A scientific revolution born from one man's loss. After the death of his wife, Sarah, due to a rare genetic disorder, tech billionaire Alexander Pierce launches the most ambitious medical research project in human history. With unlimited funding and a singular purpose, he recruits Dr. Elena Rodriguez-a brilliant geneticist haunted by her own mother's early death-to lead the Pierce Institute for Longevity Research. Their mission is to defeat aging altogether. As Elena and her crew get closer to a breakthrough, cellular regeneration may just change everything. The line between scientific discovery and ethical boundaries grows thin. Alexander's grief-driven obsession compels him to take dangerous risks, and everything they have worked towards is threatened. With the potential to rewrite the fundamental rules of human mortality, they must face the most profound questions of science, love, and what it truly means to be alive. How far would you go to save those you love? And at what cost? Read to find out what happens!
Linh Chen hugged her newborn daughter and uttered a promise among the little rice fields of rural Vietnam, surrounded by mist-covered mountains and emerald paddies. Around them, in 1960, the globe was marked by optimism and hardship.
Sarah Chen did not come from a wealthy family. Minh Chen, her father, was a tenant farmer whose rough hands told stories of arduous work and unending financial instability. Before being married, Linh, her mother, taught in a school; her aspirations to pursue higher education were given up in order to ensure the survival of the family. However, they saw a glimmer of hope in Sarah-a child who would rise beyond the constraints of their situation.
From the earliest moments of her childhood, Sarah was different. While other children played in the village streets, she would sit for hours observing the intricate botanical world around her. The way leaves unfurled, how plants responded to sunlight, the delicate ecosystem of a single square meter of earth-these were her playground, her first classroom. Her small corner of their home became a laboratory, filled with pressed flowers and notebooks meticulously detailing her discoveries. By the age of ten, she was already reading advanced botanical texts, her curiosity far outstripping the knowledge of her local teachers.
Despite her remarkable attractiveness, her mind was far more brilliant. Her dark, glowing eyes captivated and occasionally unsettled those around her, reflecting ecosystems of intelligence and thinking. And she rejected down suitors with the elegance of someone who knew her destiny was not theirs to sway, whether they were the son of a wealthy businessman or a convincing military recruiter. She would say, "My ambitions cannot be wrapped in silk," in a composed yet determined tone. "A weapon is not research. It serves as a bridge to comprehension.
Her parents recognized her extraordinary potential very early. Despite their limited resources, they did make extraordinary sacrifices: While Minh would work extra hours in the neighboring farms, Linh would tutor local children in the evening, channeling every extra Dong into Sarah's education, believing that education was the most potent form of inheritance they can give to her.
The local educators were both awed and a little scared. This girl was asking her enquiries in a way that went against the grain. Sarah raised questions about how various cellular metabolisms changed under various environmental conditions when her elementary school science instructor discussed fundamental photosynthesis. The enquiries were more appropriate for a graduate seminar than a rural classroom.
Although she was unquestionably stunning with dark, glowing eyes that seemed to contain entire ecosystems, her beauty was not limited to her physical appearance. It was a work of intellectual beauty. She stood out for her graceful movements, which alluded to an inner balance and a strong bond with nature.
There were plenty of distraction chances. A local businessman's son courted her with lavish presents and assurances of comfort. She was persuaded by a charming military recruiter that government research programs would be the greatest place for her scientific skills. Attracted by her intelligence, attractive college students would approach her in her village and attempt to strike up a discussion.
Sarah, however, refused to move. She couldn't afford to engage in romance, transitory joys, or social diversions. Her vision extended into a realm of agrarian reform, far beyond the present.
"I am not here to be admired," she would say to her mother, "but to solve problems that have faced humanity for centuries."
Her big break came when she competed in a highly competitive national scholarship program. Among thousands of applicants, the well-documented research that Sarah had done on drought-resistant rice strains stood out for international agricultural researchers. The scholarship would take her to Stanford-a journey which was unimaginable from her small Vietnamese village.
All the effort and sacrifice bore fruit one day when her research on drought-resistant strains of rice earned her a national scholarship. The letter of acceptance from Stanford summed up all those years of sacrifice and discipline. It was a victory not just for Sarah but also for her parents, who had made many sacrifices to make it possible. "You will feed the world, my daughter," her mother whispered, with tears of pride streaming down her eyes.
Elliot Grayson's life is built on precision. Every decision. Every move. They are carefully calculated for success. He has everything. Come to talk of power, wealth, and control. However, one weekend in the countryside changes everything when he meets Lily Harper, an artist with a wild heart and a past she refuses to talk about. Lily Harper. Mysterious. Magnetic. Utterly chaotic. From the moment she meet Elliot, she turns his perfectly ordered world upside down. Her laughter draws him in, but there's a sadness behind her smile that won't let him go. Who is Lily Harper, and what is she so desperately trying to escape? As their connection deepens, Elliot uncovers pieces of Lily's secret - a dangerous past that's still chasing her. The more he learns, the more he realizes she's not just hiding; she's fighting to survive. But when Elliot discovers his own company might be tied to the very danger she's running from, everything changes. Now, Elliot must make a choice: protect the woman who had shaken his entire world or walk away to keep his life intact. Can their love survive the secrets between them? Or will the heart-wrenching truth destroy them both?
When investigative journalist Amelia Grace interviews billionaire Nathaniel Blackwood, she uncovers a generations-long conspiracy that threatens to destroy not just one family, but the entire global financial system. With betrayal, love, and revenge intertwining, Nathaniel and Amelia must navigate a dangerous web of secrets that could unravel everything they know-and bring down powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to maintain their control. A high-stakes thriller about family, power, and the price of truth. little did they know that there is more to uncover!
Everyone was shocked to the bones when the news of Rupert Benton's engagement broke out. It was surprising because the lucky girl was said to be a plain Jane, who grew up in the countryside and had nothing to her name. One evening, she showed up at a banquet, stunning everyone present. "Wow, she's so beautiful!" All the men drooled, and the women got so jealous. What they didn't know was that this so-called country girl was actually an heiress to a billion-dollar empire. It wasn't long before her secrets came to light one after the other. The elites couldn't stop talking about her. "Holy smokes! So, her father is the richest man in the world?" "She's also that excellent, but mysterious designer who many people adore! Who would have guessed?" Nonetheless, people thought that Rupert didn't love her. But they were in for another surprise. Rupert released a statement, silencing all the naysayers. "I'm very much in love with my beautiful fiancee. We will be getting married soon." Two questions were on everyone's minds: "Why did she hide her identity? And why was Rupert in love with her all of a sudden?"
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
“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?”
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 facĂ de, comes to her rescue.
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.