trust Ryder enough to face their enemies together, or will his secrets be the very thing that destroys them both? In a world where power corrupts and nothing is as it seems, their only hope for redemption is each other. But will love be enough to survive the storm closing in?
"The Divorce Papers"
Ava
Ava stormed out of the lawyer's office, her stilettos clicking on the marble floor. Five years of marriage, and it had come to this. She couldn't believe Ryder wanted a divorce.
They had built an empire together, Bianchi Enterprises, a conglomerate of luxury hotels and resorts. The memory of their sweet romance, lavish wedding, and countless business triumphs now seemed like a distant dream.
As she walked to her black sedan, Ava's assistant, Rachel, approached her with a sympathetic expression.
"Ava, I'm so sorry. What did the lawyer say?" He asked.
"The usual," Ava replied, her voice tight. "Ryder's willing to give me half of everything, but I have to sign over my shares of the company." Ava's eyes flashed with determination.
"I won't let him take everything away from me. I'll fight for what's mine." Rachel nodded vigorously.
"You deserve so much better than this, Ava. We'll get through this together."
Back in her office, Ava began strategizing. She pulled out files, reviewing financial reports and making calls to loyal allies.
Her business partner and friend, Marcus, answered on the first ring.
"Ava, what's going on?" Marcus asked, concern etching his voice.
"Ryder's trying to push me out," Ava said, her tone even. "But I won't go down without a fight."
Marcus's tone turned resolute. "We'll stand by you, Ava. We've built something incredible together."
As the sun set, Ava felt a sense of resolve. She would not let Ryder undermine her contributions to Bianchi Enterprises.
Ava arrived at the luxurious Bianchi Estate, ready to confront Ryder. She found him in the study, sipping scotch.
His blue eyes met hers, devoid of emotion.
"You're really going through with this, aren't you?" Ava accused, her voice steady.
Ryder shrugged. "It's for the best, Ava. We've grown apart."
Ava's anger boiled over. "You're just trying to get rid of me so you can marry that–"
The doorbell interrupted her. Ryder's personal assistant, James, entered with a hesitant expression. "Sir, there's someone here to see you." She said.
Ryder raised an eyebrow. "Who is it?"
James hesitated. "It's...your wife."
Ava's confusion mirrored Ryder's. "What do you mean?" Ryder asked, his tone laced with unease.
James stepped aside, revealing a stunning woman with green eyes. "Hi, Ryder. I'm your wife, Sophia."
Ava's world crashed around her. What is happening? Ryder and Sophia exchanged a tender kisses, and Ava felt a chill run down her spine.
"Who are you?" Ava demanded, trying to keep her composure.
Sophia smiled sweetly. "Ryder and I got married in Vegas six years ago. I'm his real wife."
Ava's mind reeled. Was this some kind of sick joke? She thought she was Ryder's wife, but it seemed she was just a pawn in a much larger game.
Ryder stood, his expression unreadable. "Ava, I can explain–"
"Explain?"
Ava's laughter bordered on hysteria. "You're married to someone else? Someone I've never even heard of?" Sophia stepped forward, her eyes locked on Ava.
"I know this comes as a shock, but I've been patient. Ryder promised me he'd end things with you amicably."
Ava's eyes narrowed. "You're not just some gold-digger, are you? There's more to this story."
Sophia's smile faltered for a moment before she regained her composure. "Let's just say Ryder and I have a complicated history."
As Ava's anger reached a boiling point, Ryder intervened. "Ava, let's discuss this calmly."
But Ava was beyond reason. She turned on her heel and stormed out of the estate, leaving Ryder and Sophia behind.
Ava couldn't shake off the feeling of betrayal as she drove away from the Bianchi Estate. Ryder's words echoed in her mind: "I can explain." But how could he explain having a secret wife?
Back in her office, Ava began digging into Ryder's past. She needed answers. Rachel helped her gather information, scouring the internet and contacting old acquaintances.
As the hours passed, Ava's frustration grew. There was no record of Ryder's marriage to Sophia. No social media mentions, no news articles, nothing.
Just as Ava was about to give up, Rachel walked in with a concerned expression.
"Ava, I found something."
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"
"Is it considered betrayal to develop feelings for your best friend's boyfriend? What about when fate intervenes, and he turns out to be your destined mate? You might think it's luck and thank the moon goddess for such a twist of fate. That's what I believed until the love of my life uttered those dreaded words: 'I want a divorce!' As I stared at the pregnancy test in my hands, I realized it was better to keep my secret to myself. My name is Violet, and this is my story."
"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?
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..."Â But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"