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.
The cold night air bit at Kara's skin as she sprinted through the narrow alleyways, her heart pounding violently against her ribs. The city lights flickered overhead, casting eerie shadows that twisted with her every movement. Behind her, heavy footsteps echoed-a warning that she wasn't alone.
"Find that bastard! She took our money!"
The angry voices sent a bolt of fear through her, but Kara couldn't stop now. She clutched the wad of stolen cash tighter, her breath ragged. It wasn't enough-not even close-but it was all she could get.
Lina doesn't have time.
Her little sister lay in a hospital bed, her body fragile, her breath weak. The doctors had made it clear-without the full payment, they wouldn't start the surgery. Kara had begged, pleaded, but rules were rules.
So she did what she had to.
She stole.
A sharp turn led her into a dead-end alley. Shit. She spun around, only to see three figures blocking her escape. One of them, a towering brute with a scar running across his jaw, cracked his knuckles.
"You made a big mistake, kid."
Kara forced herself to stand tall, even as fear curled in her stomach. "I'll get you the rest," she lied. "Just give me time."
Scar-Jaw chuckled darkly. "Oh, you'll pay-one way or another."
He lunged.
Kara reacted on instinct, ducking low and kicking off the ground. She twisted past him, slamming her elbow into his ribs, making him grunt. She didn't stop-couldn't. She bolted past the others, knocking over trash cans to slow them down.
Her pulse roared in her ears as she tore down the streets, breathless, desperate.
The hospital came into view-a beacon of hope in the suffocating darkness. She didn't stop running until she burst through the entrance doors.
"Miss?" The receptionist looked startled as Kara shoved the crumpled bills onto the counter.
"This is all I have," Kara gasped, hands trembling. "Please. My sister needs the surgery."
The woman hesitated before glancing at the money. A sympathetic look flickered across her face, but it was quickly replaced by professionalism.
"I'm sorry, but this is only twenty percent of the cost. Hospital policy states that we need at least eighty percent upfront to begin treatment."
Kara's stomach dropped. The room spun. No. She had risked everything, stolen from dangerous people, and still-it wasn't enough?
Her vision blurred with unshed tears.
"Isn't there anything you can do?" Her voice cracked. "She's just a kid. She-"
"I understand," the receptionist interrupted, a flicker of pity in her eyes. "But rules are rules."
Kara's fingers curled into fists.
What now?
She had nothing left. No savings, no family to ask for help. Just Lina... and a city that didn't care if she lived or died.
Her body swayed slightly from exhaustion, but she forced herself to stand firm. Crying won't save her.
Think, Kara. Think.
Then she spotted it.
A flyer, discarded on the counter. The bold letters caught her attention:
Looking for male nightclub performers. High pay.
Kara inhaled sharply.
She wasn't a man. But right now, that detail didn't matter.
What mattered was getting the money.
What mattered was saving Lina.
And if that meant hiding behind a mask, so be it.
She would become someone else.
And that someone... was about to change everything.
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?
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?
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?
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."
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."
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
"Please trust me, I didn't do anything." "I don't believe you. I am rejecting you as my Queen and giving you the punishment of death." Alina was living outside her pack for five years. Her parents didn't try to contact her and always ignored her. Her best friend convinced her to go back to their pack and she agreed. But she had never imagined what was waiting there for her. She never thought she would meet her mate and had to face betrayal from everywhere. She had to pay for the crime which she never committed. Aaron Robertson is the king of Lycans. He is a very dominant and powerful King who not only rules Lycans but also rules other ranks of werewolves. Everyone is afraid of Lycans and he is the king of them. But who knew that he would get a mate who was just a simple Omega with no powers and strengths? He called her weak all the time but little did he know that his weak Omega would give him the biggest betrayal of his life for which he had to give her the sentence of death.
"I want a divorce!" Ryan demanded, despite the fact that he had cheated on her with his ex. ~ Serena is no longer the quiet, romantic lady Ryan Winters married and divorced five years ago. Now the CEO of Rocky's Designs, she is bright, unwavering, and unapologetic about her independence-a far cry from the woman Ryan remembers. When fate brings them back into one another's lives, Ryan is forced to confront the truth about their past, their newfound hot chemistry, and a surprising revelation; Serena has a daughter who may be his. But Ryan's girlfriend, Kate, isn't prepared to lose him again. She will do whatever it takes to keep Ryan in her grasp-even if it means destroying Serena's life and the corporate empire she has built. What happens when Serena's now peaceful life is being disrupted? Will Serena lose once again or will she seize this billionaire's heart?
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"