Two hearts beating in unison. Will they eventually come across one another? Or will destiny lead them in a different direction? Rebecca didn't anticipate that the world would open up to her when her family relocated to Santoria due to her heart problem. Her desire to travel the world would come true. Thanks to the boy with the dimples next door. But will it come at a cost?
PROLOGUE
As he went home from school, Alden observed the two moving trucks parked in front of the house across that had been for sale for three months. Currently, the property, which had been left by the previous owners who moved overseas, was bustling with activity as physically fit men lugged box after box inside. He paused for a moment, wondering who the new owners were, but the movers were the only people outside. Just as he was ready to leave for home, a girl in a wheelchair emerged through the front entrance. Her long hair was pinned back to show off her lovely face, but the oxygen hose on her nose warped her appearance. She was around thirteen years old. She had a yellow teddy bear in her arms. An older man, most likely her father, stood behind her. "Would you be fine here while we fix the house?" He said something that Alden heard. The girl grinned as she looked up. "Yes, Dad," she replied. I can read the book I have here. I'll be alright, so don't worry about me." Before going back inside, her father gave her a head kiss. For a few more seconds, the girl kept her face focused on the door where her father vanished, and then she picked up the book that was stuck to the chair's side. She pulled it open and began to read. Alden turned to go home, but the girl's eyes met his as he looked up. Alden had never seen brown eyes as expressive as hers. Her eyes reveal a new type of fortitude within her, even with the oxygen tubing wrapped around her nose. For a moment, he was enthralled, but then the girl turned back to her book. As though awakened from a trance, Alden blinked again. After giving a small shake of his head, he turned back to face his own home. Rebecca, the girl, looked up again when Alden turned to go home. Her new neighbor piqued her interest. Even with his spectacles on, he looked adorable. He appeared to be around sixteen. The child became interested in the new occupants of this house, which must have been deserted for a long time. Rebecca hoped he would be curious enough to come talk to her. Being alone all the time with only books to keep you company seemed incredibly lonely. Especially in a new community, one companion would ease her ordeal. She hoped it was the boy who lived next door. He appeared to be a decent man. Rebecca let out a sigh. "That's what happens when you read too much," she thought, "you start believing in fairy tales." With another sigh, she returned to her book and began reading. She had no idea that her wish would soon come true.
"Wife, pay close attention; I dislike disobedience. And when you-my tiny wife-do that, I absolutely detest it." Evelyn Benson a 19-year-old girl living with her foster mother is modest. Her life wasn't what she had imagined because of the abuse she receives from her foster mother. Until Maxwell Ashford bought her to be his bride. Maxwell Ashford is a 30-year-old businessman with a daughter who is three years old. His daughter is the center of his existence. He made the decision to never get married again after his ex-wife betrayed him. However, a couple things happened that made him remarry. Specifically for his daughter, this time with Evelyn. with a self-promise to never fall in love again. However, life was about to show him that he was mistaken, and he quickly discovered that he was possessive of his young bride. He soon discovered that he constantly craved his second wife. For the sake of his little wife, he found himself betraying every vow he had made to himself. What comes next?
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.
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
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."
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."