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Cameron Braxton has it all, wealth, success, and a reputation for ruthlessness in business. But there's one thing he doesn't have, a wife. It is his mother's dying wish that he marry. And Rebecca Kinsley, a young woman with a troubled past. She was abandoned by her parents and forced into foster care. Cameron sees something in her that he can't ignore, something that makes him want to possess her. He offers her a deal, if she marries him, he'll give her the life she's always dreamed of. Rebecca agrees to Cameron's terms, hoping to escape her miserable life. But she soon realizes she's trapped in a loveless marriage to a man who seems incapable of feeling. She tries to make the best of it, but Cameron's coldness is suffocating. Devastated, she flees her mansion and begins to build a new life without him. Years later, Cameron realizes his mistake. He wants Rebecca back, but she refuses. She's moved on and now lives with a new man, her biological father. Cameron knows he must win her back, but how can he prove his love when he's been denied it for so long?
Rebecca point of view.
I can't believe I'm finally going to meet the man who's supposed to be my husband.
I've heard so many terrible things about Cameron Braxton, but there's nothing I can do about it.
I signed a contract, after all, and if I don't show up today, I'll be breaking it. Not only will I be violating the agreement between my father and Cameron, but my sister will lose everything she has in return.
I step out of the car in front of Cameron's office building, trying not to let my nervousness show. I don't want to give this man any reason to judge me poorly. After all, I'm already at a disadvantage.
He's rich, powerful, successful... everything I'm not. I'm just a poor girl from a foster home, a burden to my father and sister.
The contract I signed guarantees that they'll be taken care of for as long as I do what I agreed to do: marry Cameron and let him... do whatever he wants with me.
It's not a pleasant thought, but I have no choice. I have to do what I have to do.
I step inside the lobby, looking around at the fancy decorations. Cameron Braxton certainly knows how to show off his wealth.
My eyes land on a painting that looks like it was done by one of the masters, and I gasp softly to myself.
"Miss Kinsley?"
I turn my head to look at the woman who's addressing me, nodding stiffly.
"Yes, that's me," I say. "Where is he?"
"In his office," the woman replies, smiling sweetly. "Would you like to be shown up?"
I nod again and follow her towards an elevator. We go up a few floors until the doors slide open again, and the woman leads me towards a large wooden door at the end of a long hallway.
I see Cameron's name printed on the door in black letters, and swallow hard.
This is it.
The woman knocks on the door lightly, and then opens it.
I step inside, feeling my pulse quicken as I take in the man standing behind Cameron Braxton's desk.
He's more beautiful than I expected.
My heart flips over inside my chest as his eyes narrow on me, his blue gaze assessing me thoroughly. He stands up, his thick muscles rippling with movement. He's tall, at least six feet... probably closer to six and a half. He looks strong and charismatic.
I swallow hard, trying to get rid of the lump in my throat.
"You're Rebecca," he says, his deep voice sending shivers down my spine. He comes around his desk, crossing the room to stand in front of me.
He's even more handsome up close. "It's nice to finally meet you."
"Nice to meet you, too," I murmur. My heart is racing now.
He studies me for a long moment, then speaks.
"So... you're going to be my wife?"
"Yes," I say stiffly. My cheeks are burning hot now. "We have an agreement, after all."
"Yes, we do," he murmurs, frowning. "You're very young, aren't you?"
"I'm eighteen," I say, trying to hold my ground. "I'm an adult."
"Still..." He frowns. "I never thought your father would send his daughter to me. I thought he was supposed to be rich."
"He is," I reply, bristling with pride. "But he wants what's best for his daughter, so he chose to give me to you."
"Why?" I demand. "Why did you agree to this arrangement?"
I look up at him, trying to read his expression.
He's good at hiding his emotions, though.
"I guess I just wanted a wife," he says with a shrug. "And the thought of a girl who depends on me for everything is appealing."
I frown at him, feeling a lump of fear growing in my belly. "What do you mean?"
"You'll be dependent on me for everything," he repeats, staring down at me. "You'll live in my house, eat my food, have my children... and you'll do everything I say."
"Wait," I breathe, taking a step back. "I didn't agree to all that."
"You signed the contract," he reminds me. "Surely you read it before you signed?"
"No," I admit. "My father didn't give me a chance. He just told me to sign."
"Well, if you hadn't signed," he says quietly, "then your sister would have been kicked out on the street and your father would be in jail. I think you made the right choice."
I stare at him for a long moment before turning my back on him. "I'm going home now," I say quietly.
"No," he growls, grabbing my arm. "You're not going anywhere. You're not backing out of this contract now. We'll be married in two weeks, Rebecca, and then you'll do what you're told. Do you understand me?"
"I understand," I whisper, looking over my shoulder at him. I'm shaking now, my heart racing with fear. "But I'm going to go back to my apartment and pack my things. I'm not coming back to your house until the day we get married."
Cameron frowns at me. "Rebecca..." he starts.
I cut him off, trying to keep my voice steady. "I'll come back," I promise him. "But I want to spend a little time by myself before I do."
"Fine," he says finally. "I'll have a car pick you up in two weeks."
"Okay thank you, I will prepare for our wedding in weeks."
Natalia Russell, a young woman who was ready to marry the man of her dreams, Dave, but finds out that he is cheating on her with her sister, Abby. Devastated and heartbroken, Natalia decides to drown her sorrows at an elite nightclub, where she meets a mysterious and handsome stranger named Jeremy Nicholas. Natalia ends up having a one-night stand with Jeremy, only to later discover that he is a powerful and wealthy businessman. Trying to move on with her life, Natalia discovers that she is pregnant with Jeremy's child. Feeling trapped and suffocated in her relationship with Jeremy, Natalia tries to escape several times, but is always stopped by him. Finally, Jeremy kidnaps Natalia and takes her to his mansion, where she is forced to stay against her will. Will Natalia be able to escape Jeremy's control and build a life of her own, or will she be trapped forever in a relationship she did not choose? Can Jeremy and Natalia overcome the obstacles of their past and find happiness together, or will their love be doomed from the start?
Serena has always believed that her mate exists somewhere, and she longs to find him. When the Moon Goddess pairs her with the Alpha of her pack, a ruthless and selfless werewolf named Ezra, Serena is shocked. Ezra, who prefers the company of his ex-fiancée, Marissa, is initially uninterested in Serena, but when she arrives at his pack, he is forced to face his destiny. But Ezra's wolf yearns for Serena, and his mating bond with her grows stronger every day. He can't deny his attraction. As the full moon approaches, Serena learns the devastating truth that Ezra plans to reject her as his mate, leaving her to struggle with feelings of rejection and worthlessness. Heartbroken, Serena must decide whether to stay and face her heartache head-on, or return home and leave the pain behind. But Ezra realizes his mistake, he needs Serena, and he tries to win her back. His struggle with his own feelings and the pull of their mate bond lead him to confront Serena and confess his love for her. Worst of all, he can't deny that he's become truly obsessed with her.
Winona is on vacation with her boyfriend, ready to accept a proposal, but he betrays her by proposing to her best friend. Heartbroken, she finds herself at the altar with a complete stranger. But to her surprise, the stranger was none other than the new CEO of her workplace. Now she must figure out if his presence at work and in her life is a coincidence or a master plan. Is their love real? Or just plain deception?
Seraphina's life was turned upside down when her pack was attacked. She was just 18, a naive Omega who only wanted to be loved and cherished by her mate. But she didn't get that chance. Her parents were slaughtered before her eyes, and then she was captured by the attacking pack's Alpha, Lucian. One day she learned that Lucian had a twin brother, Orion. He was his identical twin, but unlike Lucian, Orion seemed to sympathize with her. She could see it in the way he looked at her. There was a conflict in him. But Seraphina didn't know if Orion could save her. If he could, she would fall in love with him. She would give herself completely to him. But Lucian became more and more possessive of her. He had a secret he had kept from her for far too long. The truth would set her free, but it would also put a target on her back. The men would stop at nothing to claim her.
Nate Nicholson, the handsome and dashing CEO of Nicholson company, is feeling very empty and heartbroken until he meets Brianne Vaughn, the new janitor at his company, he feels very much in love with her because Brianne is very similar to his late fiancée, Elora, it has been a long time since Elora died, but he is still in love with her and Brianne really reminds him of Elora in an entirely different form. Nate decides to marry Brianne and is willing to do anything for her, until his mother, Winona, finds out about their relationship and tries to ruin their relationship because she has set Nate up with Elaine West, a wealthy heiress to marry her son. But Nate still tries to maintain his love for Brianne despite the many obstacles in their relationship. Because Nate is truly obsessed with Brianne.
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.
After three years of loveless marriage, Kira was slapped with divorce papers. She has shown him her unrequited love throughout her entire marriage with him, but he decided to turn blind eyes all because of his lover. Distraught and heartbroken, Kira choose to sign the divorce papers with bitter heart. But then and there, she promised herself that when she's back, he will come crawling to her, but she will make him pay for hurting her. Join Kira as she transform to a wealthy heiress and soared as the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar empire, a remarkable healer and make her ex-husband pay!
Desperate to handle her grandmother's towering medical bills, Gianna agreed to a contract marriage with Tristan, the enigmatic man she'd once shared a one-night stand with. She assumed they'd fulfill each other's needs and dissolve the arrangement once the terms expired. Unbeknownst to Gianna, this marriage was a dream Tristan had clung to for ten relentless years. Certain she was just filling someone else's role, Gianna prepared to leave when that other woman returned. But Tristan, his eyes burning with unspoken emotion, seized her trembling hand and declared, "You’re mine. Now and always."
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.
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
My boyfriend called, "Baby!" as he jumped out of bed and scrambled to pull his pants off the ground. "Please, I can explain my love." Shutting my eyes, I inhaled deeply and tried not to cry when I realized that my dream of the man not being my boyfriend had been dashed. "What?" I asked, "What do you want to explain?" How did you lie about having a business meeting while you were in bed enjoying yourself with my best friend, even though I told you I was in serious pain, is that it?" I stood there, my heart pounding, and tears streaming down my face...