Title: Never Give up Michael Sinclair was born into a world of opulence, the son of a billionaire family whose name was synonymous with wealth and influence. From a young age, he was groomed to inherit the family empire, attending elite schools and mingling with society's upper crust. Yet, deep within, Michael felt a yearning for something more than the gilded cage of privilege. In his early twenties, during a lavish family gala, Michael made a decision that would change everything. After witnessing a struggling artist's heartfelt performance, he was moved to invest his savings into her dream-a gallery showcasing the works of underrepresented artists. He believed in the transformative power of art and thought his family could support this vision. However, when he shared his idea, the reaction was swift and brutal. His father, a shrewd businessman, saw it as a foolish gamble. "You'll ruin us, Michael!" he thundered, eyes blazing. His mother and siblings echoed his sentiments, branding him naive and reckless. Feeling cornered and betrayed, Michael stood firm, insisting that art had value beyond money. In their eyes, he had chosen a path of failure. When he went ahead with the investment, his family disowned him. Cut off from their wealth, he faced life on his own, but he was undeterred. He rented a small space for the gallery, poured his heart into the project, and slowly built a community of passionate artists. Despite the odds, the gallery began to flourish, attracting attention for its unique vision and authenticity. Years passed, and while Michael worked tirelessly, his former family thrived in their world of business, oblivious to the seeds he had planted. Then, everything changed. One of the artists Michael had supported, a brilliant painter named Elena, created a series that captured the public's imagination. Her work became a sensation, selling for millions at auction. As the gallery's reputation soared, so did Michael's. He began receiving offers from prestigious art institutions and collectors eager to collaborate. Ironically, news of his success reached his family. His father, now facing a financial downturn, watched in disbelief as Michael's venture became a beacon of innovation and cultural significance. At a pivotal moment, Michael was invited to a high-profile charity gala hosted by his family. Torn between pride and the pain of betrayal, he decided to attend. There, he was approached by his father, whose expression was a mixture of awe and regret. "I didn't understand, Michael," he admitted, his voice trembling. "You've built something remarkable." In that moment, Michael saw not just a man humbled by pride, but a chance for reconciliation. "I followed my heart," he replied, "and it led me to a truth you never saw." The evening unfolded with unexpected warmth as Michael reconnected with his siblings, sharing stories of his journey. They had witnessed the art world's transformative power through their own eyes, and slowly, the barriers began to dissolve. Michael's gallery continued to thrive, now attracting collaborations from prestigious artists and institutions worldwide. But more importantly, it became a space of healing for him and his family. Through art, they found common ground, rebuilding their relationship piece by piece. Years later, standing in the gallery surrounded by vibrant works and familiar faces, Michael realized that his foolishness had not only been a catalyst for his own success but also a bridge to reconnect with his family. In choosing authenticity over wealth, he discovered a fortune far greater than money-a legacy of love and understanding forged in the crucible of betrayal.
Michael Sinclair was born into a world of opulence, the son of a billionaire family whose name was synonymous with wealth and influence. From a young age, he was groomed to inherit the family empire, attending elite schools and mingling with society's upper crust. Yet, deep within, Michael felt a yearning for something more than the gilded cage of privilege.
In his early twenties, during a lavish family gala, Michael made a decision that would change everything. After witnessing a struggling artist's heartfelt performance, he was moved to invest his savings into her dream-a gallery showcasing the works of underrepresented artists. He believed in the transformative power of art and thought his family could support this vision. However, when he shared his idea, the reaction was swift and brutal.
His father, a shrewd businessman, saw it as a foolish gamble. "You'll ruin us, Michael!" he thundered, eyes blazing. His mother and siblings echoed his sentiments, branding him naive and reckless. Feeling cornered and betrayed, Michael stood firm, insisting that art had value beyond money. In their eyes, he had chosen a path of failure.
When he went ahead with the investment, his family disowned him. Cut off from their wealth, he faced life on his own, but he was undeterred. He rented a small space for the gallery, poured his heart into the project, and slowly built a community of passionate artists. Despite the odds, the gallery began to flourish, attracting attention for its unique vision and authenticity.
Years passed, and while Michael worked tirelessly, his former family thrived in their world of business, oblivious to the seeds he had planted. Then, everything changed. One of the artists Michael had supported, a brilliant painter named Elena, created a series that captured the public's imagination. Her work became a sensation, selling for millions at auction.
As the gallery's reputation soared, so did Michael's. He began receiving offers from prestigious art institutions and collectors eager to collaborate. Ironically, news of his success reached his family. His father, now facing a financial downturn, watched in disbelief as Michael's venture became a beacon of innovation and cultural significance.
At a pivotal moment, Michael was invited to a high-profile charity gala hosted by his family. Torn between pride and the pain of betrayal, he decided to attend. There, he was approached by his father, whose expression was a mixture of awe and regret. "I didn't understand, Michael," he admitted, his voice trembling. "You've built something remarkable."
In that moment, Michael saw not just a man humbled by pride, but a chance for reconciliation. "I followed my heart," he replied, "and it led me to a truth you never saw."
The evening unfolded with unexpected warmth as Michael reconnected with his siblings, sharing stories of his journey. They had witnessed the art world's transformative power through their own eyes, and slowly, the barriers began to dissolve.
Michael's gallery continued to thrive, now attracting collaborations from prestigious artists and institutions worldwide. But more importantly, it became a space of healing for him and his family. Through art, they found common ground, rebuilding their relationship piece by piece.
Years later, standing in the gallery surrounded by vibrant works and familiar faces, Michael realized that his foolishness had not only been a catalyst for his own success but also a bridge to reconnect with his family. In choosing authenticity over wealth, he discovered a fortune far greater than money-a legacy of love and understanding forged in the crucible of betrayal.
Rejected by her mate, who had been her long-time crush, Jasmine felt utterly humiliated. Seeking solace, she headed to a party to drown her sorrows. But things took a turn for the worse when her friends issued a cruel dare: kiss a stranger or beg her mate for forgiveness. With no other choice, Jasmine approached a stranger and kissed him, thinking that would be the end of it. However, the stranger unexpectedly wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear, "You're mine!" He growled, his words sending shivers down her spine. And then, he offered her a solution that would change everything...
For seven years, Claudia allowed herself to live under Eddie's shadow. She thought that devoting herself to him would eventually win his heart, but it turned out to be nothing more than wishful thinking on her part. When they finally cut ties, Claudia did not argue or ask for any compensation. Instead, she chose her peace and left without looking back. She never imagined that Eddie would suddenly appear on her wedding day, furious and wild-eyed. He glared at her groom and declared, "I was here first!"
Warning: This book has high sexual assault displays, but does not support any form of rape. I, Alpha Edward Parker, swear that I will keep you tied to me until I make you pay for what you did to my mate," he swore, gripping my chin in a bruising hold. "Not only will you wish for death, but you will beg for it, and it will be too far from you." I could feel the eyes of the whole pack on us. They probably came to experience a normal wedding, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I was being married off to a groom because he wanted revenge. Tears welled, and I wanted to scream, "I am your mate; I'm the one who saved you, not her." But I knew no one would believe me. I was his mate, how could he not recognize me? Four years ago, Amanda happened to save a total stranger, but due to a string of misunderstandings, her sister took her place. The stranger then promised a vow of betrothal to his savior. Not seeing any use in correcting the error, Amanda allowed it. That was her biggest mistake because the stranger ended up being her own mate. Caught in a web of lies and confusion, she decides to set herself free by speaking the truth. But her plans are thwarted when her sister turns up dead, and she is pinned as the main suspect. A mate out to seek revenge for another, a forced marriage, an underlying plot, a web of lies, and many dark secrets. How can Amanda navigate all these without losing sight of herself? How will she speak the truth when she has already lost her voice and has been destroyed by her own mate?
On her wedding night, Natalie's stepmother set her up to marry Jarvis, a disfigured and disabled man. Fortunately, she managed to escape, but little did she know that later she would fall for the man she was betrothed to.Jarvis pretended to be a poor man, but he didn't think that he'd fall head over heels for this woman.Their life went on until one day, Natalie found out her boyfriend's little secret."Huh? How could you have billions of dollars' worth of assets?" she asked in disbelief.Jarvis didn’t know how to respond.Being met with silence, she gritted her teeth angrily. "They said that you couldn't walk, but as far as I can see, you're strong enough to run a marathon."Still, he remained silent.Natalie continued, "They even said that you only have a few years to live. What about now?"Finally, Jarvis opened his mouth to explain. "Honey, this is all just a misunderstanding. Please calm down. Think about the baby.""Jarvis Braxton!"The man knelt down immediately.
Andrea Deciding that I was going to skip a day at work so I could have first time sex with my boyfriend seemed like the most absurd decision I could ever make. Or at least that was what I'd thought. Until I'd walked in on my said boyfriend cheating on me with some redhead and decided to get my revenge by losing my virginity to his wealthy billionaire father instead. Crazy, right? Trust me, I know. Like that's not enough, things take a drastic turn for the worst after I realized I was in love with him and pregnant with his child. Before I could get the chance to come clean about every including my feelings formhim and the pregnancy, he finds out about my trickery. Alejandro's not one to condone being lied to and deceived so he immediately tells me he doesn't want to see me again. So what do I do? I pack up and leave the country. But it seems like the universe isn't done with us just yet. . . Alejandro I should have known better than to get involved with someone way younger than me. It was something I've never done before. But like the saying goes, there's a first time for everything. The first time I met Andrea I was captivated by her beauty. More than that there was this innocence in her that called out to me like a moth to a flame. I ignored all the warnings in my head and went after what I wanted. And what I wanted was her. Unfortunately what she wanted was revenge against my son. I told myself that it had to be some kind of mistake. There was no way she had been playing with my feelings and planning some silly revenge this whole time. But she had. It had taken a surprise visit from my son for me to find out her true intentions. Even then it had been hard to believe it. But I couldn't deny that she'd fooled me real good alright. So naturally I cut ties with her. And that's supposed to be the end, right? Wrong. Turns out that our story was never destined to end just there. . .
Loraine was a dutiful wife to Marco since they got married three years ago. However, he treated her like trash. Nothing she did softened his heart. One day, Loraine got fed up with it all. She asked him for a divorce and left him to enjoy with his mistress. The elites looked at her like she was deranged. "Are you out of your mind? Why are you so willing to divorce him?" "It's because I need to return home to get a billion-dollar fortune. Besides, I don't love him anymore," Loraine replied with a smile. They all laughed at her. Some believed that the divorce affected her mentally. It wasn't until the next day that they realized she wasn't fibbing. A woman was suddenly declared the world's youngest female billionaire. It turned out to be Loraine! Marco was shocked to the bone. When he met his ex-wife again, she was a changed person. A group of handsome young men surrounded her. She was smiling at them all. The sight made Marco's heart ache severely. Putting his pride aside, he tried to win her back. "Hello, love. I see that you are a billionaire now. You shouldn't be with suckers who just want your money. How about you come back to me? I'm a billionaire too. Together, we can build a strong empire. What do you say?" Loraine squinted at her ex-husband with her lips curled in disgust.