In the glitzy world of fame and fortune, love is a dangerous game. Atticus Monroe, the world's biggest pop star, is used to living in the spotlight. His electrifying performances and heartthrob persona make him a global sensation, but behind the flashing cameras and screaming fans lies a broken heart longing for something real. Enter Ivan Laurent, a young billionaire with charm, power, and a mysterious past. Their connection is instant, a whirlwind romance that burns brighter than any spotlight, yet darker secrets loom in the shadows. As Atticus and Ivan's worlds collide, they discover that love at the top comes at a steep price. Beneath Ivan's cool exterior, lies betrayal-whispers of hidden agendas, jealousy, and a dangerous deal that threatens to unravel everything they've built together. Atticus struggles with the mounting pressure of his fame, while Ivan hides secrets that could destroy the fragile bond between them. Love becomes a battleground, where passion and pain blur the lines, and trust is a luxury neither can afford. Broken is a story of love tested by betrayal, where hearts are shattered and mended in the pursuit of something real in a world full of lies. As the pieces of their lives fall apart, Atticus and Ivan must decide if love is worth fighting for-or if some hearts are too broken to be healed.
Atticus Monroe had grown used to the constant rhythm of life on the road. The flashing lights, the deafening roar of fans, the endless waves of applause-all of it fueled him, but it also left him feeling hollow. It was as if every scream added another layer between him and the rest of the world. His fame had come at a price-loneliness.
Tonight, he was backstage at the sold-out concert of his latest tour, the energy of the crowd vibrating through the walls. Atticus sat in his dressing room, staring at his reflection in the mirror. His deep brown eyes, lined with smudged eyeliner, looked tired, as though they carried the weight of the fame he could never escape.
His best friend and manager, Jaxon, burst through the door, grinning ear to ear. "Another one in the books, Atticus! That crowd was insane! You're unstoppable!"
Atticus forced a smile. Jaxon had been with him since the beginning, back when they were just two kids dreaming of making it big. Now, their friendship felt like the only thing that still kept him grounded.
"Yeah, insane," Atticus muttered, running a hand through his jet-black hair. "But you know, I'm starting to wonder if this is all there is."
Jaxon frowned and sat down beside him. "What are you talking about? You're living the dream! Every guy in the world wants to be you, and every girl-and guy-wants to be with you."
Atticus leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes. "Maybe that's the problem, Jaxon. I'm tired of people wanting the idea of me, the pop star. No one actually wants me."
Jaxon sighed, not knowing what to say. He wasn't the best when it came to emotional conversations, but he understood Atticus. "Look, you just need a break. After this tour, why don't we head to the coast? Take a vacation, get out of the spotlight for a while."
Atticus nodded, appreciating the thought, but deep down he knew that even a vacation couldn't fill the void. He wasn't sure what could.
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Meanwhile, across the city, in a towering glass office that overlooked the skyline, Ivan Laurent was working late, as usual. The click of his keyboard echoed in the nearly empty office, illuminated only by the dim glow of his desk lamp. Ivan, the CEO of Laurent Enterprises, a global tech empire, was known for his ruthless business tactics and icy demeanor. His friends often teased him for being a machine, always calculating, always thinking ahead. But beneath his sharp suits and cold exterior, Ivan was hiding something no one knew about-a broken heart.
Ivan pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose and rubbed his temples. He hadn't felt anything real in years. Sure, he had his circle of business partners and a handful of people he could call friends, but none of them knew him-the real him.
His phone buzzed, interrupting his thoughts. It was Aiden, his childhood friend and the only person who knew even a fraction of his secrets.
Come on, man. You've been locked in that office for days. Let's go out tonight. Just one drink.
Ivan considered ignoring it, but he knew Aiden would just keep texting. With a sigh, he texted back.
Fine. One drink.
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Later that night, in a sleek downtown bar frequented by the city's elite, Ivan sat across from Aiden, nursing a glass of whiskey. The music was low, the atmosphere dim, with soft conversations buzzing around them.
Aiden, always the life of the party, leaned back in his chair, watching the crowd. "So, when are you going to stop pretending to be some emotionless CEO and actually live a little? You're rich, Ivan. Filthy rich. You could do anything, go anywhere, meet anyone-and yet here you are, sulking over a whiskey."
Ivan smirked, swirling the amber liquid in his glass. "And you think meeting someone is going to fix whatever you think is wrong with me?"
Aiden chuckled. "Maybe not, but you could at least try to enjoy yourself. When was the last time you felt anything? When was the last time you let anyone in?"
Ivan's gaze turned distant as he thought about it. He had built walls so high around himself that even he couldn't remember the last time he let anyone close. "I'm not interested in love, Aiden. People have ulterior motives. Trust me, I've seen it in business, and I've seen it in relationships. I'm fine the way I am."
Aiden sighed dramatically. "You're impossible. Anyway, there's this new artist in town-Atticus Monroe. Pop star. Huge right now. Apparently, everyone's obsessed with him. Maybe you've heard of him?"
Ivan shook his head. "I don't follow pop culture."
"Well, I do, and the guy's a total heartthrob. He's performing tomorrow night downtown. You should check it out. Who knows, maybe you'll feel something other than cold indifference for once."
Ivan gave a noncommittal shrug. "I'll pass."
But as fate would have it, Ivan and Atticus's worlds were about to collide in ways neither of them could have predicted.
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The next night, Atticus stood on stage in front of a packed arena, the spotlight casting a warm glow over him. His eyes scanned the crowd, but for some reason, he felt a strange pull, as though something-or someone-was waiting for him beyond the sea of faces.
And miles away, Ivan sat alone in his office, unable to shake the feeling that his perfectly controlled world was about to change forever.
Jeon, a powerful and ruthless billionaire mafia boss, thrives in a world where emotions are a weakness and every relationship is a transaction. When business complications arise, he makes a calculated move to marry his secretary, Hyunjin, in a cold, contractual arrangement. Hyunjin, quiet but resilient, finds himself thrust into a world of danger and deception, agreeing to the marriage out of necessity, not affection. As they navigate their complicated agreement, the lines between duty and desire begin to blur. Both men guard their hearts, but in the unpredictable world of crime and power, true feelings start to surface. What starts as a marriage of convenience slowly turns into something far more complex, leaving Jeon and Hyunjin questioning whether they can survive this world-and each other-without falling in love. Their journey will be filled with tension, mystery, and unexpected passion, where trust becomes the most dangerous weapon of all.
The Devil in Mask Kate had always been the most powerful demon in her realm, a cunning force wrapped in beauty and boundless ambition. For centuries, she wandered the earth, weaving chaos and fear, hidden behind the perfect mask of humanity. But something was stirring-something that made her, for the first time in millennia, question her own supremacy. It began with whispers of a shadow, a presence darker than herself, looming in the corners of the human world. When Kate finally peeled back the layers of her investigation, she discovered a truth that shook her to the core. She wasn't alone. There was another, a twin she never knew existed-Liz, a sorceress whose thirst for destruction eclipsed even Kate's. As Kate prepared to bring about the apocalypse, thinking herself unmatched, Liz stepped out from the shadows. But instead of joining Kate in the end of all things, Liz had other plans-plans that didn't include her sister's version of destruction. A battle was brewing, not just for the fate of the world, but for the title of the true embodiment of evil. And in this fight, Kate would realize that sometimes, the worst evil wears a human face.
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.
"I will work for you till I pay back the amount in full.. I want to be a maid.. Please… I don't want to be a breeder" I started to plead once everyone left the ward.. He saw her begging but his stone cold heart didn't melt. "I never tasted a weak duckling Alpha.." He smirked and walked toward me.. I walked back with fear till I hit the wall. "I am not weak." I said in a low tone and tried to push him away.. But his solid body didn't move an inch.. I could not breathe properly because of his aura.. "I will make you beg me for pleasure…" His words disgusted me. I didn't talk back as his Alpha tone was overbearing.. I felt weak wherever he was touching me.. "You will be my toy till you get pregnant.." I turned my head away with disgust but he touched my cheek roughly and caught my chin. He made me look into his eyes.. His hand covered my neck and gripped it hard.. "I will come to you every night to f**k you.." His eyes became devilish as if he was looking at his prey.. Suddenly I felt scared of him more.. and my breathing became suffocating.. He is pressing my windpipe to make me suffer… My eyes become red while I shake my head slowly... "No… no.." I murmured and I forgot to breathe in his presence.. He was scaring hell out of me.. "Girl.. You will be lucky if you get pregnancy soon otherwise I will have my ways to f**k you.." I dropped my eyes not able to hear such f***y words.. Tears rolled down my cheeks when he loosened his grip.. I don't want to believe that my father sold me as a breeder.. I can't accept it.. "If you agree or not.. it doesn't matter.. spread your legs when I come to you.." He pushed me back again and the tip of his nose touched my cheek while I looked at him scarily.. He nibbled on the crook of my neck and kissed my sensitive places… "Remember I am your Alpha from now on and don't you dare to say no…" he said huskily and pushed me back fiercely.. His cruel and harsh words made me fall back on the ground..
Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature—the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"
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?
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.