Elena Bellucci, a sweet but resilient young woman, sees her world fall apart when her father, a former fallen godfather, is captured by Dominic Valenti, the fearsome leader of a ruthless mafia. To save her father from certain death, Dominic offers her a deal: a marriage contract. This marriage, supposed to seal a strategic alliance, is in reality a way for Dominic to ensure his domination while satisfying an unspoken desire for the beautiful Elena. Caught between her family duty and her wavering heart, Elena quickly discovers that Dominic is not just a cold and calculating man. Behind his steel walls hides a soul tormented by his own demons. But can she really trust him? And more dangerously, can she resist the burning attraction that threatens to consume this marriage of convenience?
The warmth of the morning enveloped me, but it seemed distant, like a vague and uncertain memory. A few years ago, it was in this same room that my father told me stories of glory and power, his voice full of pride. This house, filled with soft light filtering through the thick curtains, was a sanctuary. A house where my mother's laughter still resonated, even after she passed away. I could almost hear it. But today, there were only heavy silences and fleeting shadows that seemed to slide between the walls. Nothing was the same anymore.
I ran my fingers over the porcelain cups my mother had carefully placed in the window. Each cup had a story. Every brushstroke, every hand-painted detail took me back to a time when everything seemed simple. It was before the world turned upside down. Before everything is reduced to a series of desperate decisions.
The phone in my hand suddenly vibrated, pulling me from my thoughts. I took a quick glance at the screen. A message from one of my father's former associates, a man I hadn't seen in too long.
*"He's taken, Elena. We have more time. We must act quickly."*
The words hit me like a slap. My father, the old godfather of whom legends were still told in the dark corners of the streets, was captured. By him. Dominic Valenti . This name, whispered in criminal circles like a curse, was now synonymous with death or submission. I felt a shiver run down my spine. I never thought this would happen. Not to him. Not to us. And yet, it had happened.
I took a deep breath and, without thinking, grabbed my bag. My legs felt stiff, as if they refused to carry me. I had to do something. That was not an option.
The street appeared blurry through the car window, like a scene from a movie that wouldn't come to life. The fresh air from outside could not dissipate the weight of anxiety that was suffocating me. I felt like everything had become a dream, a bad dream, from which I couldn't wake up. My thoughts were lost, escaping in a whirlwind of regrets and fears. How did we get here? How had this world my father had built around us, a strong fortress of contracts and power, collapsed in an instant?
I arrived at the city bank, where I had requested a meeting. The large white marble hall welcomed me with its solemn silence, its lugubrious echo. I approached the counter, my hands trembling, and asked to see the manager. He stared at me, a slight smile on his lips, but I knew that smile was polite, nothing more. He knew why I was there.
The minutes stretched like hours as I waited, alone, in that cold room. The breeze blowing through the half-open windows seemed to whisper secrets. I couldn't get rid of the image of my father, sitting in his leather chair, surrounded by his henchmen, his soft, authoritative voice reassuring everyone. A strong man. A respected man. But this respect, now, was just a memory.
The director finally entered, with a confident gait, but his eyes betrayed a concern I had never seen before. He didn't even dare to greet me. He knew. He knew my request was going to be useless.
"I'm sorry, Elena. You do not have the necessary guarantees. We cannot move forward without it," he says bluntly.
I felt empty. My arms swayed slightly, as if hanging from invisible threads. "You're not serious," I replied, my voice cold but trembling.
"It's the only thing I can offer you," he said, shrugging his shoulders. "You know how it works."
I remained silent, looking at the ground, then looked up at him. "You're not telling me that everything my father built is worthless to you, are you?"
He knelt down slightly and lowered his head. I didn't need more. I knew it was over. The doors were closed. I couldn't do anything without the necessary money, without the power. And I couldn't blame him. There were no more friends in this world. Not here.
As I left the bank, I let out a heavy, almost heartbreaking sigh. It was as if all the air around me had become thick, as if each step brought me a little closer to the inevitable. I had nowhere to go, nothing to hold on to.
Then a faint noise, a car slowing down next to me. I looked up and saw a figure I knew well. Dominic Valenti . The icy gaze, the lips pressed together in a discreet but determined pout.
"Are you looking for something, Elena?" His voice was low, dangerous, and yet there was no explicit threat in his words. Yet, I knew.
I stepped back instinctively, my heels hitting the pavement. "What do you want? »
Dominic nodded to his men, who waited a little further away. "It seems you are in a difficult position. I heard your dad is having...serious problems."
I didn't answer immediately, looking down. Images of my father, imprisoned, weak, assailed me. I didn't have the luxury of choice. I looked up at him. "You...you captured him, didn't you?"
He smiled slightly, but this smile did not touch his eyes. "Not captured. Not yet. But I have what it takes to free him. And you too. If you're willing to make a little sacrifice."
I didn't understand right away. "A sacrifice?"
Dominic approached, his piercing gaze penetrating my thoughts. "A marriage. A contract. You marry someone who can guarantee your father's freedom. My marriage. And your father will live. No more, no less."
I was speechless. My whole body tensed, heart pounding in my chest. "And why should I trust you?"
He shrugged his shoulders, disconcertingly nonchalant. "Because you have no other option, Elena. And you know like me that there are no heroes here. »
I looked around, as if the world around me would dissipate, as if reality could dissolve into thin air. But nothing changed. The city continued to buzz around us, indifferent.
My father. Everything I had known up until then was in danger of disappearing. And I had no choice.
"I'll do what I have to do," I whispered, though the words burned my throat.
A smile appeared on Dominic 's lips, and this time, he didn't hide it. He already knew he had won.
I was lost.
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Lea, an orphan since she was thirteen, was raised by her charismatic guardian, Gabriel, a man of dazzling success and a reputation as an alpha in the business world. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, Lea surprises a disturbing scene: Gabriel embraces a mysterious-looking assistant in the private office where she has always believed that trust reigned. This unexpected moment awakens in her a storm of feelings: admiration, anger, and a burning fascination for this man who has always been her protector. Determined to turn the situation around, Lea concocts a daring plan to seduce Gabriel. But as she approaches him with newfound confidence, the guardian struggles between his responsibilities and a desire he thought repressed. What is Gabriel really hiding behind his self-confident appearance? Can he resist the growing attraction to this young woman who is no longer the child he raised? Events take a dramatic turn when Lea discovers a shocking secret about Gabriel's past-a secret that could destroy everything between them. Will she be able to handle the consequences of what she's discovered? Is their relationship doomed to be a dangerous game, or could it turn into something even deeper? As tensions rise and passions flare, Lea must face heartbreaking choices: sacrifice her heart to protect the one she loves, or dive headfirst into this forbidden romance, no matter the risk?
Natalie Carter is the daughter of Charles Carter, a powerful real estate tycoon known for his colossal financial empire. She left her family home to live among ordinary people after a humiliating rejection from her fiancé, an influential man she thought was her soul mate. Her escape caused a scandal, bringing shame on her family. Three years later, Natalie leads a discreet life in Manhattan. She lives in a modest apartment in a picturesque neighborhood and works as an executive assistant in a small advertising agency. She is in a relationship with a simple and unremarkable man. All seems peaceful until her neighbor mysteriously disappears. This disappearance is followed by a series of disturbing events, including murders linked to influential figures in high society. Her mother, Elizabeth Carter, contacts her to alert her of an imminent danger linked to their past. Driven by circumstances, Natalie crosses paths with her former fiancé, Alexander Drake, an enigmatic and ruthless billionaire. Faced with plots, betrayals, and shocking revelations, Natalie finds herself forced to return to the world she fled, ending her simple and anonymous life. But can she navigate this whirlwind of lies and power without losing who she has become? And is Alexander an ally or a threat?
In the dark forests of the Dark Moons pack, Elia Ross, a young healer, seeks to heal the wounds of her past. Sent as a protector to the fragile and gentle Liora, she discovers the disturbing secrets of the lupine hierarchy. At the top of this society reigns Kael Drax, the dominant Alpha, as fascinating as he is ruthless. Ten years earlier, Kael was involved in the tragedy that destroyed Elia's family, but he seems not to remember her. When an arranged marriage between Kael and Liora is announced to unite two powerful packs, Elia sees an unexpected opportunity: to protect Liora, but also to confront the Alpha with his sins. However, troubling questions haunt her mind: why does Kael seem strangely attracted to her? What is he hiding behind his brutal decisions? And, most importantly, is she willing to betray her own principles to uncover the truth and break the chains of her past? As tensions rise and pack rivalries intensify, Elia will have to choose between justice, vengeance, and a forbidden desire.
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Eloise "Ellie" Carter, a young woman from a tyrannical elite family, is forced to marry a man she despises: a ruthless billionaire Alpha, Adrian Wolfe. Heir to an ancient line of werewolves, Ellie is the shame of her family because her wolf has never shown up. Adrian, leader of the Silversand pack and CEO of a colossal financial empire, agrees to this arranged marriage to solidify a deal vital to his pack. Arrogant, domineering, and elusive, Adrian hides a deep wound: a dark past marked by loss, betrayal, and a curse that eats away at his wolf, threatening his control. In a world where business mixes with pack hierarchy, Ellie is propelled into a world of luxury, power, and rivalry. But she soon discovers that Adrian is not just a domineering Alpha and a business tycoon: he is also a man haunted by a secret that could destroy everything. Why did Adrian really agree to this marriage? What is this strange bond that seems to be forming between them, teetering between hatred and uncontrollable desire? As Ellie tries to prove her worth in a world that sees her as weak, she uncovers conspiracies within Adrian's pack, shady financial alliances, and a threat that could destroy their world. What if her wolf is not lost but simply asleep? What will happen when Ellie discovers she is linked to an ancient prophecy that could either save Adrian or destroy him?
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.
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."
In their three years of marriage, Chelsea had been a dutiful wife to Edmund. She used to think that her love and care would someday melt Edmund's cold heart, but she was wrong. Finally, she couldn't take the disappointment any longer and chose to end the marriage. Edmund had always thought that his wife was just boring and dull. So it was shocking when Chelsea suddenly threw divorce papers at his face in front of everyone at the Nelson Group's anniversary party. How humiliating! After that, everyone thought that the formerly-married couple would never see each other again, even Chelsea. Once again, she thought wrong. Sometime later, at an award ceremony, Chelsea went onstage to accept the award for best screenplay. Her ex-husband, Edmund, was the one presenting the award to her. As he handed her the trophy, he suddenly reached for her hand and pleaded humbly in front of the audience, "Chelsea, I'm sorry I didn't cherish you before. Could you please give me another chance?" Chelsea looked at him indifferently. "I'm sorry, Mr. Nelson. My only concern now is my business." Edmund's heart was shattered into a million pieces. "Chelsea, I really can't live without you." But his ex-wife just walked away. Wasn't it better for her to just concentrate on her career? Men would only distract her—especially her ex-husband.
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In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
The Billionaire Betrayed Wife follows Rachael Morgan, an orphan whose search for love leads her into the ruthless world of the Blackwood family. Betrayed by her husband and tormented by her adoptive sister, Rachael's life spirals into chaos when she's cast out and left to survive on the streets, pregnant and alone. Just when all hope seems lost, a mysterious savior from her past rescues her, giving her the chance to heal and rebuild. Years later, she returns stronger, armed with a fierce desire for revenge. With her son by her side, Rachael will stop at nothing to destroy those who shattered her trust-even if it means risking everything to reclaim her life and her power.