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She's come to the desert to fulfill her duty, but destiny has other plans. Tasked with caring for an ailing father, she finds herself drawn into the life-and arms-of the region's most eligible CEO. As her professional boundaries blur with forbidden passion, she faces a choice between loyalty to her work and the undeniable chemistry they share. Will she risk everything for love in a world where expectations run high, and emotions run even higher?
"James, have you noticed the people flocking to the café today? They don't seem to run out!" Ananya whispered as they were busy inside their café, full of people.
"I did notice, dear. But it's great to see that the community continues to support us. It means that we are doing the right thing," answered James while he was also busy taking care of customers.
Ananya smiled. "Yes indeed. It's very fulfilling to see that our once simple dream has become this big and successful."
After a long day of work, the two of them sat in their office behind the café. Ananya noticed that James looked tired but there was a sparkle in his eyes. "James, are you okay? It seems we have been very busy these past few weeks."
James took a deep breath before answering. "Darling, I'm tired but I'm happy. I didn't think we could do it all. But, I'm just thinking, maybe we also need to stop once in a while and give ourselves time."
Ananya looked at James, wondering how they managed to keep all of this together. "You're right. Maybe we need to make more time for ourselves. But you know, James, no matter how busy we are, I'm happy doing this because I'm with you."
James smiled and held Ananya's hand. "Ananya, I'm always with you. And no matter what we face, I know we can do it as long as we are together."
A few days passed and James and Ananya tried to arrange their schedule. They planned more time for family, more time for themselves, and cut back on some café work so they could have a balanced lifestyle. In this way, their relationship deepens as a couple and as parents.
One evening, while having dinner with their children, Ananya noticed that the children seemed quiet. "Son, is there a problem?" he asked.
Their eldest son stood up and answered, "Mama, Papa, we just wanted to ask you if you have any plans to go on vacation. Sometimes, we miss being together in one place, like before."
James and Ananya looked at each other. They know that they have been busy these past few months, and they seem to neglect such simple requests of their children. "You're right," James replied. "We need to take time to go on vacation. Do you want us to go to the beach this weekend?"
The children were filled with joy. "Yes! Let's go to the beach, Mom, Dad!" they shouted, full of excitement.
The next day, James and Ananya start planning for their family getaway. They didn't mind the fatigue and stress of business-what mattered was that they could be with their children again and relax as a family.
When the weekend came, they went to a nearby resort by the sea. While the kids paddled in the water, they had fun playing frisbee, building sandcastles, and walking along the beach. James and Ananya feel joy and peace that they haven't experienced in a long time.
While resting under a coconut tree, Ananya suddenly spoke, "James, you know, it seems like a long time since the last time we had this kind of time with the kids."
James looked at their children happily playing and laughed. "Yes, dear. But now, I feel that we made the right decision. We really need to make time for them and for ourselves."
Their day at the beach was filled with laughter and fun stories. That night, while the children were asleep, James and Ananya sat on the veranda of their cottage, quietly drinking hot tea.
"Honey, with everything we've been through, I've felt more that no matter what happens, what's important is our love and support for each other," James whispered while stroking Ananya's hair.
Ananya smiled and leaned on James' chest. "You're right, James. And now, I feel that no matter how busy we are, we will never neglect the things that are truly important."
As the days pass, James and Ananya return to their normal lives, but with new energy and inspiration. They know that the key to success is not only in business, but in maintaining a good relationship as a couple and as parents.
When new projects and opportunities arrive, they make decisions more carefully. They no longer simply send things that will only provide income, but they think about the impact it will have on their family and their lives.
One night, while James is busy arranging new plans for the café, Ananya approaches him. "Honey, I just want to say that I'm proud of everything we've done. But most of all, I am proud of how we have become stronger as a family."
James stopped what he was doing and hugged Ananya. "I'm proud of us too, dear. Not just because of the café or our projects, but because we have found the right balance in all aspects of our lives."
And as they embark on a new chapter of their lives, they are full of hope and love. They know that not every day will be easy, but with each test, they will face and overcome it together.
Their family, their business, and their love-these are their true treasures. And in every step of their journey, they carry the confidence that no matter what comes, they will always hold each other's arms, ready to face every challenge and continue to build a happier future.
To the world, he's a ruthless CEO with an iron grip on his empire. To her, he's the man she cleans for every day. Beneath the polished veneer of his office doors and high-rise windows lies a story they never meant to write-a story of two hearts from vastly different worlds. But when his secrets begin to unravel and pull her into his life, will they find solace in each other, or are some doors better left closed?
She's a maid from humble beginnings, cleaning the halls of a billionaire's lavish estate. He's a brooding tycoon, hidden behind wealth and power. When their worlds collide, sparks ignite in the most unexpected way. Drawn into each other's orbits, their hearts face battles of wealth, social class, and hidden secrets. Can their love overcome the walls that divide them, or will life's harsh realities tear them apart?
When a Thai caregiver arrives in Dubai, her only goal is to earn enough to support her family back home. She never expects to capture the attention of the powerful and enigmatic CEO she works for. But beneath his cool, calculated exterior lies a man whose heart may be ready to thaw. In a city where ambition rules and love is a game, can she turn his world upside down and find her place in his heart?
She's caught in the Alpha's gaze a temptation too powerful to resist. His dominance is intoxicating, his touch unforgettable, and she feels herself drawn to him against her better judgment. Yet beneath the allure lies a storm of secrets that could ruin them both. As their connection deepens, she must decide if she's willing to risk everything to be bound by his love and temptation.
A prophecy binds them, revealing a fate they can't ignore. She's the Alpha's hidden Luna, her identity concealed from the pack, their love forged in secrecy. But as whispers of the prophecy spread, their bond is threatened by forces bent on destroying them. Will she rise to fulfill her destiny, or will they be forced to sacrifice their love to protect the pack?
Bound to a fate he can't escape, the heir to an ancient legacy finds his path intertwined with hers. Mysterious, powerful, and driven, he knows his destiny awaits in the shadows of the midnight hour. But she holds the key to his hidden fate, a secret that could change everything. Together, they must face ancient prophecies, forbidden desires, and a future neither of them could have foreseen.
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.
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?
My name is Katia, and I am just trying to survive until my fated mate arrives. Which may be easier said than done. Rejectection is the last straw. Whispering my acceptance of his rejection. I run through the pack house, out across the manicured lawn into the forest. "I'm sorry, my sweet girl," I say to my wolf. I'm sorry you have been stuck with me and have had to suffer everything I have. She whispers," it's not your fault, Katia. We came to a cliff with a waterfall. The hurt keeps pounding at me. I need it to stop. My sweet girl, and I just want peace, I keep running and leap off the cliff. Spreading my arms wide, with tears streaming down my face, I fall, not making a sound, waiting for sweet oblivion where we feel nothing ever again. "I love you, my sweet girl! Until we meet again, "My wolf replied just before we hit the water, "I love you too, Katia. I have never regretted a moment with you." The Snow Moon pack is having their last barbecue of the summer next to the waterfall on their land. The adults are laughing and joking while watching the pups play. The alpha, beta, and gamma are swimming with some of the older children and playing a game of Marco Polo. Someone yells, "Oh my goddess, someone just jumped over the waterfall!" Everyone is frozen as they watch what looks to be a child falling arms spread wide, no one makes a sound. The small body hits the water like a plane crashing into the side of a mountain. The alpha, beta, and gamma, spring into action, swimming towards the area the person went under. The alpha is screaming his wolf is going crazy repeating, "Find her. Find her...find her!" They dive and the beta surfaces with a small person in his arms. Alpha takes the girl from his beta, laying her on the ground. The men are shocked by what they see. She is covered in scars and injuries. Her body is twisted and broken. The Beta asks, "Who could have done this to someone so defenseless?" Alpha drops to his knees, repeating, "MATE...MATE...MATE!"
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"