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Dark, sensual, power-driven, with a slow-burn romance escalating to intense passion.Premise: A young, inexperienced secretary, Elena Hart, lands a job at Blackthorne Enterprises under the enigmatic and domineering CEO, Damien Blackthorne. What starts as a professional dynamic spirals into a dangerous game of control, desire, and secrets-both in the office and behind closed doors.
The elevator hummed as it climbed to the 47th floor of Blackthorne Enterprises, each ding tightening the knot in Elena Hart's stomach. She smoothed her thrift-store pencil skirt, her palms sweaty against the cheap fabric. This was her last shot-rent was overdue, and her student loans loomed like a guillotine. The job posting had been vague: "Executive Assistant to CEO. Discretion required." The salary? Insane. She'd typed her application with trembling fingers, half-convinced it was a scam. The doors slid open, revealing a sleek lobby of glass and steel.
A receptionist with a severe bun glanced up. "Elena Hart? He's waiting." He. Damien Blackthorne. The name alone sent a shiver down her spine. She'd Googled him-thirty-two, billionaire, notoriously private. The grainy photos showed a jawline sharp enough to cut glass and eyes that seemed to pierce through the screen. Ruthless, the articles called him. Brilliant. Dangerous. She followed the receptionist down a hall, her heels clicking too loudly on the marble. The door at the end swung open, and there he was. Damien Blackthorne leaned against his desk, arms crossed, his tailored suit hugging every line of his frame. Dark hair fell just over his brow, and those eyes-storm-gray and unreadable-locked onto her. She forgot how to breathe. "Miss Hart," he said, his voice a low growl that vibrated through the room. "You're late." "I-um, the traffic-" She stumbled over her words, clutching her résumé like a shield. "Sit." He gestured to a leather chair, but it felt more like a throne facing a king. She obeyed, her thighs pressing together under his scrutiny. He didn't move, just watched her, letting the silence stretch until it was unbearable. "Your qualifications are... adequate," he said finally, picking up her résumé from the desk. His fingers brushed the paper, deliberate, controlled. "But I don't hire based on paper. I hire based on instinct." Elena swallowed. "I'm a fast learner, Mr. Blackthorne. I'll do whatever it takes." A flicker crossed his face-amusement? Hunger? He stepped closer, towering over her. The scent of his cologne, something dark and expensive, hit her like a drug. "Careful what you promise, Miss Hart. 'Whatever it takes' has a different meaning here." Her pulse raced. "I meant-" "I know what you meant." He cut her off, leaning down until his face was inches from hers. His breath grazed her cheek, warm and deliberate. "This isn't just a job. It's a commitment. To me. To my rules. Can you handle that?" She should've said no. Should've run. But her lips parted, and a shaky "Yes" slipped out. His smirk was wicked, a predator's triumph. "Good. Sign this." He slid a contract across the desk-pages thick, fine print blurring before her eyes. "And welcome to my world."
Arrogant billionaire CEO Damien Sinclair is ruthless in business and even colder in love. He doesn't care about the people he steps on-until one of them steps back. Enter Elena Carter, a sharp-tongued maid who takes a job in his penthouse with one goal: revenge. Damien destroyed her family, leaving them in ruins, and now she's going to make him pay. But she never expected the man behind the suit-his dangerous charm, his touch that ignites something forbidden, or the way he pulls her deeper into a world of power, lust, and betrayal. As their fiery hatred transforms into a passion neither of them can resist, one night changes everything. An unexpected pregnancy binds them forever. Now, with a manipulative ex clawing her way back into Damien's life and dark secrets threatening to be exposed, Elena must decide: Is revenge worth losing her heart? And when Damien learns the truth, will he fight for her... or destroy her?
Ex-spouses Ethan Carter and Sienna Blake had the perfect marriage-until a devastating misunderstanding tore them apart. Years later, they are forced back together by a chilling mystery: Ethan receives a call from a voice he thought was long gone, warning him that someone is out for blood-his and Sienna's. With their past filled with unanswered questions, betrayal, and buried emotions, they soon realize that their divorce was orchestrated by someone who wanted them apart. Now, drawn into a high-stakes game of revenge, Ethan and Sienna must work together to uncover the truth before it's too late. But as their enemies close in, so do their feelings-intense, undeniable, and more dangerous than ever. Will they unravel the mystery before they lose their lives... or their hearts again?
To pay off her family's debt, Alina Moretti is forced into a contract marriage with Dante Valenti, the ruthless and feared leader of the Valenti Mafia. He believes Alina is responsible for his sister's death and marries her to make her suffer. However, as truths unravel and his hatred turns into obsession, Dante finds himself trapped between vengeance and love.
When Logan Carter, an ex-military operative, is assigned as the personal bodyguard to Eleanor Sinclair, the elegant yet broken wife of ruthless billionaire Richard Sinclair, he expects another standard job. But nothing could prepare him for the dark secrets lurking behind the pristine walls of the Sinclair mansion. Eleanor isn't just a trophy wife; she's a prisoner in a loveless, abusive marriage. As Logan watches over her, he begins to see the bruises she hides, the pain in her eyes, and the silent screams she swallows. The more he learns, the more he realizes that his mission isn't just to protect her-it's to save her. And in doing so, he finds himself falling for the one woman he can't have. But love isn't enough. To free Eleanor, Logan will have to risk everything-even his own life.
When rising actress Lena Carter lands her first major lead role, the last thing she expects is to be paired with Noah Sinclair, the insufferably arrogant A-list actor she's despised since their first disastrous meeting. Forced to work together on the set of a high-profile romance film, their off-screen clashes threaten to derail production. But as scripted passion bleeds into reality, their fiery tension turns into something neither of them saw coming.
Isabella never expected to fall for her arrogant, demanding boss, Alexander Wolfe. As his secretary, she was supposed to follow his orders, not crave his touch. But when a single, stolen moment ignites an undeniable passion, resisting him becomes impossible. Alexander is used to being in control, in business and in the bedroom. From the moment Isabella walked into his office, he knew she was his. But she fights him at every turn, determined to keep her walls up. As their dangerous game of power and seduction escalates, desire turns into something neither of them expected-something deeper, something real. But with passion comes risk, and surrendering to love means letting go of control. Will Isabella take the ultimate leap of faith? Or will their love story burn out before it truly begins?
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
Chloe Miler, a naïve young woman, waits shyly to spend Valentine's Day with her boyfriend, but is betrayed on that day when she witnesses him entangled in bed with her own sister. Chloe's heart is broken when her heartfelt love for him is trampled on in an instant. *** Lionel Williams, the mysterious billionaire, the top of the pyramid, is handsome as hell. His eyes are set high, but he is drugged, has a one-night stand with a strange woman, and is humiliated by that unknowing woman with her money! His instincts tell him it's not that simple, and he's going to find her out!
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."
"I heard you're going to marry Marcelo. Is this perhaps your revenge against me? It's very laughable, Renee. That man can barely function." Her foster family, her cheating ex, everyone thought Renee was going to live in pure hell after getting married to a disabled and cruel man. She didn't know if anything good would ever come out of it after all, she had always thought it would be hard for anyone to love her but this cruel man with dark secrets is never going to grant her a divorce because she makes him forget how to breathe.
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
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!