Dr. Aavya, a sharp forensic doctor, finds her world shattered when her partner and close colleague, Detective Kim TaeJoon , is critically injured in a mysterious accident that leaves him in a coma. What follows is a ruthless game of revenge and unexpected connection. Kim SeoJoon, a powerful CEO and TaeJoon's brother, is consumed by grief and suspicion. Believing Aavya might be connected to his brother's near-fatal incident, he devises a calculated plan of retribution. Using his corporate influence and carefully manufactured scandal, SeoJoon forces her into a contract marriage, trapping her in a relationship built on manipulation and pain. "Chilled Hearts - Love Unthawed" is a gripping tale of revenge, unexpected romance, and the complex path to redemption-where love emerges from the coldest of circumstances and the truth has the power to heal the deepest wounds.
"OH GOD!!!!!" I pressed the brake and stormed out of the car, shouting in frustration as my eyes widened, inspecting the damage where the bullet had struck my vehicle. My muscles tensed with fury at the sight of the damage inflicted upon the car door. This wasn't just any vehicle; it was my only car, that I could afford to buy with every penny I had saved from years of hard work. "What the hell is going on?"
Jiwoo hurriedly stepped out of the car, his expression mirroring my shock. "I... I'm not sure, ma'am." He stammered. "But it looked like there was some kind of encounter or gang activity." My jaw clenched as I looked around, trying to make sense of what Jiwoo had just said. In the distance, the faint sound of sirens signaled the approach of law enforcement in our direction.
"Ma'am, we needed to get out of there," Jiwoo urged, his voice urgent. "It isn't safe here." I was already frustrated from the long day of work, and now the sight of the damage to my car only made me angrier. Yet I couldn't lose my composure, especially not now. It was late at night, and I was with my junior, who looked scared after hearing a gunshot and sirens.
I hummed and turned to hop back into the car, but something caught my eye-a figure, barely visible in the dark alley. "Arghhhh..." With a soft pained groan, the figure collapsed to the ground, slumping against the nearby wall. My heart skipped a beat as I realized someone needed help.
"Wait," I said firmly and took a step towards the alley, but Jiwoo tried to stop me. "There's someone there who needs help. We can't leave like this." I ignored his protest and rushed forward. "Jiwoo, bring the emergency kit with you."
"But, ma'am, It's dangerous..."
"We are doctors. It's our duty," I glared at Jiwoo. He complied and ran to me with the kit. I kneeled beside the injured man and asked, "Are you alright, Sir?" It was really hard to see him properly with no light.
The injured man winced in pain as he attempted to sit up, his hand pressing against a bleeding wound on his side. "Define 'alright'!" He grunted through clenched teeth. "I've been shot."
I tried to assess his condition carefully as it was dark. I roamed my palm on his stomach to search for the wound, but he held my hand tightly with his rough hand and pressed my hand on his chest, where he was shot. I stated bluntly, my tone devoid of any sympathy. "Looks like a clean shot, but you're losing blood."
He chuckled dryly, a hint of bitterness in his voice. "Observant, aren't you?"
Ignoring his sarcasm, I motioned for Jiwoo to bring the emergency kit closer. "We need to stop the bleeding and remove the bullet. Can you lay down?" The man nodded weakly, gritting his teeth against the pain as he struggled to comply. "It's okay. Just try to keep breathing."
"Jiwoo, give me the gloves and prepare the anesthesia injection." Jiwoo nodded his head and handed me the gloves. I tapped the man's face. "Sir, look at me and tell me your name."
"Kim...." He tried to reply, panting heavily, but couldn't. I unbuttoned his shirt and tried to examine the wound.
"It's okay, you're doing good." I kept talking with the man to make sure that he was breathing. Jiwoo gave me the injection, and I wasted no time applying it. Jiwoo was giving me medical supplies according to the requirements, and I started my work.
"Ma'am, there is no light; how will you find the bullet?" Jiwoo's voice was filled with worry, or I would say anxious.
I heard his words but remained silent. Focus... Focus, I just need to focus. Putting a little pressure near the wound, I inserted my index finger where I cut the skin and tried to feel the bullet. According to my experience, the bullet shouldn't penetrate the skin too deeply, and thank God, the wound was far from the heart.
"Found it," I muttered to myself, exhaling a sigh of relief. "Give me the tenaculum, fast." Jiwoo handed me the tool, and I swiftly inserted the tip of the scissors to take out the bullet. As I was pulling the bullet out slowly, I heard some footsteps from behind. "Focus. Focus." I repeated to myself.
"Jiwoo, concentrate here." I yelled, but not too loud, when I noticed that his hands were trembling in fear. As the scissors came out, it had a bullet at its tip. I threw the bullet and passed the scissors to Jiwoo and demanded, "Cotton roll and then needle holder and thread." Jiwoo was shaking badly, but still, he did his best and followed all my commands.
"Done." I finished stitching the wound. I gestured for Jiwoo to clean and bandage the area, then stood up to face the men who had approached.
Two figures stood before me, masked and dressed in black. Mafia? Undercover agents? I couldn't be sure. Both were taller than me, but one was slightly shorter than the other. I removed my gloves and addressed them, my tone cold and authoritative. "Are you with him?" The shorter one nodded his head. Maybe it was a wrong idea to ask them what if they were his enemies, but they didn't stop me while I was treating him, so I think I was right. "Who is the senior among you?" The shorter one took a step closer to me.
"He was lucky we came on time," I remarked, not bothering to meet his gaze. "Another few minutes, and he might be dead." I moved a step back and gave a glance to the injured man. "He should be stable for now. But he needs proper medical attention."
"Thanks for the patch-up, Doc." The shorter man gave a curt nod and acknowledged.
"Suit yourself." With that, I turned and saw that Jiwoo had finished his tasks as well. "Let's go," I said curtly, gesturing for Jiwoo to follow. As we drove away from the alley, the distant wail of sirens filled the night air.
"Please don't do this. You will regret it." He cried loudly as I threw him on the bed and hovered above him. He was struggling to free himself from my cage but couldn't as his legs and hands were tied to the ropes. "This beauty is under me; I would love to ruin it." I caressed his cheek with my knuckles and then travelled my fingers to his neck and then to his collarbone. I held his shirt and pulled it with such force that it got torn, and his naked chest was visible to me. I smirked at my sight and attacked his collarbone. "Ahhhh..." He screamed and then cried, "Please leave me." I was biting and licking his collarbone, and he was crying continuously and trying to stop me by moving himself. "Slap". I got irritated, and slapped him, and said angrily, "If you spoil my mood, then someone else will suffer the punishment for your mistake." Hearing me, his eyes widened. He turned his head to one side and pursed his lips to stop his crying sound. I chuckled at my win and then leaned against his chest. ************************************** Alex Kelly (AK) is the smoking hot CEO of a very big company who is ruthless and heartless. He is also a mafia king who has no emotion left in his heart, and very few people know about it as no one has seen him as a mafia boss. He is known by his name, Mafia King AK. He is a devil in human form. He has only one aim in life: revenge by killing the man and his family who killed his parents. He doesn't believe in love; for him, love makes humans weak. Steve Martin is a doctor and works as a general surgeon in the biggest hospital in the city. He is sweet, kind, and full of positive vibes. He has never dated anyone, first because of his studies and now because of his job. He hates the mafia because of his past and never wants to encounter them in life. He left his family and lived his life by himself. But what will happen when he catches the eye of the mafia? What will happen when the mafia wants him at any cost? And when will his past stand with a sword at his throat? Will he be able to survive the upcoming danger and find his love?
Priya Shah is an Indian neurologist who is working in Seoul. She struggled a lot in her life and didn't have a good past. She is full of secrets and is married to a celebrity, which is also a little secret of her, Kim SeoJoon, a leader of one of the world-famous K-pop bands. A handsome and successful singer, Kim SeoJoon dated many Korean beauties. But his parents convinced him to get married to Priya whom he barely knew before. He got married to her for his family's happiness, but his thoughts were different about her. She is a pure, silent, and kind-hearted girl but He is cold and arrogant and hates Priya because of his past experiences with his love life. What will happen when their entirely different world collides? Will he be able to find out the secrets of Priya? Will these two completely distinct personalities find their happily ever after with each other? ****** I leaned to her level, but she squeezed her eyes. I came close to her face, "Let me see your black eyes, Priya." I moved my lips over her cheek. She slowly fluttered open her eyes. She tried to duck her face, but unconsciously I grasp her chin and moved her face up. Our eyes were locked on each other. I was trying to find something for myself in her eyes. I didn't know what to say, but still, I murmured against her cheek, "You look innocent," and then planted a soft kiss on the spot near the jawline. "But you're not. Are you?” She shivered with my touch and puffed out a little breath. She was trying to resist me, but her body was reacting to my touch. ****** Let's join the rollercoaster of a sweet love story of two people who are different but made for each other. Readers please follow me for updates and show your love and share your thoughts.
My family was on the poverty line and had no way to support me in college. I had to work part-time every day just to make ends meet and afford to get into the university. That was when I met her—the pretty girl in my class that every boy dreamt of asking out. I was well aware she was out of my league. Nevertheless, I mustered all my courage and bravely told her that I had fallen for her. To my surprise, she agreed to be my girlfriend. With the sweetest smile I had ever seen, she told me that she wanted my first gift for her to be the latest and top-of-the-line iPhone. I worked like a dog and even did my classmates’ laundry to save up. My hard work eventually paid off after a month. I finally got to buy what she wanted. But as I was wrapping my gift, I saw her in the dressing room, making out with the captain of the basketball team. She then heartlessly made fun of my inadequacy and made a fool out of me. To make things worse, the guy whom she cheated on me with even punched me in the face. Desperation washed over me, but there was nothing I could do but lie on the floor as they trampled on my feelings. But then, my father called me out of the blue, and my life turned upside down. It turned out that I was a billionaire's son.
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."
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
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."
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!”