Alessia Ford, an ambitious young woman disillusioned by her family's betrayals, leaves everything to rebuild her life far from her past. She lands a job in the financial empire of Nathan Drake, a billionaire with an icy charm and a fearsome reputation. Alessia, with her sharp mind and natural audacity, intrigues Nathan from their first meeting. But why does this man, used to dominating the business world, seem troubled by a simple employee? While he proposes an arranged marriage for mysterious reasons, Alessia accepts, driven by the need to protect herself from her own family demons. However, as soon as she settles into the luxurious Drake villa, she realizes that Nathan hides much more than a simple financial interest behind this contract. What is he trying to escape or protect? Why do menacing glances fall on her at every gala? Between corporate secrets, all-consuming jealousies and a budding love, Alessia will have to discover the truth before the stakes of this contract become completely beyond her control.
The pouring rain hammered against the coach windows, a monotonous cadence that seemed to underline the tumult in Alessia 's mind. She stared at the landscape passing by behind the fog formed on the window, a mixture of gray and green under a threatening sky. She had left her hometown in the early morning, leaving behind her familiar streets and now foreign faces. His decision, although carefully considered, carried the bitter taste of bitterness and betrayal.
The argument with his family a few hours before still resonated in his head, each word, each accusation, like a blade that sank a little deeper.
"You are selfish, Alessia , totally ungrateful! » his mother had shouted, her face red with anger.
"Maybe, but at least I won't spend my life trying to meet your impossible expectations anymore," she retorted, her voice trembling with suppressed rage.
His father, sitting in his worn leather chair, said nothing. As always. Her silence, this weapon so subtle and yet so brutal, weighed heavier than all of her mother's invectives. It was this silence that had widened the gap between them over the years, a chasm that no words could bridge.
When she slammed the door of the family home, her heart beat wildly, not from fear, but from a strange exaltation mixed with anguish. She had just burned the bridges, and yet, a wind of freedom was already blowing in her mind. She was no longer Alessia Ford, the docile girl always ready to bend. She was becoming something else, someone else.
His arrival in the city took place in torrential rain, like a chaotic baptism into this new chapter of his life. She had taken refuge in a small cafe to look through the documents for her interview scheduled for the next day. Nathan Drake's financial empire. Just the name commanded a certain respect. Nathan Drake, the icy charming tycoon, whose reputation as a business shark made even the most daring people shiver. She had never seen a single photo of him in the media; he was as discreet as he was influential. This mystery intrigued him as much as it intimidated him.
She had landed this interview thanks to her impeccable record, but also, she knew, thanks to a mixture of luck and nerve. There were many applications for a position at this company, and rumors had it that Nathan Drake chose the finalists himself. Why had he withheld her name? A question that would remain unanswered, at least for the moment.
The next day, dressed in her carefully pressed gray suit, Alessia entered the lobby of the Drake Building. Everything about this place exuded wealth and power. The immaculate marble columns, the sparkling chandeliers, the employees in perfectly tailored suits... She suddenly felt very small, like an intruder in a world that was not hers.
At reception, a coldly beautiful woman guided her to an elevator, barely giving her a glance. Alessia felt her sweaty hands against her briefcase, but she raised her head, determined not to show any weakness.
The elevator doors opened on the 37th floor, and she was immediately greeted by an assistant who asked her to wait in a meeting room. The minutes passed, each second making the already tense atmosphere a little heavier. Then the door opened, and he entered.
Nathan Drake.
He was not at all what she had imagined. She had expected an older man, perhaps slightly paunchy, with the kind of smugness that those with too much power often display. But Nathan Drake was the complete opposite. Tall, slender, dressed in a perfectly fitted black suit, he gave off an almost oppressive aura. His gray eyes pierced like a blade, cold and calculating, but gleaming with formidable intelligence. His face, although severe, had a beauty that could have belonged to an ancient sculpture.
He sat down opposite her without a word, opening a file which he looked over quickly. The silence that followed was almost unbearable, but Alessia refused to look away.
"Miss Ford," he said finally, his deep voice echoing through the room like the whisper of a storm.
She nodded slightly, unable to say a word.
"Your record is impressive," he continued, finally raising his eyes to meet hers. "But this raises a question. Why you? Why here? »
His tone was neutral, almost disinterested, but there was a hint of challenge in his gaze.
Alessia took a deep breath, trying to control the frantic beating of her heart.
"Because I can," she replied, her voice surprisingly firm despite the tension.
A fleeting smile appeared on Nathan's lips, a smile that didn't reach his eyes.
"Able, you say? » he whispered, leaning forward slightly.
The conversation continued, each word a subtle duel, each question a test that Alessia was trying to pass. But there was something else, something she couldn't name. An electric tension, a current that seemed to flow between them, invisible but undeniable.
At one point, Nathan suddenly stood up, walking around the table to approach her.
"Do you know what it means to work for me, Miss Ford? he asked, his tone low and almost intimidating.
Alessia sat up instinctively, refusing to buckle under the pressure.
"That means I'll have to be better than everyone else," she replied, her gaze boring into his.
He stared at her for what seemed like an eternity, then nodded slowly.
"You start Monday. Don't be late. »
And just as abruptly as he had entered, he left the room, leaving her alone with her thoughts.
As he exited the building, Alessia felt a strange mix of triumph and apprehension. She had gotten the job, but at what cost? Nathan Drake was no ordinary man, and working under him would be anything but an ordinary experience.
The rain had stopped, but the sky remained heavy with dark clouds, an omen of what awaited. And yet, despite everything, she couldn't help but feel a certain excitement. A new start, a new challenge. The jungle was waiting for her, and she was ready to fight.
For three years, Althea lived in the shadow of an arranged marriage with Damian Crowe, a billionaire as ruthless as they are insistent, known for his dark things and his absolute control over the elite. This marriage, designed by their families to unite two dynasties by the decline, quickly turned into a nightmare. Ignored by Damian, and closely monitored by his allies, Althea has discovered a world of unavowable secrets and questionable transactions. One night, she comes across compromising information that could ruin Damian and her whole family. Realizing that she is only a pawn in their game, she disappears without warning, leaving behind an empire in danger and a man plagued by her own demons. When Althea resurfaces three years later, she was unrecognizable: independent, formidable and armed with a infallible strategy to undermine the power of Damian. In parallel, it becomes the target of the rivals of the latter, who see in it the key to destroy the reign of the Crowe. But Damian did not say his last word. Torn between his desire to reconquer and the fear of the truths that Althea could reveal, he embarks on a battle where love and destruction are intertwined. Does Althea play a vengeance game, or is it about to overthrow a world that she has sworn to never suffer?
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.
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?
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?
Cathryn, an orphan with no family ties to Grayson, regarded him only as family. He, however, valued her as a precious jewel. From their very first encounter, Cathryn's destiny was intertwined with his. Once lonely and desiring affection, she was ensnared by his love, unable to break free. Eventually, she managed to escape his emotional clutches. Shockingly, she had fallen for someone else. Grayson confronted her sharply. "How could you feel for another?" Unable to meet his eyes, she whispered, "You're family. I can't..." Looking down, he pressed further. "You can't, or you wouldn’t dare?"
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
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?"
Drugged and deceived, she bore a child amidst tragedy-her son, falsely declared dead at birth. Fueled by the agony, she disappeared, only to return years later with both her daughter and an adopted son, driven by an unyielding desire for revenge against those who had wronged her and her late mother. The plot takes an unexpected twist when the haunting truth surfaces: her son is alive, and his father is a powerful CEO.
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.
Betrayed by her mate and sister on the eve of her wedding, Makenna was handed to the ruthless Lycan Princes as a lover, her indifferent father ignoring her plight. Determined to escape and seek revenge, she captured the interest of the three Lycan princes, who desired her exclusively amid many admirers. This complicated her plans, trapping her and making her a rival to the future Lycan queen. Entwined in jealousy and vindictiveness, could Makenna achieve her vengeance in the intricate dance with the three princes?