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Ivana Jonathan's life spirals into chaos when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the ruthless billionaire Patrick Josiah to save the family business from financial ruin.Used as a pawn in a power play, her marriage becomes a nightmare as Patrick treats her like a possession rather than a partner, indulging in a public affair with his secretary.Hope glimmers when Dominic Josiah, Patrick's compassionate younger brother, steps into her life. With his warmth and kindness, he offers her a glimpse of what real love feels like.As a dangerous affair blossoms between them, secrets and betrayals ignite a final showdown that could cost them everything. Will Ivana find the strength to claim her freedom and follow her heart?
The crackling fire did little to warm the cavernous room as Ivana sat stiffly on the velvet armchair, her eyes fixed on her father. His face, once proud and commanding, was now haggard and lined with despair. Papers lay scattered across the mahogany desk, each one a testament to their ruin.
"I've tried everything," Mr. Jonathan whispered, his voice hoarse. "But the investors are merciless. They want their money."
Ivana's heart clenched. She had grown up in luxury, the world bending to her father's will. She had never imagined a day when his name would mean nothing, when power and wealth would slip through their fingers like grains of sand.
"What happens if we can't pay them?" she asked, her voice trembling.
Her father's haunted eyes met hers. "Prison."
The word fell between them like a death knell.
"There must be another way," she insisted. "Another investor. Someone-"
"There's one man," Mr. Jonathan cut her off, his expression darkening. "But on his terms..." He trailed off, unable to continue.
"Who?" Ivana leaned forward, desperation clawing at her chest. "What are his terms?"
Her father hesitated before answering. "Patrick Monroe."
The name sent a chill through her veins. Everyone in the business world knew of Patrick-the ruthless billionaire who built his empire on crushed dreams and broken promises. His wealth was rivaled only by his reputation for cruelty.
"And what does he want?" she whispered.
Her father looked away. "He... he wants you."
Ivana's breath caught in her throat. "Me?"
"To be his wife." Mr. Jonathan's voice cracked. "If I agree, he'll save the company. He'll pay off the debts."
Silence stretched between them. Ivana's mind raced with fear, anger, and confusion. She had heard stories of women sold into loveless marriages, but never had she imagined it would be her fate.
"Father, no," she said firmly. "We'll find another way."
"There is no other way," he said, his eyes filled with sorrow. "If I refuse, I will go to prison. We lose everything."
Tears burned her eyes as she realized the depth of their desperation. The walls of their mansion seemed to close in around her, suffocating her with the weight of inevitability.
Shaeema's life shatters when her husband of three years walks into the house she once called home with another woman wrapped in his arms. That woman isn't just anyone-she's his first love and ex-fiancé, the one who vanished weeks before their wedding. The final blow comes when Shaeema learns his ex is pregnant. She knows she can't compete with the woman who has always owned Michael's heart. With cold detachment, he hands her the divorce papers, and with no fight left in her, she signs them. Determined to erase the past, Shaeema leaves the city, carrying more than just heartbreak-she's pregnant, too. But unlike Michael, she has no intention of ever telling him. Five years later, she opens her door and finds her son standing beside the one man she swore to forget-Michael. Now, he wants his wife back. But Shaeema isn't the same woman he abandoned. Will she risk her heart again, or will she make him suffer the way she did?
Kara's sister is critically ill and needs surgery to survive, but Kara is drowning in debt and unable to afford the treatment. Desperate and overwhelmed, she steals money from dangerous gamblers, only to find herself hunted by them. Kara rushes to the hospital to pay for her sister's surgery, but when she arrives, they tell her the money isn't enough to begin the treatment. Determined to save her sister, Kara takes a job at a nightclub, cross-dressing as a man to earn the money she desperately needs. Elena, needing a fake boyfriend to introduce to her parents, visits the club and meets Kara-completely convinced she is a man. Seeing the perfect opportunity, Elena proposes a deal: Kara will pretend to be her boyfriend, and in return, Elena will cover all the expenses for Kara's sister's surgery. But as their arrangement continues, an undeniable bond forms between them. By the time Elena begins to suspect the truth, her heart is already entangled in a way she never expected. When Kara's secret is finally revealed, Elena must confront feelings she can no longer deny.
Kareem Al-Fayeed has always lived life on his terms of wealth, charm, and a notorious playboy. But when his billionaire father gives him an ultimatum to marry or lose his inheritance-his carefree world is turned upside down. Determined to escape an arranged marriage, Kareem disappears for the night, unknowingly walking into fate's hands. Ayshe has spent her life fighting for her independence, but her mother and brothers have different plans. They want her to marry Sabri, a man she doesn't love. When Sabri arrives at her home to propose, Ayshe flees in desperation, seeking refuge at her office. That's where she collides with Kareem-another runaway caught in the same trap. Two strangers, both unwilling to surrender to family pressure, strike an outrageous deal: a contract marriage that benefits them both. Ayshe will escape Sabri's clutches, and Kareem will secure his inheritance-no strings attached. But when their pretend marriage turns into something dangerously real, old wounds and buried secrets threaten to tear them apart. Kareem finds himself drawn to Ayshe in a way he never expected, while she struggles to resist a man who once only saw women as fleeting conquests. And when Kareem's jealous admirer discovers their secret, the perfect arrangement begins to unravel. Will their contract remain just business, or will their hearts rewrite the rules?
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."
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
“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?”
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.