/0/68010/coverbig.jpg?v=b1654c8814075d2fb682a84f3dd002c3)
After being betrayed by her half-sister, Lyra, a young woman with a tumultuous past, left her golden world to go into exile abroad and escape the machinations of her family. Three years later, she returns with a heavy heart but determined to get revenge. However, she finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage intended to protect the interests of her sick grandmother. But who is this man who is really being forced upon her? To her great surprise, the billionaire she is to marry is not Finn, the man who betrayed her and with whom her half-sister had humiliated her. Instead, she finds herself facing a mystery incarnate: a charismatic and enigmatic billionaire she has never met. Why did he agree to this marriage? What is hidden behind his piercing gaze? As Lyra delves deeper into this new reality, she discovers that her half-sister and stepmother orchestrated the marriage to regain control of their family empire after discovering Finn was an imposter with no legitimacy. But why did they choose this man? And what does he really know about the real story? The mysterious billionaire, Alexander, is more than just a businessman; he is the true heir to a forgotten dynasty, returned to reclaim his lost heritage. In this arranged marriage, Lyra finds herself at the center of a thrilling power play, torn between family loyalty and her growing passion for the man she supposedly despises. Can Lyra untangle the threads of this complex plot and choose between revenge and love? What will she do when the truth about Alexander's intentions comes to light? The suspense builds at every turn: will her own secrets be exposed before she can act?
The rain beat violently against the windows of the taxi as it wound its way through the familiar streets of Crescentville . Lyra pressed her forehead against the cold glass, her heart heavy, but determination burning in her eyes. It had been three years since she left this town, three years since she turned her back on everything she knew, taking with her the broken pieces of a past she could not forget. **Why was she coming back now?** It was a question she kept asking herself, but the answer was crystal clear. It was not out of nostalgia, nor out of hope of reconciliation.
It was for revenge.
The car stopped in front of the large family home, an austere stone monument that had always evoked more constraints than comfort. As she descended, she took a deep breath, trying to contain the bitterness that threatened to boil over. The scent of the wisteria in the garden seemed to have not changed, but everything else did. Herself, first of all. The naive and malleable young woman she had been had died the day her half-sister, Vanessa, tore her life into pieces.
The door opened before she even knocked. An older woman, her face scarred by illness but softened by a warm smile, stood there.
- ** Lyra , my darling, you are here.**
His grandmother. The only person in this family chaos who had always been on his side. Lyra gave a smile that she hoped was sincere and threw herself into his arms, breathing in the reassuring scent of lavender that had accompanied so many childhood memories.
- **Grandma, how are you? I missed you so much.**
- **So what about you? It seemed like I would never see you again. Come in quickly, it's cold outside.**
They entered the vast hall, where the dark walls and old carpets seemed even more oppressive than before. Lyra tried to chase away the unpleasant memories that threatened to invade her: the arguments, the manipulations, the betrayal. She was here for a reason, and she wouldn't let the past distract her.
His grandmother observed him with silent curiosity, as if trying to understand what was hidden behind this sudden return.
- **You must be tired after your trip. I prepared your room for you.**
Lyra put down her luggage and sat by the fireplace, letting the heat warm her cold hands. But the respite was short-lived.
- **Grandma...are Vanessa and my mother-in-law still here?**
The grandmother's expression hardened slightly, a shadow crossing her eyes.
- **Yes. They haven't changed, if that's what you want to know. Vanessa has even taken up more space than before in the company. But they weren't expecting you... and I doubt they'll be happy to see you again.**
Lyra gave a cold smile.
- **I didn't come back to please them. This time, I won't let it happen.**
A silence settled between them, heavy with unsaid words. Then her grandmother sighed, smoothing out the folds of her dress with nervous gestures.
- **There's something I need to talk to you about.**
Lyra looked up, wary. She didn't like her grandmother's tone, nor the unusual hesitation in her voice.
- **What is happening?**
- **A wedding, Lyra . An arranged marriage.**
The young woman blinked in disbelief.
- **A wedding? With whom ? For what ?**
The old woman straightened up, her voice taking on a firmness that contrasted with her apparent fragility.
- **This is about protecting the family legacy. The business that your father built, the one that your stepmother and Vanessa are trying to destroy little by little. If nothing is done, they will soon have everything in their hands. This marriage is a solution... temporary, but necessary.**
Lyra felt a cold shiver go down her spine. She had heard this kind of speech before. The "necessary" sacrifices, the "temporary" compromises. It never ended well.
- **And you think it's up to me to sacrifice myself?** she asked, her voice sharp.
- **No, my dear. But you are the only one who can do it. The man in question is ready to help us, provided you agree to become his wife.**
Lyra flinched slightly, as if her grandmother's words had slapped her.
- **And who is this man?**
Her grandmother hesitated, playing with the pendant around her neck.
- **His name is Alexander. An influential but mysterious billionaire. I don't know him personally, but his record is... impressive.**
Alexander. The name echoed in Lyra's mind, foreign and threatening at the same time. Why would such a powerful man want to get mixed up in their dysfunctional family?
- **And what does he gain from it?**
- **I guess he has his own reasons. But I can assure you that he has no connection with Vanessa or your mother-in-law. He insisted that everything be transparent and under contract.**
Lyra stood abruptly, her mind swirling with conflicting emotions.
- **No. I can't do this, grandmother. Not yet giving in to their schemes. I have already lost everything because of this family.**
Her grandmother placed a trembling hand on her arm, her pleading eyes meeting those of Lyra .
- **I know it's unfair to ask you that, my little one. But I'm old, and I won't be able to protect this heritage for long. If you refuse, everything your father built will disappear.**
These words struck Lyra in the heart. She had sworn not to let herself be manipulated again, but could she really turn her back on what was left of her father?
She looked away, trying to hold back the tears that threatened to fall.
- **I want to meet him first. If I'm going to consider this marriage, I need to know who I'm dealing with.**
Her grandmother nodded, relieved.
- **Of course. I will organize a meeting tomorrow.**
Lyra remained silent, staring at the flames in the fireplace. She hadn't come for that. She had come to regain control of her life, not to hand it over to a stranger. But maybe this marriage was his chance to turn things around, take back the family legacy and finally escape Vanessa's shadow.
She took a deep breath, vowing to stay on guard. **Alexander** or not, she would never let herself be crushed again.
Night was falling on Crescentville , but for Lyra , it was only the beginning of a new chapter. A chapter where she intended to be the heroine, and no longer the victim.
Under the gaze of a fallen mafia, Elvie, a young woman with a troubled past and victim of a brutal ex, seeks to rebuild her life. Working as an assistant in the villa of the Corleone, an influential crime family, she tries to avoid conflict with the three Corleone brothers, all as dangerous as each other. But everything changes when Adriano, the eldest brother and heir, breaks his arranged engagement to embrace the war between enemy families and must quickly remarry. Cold and calculating, he sees Elvie as a simple piece in his game. For her, he is just another nightmare to flee. But as they interact, appearances crumble and unexpected bonds are forged. As her ex resurfaces, Elvie will have to choose between her new life, her secrets and the growing violence that threatens everything she has rebuilt.
Alice's life has been devastated by the betrayal of those she believed to be her allies. Five years ago, her fiancé, in the grip of a professional failure, convinced her to sacrifice her dreams to help him get back on his feet. But her best friend, hungry for glory and power, made a decision that would change their friendship forever, by secretly becoming a surrogate mother. When Alice's fiancé, now at the top of his career, left her, claiming that she no longer met his expectations, Alice, broken, accepted the proposal of the mysterious billionaire, Gabriel Hartman. Known for his coldness and indifference, Gabriel seemed to offer Alice an escape. What she didn't know was that he was the one who had orchestrated her best friend's request for maternity... But what if everything she thought she knew was just a decoy? What if, deep down, the price of her redemption is much higher than she imagined? Can the truth really mend broken hearts, or will secrets destroy everything in their path?
Zoe's dreams of marriage are shattered when she catches her fiance in a compromising situation with his best friend. Devastated, she seeks to recover what she has lost. That's when an enigmatic man, a warm billionaire named Maxime Delacroix, offers her an unexpected solution: a loveless marriage, a contractual alliance with the aim of destroying his ex's career. Although reluctant, Zoe accepts, ready to do anything to get revenge. But as their relationship grows, Zoe realizes that the stakes are more complex than she imagined. Between revenge and a budding passion for this distant man, she finds herself torn between her desire for justice and her budding feelings. How far will she be willing to go to get revenge without losing everything in the process?
Lily thought she had a simple life, surrounded by her adoptive parents in a small town. But everything changed the day she learned that her real parents were industrial tycoons and that she had a twin brother, heir to a family empire. Welcomed into a world of luxury, she found herself facing a reality very different from the one she knew. Her brother, a cold and ambitious man, had always hated her. "You're just an intruder, Lily," he told her. But another secret resurfaced: a mysterious businessman claimed that Lily was the rightful heir to a huge hidden fortune. "It's time you knew the truth," he told her. Between betrayals and revelations, Lily must choose between wealth and family loyalty.
Lara Sanders and Ethan Cole had been together for five years, but Lara had never been his priority. Ethan, obsessed with his work, did not see the soul of the woman he had married. Lara had tried to rekindle the flame, but in vain. She had had enough. One day, she left everything: the house, the promises, and Ethan. Years later, Lara reappears. She has become a successful entrepreneur, an icon of the business world, and no one recognizes her anymore as the fragile young woman she once was. Far from the shy and discreet Lara, she is now a queen of industry, admired and respected. At a public event, a journalist asks her: "Lara, you are the most influential businesswoman of the moment. What is the key to your success?" Lara, with a mysterious smile, answers: "Never let a man define you. Take charge of your life. » The next day, to everyone's surprise, Ethan appears at Lara's door. The man she thought had been forgotten, who had let her go without a glance, returns with a surprising proposition: "Lara, I made a mistake. Can we start all over again... Together?"
Luca Moretti, an influential businessman, is forced to marry Amélie Lefevre, a woman he considers a simple family obligation. Already in love with another, he vows to make Amélie's life hell so that she will ask for a divorce. However, he does not know that Amélie is hiding a secret that could change his life forever. Behind her calm facade, Amélie is much more determined and intelligent than he thinks. What will happen when Luca finds himself caught in his own game? Will he succeed in breaking their union or will he succumb to the hidden truth?
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…"
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
"I, Riccardo Saviano, future Alpha of the Grey Shadow Moon Pack, reject you, Artemisia Guerrieri, Daughter of Alpha Franco of the Blood Moon Pack, as my mate and future Luna." One single sentence. One stupid single sentence was all it took to disintegrate my life. And the day of my birthday, on which this sentence was audaciously uttered to me, I lost the love of my life, my future mate, and my wolf, all at once. As I'm still assembling the pieces of my shattered heart years later, there they come. Like lightning out of a crystal blue sky. My Mates. But wait... If I am mated to triplets, how come I'm about to be mated to 5 gorgeous men? *** TW: explicit and foul language; spicy content; explicit sex scenes ***
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
Amy didn't expect that her husband whom she had loved and trusted earnestly for many years would be cheating on her by having sex with his secretary. When she confronted him, he and his secretary mocked and ridiculed her, they called her barren to her face, afterall, she had not conceived for the past three years that she had been married to her husband, Callan. Terribly Heartbroken, she filed for divorce and left to the club, she picked a random gigolo, had a hot one night stand with him, paid him and dissapeared to a small city. She came back to the country six years later with three identical cute boys and three identical cute girls of the same age. She settled and got a job but soon find out that her CEO was the gigolo she had sex with six years back at the club. Will she be able to hide her six little cuties from her CEO, who happens to be the most powerful man in NorthHill and beleived to be infertile? Can Amy and the most powerful man in NorthHill get along considering the social gap between them.
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.