Left for dead after her husband's ruthless betrayal, Genevieve Hartwell was supposed to be gone forever. But some women rise from the ashes stronger than ever. With a new identity and a heart fueled by vengeance, she's back-ready to take down the man who stole her life. But as she digs deeper, Genevieve uncovers secrets that shatter her all over again. Love turned to fury, trust broken beyond repair-now, it's her turn to destroy everything in her path.
Dinner is warm and perfect, just like George.
He sits across from me, smiling that smile that melts my heart. His blue eyes are bright under the soft glow of the candles. The table is set with all my favorite dishes - roasted chicken, buttery mashed potatoes, and fresh salad.
"This is wonderful," I say, cutting into the chicken. "You didn't have to do all this."
George grins. "I wanted to. You deserve it, Genevieve."
I blush, looking down at my plate. After all these years, he still makes me feel special.
"How was work today?" he asks, pouring more wine into my glass.
"Busy, but good," I say. "We closed that big deal I told you about."
"That's great." He lifts his glass. "To my brilliant wife."
We clink glasses, and I take a sip of the rich red wine. The taste is smooth, and I savor it.
George talks about his day, telling me stories that make me laugh. The sound of our voices fills the room, warm and comforting.
But then, as I take another sip of wine, a strange feeling washes over me.
Dizziness.
It starts small, like the world is tilting just a little.
I blink, trying to shake it off.
"You okay?" George asks, his brows drawing together.
"I think... I think I had too much wine," I say with a weak laugh.
"You lightweight," he teases, but his smile seems tighter now.
The dizziness grows. My head feels heavy, and my vision blurs around the edges.
"I don't..." My words slur. "I don't feel right."
George stands, his chair scraping against the floor. He moves toward me, his face calm. Too calm.
"I've got you," he says softly.
But there's something in his voice that makes my skin crawl.
I try to stand, but my legs won't work. The room spins faster, colors blending into a hazy mess.
"George..." I whisper, my heart racing. "What's happening?"
His face is the last thing I see before darkness closes in.
That face. Calm. Cold.
And then his voice, cutting through the blackness like a knife.
"I can't pretend to love you anymore. With you gone, your wealth and the company will be mine."
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I wake up to motion.
The hum of an engine vibrates through my body. My eyes flutter open, and for a moment, everything is blurry.
Where am I?
The dashboard of my car comes into focus. The steering wheel is right in front of me, my hands resting on it.
But I'm not driving.
My heart pounds.
I try to move, but my body won't listen. My arms are heavy, my legs useless. Panic grips me as I realize I'm completely paralyzed.
The car speeds down a dark, empty road. Trees blur past on either side.
What's happening?
How did I get here?
Fragments of memory stab at my mind - the dinner, the wine, George's face as I felt dizzy.
I can't pretend to love you anymore.
No.
This can't be real.
I struggle against the weight holding me down, but it's no use. My body is a prison, and I'm trapped inside.
The car picks up speed, the engine roaring louder. The steering wheel moves on its own, as if guided by invisible hands.
Terror claws at my throat.
I need to stop the car.
I need to get out.
But I can't move.
The road twists ahead, and the car swerves sharply. The tires screech, and my heart slams against my ribs.
Please stop.
The car doesn't listen.
It veers off the road, plowing through a patch of grass. The world tilts as the car hurtles toward a steep drop.
No.
The impact is brutal.
Metal crunches, and glass shatters around me. I'm thrown forward, my head slamming against the airbag. Pain explodes through me, but I can't even cry out.
The car flips, tumbling down the embankment. Each roll sends shockwaves of agony through my body.
And then, silence.
The car rests on its side, smoke curling from the crumpled hood.
I'm still trapped, my body limp and useless. Blood trickles down my forehead, warm and sticky.
The smell of gasoline fills the air, sharp and nauseating.
Flames flicker at the edges of the wreckage.
No.
No, no, no.
I have to get out.
But I can't move.
The fire spreads, licking closer to me. Heat sears my skin, and my breath comes in ragged gasps.
This is it.
This is how it ends.
George's voice echoes in my mind.
With you gone, your wealth and the company will be mine.
Rage surges through me, stronger than the fear.
I won't let him win.
I won't let this be the end.
The flames roar louder, consuming the car.
Heat presses against me, suffocating.
And then -
The world explodes into fire and light.
Pain consumes me, and everything goes black.
Sara's life is tough after her ex-boyfriend took all her money. She works hard to care for her sick mother and support her sister in college. In a moment of weakness, she has a one-night affair with a man who turns out to be her boss, the CEO. As their relationship grows, Sara feels pressured to satisfy his wild needs. The CEO then proposes marriage, but what kind of marriage will it be? Sara must decide whether to accept for her family's security or break free from his control.
"The wedding is canceled. Furthermore, all collaboration between the Barkers and Larssons will cease from today onward!" After saying that, he coldly peeped at Samantha as if he was mocking her, or maybe he was even laughing at himself. He did not say anything more and strode off. Samantha stood there dumbfounded. The mocking chattering from all directions instantly drowned her. She felt a stiff cold as if thousands of swords were piercing her heart. ************* Samantha Larsson became a laughing stock when Timothy Barker publicly denounced their marriage. Two years later, she was tricked into going home and married a mysterious man, who was known to be disfigured and physically disabled! Nonetheless, she would fight until the end and destroy the scums, slowly getting her justice!
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Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
Traversing back to the ancient Prime Martial World from modern age, Austin finds himself in a younger body as he wakes up. Yet, the young man he possesses was a miserable dimwit, what a bummer! But it doesn’t matter as his mind is sound and clear. Possessing this younger and stronger body, he will fight his way to become the God of martial arts, and rule the whole Martial World!
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
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."
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."