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When high-powered attorney Bella Castillo crosses paths with ruthless billionaire Damon Westwood at a glittering charity gala, the sparks are instant and undeniable. Bella knows better than to fall for a man like Damon, he's everything she despises: arrogant, entitled, and used to getting whatever he wants. But when a lucrative deal forces them to work together, their steamy chemistry becomes impossible to resist, blurring the lines between business and pleasure. Bella is determined to keep her heart locked away, but Damon is a man with secrets, and one slip could shatter the illusion of his perfect life. As Bella uncovers the cracks in Damon's empire, she faces an impossible choice: expose the truth and risk losing the only man who's ever made her feel this alive, or protect his darkest secret at the cost of everything she's built. In a world where money can buy almost anything, can love survive when the lies come crashing down?
The night was electric, the kind of evening that hummed with anticipation. From her vantage point on the balcony of the Metropolitan Hotel, Isabella Castillo could see the entire city sprawling beneath her like a sea of glittering diamonds. New York City was alive, breathing, and for tonight at least, she felt like she was at its center.
Inside the grand ballroom, the charity gala was in full swing. It was a spectacle of wealth and status: crystal chandeliers hanging from the vaulted ceilings, the sound of champagne glasses clinking, and the low hum of polite, meaningless conversations filling the room. Bella smoothed her hand over the sleek black fabric of her dress, a Valentino piece she had splurged on for this very night. The strapless gown hugged her curves in all the right places, exuding the confidence she needed to face the room full of Manhattan's elite.
She wasn't here to make friends. She was here to make connections, to secure her place as one of the top corporate attorneys in the city-a position she'd fought tooth and nail for. But as she scanned the room, she could already feel the familiar disdain settling in. The people here were sharks, dressed up in designer suits and gowns, hiding their ruthless ambition behind smiles that didn't reach their eyes.
"Isabella Castillo, the woman who's too busy conquering the corporate world to enjoy a glass of champagne."
Bella turned at the sound of the voice, finding herself face-to-face with Peter Lawson, a senior partner at her firm. He was charming in that disingenuous way most senior partners were-always looking for the next angle, the next advantage. He handed her a glass of champagne, his smile thin but practiced.
"You know I prefer Bella," she replied smoothly, taking the glass without meeting his gaze. She sipped, letting the cool bubbles fizz on her tongue, her eyes drifting back toward the crowd.
"And yet here you are," Peter continued, leaning in slightly, lowering his voice to a conspiratorial whisper. "You're not just here for the charity auction, are you? You're hunting."
Bella's lips curled into a small smile. "Is that what you think, Peter? I was under the impression this was a charity event, not a business meeting."
Peter chuckled, clearly amused. "In this room, the two are one and the same. And I'd wager you're here for something big."
She didn't answer, just took another sip of her champagne. He wasn't entirely wrong. There was something she was here for, but it wasn't what Peter or anyone else might suspect. She was here for one man in particular-Damon Westwood. The reclusive billionaire was rarely seen at these kinds of events, preferring to keep his distance from the spotlight. But tonight, rumor had it that he'd make an appearance.
And she needed to see him.
"Enjoy your night, Peter," she said, dismissing him with a polite nod before turning away.
The ballroom felt warmer as more guests flooded in, the sound of laughter and the distant rhythm of a string quartet filling the space. Bella maneuvered through the crowd, offering nods of acknowledgment to those she recognized but making no effort to stop and chat. Her eyes kept scanning the room, searching for a face she had only seen in magazine covers and business articles.
Then she saw him.
Damon Westwood stood near the bar, his back turned to the room, but there was no mistaking his presence. He was taller than she'd expected, his tailored suit fitting him like a second skin, emphasizing the broad expanse of his shoulders. His hair was dark and neatly styled, and even from across the room, Bella could sense the aura of control and confidence that surrounded him.
She took a deep breath and started toward him, her heels clicking against the marble floor. As she approached, he turned, as if sensing her presence, and their eyes met. For a moment, the noise of the room faded away, leaving just the two of them locked in a silent, intense stare.
"Isabella Castillo," he said, his voice smooth and deep, with the hint of a smile playing on his lips. "I've heard a lot about you."
"Good things, I hope," Bella replied, tilting her head slightly, matching his smile with one of her own.
"Mostly," he said, taking a step closer, closing the distance between them. He was even more striking up close-sharp jawline, piercing blue eyes that seemed to see right through her. "You have quite the reputation for being... uncompromising."
"And you have a reputation for being ruthless," Bella shot back, lifting her chin in defiance.
Damon's smile widened, genuine amusement lighting up his face. "Touché. But tell me, what brings you to this gala tonight? Surely a lawyer of your caliber has better things to do than mingle with New York's most overindulged."
"Maybe I'm just here for the champagne," she said lightly, taking a sip as if to prove her point.
"Somehow, I doubt that," he murmured, his gaze dropping to her lips before flicking back up to meet her eyes. The tension between them was palpable, a crackling energy that seemed to draw them closer despite their measured words.
"You're right," Bella said, lowering her glass. "I came here to meet you."
Damon raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. "Is that so? And what does the formidable Isabella Castillo want from me?"
"Information," she replied, her voice lowering. "I've heard rumors about a deal you're brokering. A merger that could reshape the industry. I want in."
Damon's expression didn't change, but something flickered in his eyes-something dark and calculating. He leaned in slightly, his voice dropping to a whisper that sent a shiver down Bella's spine.
"You're playing a dangerous game, Bella."
She matched his gaze, unflinching. "I've never been afraid of a little danger."
He studied her for a long moment, as if weighing his options. Then he smiled, a slow, predatory smile that sent a thrill of anticipation through her.
"Neither have I," he said softly. "Consider me intrigued. Let's see how far you're willing to go."
Before Bella could respond, he reached out, lightly brushing a strand of hair behind her ear, his touch lingering just a second too long. Then, with a final glance that left her breathless, he turned and walked away, disappearing into the crowd.
Bella stood there, heart pounding, the champagne glass still clutched in her hand. This was going to be more complicated than she'd anticipated. And infinitely more dangerous.
But as she watched Damon's retreating figure, she knew one thing for certain.
She was all in.
Tessa Maddox never imagined she'd trade her passion for social work for the cold, ruthless world of corporate finance. But when a scandal forces her to leave everything behind, she takes a job as the personal assistant to Adrian Steele New York's most feared and untouchable billionaire. Adrian is a man who controls everything and trusts no one. He built his empire with ruthless precision, hiding his secret philanthropic work behind an ironclad reputation. Love is a distraction he can't afford until Tessa storms into his life with her fiery defiance and a body that tempts him to break all his rules. Their chemistry is undeniable. Their connection? Forbidden. But when Adrian's vengeful ex-fiancée, Bianca Castello, sets out to destroy him, and Tessa discovers a shocking truth that could cost him everything, she's forced to make an impossible choice protect the man she's falling for or walk away before she loses herself in his world. He claimed her with a single touch. But in a world where power is everything, will love be enough to keep them together?
A prophecy foretold his rise to power. A dark witch vowed to claim him. A seer with untapped magic held the key to his fate. Talon Wildshadow was born to rule an alpha with unmatched strength, haunted by a destiny that could either make him the most powerful werewolf in history or lead to his downfall. Cold, ruthless, and unyielding, he has spent his life resisting fate... until her. Serena Evermore has always been different. Raised among humans, she never understood the visions that haunted her dreams or the strange pull she felt toward the moonlit forest. When she crosses paths with Talon, she sees flashes of a future she cannot escape a love as fierce as it is dangerous, a war between packs, and a dark force that seeks to tear them apart. But they are not the only ones bound by destiny. Helena Darkmoon, a powerful and cunning witch, has spent years plotting to make Talon hers. She will stop at nothing to eliminate Serena and ensure the prophecy unfolds in her favor even if it means using forbidden magic to bind Talon to her forever. As passion ignites and betrayals unfold, Serena and Talon must fight against fate itself. But when a deadly truth is revealed one that could destroy them both will their love be strong enough to rewrite destiny, or will they become pawns in a game designed to break them?
In the shadowed canals of Venice, where power and betrayal go hand in hand, Isabella Frost is forced into a dangerous pact to save her family from ruin. An arranged marriage to the infamous Noah Bennett, the ruthless mafia king, is her only salvation and her greatest curse. Noah is as lethal as he is captivating, a man who holds the city in his iron grip and hides his pain behind a mask of control. To him, Isabella is a pawn in a high stakes game of vengeance and dominance. But the more he tries to keep her at arm's length, the more she unravels the man beneath the monster. As passion ignites between them, secrets long buried rise to the surface. Isabella discovers her family's dark connection to the tragic past that fuels Noah's thirst for revenge, forcing her to choose between loyalty and the dangerous love she can't deny. But in a world ruled by blood and betrayal, love is a double edged sword, and the lines between savior and destroyer blur. When the truth comes to light, will Isabella and Noah survive the ultimate betrayal or will their love burn them both to ashes?
Raven Dark has spent years clawing her way to the top in the cutthroat world of tech, but her ultimate goal has always been revenge. Matt Hank-the arrogant billionaire CEO of Hank Tech Industries-is the man she blames for her family's ruin. Ruthless, charming, and infuriatingly handsome, Matt is everything she despises... and everything she secretly desires. When a high-stakes project forces Raven and Matt to work together for 365 days, their explosive rivalry takes an unexpected turn. Heated boardroom battles give way to smoldering stolen moments, and the line between enemies and lovers blurs dangerously. But as Raven uncovers a shocking truth about her past, her carefully constructed plans begin to unravel. With both their careers and hearts on the line, can Raven and Matt trust each other enough to survive the betrayals threatening to destroy them
Cassie Monroe never imagined she'd find herself in a high-stakes game of power and money - or that she'd be the one for sale. When her struggling boutique faces bankruptcy, Cassie has no choice but to accept a once-in-a-lifetime offer: a marriage of convenience with Dominic Blackwell, a ruthless billionaire who could save her business with a single signature. The deal is simple: a year-long marriage to help Dominic secure a vital business merger, and in return, financial freedom for Cassie. But there's nothing simple about the magnetic, enigmatic Dominic. Beneath his cool exterior lies a man with secrets as deep as his pockets, and Cassie can't decide if she's his savior or his pawn. As their arrangement blurs the line between business and pleasure, Cassie finds herself falling for the man she's supposed to be pretending to love. Just when she thinks she's seen beyond Dominic's façade, a hidden truth shatters her trust: Dominic orchestrated their entire meeting, knowing more about her past than she could have ever guessed. Was she chosen for this arrangement because of fate, or because of a carefully plotted plan?
Blurb: The Villainess In a world ruled by moonlight and dominance, Caroline Lockwood was born a noblewoman but became nothing more than a pawn in a ruthless game of power. Trapped as the unwilling lover of Kai Alexander, the alpha who despises her, she endures his cruelty and hatred, her heart broken time and time again. When she finds herself pregnant, she clings to a fragile hope that the child might thaw his icy heart. Instead, her hopes are shattered as Kai beats her until she loses the baby, leaving her with nothing but an unquenchable thirst for revenge. But Caroline is not as weak as she once seemed. Faking her death, she vanishes into the shadowy depths of the forest, emerging as a vengeful specter. She builds her own rogue army, transforming from a submissive victim into a feared predator. Her new mission? To hunt and destroy the very male werewolves who once hunted her. Now, she is the villainess in her own story, and the hunt has begun. As she returns to confront Kai, secrets unravel and truths long buried come to light. The alpha who once hated her might have hidden his true feelings behind a mask of cruelty. But is it too late for love when blood has already been spilled?
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, “Either you or the baby survives!” Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, men no longer interest me.”
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.
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”
On their wedding night, Rogelio wrapped his fingers around Marian's neck and spat at her, "Congratulations! From now on, you live in hell!" The reason for his wrath was that he believed she was responsible for the death of his elder brother. So, he married her but refused to touch her, determined to make her suffer for the rest of her pitiful life! However, due to an unforeseen accident, Marian was forced to sleep with Rogelio in order to save him, and she ended up getting pregnant. Concealing her pregnancy, Marian lived cautiously under Rogelio's watchful eyes. He hated her and relentlessly humiliated her, yet he would never allow anyone else to lay a finger on her— "Mr. Bailey, your wife got into a fight with someone!" Rogelio secretly took action, eliminating that person completely. "Sir, your wife claimed that all of your family's wealth belongs to her!" Rogelio quietly transferred all the shares to her. Unaware of all this, Marian only wanted to escape, but Rogelio pulled her into his warm embrace, whispering, "Mrs. Bailey, where do you intend to go with our unborn child?"
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"