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After being betrayed by her half-sister, Elena, a young woman with a broken heart, decided to leave her country to escape the machinations of her family. Three years later, she returns with the firm intention of rebuilding her life, but finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage to ensure the well-being of her sick grandmother and, secretly, with the aim of taking revenge on those who hurt her. To her great surprise, the billionaire she is to marry is not Alex, the businessman who caused her so much pain and with whom her half-sister had ridiculed her. Instead, she meets a mysterious and seductive man, a billionaire she has never met, whose magnetic charm and self-confidence disconcert her. What happened to Alex? Why did this stranger become her fiancé? Elena discovers that her half-sister and stepmother have discovered that Alex is nothing more than a usurper with no legitimacy within their family fortune. They orchestrated this marriage to find the rightful heir, thinking they would use Elena for their own ends. But they do not know that the billionaire they have chosen is much more influential and formidable than Alex, being the true owner of an immense fortune. This enigmatic man, Maximilien, has returned after a long absence to claim his inheritance and establish his authority. In this arranged marriage, Elena finds herself involved in a complex game of power, between family loyalty, forbidden passion and corporate secrets. She must juggle her desire for revenge with the irresistible attraction she feels for this man she should hate. Will Elena be able to unravel the mysteries surrounding her family and decide where her allegiance and feelings really lie?
Elena stood there, in the entrance to the huge house that had been her childhood home. The light autumn breeze blew through the high windows, bringing with it a strange scent, somewhere between the scent of damp earth and that of forgotten memories. Three years had passed since her flight, three years since she had left this place, her heart broken, her body bruised, her soul torn apart. But today she was back.
She slowly passed her gaze over the large residence, an imposing building, with gray stones and white shutters, which stood proudly before her like a monument to the glory of a family which, just like the house, seemed untouchable and solid. Yet beneath the surface, everything was in ruins. Elena knew it. She had seen the truth when he left, and she had never forgotten it.
The door opened before her with an almost solemn slowness, as if the house itself was hesitant to accept her again. She entered the entrance hall, where the smell of polished wood mingled with that of the fresh air coming in through the open door. Everything seemed unchanged, but Elena knew everything was different. The walls, the furniture, the portraits of the ancestors hanging on the wall – it was all still there, but there was something in the atmosphere that disturbed her.
"Elena," a weak, broken voice called from the living room.
She turned around, her heart beating a little faster. It was his grandmother, the one who had always been the only person to bring him some warmth in this icy house. She moved forward, fighting against the memories that overwhelmed her. The old woman was lying on a sofa, a woolen blanket draped over her frail legs. His face, marked by time and illness, seemed almost translucent.
"Grandma," Elena whispered, approaching her.
The old woman raised tired eyes and looked at her with a tenderness that melted Elena's heart. "You came back," she said under her breath, as if it were a miracle.
Elena knelt down next to the couch and took her grandmother's hand, squeezing it gently. "I'm sorry I didn't come sooner," she confessed, her voice cracking with emotion.
The grandmother slowly shook her head, a faint smile playing on her lips. "It's never too late," she said, her voice growing firmer. "You need to do something for the family. »
Elena looked up, surprised by the turn of the conversation. "What do you mean? »
The grandmother sighed, and her eyes darkened slightly. "My health is failing rapidly," she said with a frankness that made Elena's heart clench. "The family needs you. There is a solution. »
Elena felt a ball of confusion forming in her stomach. "What do you mean? » she asked, worried.
The grandmother closed her eyes for a moment, as if searching for words. Then she opened them again, fixing Elena with a penetrating gaze. "You need to get married. »
Elena's blood froze in her veins. "Get married? With whom ? » she asked, unable to understand.
The grandmother looked at her with a new gravity. "It's an arranged marriage," she replied in a calm, but firm voice. "It must take place to save our name, our legacy. And also... for me. »
Elena felt a cold shiver run through her. An arranged marriage? After everything she had been through? After everything we had put him through? She wanted to escape, to escape again, but a feeling of obligation kept her there. The family... her grandmother's illness... The betrayal, however, was eating away at her.
"But why? Why Arranged Marriage? » she asked, her voice betraying a touch of anger and incomprehension.
"Because you're the only one who can," the grandmother replied soothingly. "The family needs you to get back on their feet. And there's something important you need to understand..."
Elena stared at her intently. " What ? »
The grandmother looked at her with a mysterious look. "Marriage is not what it seems. The future husband is not who you think. There are things you have to discover for yourself. »
The grandmother's words played in Elena's mind like an impossible riddle. "I don't understand," she said, shaking her head.
"You will understand, my dear," the grandmother replied, closing her eyes. "You have everything you need to navigate this world. You just have to trust your instincts. »
Elena stood up slowly, her arms outstretched, trembling. She felt like she was on a path she hadn't chosen, but one she couldn't escape. "But... who is he? My future husband? » she asked, although the answer made no difference to her situation.
The grandmother gave him an enigmatic smile. "He's waiting for you. You will meet him soon. »
Elena spent the rest of the day wandering around the house, unable to concentrate on anything. Arranged marriage... The very idea revolted her. But at the same time, she knew her grandmother was right. The family was in danger. Their name, their fortune... everything was at stake. And because of that fortune, she had been betrayed. She had been driven to flee, to hide, to get lost in a distant world. But now there was no escape.
She sat in her room, looking out the window. The sun was slowly setting on the horizon, tinting the sky with warm, melancholic colors. She remembered the face of her half-sister, Elena saw herself again, as a teenager, being publicly humiliated because of the betrayal of the one she had considered her sister. Alex, the man she had loved, was just a pawn in her family's game. A usurper, as his grandmother had said. A man without honor, without soul.
She stood up abruptly. She was going to get revenge. She was going to destroy them. The men, the women, everyone who had played with his life. But first of all, there was this upcoming wedding. She wondered if fate, by sending her in this direction, had not pushed her towards something greater, something unexpected.
The sound of an engine in the distance pulled her from her thoughts. A vehicle had just arrived. She stood up quickly, heading towards the entrance of the house. It was him. The mysterious husband that had been chosen for her. She took a deep breath, bracing herself for the unknown.
The doors opened. A man entered the hall, imposing, with a presence that made time go back in Elena's mind. He was tall, dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, with a figure that seemed to come from another world. A magnetic man, whose gaze pierced the air, and Elena knew, instantly, that her life had just changed.
She looked at him, feeling both trapped and fascinated by him. He was the embodiment of power, but there was something about him that exuded an even deeper mystery. Why was it chosen? Why him?
The man stopped a few steps from her, and his eyes met hers. A shiver of incomprehension ran through Elena, but also a strange feeling of... curiosity. A smile touched his lips. "Elena," he said, his voice low, commanding, but at the same time strangely gentle. "We have a lot to discuss. »
And in that suspended moment, Elena knew that her future was now in the hands of this man.
In a world dominated by money, Clara, an ambitious young woman, falls under the spell of Alexander, a seductive alpha who promises her a life of luxury. But once married, she discovers that he is a possessive manipulator, keeping her prisoner in an opulent palace. Isolated and watched, Clara realizes she has lost her freedom and engages in a daring fight to escape this stifling existence. By forming secret alliances with other oppressed women, she discovers an inner strength she never knew existed. In an explosive confrontation with Alexander, Clara must choose between the illusory love of a powerful man and her unwavering quest to regain her independence.
Maximilian "The Titan" Moretti is the respected billionaire at the head of the Moretti empire, a company known for its power and influence in the business world. At a lavish gala evening celebrating the year's achievements, Maximilian meets Sofia Blackwood, a young woman newly inducted into the exclusive business circle, but whose origins remain a mystery. Maximilian, famous for being a fiercely hardened bachelor, hides a secret that no one dares to guess: he has sworn never to get attached to anyone to protect his heart from a devastating betrayal in the past. Intrigued by Sofia and her quiet determination, he proposes an unexpected pact: a purely physical relationship, without emotions or commitments. In exchange, Maximilian promises to watch over her and offer her the security she has never known in the cutthroat world of business. Sofia, hesitant at first, reluctantly agrees, thinking she can keep her feelings at bay. But can anyone really resist the magnetic pull of a Titan? As their affair blossoms in the luxurious suites of five-star hotels and glamorous parties where money and power reign supreme, dark forces begin to manifest. A former rival of Maximilian's, hungry for revenge and intent on destroying his empire, discovers their secret relationship. Armed with compromising information about Sofia, he threatens to reveal everything to ruin Maximilian's reputation. Meanwhile, Sofia discovers she has a hidden talent for negotiation that could upset the balance of power in the business world. As danger draws near and secrets begin to come to light, Maximilian must confront his own demons while protecting Sofia. Their forbidden relationship could be the key to overthrowing his rival or the cause of his downfall. Who will crack first? In this dance between power and passion, is the heart strong enough to triumph over all-consuming ambitions?
Aria, a young human girl with a broken destiny, is forced to marry Kael, a feared and domineering Alpha, to replace her runaway sister. But this is no simple arranged marriage-it is a pact of domination, an oath imposed by the ancestral law of the wolves. Kael, Supreme Alpha of the Shadowclan, tolerates neither weakness nor disobedience. At first revolted by her condition, Aria tries to rebel, but each challenge she throws at Kael only fuels his desire to bend her to his will. Between merciless punishments and power plays, an electric tension builds between them, transforming each confrontation into a dangerous dance between submission and passion. But in the shadows, a much more menacing force lurks. Kael's old enemies resurface, and Aria discovers that she is more than just an offering: she is the key to a forgotten prophecy, one that could either destroy the Alpha or make him invincible. In a spiral of intrigue, betrayal, and unspoken desires, Aria must choose between total submission... or becoming the Alpha herself.
To save her pack from famine and war, Elyara is sold by her father to the most feared Alpha in the territory: Ravenn, the Lord of Ash. Feared and respected, Ravenn does not take a wife out of love, but out of duty. To him, Elyara is just an offering, one more piece in his kingdom of ice and blood. Torn between her father's betrayal and fear of her future, Elyara swears never to submit. But Ravenn is a ruthless Alpha, a king among beasts, and he has never tolerated disobedience. In an isolated castle, surrounded by wolves who do not all want her well, Elyara discovers a world much darker and crueler than she had imagined. Yet, beneath the tyrant's armor, she glimpses flaws... and a burning desire that consumes her as much as it terrifies her. Over the moons, fear turns into fascination, hatred into passion. But can you love a monster without becoming its own? When an old enemy resurfaces, Elyara will have to choose: flee and regain her freedom... or embrace her destiny alongside the Alpha.
Lena, a 23-year-old woman, finds herself married to a much older man, Henri, in circumstances beyond her control. Despite the luxury and privileges she obtains, Henri, cold and distant, seems incapable of offering the love and attention she seeks. Little by little, Lena loses the affection she had for him, feeling more and more alone in this marriage. The situation becomes complicated when LĂ©na falls in love with Maxime, Henri's son, a charming and ambitious young man. Maxime, although married and engaged in another relationship, also lets himself be drawn into this dangerous game of forbidden passion. They find themselves caught in a whirlwind of desires and lies, fighting against their contradictory feelings. Their impossible love story, filled with sacrifices, leads them towards a fatal outcome where love and betrayal mix forever.
Nyx Draven is the daughter of the Alpha of the Blood Twilight Pack, a feared and untamable clan. But Nyx refuses to be a simple obedient heiress. She defies tradition, despises arranged marriages, and prefers clandestine fights to royal balls. However, when she reaches the age of eighteen, the law requires her to choose a mate. She selects one... but three years later, he betrays and abandons her. Now a single mother, Nyx is summoned to the Royal Ball of Destinies, where she will discover the identity of her true destined mate. Dante Vörhees is the newly crowned king of the werewolf kingdom, a ruthless Alpha marked by an ancient curse. He must find his queen before the next blood moon, or see his throne reduced to ashes. When he discovers that his destined mate is Nyx, an untamable rebel with a tumultuous past, he refuses to believe it. She is everything he doesn't want... and everything he needs. But an unforgivable mistake threatens to shatter their bond before it can blossom. Betrayals, pack wars, and conspiracies stand between them. Can the rebel Alpha and the cursed king love each other without destroying the kingdom?
Charlee was left at the altar and became a laughingstock. She tried to keep her head high, but ultimately lost it when she received a sex tape of her fiance and her half-sister. Devastated, she ended up spending a wild night with a hot stranger. It was supposed to be one-time thing, but he kept popping up, helping her with projects and revenge, all while flirting with her constantly. Charlee soon realized that it was nice having him around, until her ex suddenly appeared at her door, begging for another chance. Her tycoon lover asked, “Who will you choose? Think carefully before you answer.”
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
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.
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..."Â But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."