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Clara Evans never expected her life to be upended by an arranged marriage to a billionaire. Or that this marriage to the aloof and cold Marcus Blackwood would challenge everything she thought she knew about herself. But when her father's debts force her into the union, Clara has no choice but to navigate the treacherous waters of wealth, power, and emotional scars. Marcus Blackwood is a man built on control, haunted by betrayal, and determined to keep everyone at arm's length-especially the timid woman he now calls his wife. But as Clara begins to assert her strength, challenging both him and the walls he's built around his heart, Marcus is forced to confront the possibility of love he swore he'd never trust again. In a battle for their hearts and futures, Clara must find the courage to stand up for herself and prove that her love is worth fighting for-before Marcus' past threatens to tear them apart forever.
Clara stood alone at her father's grave, the wind biting at her cheeks and pulling her hair in all directions. She wrapped her arms tightly around herself, as if holding her body together could somehow stave off the emptiness that threatened to swallow her whole. Above her, the sky was a dull gray, thick cloud threatening rain but holding it back, as if the heavens themselves were uncertain how to react to her grief. The finality of it all hung in the air, heavy and suffocating.
Her father's grave was simple-just a plain headstone, no grand words or flourishes. Jonathan Ellis, beloved father and friend. The words seemed inadequate for the man she had known. He wasn't just her father. He had been everything to her-her rock, her guiding hand, and her best friend. He had always been the one who believed in her dreams, the one who encouraged her when the world told her to be practical, to give up. But now he is gone. And with him, all the stability, all the hope, seemed to have slipped away too.
Clara's chest tightened as she gazed at the grave, her heart threatening to break. The tears she had fought so hard to hold back finally broke free, streaming down her face. She couldn't hold it together anymore. There was no hiding the pain. The grief was too raw, too fresh. She had never imagined the world without him. She had never imagined having to face it alone.
As a child, Clara had always been her father's little girl. They had spent countless hours together-her sitting on his knee, listening to him talk about the future he dreamed for her, a future full of promise and hope. He had always told her to aim high, to never settle for less than what she deserved. But now those words felt like a cruel reminder of how far she had fallen from the life he had imagined for her.
The last few months had been nothing but a blur of hospital rooms, sterile smells, and the constant hum of machines that kept her father alive even when his body was ready to let go. It had been a battle-a battle neither of them had won. And now, Clara found herself standing here, alone. The storm of grief that had been gathering in her chest finally broke, and she let herself cry, feeling the weight of it all. The loss was too much, too deep.
"I miss you, Dad," she whispered through trembling lips, her voice cracking. Her father's last words rang in her ears. "Be strong, Clara. Don't let this world break you."
The words had been so simple, but at the time, they had filled her with a sense of hope. Now, they felt like an impossible task. How could she be strong when everything was falling apart? How could she carry on when the one person who had always been there for her was gone?
The wind picked up, whipping her hair around her face. Clara wiped her tears with the back of her hand, standing in silence as she gazed at the headstone. Her father had left her with so much-a home filled with memories, a love that had never wavered, and dreams of a future that now felt out of reach. But with his death came a burden she had not been prepared for: the weight of his debts.
Her father's death had left behind more than just emotional scars. It had left behind a mountain of unpaid loans and creditors who were more than eager to claim whatever was left. The house she had grown up in, the place that held all of her memories of her father, was at risk. She could lose it all-everything he had worked for, everything he had given her. The idea of walking away from the only home she had ever known was unbearable, yet she could already hear the sound of the bank's cold, indifferent voice telling her she was behind on payments, that she had no choice but to leave.
Clara swallowed hard, pushing those thoughts from her mind. She had to face reality. Her father's death had left her in a financial hole that she couldn't dig her way out of on her own. She had tried everything. She had sold whatever small valuables she had left, taken on odd jobs where she could, but it wasn't enough. There were days when the fear of it all made her chest tighten, and she could barely breathe.
Her phone buzzed in her pocket, pulling her from her thoughts. She fumbled for it, expecting it to be another creditor calling. But when she looked at the screen, it was a number she didn't recognize. A strange sense of foreboding washed over her. She didn't feel like answering, but something urged her to pick up.
"Hello?" she answered, her voice tentative.
"Ms. Ellis? This is Victoria Blackwood. I'd like to meet with you. It's regarding a matter that could help you with your current situation. Please, let me know when you're available."
The voice on the other end was smooth, businesslike, but there was something in it that piqued Clara's curiosity. Victoria Blackwood was a name she had heard before, one associated with wealth and power in the city. Clara had no idea what the woman wanted, but she could hear the implication in her words-a solution to her problems, something she hadn't expected.
Clara hung up without responding, her mind racing. Could this be a lifeline? Or was it just another empty promise? She didn't know what to make of it, but part of her-a small part-wondered if this could be her chance to pull herself out of the mess she was in. It seemed almost too good to be true.
The walk back to her apartment felt longer than it ever had before. Every step she took was weighed down by the enormity of her situation. The small apartment she had returned to felt even more stifling now, its walls closing in on her. She barely noticed the piles of unpaid bills, the unpaid rent reminders, or the dusty old furniture that made her feel like a stranger in her own home.
She had never felt more alone.
Sitting at her small kitchen table, Clara stared at the letter that had arrived that morning-a reminder that she was on the verge of losing everything. She buried her head in her hands, overwhelmed by the weight of it all.
Then, for the first time in days, she closed her eyes, letting the quiet of the room envelop her. She needed to find a way forward, a way to move past the grief, past the debt, and reclaim some semblance of control over her life.
Tomorrow, she will face what comes next. But tonight, she allowed herself the briefest of reprieves, holding onto the memory of her father's voice.
"Don't let this world break you."
It was a promise she hadn't yet found the strength to keep, but as she sat in the stillness of the night, she promised herself she would try. Tomorrow, she will figure out what to do. But tonight, Clara let the tears fall-one last time for the father she had lost and the future she feared she might never have.
In a world where strength determines status, Ava, a seemingly weak and timid werewolf, is rejected by her mate, alpha-to-be Lucas, for being unworthy. Marked as an outcast, she is abandoned by her pack and left to survive in a brutal and unforgiving wilderness. As Ava struggles against rejection, betrayal, and her own insecurities, she discovers a hidden strength within her-a power long suppressed by those who feared her potential. Guided by a mysterious rogue, Ethan, who harbors secrets of his own, Ava learns to harness her abilities and uncover the truth behind her lineage. While Lucas begins to regret his decision, Ava is torn between second chances and the promise of a new love with Ethan. However, her rise is not without challenges, as enemies, both old and new, plot to bring her down. Through trials of the heart and battles for survival, Ava must learn to embrace her destiny, prove her worth, and fight for her place in a world that sought to forsake her. In doing so, she will redefine the meaning of strength, love, and forgiveness, eventually becoming a force that no one, not even the strongest alpha, can ignore.
Clara Hart, a quiet and determined woman struggling to pay off her late father's debts, finds herself reluctantly drawn into an arranged marriage with Marcus Blackwood, a powerful and emotionally guarded billionaire. Their union is orchestrated by Marcus' controlling mother, Victoria, and motivated by Marcus' need to secure his company's legacy. Despite their rocky start, Clara and Marcus develop a connection that threatens to unravel when Isabella, Marcus' former lover and a manipulative socialite, resurfaces with a scheme to destroy their relationship. Through trust, growth, and resilience, Clara emerges as a confident woman who reclaims her happiness and finds love in Marcus, culminating in a triumphant partnership.
Samantha Denison, a twenty three year old lady, faces a mafia billionaire boss Aiden zhabin, who has no mercy or compassion and believes death is the only punishable way for anyone who offends him. Samantha's parents had collected a loan to save her eleven years elder brother from a brain tumor illness that could kill him,from one of Aiden's organizations. Instead of letting the mafia boss punish her mum because they can't afford the price, in her presence as she will be more subdued to pain, she decides to take everything and pay every dime her parents took, without even knowing the price or how she is going to pay. Samantha challenges the mafia boss; he has weaknesses, something no one, not even his dad ever told him to his face. He accepts Samantha's challenge which lasts for six months under his roof with the condition of never coming after her and her family once the six months are due and she's able to prove. Read to know what happens when she can't prove herself to the mafia boss.
Amy didn't expect that her husband whom she had loved and trusted earnestly for many years would be cheating on her by having sex with his secretary. When she confronted him, he and his secretary mocked and ridiculed her, they called her barren to her face, afterall, she had not conceived for the past three years that she had been married to her husband, Callan. Terribly Heartbroken, she filed for divorce and left to the club, she picked a random gigolo, had a hot one night stand with him, paid him and dissapeared to a small city. She came back to the country six years later with three identical cute boys and three identical cute girls of the same age. She settled and got a job but soon find out that her CEO was the gigolo she had sex with six years back at the club. Will she be able to hide her six little cuties from her CEO, who happens to be the most powerful man in NorthHill and beleived to be infertile? Can Amy and the most powerful man in NorthHill get along considering the social gap between them.
Three years ago, Cecilia was left battered and alone by the man she loved most, Alston, yet she bravely completed the wedding ceremony while pregnant. Three years later, although they were married, they grew apart over time. Cecilia focused on her career, no longer foolishly believing in love. But her transformation instantly threw Alston into a panic... And what is the secret from 11 years ago that Cecilia has always been reluctant to reveal? *** "She went to a law firm, met with a lawyer..." A lawyer? Is Cecilia suing someone? Who? Is there any recent litigation against the company? Alston suddenly chuckled coldly, "Who could she sue? I'm the CEO of this company. How come such a matter doesn't come to me first?" The assistant swallowed nervously, speaking softly, "Sir, there's no litigation against the company. She met with... a divorce lawyer."
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Daisy is the illegitimate daughter of Mr. Hubert. His company went bankrupt, so he asked for help from Drkov's house. They agreed to help Mr. Hubert but with one condition. One of his two daughters must marry their nephew - Atlas Drkov. Atlas Drkov is a billionaire but he is disabled and uses a wheelchair. Yaretzi - daughter of Mr. Hubert's official wife - does not accept marrying a disabled man. She and her parents made a plan. They kidnapped Daisy's mother, threatened her, and forced her to marry Atlas. To save her mother, she accepted. However, after getting married, she fell in love with this man, and so did he. Difficulties start from here.
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.
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”