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.
A 20-year-old woman, Sofia, has always lived in the shadow of a powerful crime family. Since the tragic death of her mother, her father and his accomplices have treated her with contempt, forcing her to hide behind a mask of coldness. She has chosen silence since the age of 15, sharing her thoughts only with her faithful dog, an animal with keen instincts that accompanies her everywhere. One day, after discovering compromising secrets about her father's illegal activities, Sofia decides it's time to escape. She goes on the run and accidentally finds herself in the territory of a feared billionaire mafioso: Marco De Luca. Marco is known for his magnetic charm and his overwhelming authority in the underworld. When he meets Sofia, he is first intrigued by her mysterious beauty and her aloof air. Instead of treating her like an intruder, he sees in her an opportunity-a way to escape his own loneliness. As Sofia begins to navigate this dangerous world alongside Marco, she discovers that behind his tough exterior lies a man wounded by past betrayals. Together, they explore the boundaries between loyalty and freedom, while confronting the enemies that threaten their future.
In a world where an alpha's every decision can seal the fate of the pack, respected and ruthless alpha Gabriel Blackwood is forced to honor an ancient alliance by marrying the daughter of a neighboring chief to ensure peace between their clans. But when he locks eyes with Elena, a fierce and hauntingly beautiful human healer, his wolf growls with a desire he can't suppress. Caught between his duty and the overwhelming force of his budding bond with Elena, Gabriel faces an impossible dilemma. Every choice he makes could have devastating consequences-for him, for his pack, and for the woman he's forbidden to love. As tensions mount and dark forces threaten the fragile balance between humans and wolves, the alpha's choice could decide their survival...or their doom. When duty clashes with passion, will the alpha's heart resist the call of destiny?
Ethan, the leader of a powerful tribe, is my husband. Proud and relentless, he never considered commitment until blackmail forced him into marrying a woman he barely knew. This woman is none other than the daughter of his greatest rival. No matter her looks or personality; he is determined to do everything in his power to call off their engagement and erase the evidence of the blackmail. However, one obstacle stands in his way: now that she is in his life... he cannot bring himself to let her go. She, the leader's ideal daughter, represents an invaluable opportunity for her family to climb the hierarchy of their world. Marrying Ethan, this feared man, means access to opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible to her tribe. Although Ethan is distant and difficult to understand, she agrees to this arranged marriage for the sake of her family. However, the unexpected passion she feels for him was not at all in her plans. As they struggle with their pride and conflicting emotions, external threats emerge, testing their fragile union. Will they be able to balance their responsibilities and desires, or will their budding love be destroyed by the forces that seek to see them fail?
In her previous life, Alayna Griffin suffered the worst betrayal: her mate, the Alpha of the powerful Blackridge clan, marked her before rejecting her for another, leaving her alone and humiliated. Wrongly accused by her manipulative rival and persecuted by the pack, she died in an accident while carrying the clan's heir. But the moon offers her a second chance. Returning to the past, before everything changed, Alayna is determined to never be a victim again. This time, she will take revenge on the lies, regain control of her destiny, and claim her place as the true Alpha. However, an unexpected danger looms: Kael Storm, the most fearsome Alpha on the continent, begins to take an interest in her. His heart of ice hides secrets darker than the night itself. Why does Kael persist in protecting Alayna? What lies behind his piercing eyes and ruthless aura? Will the pack survive the flames of vengeance... or will Alayna burn her wings by defying the laws of pack and destiny?
A pregnancy test could have changed everything for Maya. She still believed she could save her marriage to the handsome and ruthless billionaire Adrian Westwood, CEO of the powerful WestCorp empire. But her hopes faded when the truth came out: Adrian was cheating on her with the person she trusted the most. An unwanted pregnancy. A brutal betrayal. An inevitable divorce. Maya, overwhelmed but determined, decides to disappear from the media world to protect her child... and her dignity. What Adrian didn't know is that she is not just the scorned former wife of a tycoon. Behind her calm hides a woman ready to rebuild her life with a fortune and a network more powerful than he had ever imagined. But when their paths cross again, and dark secrets from Adrian's past resurface, questions remain: Why does Maya seem more powerful and influential than ever? What dangerous legacy does she hide that could turn Adrian's world upside down? What if the greatest danger isn't a woman's vengeance... but a love that refuses to die?
When she agrees to accompany her half-sister for a weekend in a charming country house, Élodie has no idea that these few days will transform her life. And yet... As soon as the attractive alpha Julien Duval smiles at her, an inexplicable shiver runs through her body: could he be the man of her dreams? This feeling intensifies when he kisses her passionately... Unfortunately, the dream turns into a disaster. A few weeks later, when Élodie discovers that she is expecting a child, Julien reveals an unexpected side of his personality and demands that she become his wife. Destabilized, Élodie finds herself facing a dilemma: can she really build a life with a man who seems to be hiding disturbing truths? What secrets does he hide behind his seductive allure?
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?"
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.
Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature—the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"
My family was on the poverty line and had no way to support me in college. I had to work part-time every day just to make ends meet and afford to get into the university. That was when I met her—the pretty girl in my class that every boy dreamt of asking out. I was well aware she was out of my league. Nevertheless, I mustered all my courage and bravely told her that I had fallen for her. To my surprise, she agreed to be my girlfriend. With the sweetest smile I had ever seen, she told me that she wanted my first gift for her to be the latest and top-of-the-line iPhone. I worked like a dog and even did my classmates’ laundry to save up. My hard work eventually paid off after a month. I finally got to buy what she wanted. But as I was wrapping my gift, I saw her in the dressing room, making out with the captain of the basketball team. She then heartlessly made fun of my inadequacy and made a fool out of me. To make things worse, the guy whom she cheated on me with even punched me in the face. Desperation washed over me, but there was nothing I could do but lie on the floor as they trampled on my feelings. But then, my father called me out of the blue, and my life turned upside down. It turned out that I was a billionaire's son.
I received a pornographic video. "Do you like this?" The man speaking in the video is my husband, Mark, whom I haven't seen for several months. He is naked, his shirt and pants scattered on the ground, thrusting forcefully on a woman whose face I can't see, her plump and round breasts bouncing vigorously. I can clearly hear the slapping sounds in the video, mixed with lustful moans and grunts. "Yes, yes, fuck me hard, baby," the woman screams ecstatically in response. "You naughty girl!" Mark stands up and flips her over, slapping her buttocks as he speaks. "Stick your ass up!" The woman giggles, turns around, sways her buttocks, and kneels on the bed. I feel like someone has poured a bucket of ice water on my head. It's bad enough that my husband is having an affair, but what's worse is that the other woman is my own sister, Bella. ************************************************************************************************************************ “I want to get a divorce, Mark,” I repeated myself in case he didn't hear me the first time—even though I knew he'd heard me clearly. He stared at me with a frown before answering coldly, "It's not up to you! I'm very busy, don't waste my time with such boring topics, or try to attract my attention!" The last thing I was going to do was argue or bicker with him. "I will have the lawyer send you the divorce agreement," was all I said, as calmly as I could muster. He didn't even say another word after that and just went through the door he'd been standing in front of, slamming it harshly behind him. My eyes lingered on the knob of the door a bit absentmindedly before I pulled the wedding ring off my finger and placed it on the table. I grabbed my suitcase, which I'd already had my things packed in and headed out of the house.
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."