He bowed his head and willed his tears to not drop from his eyes. "I have absolutely nothing, Troy. I am nothing and I know that, but please, help me. She'll die if you don't." "Oh, really?" Troy asked in fake sympathy. "What do you need from me, Nelson?" Troy asked calmly this time and Nelson looked up in high expectations. "$ 700,000 is all I ask for, Troy. That's how much is needed to cover her surgery costs." "That is a lot of money, Nelson, and you know that money isn't one to come by easily," Troy said, drinking directly from his champagne bottle. The bottle's tag read the cost to be $ 1, 000,000. "I know, but I promise to be your servant till I am able to repay." Nelson was desperate and he knew that time was running out. ***** Nelson unfortunately lost his mother due to lack of money for her medical bills. He had taken every possible option to raise the money but was treated as trash. However, the saddened event resulted in his turnaround as he now inherited a trillion-dollar empire. The school's pauper has risen to surpass everyone.
A Mother's Love
Everyone craved riches and wealth, but for Nelson Baristan, all he craved was his mother's happiness. He knew he was her pride and joy, the reason behind her tireless efforts, and he had vowed never to take her sacrifices for granted. Life wasn't perfect, but as long as he had his mother, his girlfriend Elven, and his dreams, Nelson believed he could handle anything.
Getting into BrainWhite University, the most prestigious private university in New York, was a dream come true for someone from his humble background. Nelson had earned his spot through relentless hard work and a 50% scholarship. The day he shared the news with his mother, she hugged him tightly, tears streaming down her face, and praised him.
His mother, Victoria Baristan, was a jack of all trades, working various odd jobs to make ends meet. Despite the hardships, she never complained or spoke ill of anyone. She often returned home exhausted but always found the strength to hold Nelson close and remind him of better days ahead.
When Nelson turned sixteen, he started working as a pizza delivery guy despite his mother's objections. Weekdays were for school and pizza deliveries, while weekends were spent helping his mother with her jobs. His diligence earned him generous customer tips and favors, easing some of their financial burdens.
On the first day of school after summer break, Victoria fussed over him as if he were still a little boy.
"Nelson, are you sure you've packed everything? Your books? Lunch?" she asked, hovering as he adjusted his bag straps.
"Mum," Nelson said, suppressing a grin. "I'm eighteen, not five. You don't have to worry so much."
"You'll always be my little boy," she replied, brushing imaginary dust off his shoulder.
He chuckled and gently held her hands. "I promise to be careful and do everything you've reminded me about-multiple times."
Victoria sighed dramatically, cupping his cheeks. "You're growing up so fast. My handsome young man."
Nelson kissed her palms affectionately. "And you're still treating me like a baby, Mum."
"Nonsense!" she scolded, her tone playful. "Now eat up before your breakfast gets cold."
Nelson groaned but obeyed, walking to the kitchen counter where a plate of omelette and a steaming cup of tea awaited him. Just as he took a sip, Victoria's voice rang out.
"Nelson Baristan! Do we drink tea standing like barbarians in this house?"
He rolled his eyes and gave her a mock bow. "My deepest apologies, Victoria Baristan. I shall now dine at the table like the fine gentleman you've raised me to be."
Victoria laughed, her stern expression softening. "That's more like it."
As he ate, she watched him fondly, a content smile on her lips.
"The food is delicious, Mum. Thank you," he said, finishing quickly but politely.
"Good. Now, don't forget to do the dishes before you leave," she replied, her tone light but firm.
Nelson groaned theatrically. "You wound me, Mother. After such a sumptuous breakfast, I must still do chores?"
"Always the drama," Victoria teased.
Once he finished the dishes, he grabbed his bag. "Am I free to leave now, Your Majesty?"
"Not until you give me a kiss goodbye," she said sassily, tilting her cheek toward him.
Nelson laughed, leaned in, and kissed her cheek. "I love you, Mum."
"I love you more, my darling," she replied, her voice warm. "I'll head out later to look for another job to help with your tuition."
"Mum, you don't have to," Nelson said, his brows knitting together. "I told you I'd handle it."
Victoria shook her head. "Not. You worked all summer without a break. I won't let you overwork yourself during the semester too."
"But-"
"No buts!" she interjected. "You're my treasure, Nelson, and I'll do whatever it takes to ensure you get the best. You deserve it."
Knowing he couldn't win this argument, Nelson sighed. "Thank you, Mum. Bye!"
As he stepped out, he glanced back to see her standing in the doorway, waving with a proud smile.
Nelson quickened his pace. He was determined to make a strong first impression at BrainWhite University. His dreams were big, and the road ahead was long, but he had all the motivation he needed in the love of the woman who had given him everything.
Jonathan is poor and suffered all kinds of humiliations and embarrassment from his in-laws and everyone. He works hard to make a worthy life but his efforts are never appreciated. His in-laws despise him and everyone else sees him as a loser. However, Jonathan was the only son and heir to the Mario empire, the greatest empire in his country. He broke away from his family empire, due to the death of his parents, and wanted to be alone as a man of himself, having nothing to do with his family name. Things did not work out for him as he planned, he is now poor and his plans and dreams crashed into the dust. Jonathan became Mr. Samson's family driver, a very wealthy family which does not mingle with the average not to talk more of the poor. Mr Samson's youngest daughter fell in love with Jonathan and they secretly got married. A day after their marriage, Mr. Samson brought a suitor for her youngest daughter only to find out that she has secretly married their family driver. Mr. Samson kicked against the marriage and ordered Jonathan to divorce her or he lose his job. The daughter brought out some documents and handed them over to his father, going through the documents he found that her daughter was already pregnant for Jonathan. How will Jonathan survive in this situation? FIND OUT!
"Henry James, a man who once woke up to mockery and lived life like a joke that everyone enjoyed laughing at, including his wife and her family, his co-workers, and strangers on the streets." The mockery from other people of his everyday life was something that weighed the life of Henry James down and to add on it, he was about to be kicked out of his job. After a car accident and with the help of a mysterious man, Henry learns the truth about himself and becomes a trillionaire, a descendant of the throne of Dragon Palace Homeworld, and with the help of the dragon necklace inherited from his ancestors, begins a vendetta for revenge. Consumed by rage and aspirations to restore the glory of Dragon Palace and prove all the critics wrong, Henry proceeded with the steps towards the further domination of the global market for the Dragon Palace empire But, unexpectedly, Henry faced not only the economic struggle but also the most crucial search for the identify and hidden motives of all those who aimed to bring the young man to the grave, devour the legacy of his parents. The Adventures of Henry is a story that takes us through the experiences of the boy from the rags to riches- from being a poor boy who struggles to fend for himself and fend off bullies, to a mighty sea hero who fights and defeats the sea monsters and finally prevails over his enemies to unravel all the mysteries of the beautiful Dragon Palace of envy, revenge and power.
"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?"
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.
Elena, once a pampered heiress, suddenly lost everything when the real daughter framed her, her fiancé ridiculed her, and her adoptive parents threw her out. They all wanted to see her fall. But Elena unveiled her true identity: the heiress of a massive fortune, famed hacker, top jewelry designer, secret author, and gifted doctor. Horrified by her glorious comeback, her adoptive parents demanded half her newfound wealth. Elena exposed their cruelty and refused. Her ex pleaded for a second chance, but she scoffed, “Do you think you deserve it?” Then a powerful magnate gently proposed, “Marry me?”
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."
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"