Synopsis Her life was perfect, at least, that's what everyone thought. Adopted by a wealthy family as a child, Mia grew up with all the love, attention, and luxury she could ever ask for. Engaged to Aaron, the heir of one of the richest families in the country, her future seemed set in stone: a dream wedding, a picture-perfect marriage, and a lifetime of happiness. But everything changes when the family's long-lost biological daughter returns. Overnight, the adoptive parents who once adored her shift their attention to their real daughter, leaving Mia isolated and heartbroken. Things take a darker turn when the real daughter, fueled by jealousy, plots to destroy Mia's life. She orchestrates a cruel betrayal, ensuring that Mia catches Aaron in bed with her, on the eve of the wedding. Devastated, Mia's life crumbles around her. To make matters worse, a single reckless night leads to an encounter with a mysterious man whose identity remains unknown. Humiliated and disgraced, the engagement is broken, and Aaron quickly gets engaged to the real daughter instead. Now, Mia must rebuild her life from the ashes, navigating family betrayals, public humiliation, and the mystery of the man who could either be her downfall or salvation. But in a world full of lies and deception, can she find out who he is before it's too late?
Chapter 1: The Calm Before the Storm
Her life was perfect. At least, that's what everyone told her.
She stood in front of the mirror, inspecting the elegant ivory gown she wore, a custom-made piece for her upcoming engagement party. Every stitch, every detail screamed perfection, just like everything else in her life. Her wedding was only two months away, and she had the love of her parents, the admiration of friends, and a fiancé who was every girl's dream.
Aaron Lawrence. The name alone brought her instant recognition and respect. His family was powerful, influential, and extremely wealthy. People said they were a match made in heaven,he, the charming heir to a multi-billion-dollar empire, and she, the beautiful, well-mannered daughter of a prestigious family.
"Miss, the stylist is here to discuss the final hair and makeup look for the engagement party."
She blinked, pulled from her thoughts by the soft knock on her door. "Coming," she replied, turning from the mirror. Before leaving, she glanced back at her reflection, that faint unease from earlier still lurking at the back of her mind. Everything was falling into place, just like it always did. So why did it feel like something was missing?
Her home was grand, opulent, but it had always been warm. The spacious halls lined with family portraits, the smell of freshly cut roses from the garden, the familiar clink of china from the dining room... It all felt so safe, so predictable.
Yet, there was something off lately. She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but the feeling lingered. Maybe it was the wedding pressure, or maybe it was that odd conversation she overheard between her parents last week.
She shook the thoughts away. It was probably nothing. Her parents had always been open with her, honest, even. They loved her unconditionally, and that's all that mattered.
As she descended the grand staircase, she found her parents sitting in the parlor, deep in discussion about the engagement party details. Her mother's face lit up when she saw her.
"There's our beautiful bride-to-be!" she exclaimed, rushing over to straighten the delicate lace on her daughter's gown. "What do you think? Is the dress everything you imagined?"
Her father, ever the quiet observer, sat back with a proud smile. "You look stunning, darling."
"Thank you, both of you." She beamed, the warmth of their love chasing away the last of her doubts. They had always treated her like the center of their world, giving her everything she ever wanted, and for that, she was grateful.
They moved on to the day's agenda, discussing final touches for the engagement party, flowers, guest lists, venue arrangements. Her mother was meticulous, ensuring everything would be flawless.
Her mind wandered again as her parents talked, though, and she barely registered her mother calling her name.
"Sweetheart?" Her mother's voice broke through her thoughts. "What do you think about adding peonies to the bouquet?"
"Sorry," she said, shaking herself out of her daze. "Peonies sound perfect."
Her mother looked at her, a trace of concern crossing her features. "You've seemed distracted lately. Is everything alright? Wedding stress getting to you?"
She forced a smile. "Yeah, I guess so. Just a lot to think about." She didn't want to admit that something felt wrong, especially when she couldn't even explain it. It was all in her head. The pressure of the upcoming wedding was playing tricks on her, that's all.
Her father chimed in, his voice calm and reassuring. "You've got nothing to worry about, darling. Everything is going to be perfect. Just focus on enjoying the process."
She nodded, trying to let the reassurance settle in. Everything was perfect. It had to be.
#Later That Evening#
The restaurant was their favorite, intimate, exclusive, hidden away from the city's prying eyes. As always, Aaron had made sure everything was flawless, reserving the private dining area where no one could disturb them.
He was waiting for her when she arrived, standing by the window, looking as dashing as ever in his tailored suit. His tall frame, chiseled features, and effortless charm always turned heads. But tonight, it was just the two of them.
"How's my beautiful fiancée?" he asked with that warm smile that made her heart flutter every time.
She smiled back, letting his presence soothe the anxiety that had been gnawing at her all day. "I'm good. Just a bit overwhelmed with the wedding planning."
He chuckled, pulling her into a hug. "That's what wedding planners are for. Don't stress about it too much. You'll be the most beautiful bride, and I'll be the luckiest man in the world."
She leaned into him, feeling safe in his embrace, but the nagging feeling still lingered. She had everything, Aaron, her loving family, her dream wedding on the horizon-so why did it feel like something was slipping away?
As they sat down to dinner, they talked about the wedding, their future, and their plans to travel after the honeymoon. Aaron was always so sure of everything, so confident in their future. It was comforting, but tonight, it only made her feel more out of place, as if she were an outsider watching her own life unfold.
"Are you sure everything's alright?" Aaron asked, reaching across the table to take her hand. "You've been quiet lately."
She hesitated, not wanting to burden him with her worries. "Yeah, just pre-wedding jitters, I guess."
He smiled, squeezing her hand. "It's normal. But you know, no matter what, we're in this together."
She nodded, forcing herself to believe it. He was right, everything was fine. It was just her imagination running wild.
That night when she got back home, lying in bed, she couldn't shake the strange feeling that had settled deep in her chest. Her dreams were restless, filled with shadowy figures and whispered words that she couldn't quite understand. She tossed and turned, waking up several times, her heart pounding in her chest.
In the silence of her room, she stared up at the ceiling, trying to calm herself down. It's nothing, she told herself again. Just nerves. Everything is perfect.
But as the minutes ticked by, she couldn't help but feel like something was about to shatter her perfect world, and she had no idea what it was.
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"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .
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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.”
22-year-old Evelyn Carter is attempting to start over in California while avoiding her past. She will be embarking on a new career path as a private school teacher. She is smart, attractive, and doesn't put up with nonsense. Who wouldn't notice her? However, what happens when she attracts the attention of someone unwilling to let her go? Who wants her and nothing else after falling in love at first sight? A 25-year-old billionaire CEO and single father, Lucian Carrington. He takes what he wants and he is also a very dangerous man. All it needed was one look at a stunning woman to realize she was HIS, even though he doesn't believe in relationships because they always end. Preview: Miss Carter, you will be mine. I say firmly. "Release my arm, Mr. Carrington, before I force you to." She says, seeming to smile at me. I give her a sly smile. Squeezing my wrist with her other hand, she twists it uncomfortably. I gave a painful hiss. "Don't underestimate me, Mr. Carrington." "This is the only time I will allow you to walk away from me, Miss Carter." She glared at me as she turned. "Mr. Carrington, I am no possession of yours." I was left standing there when she opened the classroom door and left.
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!"