After the mysterious decease of her parents, she faced backlash and discrimination from her stepbrother, Hazel's only hope is the promised inheritance given to her by her grandfather, but that too becomes a fallacy as she is sold as a bride to a ruthless Mafia Boss. Despite all negotiations by her to end this doesn't work and in the end, she gives in but what happens when the past she never knew catches up with her, and now, she must pay the price of a sin she never had an idea about?
Hazel's POV
I could feel my heart racing as my heartbeat raced with every step I took closer to his room.
Without waiting for an invitation or even knocking, I pushed the door open and entered, not caring about the repercussions.
"Yes, you can come in now. She is ready," He said over the phone, his lips curving into a smile as he turned to me.
"Okay, I will be waiting." he hung up and turned to me, his expression turning gray as he sat down, legs slightly apart, obviously creating room for his pot belly.
"Brother, what is the meaning of this?" I asked, my voice breaking despite my effort to stay sound.
He got up and strolled towards me, his eyes scrutinizing me in a way that made me feel small.
I rubbed my hands around my shoulder, trying to stay sane, but when I looked up at his face, I saw him smirking half.
It was a smirk he did whenever he got away with something.
Seeing this, my heart sank because I knew whatever I had heard was true and the scary part was that there might be no way out.
I couldn't help it, and I fell on my knees, with tears clouding my vision; I placed both palms together above my head and bowed slightly.
"Brother, don't do this. I have always tried to show you how worthy I am but why do you treat me this way?"
"Just this once, please. Just this once allow things to slide, and I promise to get Mr Alfredo's signature on the papers, please," I begged, hoping that this could make him change his mind.
The only thing my brother loved other than making my life a living hell was money, easy money, and considering the debt he owed, this was my best plea.
I raised my head, hoping to see him thinking, but all I saw was his glancing at me as if I meant nothing.
"You do not belong to me but to a certain man," he paused and rubbed his head, obviously trying to remember something.
My heart broke, and my brother, who, despite all my efforts trying to please him, had sold me to a man whom he didn't even know.
I was done begging at that moment, I got up and faced him.
"Why do you treat me this way?! I have given my entire life to you since the death of our parents. I didn't care how you treated me!
"All I wanted was for you to accept me, but you have never for once done that!" I screamed trying to let out some steam as I felt a sharp pain in my chest.
"Am I not good enough?" I found my voice lowering as I asked.
At this moment, the tears I had been fighting for a while were streaming down my face without restraint, and I felt embarrassed because I knew this monster didn't care.
Still, a little part of me wanted him to care.
"Dear sweet sister," he called as he rubbed his short, fatty fingers across my face.
"If only you knew how much favor I have done you. You will be thanking me." His words hit me like a bullet, and without thinking twice, I raised my hands to hit him, but he was quicker and grabbed my hair, pulling it hard.
"You bit*h, after your unfortunate mother led my father to his early grave, this family had suffered financially and is now in debt, and you need to save it," he recited and pushed me away.
I fell on the floor with my hands protecting my stomach from hitting the tiles, but I was greatly relieved as he had let my hair go.
I rubbed my hurting scalp and, in the process, noticed in horror that I was losing some hair strands.
"Also, the buyers want you pure so you must never tell them that you are not a virgin. I have someone already and she will help you fake the scene. All you have to do is keep your mouth shut" He snared and was about leaving the room when I opened my mouth to speak.
"If they wanted someone so pure, why didn't you give them Lily? She is your daughter, after all, and a much better candidate." I had hoped that these words would calm my heart, but they just made me much more angry and I stood up to my feet, my fists clenched.
I noticed that the look in his eyes had changed drastically.
He looked around, picked a bat stick from nearby, and walked slowly towards me.
I was defenseless, and I could feel my heart racing as he approached me; what had I done?
So many thoughts were running through my mind as I took small steps backward.
Was he going to hit me with it knowing that the buyers were coming soon?
It was a good idea; that way, I could save myself.
As if he could read my thoughts, he stopped and threw the stick aside giving me a knowing look.
"You are just like your gold-digging mother. You both know how well to play your cards but, not this time"
My brows arched as I charged towards him but he was swift and shifted.
"Boss, they are here" Someone announced as I fell on the floor, groaning in pain.
"Really?" He asked excitedly and without sparing another look at me, he skipped towards the door but stopped.
"Tell the maids to prepare her and send her downstairs" he ordered and walked away.
I got up, dusting my palms as I watched Josie skip away; for him to be this happy, it meant the buyers had paid well.
"Miss, this way," one of the maids pointed as they led me out of the room.
My thoughts were still scattered even as I stared at my reflection in the mirror.
For the first time, I couldn't understand what was happening in life and I wanted to disappear.
I couldn't take the torture anymore.
"Miss, you are messing up your makeup. You need to stop crying" the maid said, her words laced with threat.
I blinked my eyes trying to stop the tears from following as I was led downstairs.
"Here she is" Josie announced joyfully as he grabbed me and pulled me.
I looked around and my eyes fell on the man who has a scar of his left brow which made him look dangerous.
I could feel my skin crawl and my stomach fall as the man scanned me with his eyes.
After what felt like minutes, he stopped and turned to Josie with a lazy expression while placing back his golden glasses.
"It was nice doing business with you" he said and turned to the man beside him.
"Take her to the car" he ordered and walked away.
"This way" the man pointed.
I followed them obediently as my mind cooked up plans.
While sitting in the car I made a decision, a year from now, I will disappear from my buyers, take my secret inheritance and disappear from this country.
"Josie, I am coming for you" I mumbled as the car drive off.
Bloody hell! Those dark blue eyes pierces me like he can actually see my soul, like he could see the demons lurking in my mind "W–who a–re you?" I stutter unable to form a single word right under his burning gaze. His dark, soulless eyes rake my body in a ravenous manner. "I am your Alpha." he growls, stretching his hand forward. He spins me around and slams my body against the wall. A grunt leaves my lips at the force that presses my front to the wall. "You are mine." he whispered, his calm voice sending shivers down my spine. *** Grace's life takes a tragic turn when her father dies mysteriously, and all his wealth is taken in a claim of paying an unknown debt. It gets even worse when her mother becomes a drunkard, and she has to be the breadwinner of the family to ensure her brother is well taken care of. Dreams shattered, and abandoned when she found out about her cheating boyfriend. She feels it's all when life throws her another curveball as someone sets her up to be raped. What happens when her rapist turns out to be none other than Nelson Divine. The richest man in the country. Not only that, he is her mate. Love, hate, betrayal, and nigh more is Grace faced with. Will her life change after encountering the demigod of an Alpha? Or is she bound to suffer forever?
Amongst all in the pack and even at school, Illebaye was always the victim of ridicule. Being bullied and called a nerd. But she was always been saved by her elder brother and her friends who were Uriel and Pere. Going up she has always had a crush on Pere who is the son of their Alpha and elder brother to Uriel. With each passing year, she prays for the moon goddess to gift her Pere as her mate. On her 18th birthday, she was honored to spend a night with her mate who turned out to be Pere. But when she woke up the next morning she was rejected by him. He claimed he couldn't have a nerd as a mate and Luna of his pack. Sad by how things turned out she left the pack. She returned 5 years later with her son to attend her elder brother's birthday party. What will Pere do when he discovers that Illebaye has a son who looks like him? What will happen to Illebaye when she finds out Pere has a new mate? Will Pere accept the fact that Illebaye has Lycan Prince Cross as her new mate? Will they both accept their new life partners or will they fight to be together again?
Tiara's life turns blissful when she has a nightstand with a billionaire and gets pregnant with a billionaire's child. She sees the pregnancy as an opportunity to get out of poverty, forcing the man to take responsibility. Now, she is the daughter-in-law of the Goldman's, basking in luxury and privilege. But she will never have one thing she has always craved - her husband's love. Being rich comes with problems only money can solve and others money can't. As she faces the life-threatening hassle of being the wife of Mr. Laurel Goldman, her perspective begins to change. Will the love that blossoms in her turn her into a good person, or is it all just a facade to become the next billionaire in a few months
Sonia, a talented yet struggling baker, is mocked by her step father after she was unsuccessful in finding a mate doing her 18th birthday. With her unreasonable step father making life unbearable for her fate takes an unexpected turn when she was mated with the enigmatic billionaire tycoon, Alexander Oman who turn out to be her best friend mate too. Camile, A rich spoil brath with good charater. Friends with Sonia and Patricia beautiful like a goddess and was favored by moon goddess with a mate on her 18th birthday who was no one but the enigmatic billionaire tycoon, Alexander Oman who she found out he is also mated to her friend. But their newfound connection faces a formidable adversary—Patricia, Sonia and Camile's cunning and vengeful best friend whose thirst for revenge threatens to shatter the fragile love blossoming between Sonia, Camile and Alexander Oman. "Mates with two friends" is an enthralling werewolf romance that delves into the complexities of the human heart. Will Camile and Sonia Friendship and Alexander's hidden vulnerability be enough to withstand the storms of deception and revenge? Prepare to be captivated by a tale of passion, redemption, and the resilience of love among mates, as they build their own masterpiece of happiness against all odds.
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."
6 years ago, Lydia suffered a brutal betrayal orchestrated by her own husband and step-sister, who drugged her and framed her. In a twist of fate, she ended up having a one-night stand with a stranger. Don't even remember what he looked like. Later, in the throes of death, she discovered the truth about her mother's death all those years ago. In the blink of an eye, she lost everything. 6 years later, Lydia returned with her genius son, vowing to exact revenge on all her enemies! Little did she know, she encountered an incredibly familiar man at the airport! *** The man was briskly pushing open the door to the restroom, heading to the urinal. Even with such a mundane action, he did it with unparalleled elegance and grace. Lydia, following him in a daze, saw his fierce lower body and suddenly snapped back to reality. She let out a high-pitched scream, instinctively covering her eyes with her hands, her cheeks flushed, and stood there stiffly, unsure of what to do. Lambert furrowed his brows slightly but remained calm as he continued to relieve himself. The sound of water hitting the urinal made Lydia's face even redder. She angrily shouted, "You pervert!" Little did Lydia know that Lambert, seeing her in this state, had a flicker of recognition in his eyes. Memories from many years ago flashed through his mind, and his heart couldn't help but stir. It was her!
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
BOOK 1- BILLIONAIRE ROMANCE BOOK. MATURE THEMES 18+ The book may contain s!xual scenes, sudden instances of possessiveness, mild violence. Sydney Morgan and Gavin Reed, high school sweethearts, had been married for over a decade. Five years of their relationship were filled with unconditional love; however, in the next six years, this changes drastically between them when Sydney takes advice from her best friend, Gavin's first love. When Sydney loses her baby, Gavin is left broken and vulnerable in the hands of his first love. She convinces him to divorce Sydney, and when he does, Sydney loses it and nearly gets hit by a car, but then the talk of the town, Gavin's rival, and CEO's son, hiding behind a facàde, comes to her rescue.
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
After a heated confrontation with her husband and mistress, Brianna was pushed down to stairs. She thought she would die but when she woke up again, she realized that she traveled back two years ago, when it was not late for her to correct her path. The first thing she needed to do when she was reborn was divorce that scum. She saved from the darkest time but he lied to her and murdered her in the end. This time, she would not repeat the same mistakes anymore. She would bring the glory of her family back and make those people who betrayed her pay the price! However, in the process of climbing up to the peak of her career, she met a very intimidating and handsome man who kept on messing with her head through his bold attitude. Brianna doesn't want to be involved with another man again, for she has proven to herself that they will just drag her down, but her constant incidents with him are slowly breaking the wall she built to protect her heart. Brianna will surely choose her career over a man this time, but it's possible to choose both, right? What if he hurt her too? No! She won't risk it but. "You have to run away from me, Bree. Coz I'm done running away, I'll chase you now."