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After the Groom Ran Away, All of His Friends Fell in Love with Me (Mates)
Romance Today was the wedding day of the famous model Fiona and the billionaire Joseph. However, Joseph, driven by his secret love for another woman, Daphne, stood Fiona up at the altar. This left Fiona utterly embarrassed in front of the media and celebrities, and she became disheartened, vowing never to love again.
In the past, Daphne had caused Fiona to have a miscarriage, and now her fiance had called off the wedding because of Daphne. Fiona made the decision to leave her modeling career behind and become an agent, determined to rebuild her life and focus on her career.
Many years later, when Fiona was responsible for negotiating an endorsement deal for a jewelry brand owned by Joseph's family with one of her artists, she had to face her former fiance who had once betrayed her. Joseph deeply regretted his actions from years ago and was willing to do anything to win back Fiona. However, Fiona told him, "I no longer love you."
At the same time, Joseph realized that during his absence in the past few years, many of his wealthy friends who had previously looked down on Fiona had fallen in love with her, and he now had many competitors standing in front of him. Abandoned Ugly to Stunning Beauty: Pursued by the Top Billionaire
Modern Isabella Anderson's life was turned upside down by a single sentence from her doctor: "Miss Isabella Anderson, you are pregnant." The shocking news left her utterly bewildered.
Despite being nineteen, she had never been intimate with any man. Even more incredible was that the lab results showed she was already four months pregnant. The doctor informed her that due to her physical condition, she couldn't undergo an abortion and would have to carry the baby to term.
Returning home, Isabella's father, Lucas Anderson, was furious. Rumors spread rapidly, and everyone began mocking her. Speculation arose that the Mitchell family, her fiancé's family, would undoubtedly call off the engagement. As everyone awaited the Mitchell family's response, her fiancé, Dylan Mitchell, unexpectedly appeared at the Anderson household.
Seeing Isabella's swollen belly and her unattractive appearance, Dylan angrily declared that although he loathed Isabella, he wouldn't call off the engagement if the baby could be given away after birth.
Isabella, moving from confusion to reluctant acceptance of reality, had already developed feelings for her child after feeling its heartbeat.
She firmly refused to give up the baby or allow the engagement to be called off. At that moment, her baby decided to come early, and she went into labor amid the chaos.
**Five Years Later**
"Mommy, wake up, the plane is taxiing!" Isabella was awakened by her daughter Amelia's voice as they returned from abroad. Over the past five years, Isabella was no longer the overweight and unattractive girl she once was.
She had become slim, exuding an exceptional charm, and now stood out as a stunning beauty. She informed Amelia that their return was primarily to handle the annulment of her engagement with the Mitchell family, but her most important mission was to find her other child, who had been taken away by force.
Just after stepping off the plane, Isabella received a call informing her that Asher Perez, the head of the most powerful family, was gathering information about her worldwide. Isabella had a secret identity: she was the world's top surgeon, and Asher wanted to find her to cure his family member's illness. However, Isabella was not concerned about this; her priority was to find her son and avoid getting entangled in the affairs of powerful families.
As she left the airport, Isabella unexpectedly ran into her former fiancé, Dylan. Dylan did not recognize the slimmed-down Isabella and flirtatiously approached her. Isabella gave him a cold glance and walked away with Amelia.
Upon returning to her home country, Isabella checked into a luxurious hotel owned by the Perez Group. Unexpectedly, she encountered a little boy, Charles Perez, and mistook him for her daughter.
It turned out that Charles was Asher Perez's son. Seeing their interaction, Asher mistakenly believed Isabella was trying to use Charles to get close to him.
Their meeting was disastrous, and at this point, Asher had no idea that the beautiful woman was the top surgeon he had been desperately searching for. Rebirth: Marry the Domineering Alpha after Leaving the Heartless Ex-Mate
Werewolf In her past life, Olivia Smith was forced into mate with Aiden Brown, the illegitimate son of the Brown Wolfpack Alpha and his mistress. Yet Aiden's heart belonged to his fated mate and childhood sweetheart, Mia. No matter how much Olivia sacrificed, Aiden never returned her affection. Her unwavering loyalty was met with betrayal, humiliation, and ultimately death from her husband and son.
But fate had other plans. Olivia was given a second chance, waking up at the beginning of her disastrous marriage. This time, she vowed to change everything. She wouldn't play the victim again. Revenge would be her weapon.
But apart from Aiden and Mia, standing in her way was Aria Smith, her half-sister. Aria had been jealous of Olivia's medical skill and beaty since childhood. She tried everything she could to hurt Olivia. Once Aria saved Alexander Clark, the future Alpha of Clark Wolfpack-the most powerful pack on the continent. To repay her, Alexander promised Aria he would take her as his chosen mate though his wolf had no feeling for her.
In her previous life, Aria married Alexander and used her new status to torment Olivia. Now reborn, Olivia swore to stop Aria from becoming Alexander's chosen mate.
At first, Alexander saw Olivia as nothing more than a passing distraction. His wolf reacted uncontrollably in her presence, burning with a desire he couldn't understand. Yet, to Alexander, Olivia was simply a plaything-a beautiful toy to satisfy his urges. His teasing and indifference pushed Olivia to keep her distance.
But as their paths crossed again and again, Alexander found himself drawn to Olivia's quiet strength and intelligence. What began as lust turned into something far more dangerous-an obsession. Alexander showered Olivia with lavish gifts, from gold bars to personal guards, as he tried to inch closer to her.
In a twist of fate, Olivia's medical skills saved William, the younger brother of Clark Wolfpack Luna, William. William was Alexander's uncle and also his best friend. After that, Olivia earned her the respect of the Clark Wolfpack and William's heart.
Luna Isabella, Alexander's mother, took Olivia in as her adopted daughter, further solidifying Olivia's standing within the city.
Slowly but surely, Alexander's feelings began to shift. His teasing turned protective, and his gaze lingered longer than it should. No one, not even Aria, was allowed to lay a finger on Olivia. But as his devotion grew, so did his doubts.
Could it really have been Aria who saved him? Or had she stolen Olivia's credit? After all, Olivia's wolf inherited the Smith Wolfpack's medical abilities-Aria didn't even know how basic medical knowledge.
Still, Olivia remembered the pain of her past life. To her, Alexander's affection felt more like possession-a new kind of prison. But Olivia wasn't naïve. She knew Alexander was a powerful piece on the chessboard of revenge. To take down Aiden, Mia, and Aria, she needed him.
As Olivia and Alexander's lives became more entangled, their relationship teetered on a razor's edge-caught between passion and power, hatred and longing.
When the truth about Olivia's role in saving Alexander finally begins to surface, the question remains-how will Olivia face his love? And with William's growing affection for her, will she find herself trapped between two powerful men, each vying for her heart and loyalty?
In this gripping tale of love, revenge, and redemption, Olivia and Alexander's fates intertwine beneath the moonlight, where every secret revealed brings them closer to the edge. Flash Marriage to the Playboy CEO
Romance Jacob was notoriously reckless in the circle.
Everyone thought he was in it for the physical, not the emotional.
Until one day, a video surfaced.
In the video, Jacob, like a devout believer, held a woman's slender wrist tightly, his eyes filled with fervor and tenderness. His voice was low and husky, "Quinn, please look at me..."
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As Quinn entered, Jacob emerged from the bathroom, a loosely tied towel around his waist. Water dripped from his hair, tracing down his collarbone before disappearing into the towel, exuding a natural, lazy sensuality.
Seeing Quinn, Jacob's lips curved into a slight smile, showing no embarrassment from being caught in bed by his new wife. "Why is it you?"
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Patrick handed him a glass of red wine. "Since you're married to Quinn now, you should take good care of her. She appears strong on the outside but is quite fragile inside."
Jacob accepted the wine and raised an eyebrow. "You know exactly why I married her, don't you?" A Second Chance With My Arrogant Alpha
Werewolf Mason is the Alpha heir of a wealthy wolfpack, while Suri is a humble Omega. They met in junior high school, with Mason initially approaching Suri out of curiosity, progressing from bullying to being attracted to her.
They fell for each other in their naive years, but due to their inexperienced emotions, Mason couldn't accept that he had feelings for a lowly Omega. He chose to flee, leading to Suri becoming disabled, infertile, and eventually dropping out of school.
Over a decade later, a chance encounter reunited them. Mason, unwilling to miss the opportunity, resorted to force to pursue Suri. After experiencing some sweet moments together, Suri discovered Mason's deceitful behavior and decisively left him.
However, Mason refused to let go of the relationship, resorting to coercion to be with Suri. Eventually, Suri escaped, and Mason, realizing his mistakes, attempted to win her back, only to find that he could no longer earn Suri's love.
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Mason grabbed her chin and spoke harshly, "Suri, what's wrong with you? We've been arguing about this trivial matter for a whole month. What's wrong with me getting married? Did I chase you away? I told you that we'll be the same as before. Just be with me and I'll treat you well. Why do you have to make such a fuss about this? I'm the Alpha of my wolfpack and I'll have to get married sooner or later. Can you give birth to a son for me? You're just an Omega who lost fertility. Apart from me, who else would want you?"
Suri's eyes turned red. She thought to herself, "I truly love you. If you want to marry someone else, do you expect me to just act like everything is okay and continue to be with you?"
With tears in her eyes, she asked, "Can I also get married then?"
Mason was taken aback and then exploded, "Nonsense! If you dare think about it, I'll break your legs first!"
Suri choked up and said, "You can get married, but I can't. Why?"
Mason was momentarily speechless.
"What did I mean to you? You treat me like a slave. Mason, you don't have genuine feelings for me. Don't force me. I don't want to see you again."
Suri looked at the face she had once loved so much and felt heartbroken. She couldn't help but think about how everything began back then. Contract Marriage With a Ruthless Alpha Billionaire
Modern Carol, an ordinary Omega, often mistaken for a Beta due to her slender figure. She was burdened with a huge debt. Carol was a bastard acknowledged by her biological father. She was reluctantly involved in a contract marriage to Kris, the first heir of Starship Group. Carol's biological father needed her to do so because he wanted Carol to replace his cherished top Omega child to marry Kris. Carol had to do it because she demanded money for her grandmother's stomach cancer treatment.
Kris, the first heir of Starship Group, encountered Carol during a break and, through legal means, convinced her to sign a prenuptial agreement. The next day, they registered their marriage in secret, move into Kris's mansion, but strict rules governed their interaction. Forbidden from Kris's third floor, they could only share meals, swim, and exercise when permitted. Kris emphasized exclusivity, forbidding Carol from having other intentions, ensuring she adhered to the contract and refrains from bearing Kris's heirs. Kris declared his intent to marry only a top Omega in the future for Alpha heirs, never relinquishing his mark. Carol's pride was wounded, feeling embarrassed.
Three years ago, Carol was drugged by a competitor, leading Kris to temporarily mark her. Despite the forced encounter, Carol kept her feelings hidden. Post-marriage, their relationship became bed partners. In exchange for Carol's compliance, Kris arranged the best treatment for her grandmother's stomach cancer. Kris was satisfied with the beautiful and talented bed partner, even paying off Carol's new house loan.
During Kris's sensitive period, a call interrupted his departure to the safe house, triggering an early onset. Kris became an uncivilized beast, forcing Carol into heat. Kris, unfeeling, marked Carol, and after a week, Carol woke up, thinking she had won Kris over. However, Kris coldly demanded an abortion and mark removal, revealing he knew about Carol's feelings from the start. Despite Carol's pleas, Kris used pheromones to coerce compliance.
The next day, they divorced. Opting for a transfer, Carol agreed to remove the mark but wanted to keep the child. Kris, preparing to get engaged, mocked, and advised Carol but failed to shatter his resolve. Kris resorted to pheromones, giving Carol three days to become his mistress. Helpless, Carol contacted the housekeeper, who reached out to Kris's mother, leading to Carol's rescue.
On Kris's engagement day, Carol removed the mark without anesthesia to keep the child, relying on substitute pheromones to give birth. Kris, restless, sought Carol's whereabouts but was restrained by his mother.
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["You can't kill our... my child."
The words "our child" made Kris feel suffocated. He stood up and walked towards Carol.
Carol tensed up, and with each step Kris took, she wanted to turn and run away.
She was afraid of this man. From his status, gender, physique, to his genes, she couldn't find a way to resist him. But she didn't run.
Kris stood in front of Carol, looking at her pale face. His heart softened a little.
He slowed down his voice and said, "Just do as I say, okay? Don't do anything senseless."
Carol bit her lip hard and used the pain to stimulate her willpower. She looked at Kris tearfully and said, "Did your father force your mother like this?"
Kris's pupils shrank, and he spoke in a cold tone. "You're not worthy to be compared to her. She is my father's lawful wife, a top Omega. She married into the Franklins and enjoyed a life of wealth and prosperity. Giving birth to me is her mission."
Carol hoarsely said, "Do you know how painful it was for a mother to be forced to kill her own child?"
"Only the outcome matters," Kris said, his eyes icy.] Revenge: the Abandoned Queen
Werewolf Willette is the Duke's daughter. She is a perfect girl. Beautiful, elegant, considerate, and never makes a mistake. She is hailed as the Flower of the West Sea. She is the fiancée of the First Prince, and the future Queen.
Until one day, the enemy Crown Prince Marco kidnapped her and raped her in front of her fiancé.
Willette, who was insulted and humiliated, did not receive any sympathy or guilt from her fiancé. In the midst of terrible pain, she glimpsed the truth of this world - she actually lived in a romance novel.
The story revolves around a lovely and kind Cinderella, Eve. All the excellent men will fall in love with the 'Female Lead', Eve. This includes Willette's fiancé Lanchester, Lanchester's younger brother, and the future King of the enemy country, Marco...
Willette counted on her fingers for a long time and still couldn't count all the concubines of the 'Female Lead'.
She looked at her fiancé in the carriage, who was noble and handsome. The future male supporting character was speaking to her in a cold and arrogant tone, "Even if you lose your chastity, I will still marry you. I don't think you have anything to be sad about."
Willette didn't feel sad at all. She just decided to kick this dog thing and become a non-conformist bad woman.
My Cursed Mate Cannot Sense Me (Werewolf & Cute baby)
Werewolf "Even though your tenderness was short-lived and we became strangers when you were sober, I didn't hate you. But Thomas, why did I have to endure all the pain and also endure your resentment in the end? Why? You hated that I took away your sanity, kidnapped your love, and schemed your money. Even though you knew from the first day we met that I never really got anything from you, except for Iris, this little life. You always stood on a high pedestal and refused to come down and talk to me on an equal footing. And because of love and tolerance, I lost my home, my job, my natural pheromones, and even my pitiful heart. This is not love. I don't want to sink any deeper. "
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Before today, she couldn't even imagine such an interaction would happen to her.
Her original pheromones isolated emotional communication, making others unable to sense her, and she could not sense others.
She lived in a depleted world, where love was like a tender bud wrapped in plastic wrap, neither withering nor rotting but also unable to sprout.
That was why Thomas became her light.
The 100% match of fate focused all the world's brilliance on Thomas alone. He was the only bright color in the black and white photos, and Madeline couldn't take her eyes off him, let alone imagine what the world would be like without him.
But now, the beam of light began to spread and drive away the accumulated darkness.
In the light, countless beautiful emotions appeared before her.
Madeline finally realized that Thomas was not the only unique existence. He was just one of the male werewolves who had a successful career and slightly good looks.
In the vast world, there were countless beings like him.
She didn't even need to "let go" of Thomas deliberately because the male werewolf who once held her heart and soul was gradually fading away under the impact of the world.
Wasn't this what life should be like? The Fat and Ugly Luna Abandoned by the Alpha is Reborn (Werewolf)
Werewolf She had been dead for so long that her Alpha husband didn't even look at her. She had stubbornly refused to divorce him, and refused to let him be with that female werewolf, so he never came back to her.
He built a love nest with that female werewolf outside and even had a child with her! Everyone thought they were a couple, and she, as the Luna, was forever despised and ignored.
Child... speaking of her child, she also had a child.
When she was pregnant, she naively believed that having a child could win back the heart of her husband.
But he only loved the child and not her. Even her own child loved that female werewolf other than her.
Dolores, you had really lived a failed life!
As she walked out of the bathroom, Dolores could clearly see the time on the clock: June 17th, 2013.
June 17th, ten years later, was the day she died.
At that time, she thought: If she could start over again, it would be great. If she could start over again, she wouldn't have chosen to attend New York University, she wouldn't have met him, wouldn't have liked him, wouldn't have fallen in love with him, wouldn't have desperately joined the Blue Moon Wolfpack to marry him, and then... turned herself into this state, making her parents ashamed and alienating her only child.
If she could start over again, it would be great. That's what she thought.
From the age of twenty to thirty-three, Dolores had been his Luna for thirteen years.
They only lived together for five years, and then her Alpha husband moved out and insisted on divorcing her.
Dolores, like countless ordinary women betrayed by their husbands, refused to divorce, but who would be hurt?
That female werewolf didn't have a title though, but she received the same respect as a Luna.
And this poor Luna, Dolores could only stay in the corner.
She covered her face, tears flowing from her fingertips. Although she had a fat body, she looked so lonely and hopeless when curled up in the corner.
But now she was reborn. The Rejected Luna and Her Fated Alpha (Werewolf)
Werewolf Rebecca and her husband Tristan are a perfect match with a 100% pheromone compatibility. However, on their wedding night, Tristan, the Alpha of Stock Wolfpack left after Rebecca took off her clothes. He said she was too thin and weak, and not attractive at all. He wouldn't touch her. Since then, she has become a nominal Luna of Stock Wolfpack. When she struggled during her heat period, her husband was with his first love.
Lucus is the Alpha of the famous Bush Wolfpack. As a top X-class male werewolf, his pheromones can even make male werewolves pregnant, making him a natural bisexual. However, he has always believed that weak female werewolves are not worthy of him, so he has always wanted to find an outstanding male werewolf as his Luna. He was attracted by his subordinate, Tristan, and liked his pheromones. Until one day, he discovered that these pheromones did not come from Tristan, but from his wife Rebecca. You might like
He Thought I Was A Doormat, Until I Ruined Him
SHANA GRAY The sterile white of the operating room blurred, then sharpened, as Skye Sterling felt the cold clawing its way up her body. The heart monitor flatlined, a steady, high-pitched whine announcing her end. Her uterus had been removed, a desperate attempt to stop the bleeding, but the blood wouldn't clot. It just kept flowing, warm and sticky, pooling beneath her.
Through heavy eyes, she saw a trembling nurse holding a phone on speaker. "Mr. Kensington," the nurse's voice cracked, "your wife... she's critical." A pause, then a sweet, poisonous giggle. Seraphina Miller. "Liam is in the shower," Seraphina's voice purred. "Stop calling, Skye. It's pathetic. Faking a medical emergency on our anniversary? Even for you, that's low." Then, Liam's bored voice: "If she dies, call the funeral home. I have a meeting in the morning." Click. The line went dead.
A second later, so did Skye. The darkness that followed was absolute, suffocating, a black ocean crushing her lungs. She screamed into the void, a silent, agonizing wail of regret for loving a man who saw her as a nuisance, for dying without ever truly living.
Until she died, she didn't understand. Why was her life so tragically wasted? Why did her husband, the man she loved, abandon her so cruelly? The injustice of it all burned hotter than the fever in her body.
Then, the air rushed back in. Skye gasped, her body convulsing violently on the mattress. Her eyes flew open, wide and terrified, staring blindly into the darkness. Her trembling hand reached for her phone. May 12th. Five years ago. She was back. After Divorce: My Arrogant Ex Regrets Calling Me Trash
Sea Jet Aurora woke up to the sterile chill of her king-sized bed in Sterling Thorne's penthouse. Today was the day her husband would finally throw her out like garbage. Sterling walked in, tossed divorce papers at her, and demanded her signature, eager to announce his "eligible bachelor" status to the world.
In her past life, the sight of those papers had broken her, leaving her begging for a second chance. Sterling's sneering voice, calling her a "trailer park girl" undeserving of his name, had once cut deeper than any blade. He had always used her humble beginnings to keep her small, to make her grateful for the crumbs of his attention. She had lived a gilded cage, believing she was nothing without him, until her life flatlined in a hospital bed, watching him give a press conference about his "grief."
But this time, she felt no sting, no tears. Only a cold, clear understanding of the mediocre man who stood on a pedestal she had painstakingly built with her own genius.
Aurora signed the papers, her name a declaration of independence. She grabbed her old, phoenix-stickered laptop, ready to walk out. Sterling Thorne was about to find out exactly how expensive "free" could be. His Twisted Game, My Dangerous Love
Elroy Notman Vesper's marriage to Julian Sterling was a gilded cage. One morning, she woke naked beside Damon Sterling, Julian's terrifying brother, then found a text: Julian's mistress was pregnant. Her world shattered, but the real nightmare had just begun.
Julian's abuse escalated, gaslighting Vesper, funding his secret life. Damon, a germaphobic billionaire, became her unsettling anchor amidst his chaos.
As "Iris," Vesper exposed Julian's mistress, Serena Sharp, sparking brutal war: poisoned drinks, a broken leg, and the horrifying truth-Julian murdered her parents, trapping Vesper in marriage.
The man she married was a killer. Broken and betrayed, Vesper was caught between monstrous brothers, burning with injustice.
Refusing victimhood, Vesper reclaimed her identity. Fueled by vengeance, she allied with Damon, who vowed to burn his empire for her. Julian faced justice, but matriarch Eleanor's counterattack forced Vesper's choice as a hitman aimed for her. Reborn Rich, My Vengeance Rises
Rabbit My husband, Ethan Vance, made me his trophy wife. My best friend, Susanna Thorne, helped me pick out my wedding dress. Together, they made me a fool.
For three years, I was Mrs. Ethan Vance, a decorative silence in his billion-dollar world, living a quiet routine until a forgotten phone charger led me to his office.
The low, feminine laugh from behind his door was a gut-punch; inside, I found Ethan and Susanna, my "best friend" and his CMO, tangled on his sofa, his only reaction irritation.
My divorce declaration brought immediate scorn and threats. I was fired, my accounts frozen, and publicly smeared as an unstable gold-digger. Even my own family disowned me for my last cent, only for me to be framed for assault and served a restraining order.
Broke, injured, and utterly demonized, they believed I was broken, too ashamed to fight. But their audacious betrayal and relentless cruelty only forged a cold, unyielding resolve.
Slumped alone, a restraining order in hand, I remembered my hidden journal: a log of Ethan's insider trading secrets. They wanted a monster? I would show them one. Flash Marriage To My Best Friend's Father
Madel Cerda I was once the heiress to the Solomon empire, but after it crumbled, I became the "charity case" ward of the wealthy Hyde family. For years, I lived in their shadows, clinging to the promise that Anson Hyde would always be my protector.
That promise shattered when Anson walked into the ballroom with Claudine Chapman on his arm. Claudine was the girl who had spent years making my life a living hell, and now Anson was announcing their engagement to the world.
The humiliation was instant. Guests sneered at my cheap dress, and a waiter intentionally sloshed champagne over me, knowing I was a nobody. Anson didn't even look my way; he was too busy whispering possessively to his new fiancée. I was a ghost in my own home, watching my protector celebrate with my tormentor.
The betrayal burned. I realized I wasn't a ward; I was a pawn Anson had kept on a shelf until he found a better trade. I had no money, no allies, and a legal trust fund that Anson controlled with a flick of his wrist.
Fleeing to the library, I stumbled into Dallas Koch—a titan of industry and my best friend’s father. He was a wall of cold, absolute power that even the Hydes feared.
"Marry me," I blurted out, desperate to find a shield Anson couldn't climb.
Dallas didn't laugh. He pulled out a marriage agreement and a heavy fountain pen.
"Sign," he commanded, his voice a low rumble. "But if you walk out that door with me, you never go back."
I signed my name, trading my life for the only man dangerous enough to keep me safe. HIS DOE, HIS DAMNATION(An Erotic Billionaire Romance)
Viviene Trigger/Content Warning:
This story contains mature themes and explicit content intended for adult audiences(18+). Reader discretion is advised.
It includes elements such as BDSM dynamics, explicit sexual content, toxic family relationships, occasional violence and strong language.
This is not a fluffy romance. It is intense, raw and messy, and explores the darker side of desire.
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"Take off your dress, Meadow."
"Why?"
"Because your ex is watching," he said, leaning back into his seat. "And I want him to see what he lost."
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Meadow Russell was supposed to get married to the love of her life in Vegas. Instead, she walked in on her twin sister riding her fiance.
One drink at the bar turned to ten. One drunken mistake turned into reality. And one stranger's offer turned into a contract that she signed with shaking hands and a diamond ring.
Alaric Ashford is the devil in a tailored Tom Ford suit. Billionaire CEO, brutal, possessive. A man born into an empire of blood and steel.
He also suffers from a neurological condition-he can't feel. Not objects, not pain, not even human touch.
Until Meadow touches him, and he feels everything. And now he owns her. On paper and in his bed.
She wants him to ruin her. Take what no one else could have. He wants control, obedience... revenge.
But what starts as a transaction slowly turns into something Meadow never saw coming.
Obsession, secrets that were never meant to surface, and a pain from the past that threatens to break everything.
Alaric doesn't share what's his.
Not his company.
Not his wife.
And definitely not his vengeance.
Burned By Him, Reborn A Star
Rabbit The acrid smell of smoke still clung to Evelyn in the ambulance, her lungs raw from the penthouse fire. She was alive, but the world around her felt utterly destroyed, a feeling deepened by the small TV flickering to life. On it, her husband, Julian Vance, thousands of miles away, publicly comforted his mistress, Serena Holloway, shielding her from paparazzi after *her* "panic attack."
Julian's phone went straight to voicemail. Alone in the hospital with second-degree burns, Evelyn watched news replays, her heart rate spiking. He protected Serena from camera flashes while Evelyn burned. When he finally called, he demanded she handle insurance, dismissing the fire; Serena's voice faintly heard.
The shallow family ties and pretense of marriage evaporated. A searing injustice and cold anger replaced pain; Evelyn knew Julian had chosen to let her burn.
"Evelyn Vance died in that fire," she declared, ripping out her IV. Armed with a secret fortune as "The Architect," Hollywood's top ghostwriter, she walked out. She would divorce Julian, reclaim her name, and finally step into the spotlight as an actress. My Husband's Blindness, My Sweet Revenge
Winnie Suchoff The roasted lamb was cold, a reflection of her marriage. On their third anniversary, Evelyn Vance waited alone in her Manhattan penthouse. Then her phone buzzed: Alexander, her husband, had been spotted leaving the hospital, holding his childhood sweetheart Scarlett Sharp's hand.
Alexander arrived hours later, dismissing Evelyn's quiet complaint with a cold reminder: she was Mrs. Vance, not a victim. Her mother's demands reinforced this role, making Evelyn, a brilliant mind, feel like a ghost. A dangerous indifference replaced betrayal. The debt was paid; now, it was her turn.
She drafted a divorce settlement, waiving everything. As Alexander's tender voice drifted from his study, speaking to Scarlett, Evelyn placed her wedding ring on his pillow, moved to the guest suite, and locked the door. The dull wife was gone; the Oracle was back. Pregnant and Divorced: I Hid His Heir
Shirlee Melnick Vivian clutched her Hermès bag, her doctor's words echoing: "Extremely high-risk pregnancy." She hoped the baby would save her cold marriage, but Julian wasn't in London as his schedule claimed. Instead, a paparazzi photo revealed his early return-with a blonde woman, not his wife, at the private airport exit.
The next morning, Julian served divorce papers, callously ending their "duty" marriage for his ex, Serena. A horrifying contract clause gave him the right to terminate her pregnancy or seize their child. Humiliated, demoted, and forced to fake an ulcer, Vivian watched him parade his affair, openly discarding her while celebrating Serena.
This was a calculated erasure, not heartbreak. He cared only for his image, confirming he would "handle" the baby himself. A primal rage ignited her. "Just us," she whispered to her stomach, vowing to sign the divorce on her terms, keep her secret safe, and walk away from Sterling Corp for good, ready to protect her child alone. 
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