Maya's gaze wandered over Alex's physique, and she felt flutter in her chest. She had never seen him like this before, and she couldn't help but notice how attractive he looked. Alex caught her staring and smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Hey sleepyhead"
Maya Petals stepped off the bus and into the winding road of the affluent neighborhood. She had been working for wealthy Chen family for a few weeks now, and the routine was starting to feel familiar. As she walked towards the grand mansion, she couldn't help but feel a pang of unease. The job was a means to an end, a way to provide for her younger brothers after their parents passing.
As she entered the mansion, Maya was greeted by the stern face of Mrs Chen."Good morning, Maya. I expect the living room to be spotless today. We have guest arriving soon."
Maya nodded and got to work, her mind wandering to her brothers and the stack of unpaid debts on her kitchen counter. She was so lost in thought that she didn't notice the figure standing on the doorway, watching her.
"Mother I'm home" A deep voice announced, breaking Maya reverie.
Maya turned to see Alex Chen, the Chen's son, leaning against the doorframe. His piercing gaze made her feel like an insect under a microscope. She quickly looked away focusing on the dusting.
"Welcome back, Alex." Mrs Chen said beaming with joy. "I hope you're enjoying your summer break".
Alex nodded, his eye fixated Maya. "It's been interesting so far; sadly it's almost over. I'll go get some lunch, what's available?"
Maya's heart skipped a beat as Alex walked towards her, his eyes never leaving hers. She felt a shiver run down her spine as she passed by, his proximity making her acutely aware of her vulnerability.
Little did she know, this encounter would set off a chain of events that would change her life forever.
"I stare at him wishing he was mine. But he doesn't notice me like that and I know it. I want to tell him, I don't want to be just friends. I love him but I'm just too shy and I don't know why. I wish he would tell me beloved me, I wish I did too..."
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!
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.”
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
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."
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."