Karen's life was simple until she crossed paths with Maurice, a powerful and feared billionaire known as the "Unmatched King" in the business world. Their encounter at a luxurious bar led to an accidental kiss, a mistake Maurice would not let go. Using it as leverage, he saw the opportunity to fulfill his dying father's wish-that he get married. "Sign the papers. All you have to do is be my wife for two years, then you're free," Maurice demanded, intent on bending Karen to his will. But Karen, strong and defiant, refused to be controlled. She vowed not to fall victim to Maurice's relentless power. Maurice, however, was not a man who accepted refusal. Feared by all, he always got what he wanted-by any means necessary. And Karen was about to discover just how far he'd go. Escaping such a personality like Maurice would be rather impossible for Karen. Will she manage to avoid his grasp, or will she be forced to accept his proposal and endure two years entangled in his world? Find out in the book.
Dominic had always known one truth: control was everything. It wasn't just the key to business-it was the key to life. In a city like Nirvana, where success was measured by influence and power, he had it all. Aurelia International, his brainchild, was a testament to that power. He was the King-and the world treated him like royalty. But, as always, the throne was lonely.
He'd managed to perfect the art of detachment-especially when it came to women. Relationships were a game. Contracts with a set expiration date. No strings, no emotions. Easy.
That is, until the night his father, Alex, decided to drop a bombshell on him.
The door to Luxe Life Villa creaked open, and Maurice stepped inside, shedding the weight of his day. His crisp suit was slightly rumpled, his face marked by the kind of exhaustion only a man who lived in his office could understand.
"Hey, Mom," he called out as he removed his shoes. "I'm late, I know. The day got away from me."
Josephine appeared almost instantly, a soft smile on her face as she closed the distance between them. "You're just in time. Your father's waiting for you in the library."
Dominic nodded, offering her a brief but genuine smile. His mother's warmth was always a comfort in the midst of his chaos. But as he walked toward the library, something gnawed at him-an unshakable feeling that tonight wouldn't be like the others.
When he entered, his father was sitting in his usual armchair, the shadows of the evening falling across his face. There was no welcoming grin, no usual gesture. Just a folder in his hand, a silence that stretched too long.
Dominic raised an eyebrow. "You wanted to see me?"
Alex didn't respond right away. He just gestured to the chair opposite him, an invitation that felt more like an order.
Dominic's steps were slow, deliberate, as he took his seat, but something in the air felt... wrong. His father wasn't looking at him. His gaze was focused on the folder, and Dominic felt the tension crackle between them like an electric current.
Finally, after what felt like hours, Alex spoke. "It's time, Maurice."
He frowned. "Time for what?"
Alex didn't look up, but his words were firm. "For you to face reality. For you to stop running from it."
Dominic shifted in his seat. He hated vague answers, especially from his father. Alex had always been a man of few words, but when he spoke, it was usually to tell him something he didn't want to hear. "What the hell are you talking about?"
Alex sighed and pushed the folder toward him. "You need to get married."
Dominic stared at the folder as if it might explode at any moment. "Married?" His voice was incredulous, too loud for the otherwise calm room. "Why would I...?"
Alex interrupted him with a sharp look. "Because it's time. You've built an empire, Dominic. And that's fine. But you can't keep living this way. Work, work, work. You can't do it forever. You need something more. You need a family."
Dominic let out a harsh laugh, the sound echoing in the otherwise quiet room. "Family? You're telling me I need a family? Is that what this is all about?"
His father's eyes finally lifted from the folder, meeting his son's gaze. The usual sternness in his face had softened-replaced by something Dominic had never seen before: vulnerability. "Yes, Dominic. I need to know that when I'm gone, you won't be alone. That you won't waste everything I built by drowning yourself in business. You need someone."
Dominic shook his head, disbelief written all over his face. "I'm fine, Dad. I don't need someone to complete me. You taught me that. I can manage perfectly well on my own."
The silence in the room grew heavy, like a storm cloud ready to burst. Finally, Alex's voice was quieter, but there was no denying the seriousness in his tone. "No. You're wrong. You're not complete. And you won't be until you have someone by your side. I'm asking this for me. For your mother. And for you."
Dominic's throat tightened, and for the first time, he felt the weight of his father's words sink into him. But still, he couldn't accept it. "I don't want to get married, Dad. It's not for me. It's a distraction. I can't afford distractions."
Alex didn't blink. "Then what about Freya?"
Dominic froze. The name felt like a slap in the face. Freya-his childhood friend. The girl who had broken his piano when they were younger. The piano his uncle had given him-the only link to the man who had truly understood him.
"You're out of your mind," Dominic spat. "Freya? Are you serious? After what she did to my piano? After everything?"
Alex's gaze softened, but there was no trace of apology in his expression. "You've known her your whole life. She's always been there. I think you're afraid of what's right in front of you. You can't keep running from the things that matter, Dominic."
Dominic's chest tightened. "Freya and I are not a thing. She's a mess. She's careless. And I'm not... I'm not marrying someone like her."
Alex leaned forward, his tone changing. "You have five days, Dominic. Five days to figure this out. I don't care who you choose-but I need you to do it. If you don't come back to me in five days with someone-anyone-I will hold you to your word. You'll marry Freya."
Dominic's blood ran cold. "You can't be serious."
"I am," Alex said simply, the finality in his voice leaving no room for argument. "You'll marry her. Or you'll marry someone else. But you'll do it."
Dominic stood up, fury simmering in his veins. He couldn't believe this was happening. He couldn't believe he was even hearing these words. But there was no arguing with his father now.
"You've got two days, Dad. Not five. Two. If I don't have someone by then, you can consider it done." Dominic turned sharply on his heel, his pulse thundering in his ears.
Alex's eyes followed him. There was no smile, no sign of victory. Only a quiet sadness. "Two days. And if you don't, Freya will be your wife. You have my word."
Dominic slammed the door behind him, the echo reverberating in the empty house. He was already heading to the Luxury Bar, where his best friend, Jake, would be waiting. He needed a drink. Or several.
Tonight had just become the first of many battles he didn't want to fight.
Laura's life took an unexpected turn when she was forced to marry Daniel Edward, an arrogant, ruthless billionaire. Her goal was to save her family from financial ruin and also her father from going to jail. Laura's life became a misery with Daniel Edward as he was mean and care less about her. She fell in love with Harold, Daniel's best friend, and planned to run away with her lover. What will happen when Daniel finds out that she has fallen in love with his best friend and also plans to run away with him? Will Harold abandon her to save himself or will he save her from the hands of her prisoner?
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
After a painful breakup with her boyfriend of two years who coldly told her to her face that he couldn't keep dating her because she was too uptight--In a moment of anger and defiance, Anna decided to throw caution to the wind for one reckless night. She headed to the wildest club in Texas, determined to lose herself in the chaos. But fate had other plans. To her shock, she ran into her ex-boyfriend at the club. Desperate to save face, she made a split-second decision and approached a stranger, pretending he was her new boyfriend. What she never anticipated was the magnetic pull she would feel towards him or the fact that she'd end up going home with this mystery man. Soon enough, the real surprise hit her--this stranger wasn't just anyone; he was her new boss. What begins as a night of rebellion spirals into a whirlwind of forbidden attraction, societal pressure and hidden affairs. And now there are so many things at stake. Find out how this story unfolds.
Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.