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Damian Cross is a reclusive billionaire, haunted by a past so dark that it keeps him isolated from the world and from love. A traumatic witness to his father's murder, he's spent years building an empire while secretly seeking vengeance on those responsible. But when Emma Blake enters his life as an undercover assistant at his luxurious resort project, everything changes. Emma, a determined journalist, has been tasked with investigating Damian for her father's alleged crimes. But the deeper she digs into Damian's past, the more she uncovers secrets, lies, and a connection that ties her father to the very tragedy that ruined Damian's life. Torn between loyalty to her family and a growing love for Damian, Emma finds herself trapped in a web of deceit, danger, and heartbreak. As sparks fly between them and their lives intertwine, Damian must confront the truth that has haunted him for years. Will Emma's bravery be enough to expose the sins of the past and heal the wounds of the present? Or will the shadows of betrayal and vengeance tear them apart forever?
Damian Cross was never the type to take a break. His office, perched on the top floor of Cross Enterprises, was both his sanctuary and his prison. The floor-to-ceiling windows revealed a panoramic view of the bustling city, but he never paused to admire the view. His focus was always inward on the numbers, the strategy, and the next move.
Day after day, Damian sat at his desk, eyes glued to spreadsheets and reports, his mind racing with calculations. He was the head of one of the most successful business empires in the world, but to him, it was never enough. Success was an addiction, one he couldn't shake. He had to keep pushing forward, and had to keep the empire growing.
His father, Peter Cross, had built the company from the ground up, but it was Damian who had turned it into a global powerhouse. And yet, despite all his accomplishments, he remained cold, distant, and alone. Trust was something Damian had learned to do without after that fateful night years ago when he lost everything, his parents, his home, his innocence.
The memories of that night were seared into his mind. He had been a young boy, no more than fifteen, when he had witnessed his father's murder at the hands of someone he had once trusted. His father's business partner, Aaron Blake, had conspired with Gary Salvatore, their rival, to kill Damian's parents in cold blood. The betrayal was so deep, it shattered the very foundation of his world.
Damian had barely survived the attack. He wasn't even supposed to be there that night, but fate had a different plan. He had seen it all-the cold, calculating murder, the blood, and the way his father had begged for his life. Damian's whole world had crumbled that night, and it had left him with one bitter truth: people could not be trusted.
Since then, he had lived under the guidance of his uncle, Henry Cross. Henry was the only family Damian had left, the only one who had not betrayed him. Damian respected him deeply, not just for taking him in when the world turned its back on him, but for his integrity. Henry had been a business partner to Peter Cross before the tragedy, and after the loss, he had taken the reins of the company, slowly rebuilding what had been lost.
But Damian didn't share Henry's optimism. He didn't trust anyone, and that included his employees, his colleagues, and even his closest allies. Every day, he worked tirelessly to prove that he could rise above the pain of his past. He trusted only himself, his intelligence, and his ability to make calculated decisions. He was meticulous, always five steps ahead, and never once let his emotions cloud his judgment.
For Damian, the business world was a battlefield, and he was always prepared for the next fight. Love, friendship, and social connections were foreign concepts to him, luxuries he could never afford. The only thing that mattered was the next victory, the next deal, the next step in building his empire. And so, he worked, and worked, and worked.
Born a beta's daughter but stripped of her rank and reduced to an omega, Lyra's life has been a cycle of pain, humiliation, and survival. Mocked for her inability to shift, starved by her pack, and rejected by her fated mate, she has nothing left to lose-until the ruthless and powerful Alpha King, Darius, storms into her world. Darius has spent years searching for his mate, only to find her broken and hidden away in a pack unworthy of her. Claiming her ignites a prophecy that binds them together, but Lyra is far from ready to accept her place as his Luna-or his heart. As war looms and secrets from Lyra's past are unearthed, she discovers she isn't weak but a force of nature destined to stand beside the Alpha King as the most powerful wolf in existence. But power comes at a cost, and when enemies close in, Lyra and Darius must learn to trust each other, or risk losing everything-love, their kingdom, and the fate of their race. With betrayal lurking in the shadows and her dormant wolf awakening, Lyra must embrace the strength within her, or be consumed by the darkness threatening to destroy them all. Revenge burns hot. Love burns brighter. And a Luna's awakening will shake the world.
Madison had always believed that she would marry Colten. She spent her youth admiring him from afar, dreaming of their future life together. But Colten was always indifferent to her, and when he abandoned her at a time when she needed him most, she finally realized that he never loved her. With renewed resolve and a thirst for revenge, Madison left. Endless possibilities lay ahead, but Colten was no longer part of her plans. Colten rushed to her place in a panic. "Madison, please come back to me. I’ll give you everything!" It was his powerful uncle who answered the door. "She's my woman now."
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
"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?"
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"
Natalie used to think she could melt Connor’s icy heart, but she was sorely mistaken. When at last she decided to leave, she discovered that she was pregnant. Even so, she chose to quietly leave his world, prompting Connor to mobilize all of his resources and expand his business to a global scale—all in a bid to find her. But there was no trace of Natalie. Connor slowly spiraled into madness, turning the city upside down and leaving chaos in his wake. Natalie finally surfaced years later, with wealth and power of her own, only to find herself entangled with Connor once again.
22-year-old Evelyn Carter is attempting to start over in California while avoiding her past. She will be embarking on a new career path as a private school teacher. She is smart, attractive, and doesn't put up with nonsense. Who wouldn't notice her? However, what happens when she attracts the attention of someone unwilling to let her go? Who wants her and nothing else after falling in love at first sight? A 25-year-old billionaire CEO and single father, Lucian Carrington. He takes what he wants and he is also a very dangerous man. All it needed was one look at a stunning woman to realize she was HIS, even though he doesn't believe in relationships because they always end. Preview: Miss Carter, you will be mine. I say firmly. "Release my arm, Mr. Carrington, before I force you to." She says, seeming to smile at me. I give her a sly smile. Squeezing my wrist with her other hand, she twists it uncomfortably. I gave a painful hiss. "Don't underestimate me, Mr. Carrington." "This is the only time I will allow you to walk away from me, Miss Carter." She glared at me as she turned. "Mr. Carrington, I am no possession of yours." I was left standing there when she opened the classroom door and left.