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Synopsis/Blurb: ... "Elena, do you know what you're getting yourself into?" Layla, my best friend asked sounding concerned. All for the right reasons though. I smirked, crossing my legs. "He is rich, he is handsome, he is powerful..." A sly smile graced my lips "Noah Reynolds, is my target" ... Professional con artist Elena Vasquez targets Noah Reynolds, a wealthy businessman with a guarded heart, as her latest mark. Unbeknownst to Noah, Elena plans an elaborate heist that entangles them in a web of deception and unexpected romance. As they navigate through twists, turns, and conflicting emotions, Elena and Noah discover that their lives may be more connected than they ever imagined. Can they overcome their pasts and find love amidst the chaos of their own making?
Elena's POV
My eyes scanned the room, searching not for something but someone-my next target.
I was at Diamond's Bar, the most exclusive spot in the country where men of all calibers and races came to unwind. Among the sea of opulence, I was looking for more than just anyone.
The place was filled with wealthy patrons, walking ATMs as I saw them. But tonight, I had my sights set on a specific individual.
Turning slightly, I examined the crowd. To the far left on the stage was Adam Richmond, a fifty-five-year-old billionaire with two married daughters, indulging in an unseemly dance with a stripper.
"Shameless," I muttered under my breath.
Richmond's behavior was disgraceful, his actions more befitting a man half his age.
"Not this one," I decided. He'd be too easy, and I wasn't looking for an easy mark. I needed someone more... elusive.
My gaze shifted to another man, dressed in a dark blue suit, seated alone and observing the room with the same intensity I had. The bright lights made it difficult to see his face, but his demeanor and the way he sipped his drink suggested he was both handsome and young. There was an enigmatic aura about him that drew me in.
"Alright, Elena, time to work your magic," I said, draining my glass before setting it down with a decisive thud.
Taking a deep breath, I shook off my nerves and approached Mr. Mysterious.
Yup, I named him, whom I usually gave all my target nicknames until I got to know their real name, and right now...this guy was giving up a mysterious vibe.
' This guy better be rich' I muttered to myself, but who was I kidding? In Diamond's Bar, a person couldn't be here without having at least a billion dollars to his or her name, well maybe apart from me since I was as broke as hell right now. My presence here was due to my reputation-Elena Vasquez could get into any place she wanted.
I advanced towards my Mr. Mysterious, swaying my hips deliberately. The tight red gown I wore accentuated my figure perfectly. As I neared, I finally caught a glimpse of his face, at least almost but just before I could someone rudely interrupted me.
"Hello, beautiful," a tall man in a black suit blocked my view. His beard was so unruly it almost obscured his features.
It's not like he would have looked better without them, anyway.
'Who keeps that much facial hair?' I wondered, frowning. His appearance was unkempt, and the excessive beard did nothing for his attractiveness.
I forced a smile as he grinned back, though his smile was almost lost beneath the beard.
"I'm just wondering what a beauty like yourself is doing alone."
'Why is that any of your business?' I wanted to ask with spite but held my tongue, looking around slightly.
Most of the women here were strippers, and the few that weren't were already engaged in conversation, with their selves. I was indeed the only woman here without company, but that still wasn't his concern or business.
"Why can't a man see a beautiful lady and just look away?" I replied, my tone edged with irritation. The bearded man's grin widened and my frown deepened.
"Because men are drawn to beautiful and hot things, especially one like you."
His comment was demeaning. I tightened my grip on my composure. "It's best for you to stay away from hot things, or you might get burned." I spat.
How was this dude even qualified to be called a billionaire?!
He chuckled, then glanced sideways. "Wait, are you talking to me?" he asked, his amusement fading.
"Did you see anyone behind you?" I retorted, more annoyed than before.
He looked taken aback, struggling to comprehend. "I was actually heading somewhere before you stopped me. Can you please move aside?" I asked, adding a forced politeness.
The man looked stunned, not moving an inch. "I'll just go around you then," I said, stepping around him and heading back to Mr. Mysterious's table.
But he was gone.
"Fucking shit!"
Cursing under my breath, I blamed the bearded man for ruining my chance as I stared at where my Mr Mysterious was seated a few moments ago.
Suddenly, a loud voice boomed, startling me.
"Hey!"
I turned to see the bearded man glaring at me, his eyes full of anger. The music had faded, and many eyes were now on us.
"What the hell, you're attracting attention," I snapped, noticing the curious stares.
"Do you know who you're talking to?" he growled. "Is it because I'm being polite?"
His anger was intense, and I was caught off guard. I was an attention seeker, but this was definitely not the kind of attention I wanted or needed right now.
"Sir, you need to calm down. If anyone should be angry, it's me," I said, trying to defuse the situation while putting my hands out to try to calm.the raging man.
The commotion was attracting unwanted attention. I needed to leave before someone recognized me. I took a deep breath, attempting a smile. "I'll just leave, and you..."
"Don't you dare!" His voice was filled with menace as he grabbed my hand roughly forcing me to face him again.
I froze, terrified. My instincts screamed at me to run, but my legs wouldn't move.
The situation was dire. If this had been a woman, I might have handled it differently. But this was a formidable, intimidating man, not to mention he was a billionaire.
' Elena, what the fuck have you gotten yourself into this time. ' I had a knack for finding trouble even when I wasn't looking for it; this was a typical example of such a situation.
"Let me go!" I pleaded, struggling against his grip.
He was strong, really strong.
A new plan formed: escape as soon as I could. But his strength was formidable, and panic began to set in.
"Please, let me go," I begged, my pride taking a hit.
Maybe I could have done something, flip the guy over or even twist his hands using mine, but I just I couldn't, not here.
There were people watching, and this was a billionaires' territory. There was nowhere I could run that he wouldn't find me if he meant it, and from the looks of things, he really meant me!
"I'm sorry, just please let me go." As prideful as I was, I knew when I couldn't win and this was an example of such rare cases.
"No, you bitch!" The bearded man smirked tightening his grip on my hands. "I'm going to shut that mouth of yours and teach you some manners". He said holding my shoulder in a tight grip with a terrifying smile on his ugly face.
'You've really done it this time Elena.'
My eyes darted about and I desperately looked for a means of escape.
Fuck!
"Let go of her!" a deep, commanding voice cut through the tension. The bearded man hesitated, and I looked up to see my unexpected savior.
What the...
... "Mr Reynolds, she gave birth to twins." The nurse said to the handsome man standing by the side of the ward where the sleeping Ella lay. His lips curved up in a smirk. "Give one of the babies to me and the other to her mother... Also, don't let the mother know she gave birth to twins." The nurse was confused with the orders but had no choice but to follow them. She bowed respectfully "Yes, Mr. Reynolds" ... Betrayed by her family, her boyfriend, and best friend, Ella makes a stupid decision. She flirted her way into the top bar in the country and drank until she was completely and utterly drunk. She seduces the top billionaire and young CEO Noah Reynolds who got captivated and intrigued with her at first sight and had a night stand with him. When she woke up the next morning, he was gone, and the only thing he left was a thousand-dollar bill next to her bed. A few months later, Ella found out she was pregnant and decided to keep the baby. Unknowing to her, Noah Reynolds had been watching her from afar and also knew she was pregnant with his children. 6 years later, Ella and her daughter had an argument and made Kaila, Ella's daughter, run out in the rain but then she was hit by a really expensive car, and just before she passed out, she saw someone in the back seat of the car, who looked exactly like her!
Isabella's POV All my life I had only ever wished for one thing; to have a happily ever after. To be able to grow old with a man I would love for the rest of my life, to just... To just be happy. Starting from the day I came back from college, everything was working against me. I was met with the news of my parents death. They had supposedly died in a car accident on their way to god know where. Another news was that the company was going down and they were in dire need of money. The company my father worked so hard to bring up was about to died no sooner than he was announced dead. I couldn't let it happen. That was my legacy, the one thing my father left for me. But someone; my uncle was ahead of me. He said he also wanted the company to survive. He said I was too young to handle it, he said I was only going to help the company but in another way, without taking charge. And... I believed him. I just proved him right when he said I was too young and naive. I allowed myself to get trapped in Antonio's cage, I brought myself to him all innocent and stupid. Another stupid thing I did was to allow myself get close to him, or better yet...I allowed him get close to me. He just came to my room and slept there with a surprised look on his face as if he hadn't slept in a long time. To read too much between the lines. I thought I understood his every single actions, and I thought he cared about me... Even going as far as giving him my body. Just when I thought I was going to have that happily ever after, I was met with another shocking news... Antonio was responsible for my parents death! ... Isabella Moreno a young graduate came home only to discover her parents were dead and she was shipped off to Antonio to 'save' her father's company. She fell in love with him only to discover that he was the one who killed her parents. It was as if she was held back by an invisible force, until the force disappeared and she discovered the truth. After that discovery, she ran while holding his secret...his child. 7 years later, she was dragged back to her cage but now the tides had changed. She wasn't the weak naive girl who fell for him, she wanted revenge. Revenge for her parents death, revenge for everything he put her through. And she was going to get it... Or would she?
... " Graduate from high school with the best grades, no... Graduate as the valedictorian of whatever lowlife school you're going to right now, and secure a scholarship to the best college in the country. Then you can come back here and claim your place " ... All Sophy ever wanted was a family. One that would love her and care for her just as her friend's mum did for her childhood friend, but instead... She got the royal family. The queen rejected her at first sight, but then changed her mind and gave some conditions before the orphan could become part of the family. What would happen after Sophy fulfills all the conditions and claim her rightful place as the first princess of Country Z? How would she navigate her new life and college at the same time? She immediately got noticed by the two most handsome men in the entire college as soon as she got in, one of them being the prince of the neighboring country while the other a famous billionaire son, thereby attracting the jealously of her stepsister who was in love with prince. Sophy's previous calm and uninteresting life disappears as she faces problem after problem because of this. Would she be able to balance love, family rites and college life, or would everything just collapse on her and she would just give up and return back to her past life?
Read about the unfortunate life of Mia Andres, a young artist who only wanted to make a name for herself in the art world, but got sold by her own parents to pay up a debt. Her life takes a drastic turn in the mansion of Alexander Hamilton, the man who bought her. Mia plans her escape but after spending up to two months in his house she began to discover that she had feelings for this man also she feel in love with his bratty daughter who only wanted to be with her. Just when she thought Alex might possibly have feelings for her also and end her escaping plan, she overhead a conversation between Alex and his sister that completely shattered her. " Look here Ria... There's nothing going on between Mia and I, and there would never be". That was is, she thought. This wasn't a Cinderella story, the poor girl doesn't get with the prince at last. With the help of Amelia, Alex sister in law Mia leaves the house and the country. What happens when she comes back a year after looking even more ravishing and a successful artists, not only that she came along with, Alexander's half brother Gregory who wanted nothing than to destroy Alexander? Would she help him destroy the man she was still in love with just because she feels that he could never love her? Or would she finally realize that she had been wrong all along?!
After a devastating divorce with the man she had been married to for over three years, Rachel thought her life was over. Her family disowned her, they wanted nothing to do with her anymore and she couldn't blame them. She had just divorced David Hart, one of the top successful bachelors in the country and heir to the Hart industries. But they would never understand that she didn't divorce him, he divorced her after she caught him cheating on her with her god-damned best friend! Rachel was just about to end everything by jumping off a bridge when she was saved by the most unexpected person. The boy she once bullied severally in highschool because he always wore ugly glass and was from a poor background, how come that glass make him so hot now? Why was he helping her get revenge on ex-husband who is trying to make her life even more miserable? And most important how did he get so handsome? What exactly does he want from her? ... No, you must want something, anything. If you can really help me get revenge on David and Lana, I can't just let you do it for free". Ethan went quiet for a while. I held my breath waiting for what his request might be. If it was something money could buy, I'll try my best to get it for him even though I was somehow broke right now. "You're right I do want something". He said after thinking for few minutes "What?" I asked slowly. " Until you get your revenge on David, Lana and every other person you want, you will live here". Live here as in...? " Wha... What are you saying? ". I stammered hoping he wasn't saying what I thought he was saying. I tried to step back but I missed a step and almost fell on the bed but Ethan caught me holding me in his muscular arms. Ethan moved his face closer to mine be was so close, our nose almost touched. " I want you to be with me! ".
She came down to live with humans because she was bored, tried of doing the same thing over and over again, so she did something stupid. She went for the first job she saw, to be the CEO's pretend wife, and she got it. Is there anything she can't do? Her name, Estrella Powers, and you may ask who she is, well... She is the most powerful mage in Arandel a place far from earth. His grandparents wanted him to get married before they hand over the company to him. There was no way he could marry just anyone, so he did an interview and picked Estrella. She intrigued him at first sight and he wanted to know more about her. His name, Alexander Hamilton, one of the top under thrity Billionaire CEO in the world. Two children, Sky, and Skylar both came out of nowhere to disturb Estrella not so perfect life. How do they all fit in the puzzle? Will they manage to keep this mage and make her fall for their arrogant father? And who is their father? Would Estrella save her newly found family from her old one or would she be forced to succumb to their wishes just to keep everyone she loves safe? Find out in the story... The CEO's Mage
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
Rose looked at the reports in her hand and was in shock... The reports said that she was one month pregnant, however, how can she get pregnant when she didn't have any man in her life... "Was it because of that dream? Could I get pregnant because I have sex in my dream?" She thought... She didn't have any mental problems, however, except for this she can't able to think about anything... However, she still didn't get out of her surprise when she met the man in her dream... Kevin Davis looked at the reports in her hand and asked, "Is this child mine?" However, Rose didn't answer but asked... "Was that night not a dream?" Kevin was angry because it was his first time and she thinks it was a dream... Kevin forced her to marry him however, Rose didn't want it... She wanted to abort the child but he didn't let her... In the end... Rose agreed to marry him... She looked at Kevin's blue eyes and said, "I will marry you, however, I had two conditions..." "First, after marriage, you can't control my freedom, I still had the right to do whatever I want. Don't worry I won't harm the child." "Second, if I ever found out that you had cheated behind my back then I will leave with my child and you can't stop me..." Both of them got married... However, after she falls in love with him... She found there are hidden secrets in his past...
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.
"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came crashing down the day I caught my wife cheating on me. I have never been so heartbroken. To have my revenge, I revealed my true identity. I was none other than Liam Hoffman—the heir of a family with trillions of dollars in assets! The Lamberts were utterly shocked after the big reveal. They realized what fools they had been for treating me like trash. My wife even knelt down and begged for my forgiveness. What do you think I did? Did I take her back or made her suffer? Find out!