Aurora Wells, a lucky star who brought prosperity to the Wells family. However, her fortunes took a drastic turn when her illegitimate sister, Ruby, was brought back into the family. Aurora's brothers, Ethan and Lucas, began to turn against her. "Aurora, is there anything you won't do to win favor?" Ethan spat, his disappointment palpable. Lucas pointed a accusatory finger at her. "You're always framing Ruby, who's kind and sensible. We don't want a sister like you in our family. Get out!" Aurora hoped to find a place in the Wells family, but even her mother, who loved her dearly, favored Ruby. Aurora was left reeling: jail, a broken engagement, and a swift eviction from the family home. Aurora had had enough. She decided to unleash her secrets. And she had the perfect ammunition - a photographic record of the family's darkest secrets. As she stood outside the Wells' estate, a sly smile spreading across her face, Aurora whispered to herself, "It's time to watch you all burn..." But little did she know, Ruby was watching her from the shadows, a sinister grin mirroring Aurora's...
Aurora Wells stood in the police station, her heart pounding as her brothers pointed at her.
"It's her!" Ethan and Lucas exclaimed in unison. "Aurora Wells!"
The accusation cut through her like a knife. The officer taking the statement looked up, his gaze sharp.
"So, you're saying Aurora Wells was the one driving the car?" he asked, his voice firm.
Aurora's eyes widened in shock. She shook her head. "No, it's not me! I was in the passenger seat, I swear!"
But her words fell on deaf ears.
Ethan, the eldest, glared at her, his eyes cold with anger. "If it's not you, could it be Ruby?" he spat.
Lucas scoffed. "Ruby is the most well-behaved girl. How could she do such a reckless thing? Aurora, you're a habitual liar! How dare you try to blame Ruby?"
Tears pricked at the corners of Aurora's eyes. "It's not me! I'm telling the truth!"
But her brothers wouldn't listen. The station erupted into chaos, with the officers trying to restore order.
The officer slammed his hand on the table. "Enough! Suspect, hand over your phone. We need to investigate further."
Aurora hesitated but handed it over. A wave of unease washed over her. She knew she was innocent-but would anyone believe her?
The officer's next words made her heart sink. "The other party has completed an injury assessment. Whether to sue you or accept a letter of apology is up to them."
Aurora felt like she'd been punched in the gut.
Ethan and Lucas turned to leave, but Ethan shot her a venomous glance. "Ruby is in the hospital because of you. If anything happens to her, Aurora, I swear I will kill you!"
Tears streamed down Aurora's face. "Eldest brother... second brother... it wasn't me."
But they didn't even look back.
As they walked away, despair settled over her. She was alone. No one believed her.
The officer's voice cut through her thoughts. "Aurora Wells, you need to come with me."
She nodded, feeling resigned as she followed him.
Aurora sat in the cold detention center, her mind replaying the accident.
The four of them had gone camping, driving two cars. Ruby had first driven her out of the camp, followed by Ethan and Lucas. Under the overpass, Ruby saw the red light but stepped on the accelerator anyway, causing the crash.
Now, Aurora was the one being accused. It wasn't fair.
Days passed. No one from her family came. She was starting to lose hope. Would she be stuck here forever?
Then, on the second day, the officer returned.
"Aurora Wells, you're free to go."
She stumbled to her feet, stunned. Relief flooded her-until she heard his next words.
"The other party agreed to sign a letter of understanding. Your family paid one million in compensation."
Aurora's heart clenched.
Did they pay them off?
She stepped outside, scanning the parking lot. No car was waiting for her.
She was alone.
The five or six kilometers home stretched endlessly, but she finally reached the Wells' two-story villa.
As she crossed the courtyard, shouting erupted from inside.
"Mom, why are you wasting money on Aurora? She made a mistake-let her go to jail! Maybe then she'll learn her lesson!"
Aurora froze. Ethan's voice was filled with disdain.
Before she could react, a servant spotted her. "The eldest lady is back!"
The noise inside stopped abruptly.
Then, Ruby stepped out, holding a bucket of water.
With a *splash*, the freezing liquid poured over Aurora, drenching her from head to toe.
She stood frozen in shock.
Ruby's voice was laced with false remorse. "I'm sorry, Aurora. My eldest brother and second brother asked me to do this. They said you've been in jail and are full of bad luck. You can't enter the house without washing yourself clean."
A shiver ran down Aurora's spine.
Her mother rushed out with a blanket, wrapping it around her. She rubbed Aurora's wet hair, her voice soft. "Don't worry, Rory. I'm here for you."
But even her mother's warmth couldn't thaw the coldness in her heart.
Lucas sneered. "She deserves it! She caused the accident and tried to blame Ruby. Now, she's cost the family a fortune. What did I do in my past life to deserve such a sister?"
Ethan's face was grim. "Mom, you shouldn't have bailed her out so quickly. She should've stayed in detention for ten days, maybe even a month, to learn her lesson!"
Aurora's fingers curled into fists.
But she bit back her anger. Fighting them now would be useless.
Her mother sighed, ignoring her son. She pulled Aurora inside. "Go take a hot bath, Rory. You'll catch a cold."
The warmth of the house slowly seeped into her frozen body, but her heart remained numb.
Ruby appeared again, her voice dripping with insincerity. "Sister, shall I make you some hot soup?"
Aurora glared at her, hatred burning in her eyes.
Before she could speak, Lucas grabbed Ruby's hand and pulled her away. "Ruby, don't bring bad luck upon yourself. Why care about her life or death?"
Ethan patted Ruby's head. "Our Ruby is too kind. She always suffers."
Aurora felt suffocated.
They had always favored Ruby over her.
At that moment, she thought back to the police station-to how quickly they had turned against her.
For years, she had tried to be a good sister, to protect them.
But now, she didn't want to love this family anymore. She didn't want to protect unworthy people.
She turned and left.
Back in her room, Aurora spotted a large photo on her desk.
The five of them, smiling. Her brothers were standing beside her, arms draped protectively around her shoulders.
It was taken before Ruby entered their lives.
Aurora picked it up-and tossed it into the trash.
A knock at the door interrupted her thoughts.
"Miss, the second young master wants you downstairs."
Her heart sank.
Downstairs, Lucas lounged on the sofa, a document in his hand.
"Sign it," he ordered coldly.
Aurora took the document and read it.
A divorce agreement.
Her breath hitched. "Break off the engagement?"
Lucas smirked. "That's right. The Ryder's family will never accept a woman who's been to jail. This came from them-black and white. So don't even think about denying it or making a fuss."
Aurora's fingers trembled.
She had been engaged to Ryder since childhood. It was an arranged marriage, but over time, she had grown to care for him.
And now, they were severing ties without a second thought.
Anger and hurt twisted inside her.
"I won't sign it," she said firmly.
Lucas's eyes darkened. "I'll give you one day to reconsider. If you don't sign by tomorrow, I'll make sure you regret it."
A chill ran down Aurora's spine.
She knew she was in grave danger.
But she refused to back down.
Turning on her heel, she walked away.
Back in her room, Aurora clenched her fists.
She would fight for herself.
No matter what it took.
But little did she know-her brothers were only getting started.
And she was about to be caught in the center of their storm.
Frederick Winston wakes up in a messy room with a woman after a night of heavy drinking. Realizing the events of the previous night were real, he notices red stains on the bedsheet and discovers that the woman was a virgin. Despite a brief desire to see her face, Frederick decides to leave, but a necklace falls off the woman and gets caught on his suit. While on his way to work, Frederick recalls the sweet scent from the night before, which surprises him since he lost his sense of smell three years ago. His assistant, Chuck, informs him of a resident causing issues on Cedarbrook Street, and Frederick decides to handle the matter personally. As Frederick is on his way, he finds the dropped pendant with a stunning sapphire, realizing it might belong to the woman he spent the night with. Intrigued and determined to find her, he instructs Chuck to track down someone based on the information about the Regal Haven Hotel between 11 PM and 10 AM. Frederick reminisces about a little girl who had saved him fifteen years ago and gave him a necklace, promising to marry him in the future. He is now driven to find her, despite being the successful CEO of the Winston Group. The story ends with Frederick's determination to fulfill the promise made to the little girl...
He ruled as the powerful and ruthless king of the magnificent realm of Stonebridge, with the ability to shape his fortunes effortlessly. However, fate led him into a carefully planned marriage of convenience with her. While he projected an image of invincibility, keeping others at a distance, deep down, he held her close in his heart, yearning for her both physically and emotionally. “Marguerite, I searched tirelessly for fifteen long years just to find you. Please, I beg you, never leave me again, alright? I love you more than words can express. From the darkest nights to the first light of dawn, from twilight to every season, my love for you knows no bounds.” He whispered gentle words of affection and endless declarations of love, wanting to share them all with her. Despite her unassuming appearance, she became the precious..
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Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
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."
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Eve is left with no choice other than getting married to Jason who is arrogant and has not an iota of respect for her. Eve is in need of changing the poor status of her family and Jason needs to secure his company by getting a wife. Their marriage is built on pretence and deceit for the sake of keeping his company and her family's new wealth. However, things change the minute Jason finds out Eve was a virgin the next morning after their first sex.
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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...