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The Billionaire's Second Chance..
Romance Ivy Carter expected her birthday to be a memorable one, and it was but not in a good way. It was in a way she never expected it to be.
Standing at 5'4" with a warm smile that hid her inner battles, Ivy had always believed in the kindness of people, especially her boyfriend, Nathan Harper. However, on what supposed to be her day, Ivy's reality shattered when Nathan proposed to her best friend in front of all their loved ones and family.
Shocked, humiliated, and feeling betrayed, Ivy left the celebration with a destination in mind, wandering into the cold night.
The storm outside matched the one raging within her. She stumbled into a luxurious club she couldn't afford, drowning her sorrow in drink after drink. As the night descended into chaos, Ivy attracted the attention of Alexander Steele, a self made billionaire with piercing blue eyes and a reputation for being ruthless.
Alexander wasn't at the club for enjoyment; he was there to escape the pain of losing his wife, a hurt that wealth couldn't mend. What started as a mere conversation between two shattered souls unfolded into a night of passion neither had expected or could remember clearly.
Months later, Ivy is confronted with the consequences of that night: an unexpected pregnancy. Alone, jobless, and desperate for money to care for her son, Ivy takes a housekeeping job in the mansion of none other than Alexander Steele.
At first, they couldn't recognise each other, but the tension between them is immediate, Alexander, hardened by sorrow and mistrust, treats Ivy harshly, unwilling to let anyone breach the walls he's built around his heart. Ivy, despite her weakness, stands firm, determined to do what is right by her child even amidst his harshness.
As Ivy's infant son begins to grow, Alexander starts to notice something unsettling: the boy's features bears a striking resemblance to his own. Jokes from the neighborhood about the child striking resemblance, being his son only increased his doubts, but his pride and emotional barriers prevented him from pursuing the truth.
Meanwhile, Ivy navigates life in the mansion, coping not only with Alexander's mood shifts but also with the scheming of Margaret Steele, the sister of Alexander's late wife, who sees Ivy as a threat to the Steele legacy.
Just when Ivy thinks things couldn't get worse, Alexander's health begins to deteriorate. Diagnosed with a life-threatening kidney condition, he has mere weeks to find a donor. In desperation, Alexander's son and his team launch a public appeal, searching for anyone willing to save him.
Unbeknownst to Alexander, Ivy discovers she is a perfect match. Despite how he has treated her, Ivy decides to endanger her life to save his.
Her generosity shocks Alexander, compelling him to face the bitterness and frustration that have consumed him since his wife's death. As he heals, Alexander starts to view Ivy not as an outsider but as someone who could aid in his recovery.
Yet, their delicate bond is challenged when Margaret's plans intensify, and Nathan returns, threatening to reveal Ivy's history and claim custody of her son. In the midst of the chaos, Alexander takes control, ordering a DNA test that verifies his deepening suspicions: Ivy's son is his.
Overwhelmed by guilt, Alexander realizes how much he has hurt the woman who offered him a second chance to live.
But can Ivy forgive the man who has caused her so much pain ?
As threats emerge and truths come to light, Ivy and Alexander must choose whether to confront the future as a family or allow the wounds of the past to separate them forever.
Will Alexander achieve redemption, and can Ivy allow herself to love again?
Will they be able to protect the innocent child who has brought them together against all the challenges?
Can two shattered souls mend each other and form the family they never thought they should have, or will their past mistakes tear them apart forever?
Read to find out....
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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.
The 100-Point Divorce Plan
Gavin For three years, I documented the slow death of my marriage in a black journal. It was my 100-point divorce plan: for every time my husband, Blake, chose his first love, Ariana, over me, I deducted points. When the score hit zero, I would leave.
The final points vanished the night he left me bleeding out from a car crash. I was eight weeks pregnant with the child we had prayed for.
In the ER, the nurses frantically called him-the star surgeon of the very hospital I was dying in.
"Dr. Santos, we have a Jane Doe, O-negative, bleeding out. She's pregnant, and we're about to lose them both. We need you to authorize an emergency blood transfer."
His voice came over the speaker, cold and impatient.
"I can't. My priority is Miss Whitfield. Do what you can for the patient, but I can't divert anything right now."
He hung up. He condemned his own child to death to ensure his ex-girlfriend had resources on standby after a minor procedure. Reborn in Flames: A Reckoning To Reclaim Her Throne
Aurora Rose In the eighteen years of her life, Brianna had endured relentless abuse from her family, living in constant fear.
One fateful day, two dignified figures approached her and revealed a shocking truth: she was their long-lost daughter, heiress to the wealthiest family in the city-the Owens.
Desperate for love and acceptance, Brianna hoped to escape her past. Instead, she fell victim to Cassie, a cunning impostor who manipulated their parents against her while feigning distress. Rather than forging a connection with her real family, Brianna found herself betrayed and isolated.
When a car accident left Brianna in a vegetative state, she found herself able to listen to everything around her, though unable to respond. Bitterly, she realized her parents didn't care for her; they visited just once.
A month later, Cassie visited, disconnecting the ventilator before leaning in to whisper coldly, "Goodbye, my dear sister. You shouldn't have come back. You are meant for that despicable, wretched family."
Somehow, fate granted Brianna a second chance. Reborn and fueled by rage, she vowed to make everyone who had wronged her pay dearly.
This time, she would seize the life that had been stolen from her. My Fiancé Married Me To My Rival
rabbit At my best friend's birthday party, I drank tainted wine and passed out.
When I woke up, I heard the doctor say it could cause severe nerve damage.
I teased my fiancé Cayden Hewitt, asking who I was and where I was.
He hesitated, staring at me, then called my rival Liam Hewitt.
"You're Julia. He's your fiancé. You're getting married soon."
I froze, thinking he was joking too.
My best friend, Vivian Green, slipped her arm through Cayden's, looking every bit like a couple in love.
Eventually, I was about to marry Liam.
But Cayden, with eyes red from emotion, stood in front of the car to stop it, pleading, "Julia, don't marry him. I've realized I can't let you go." The CEO's Secret Son and His Doctor Wife
Gavin My husband's secret life walked into my office on my first day as Chief Resident: a four-year-old boy with his father's eyes and a rare hereditary allergy that I knew all too well.
Emilio, the man I married, the brilliant rival who swore he couldn't live without me, had another family.
At his company's anniversary gala, his son publicly called me a bad woman trying to steal his daddy. When I took a step toward the child, Emilio shoved me to the ground to protect him. I hit my head, and as the life of our unborn child bled out of me, he walked away without a second glance.
He never visited me in the hospital. He left me to deal with the loss of our baby alone. That's when I knew the man I loved was truly gone, and our five years of marriage had been a lie.
His mistress tried to finish the job, pushing me off a cliff into the sea. But I survived. And as the world mourned the death of Elana Thomas, I boarded a plane to Zurich, ready to begin my new life. Rebirth to Revenge:The Second Life Of Lenora
Sophie Abou "You make me want to risk it all," Lenora confessed nervously to her boss.
"Then risk it all, cos I already have." The ever enigmatic billionaire CEO-Astor Parker, assured her with a kiss to her forehead.
--
All Lenora Albert did in her past life was love the wrong man completely, blindly, and to her own destruction.
She overlooked Lucian's constant disrespect, convinced that one day, he'd soften toward her.
But Lucian never changed.
Instead, he got her best friend pregnant, and together, they laughed at her. As if the betrayal wasn't cruel enough, her best friend ended it all by murdering her.
But fate isn't done with Lenora.
She's brought back in time, given a second life to rewrite her story.
When she's wrongfully fired at work after being implicated in a scandal, Lenora lands an unexpected role at a billion-dollar fashion firm as the personal secretary to its powerful CEO, Astor Parker. Cold, brilliant, and dangerously alluring Astor falls for her fast.
One that he reveals with actions rather with words.
But Lenora no longer believes in love. All she seeks is revenge.
Then comes the cruel twist-Astor is Lucian's brother.
Astor is willing to burn the world to keep her safe. But beyond Lucian, beyond her traitorous best friend, lurks a darker force. A stalker, who tends to be a greater threat to her life and won't stop until she's dead again.
Will she survive again in this second life? Five Years, One Devastating Lie
Gavin My husband was in the shower, the sound of water a familiar rhythm to our mornings. I was just placing a cup of coffee on his desk, a small ritual in our five years of what I thought was a perfect marriage.
Then, an email notification flashed on his laptop: "You're invited to the Christening of Leo Thomas." Our last name. The sender: Hayden Cleveland, a social media influencer.
An icy dread settled in. It was an invitation for his son, a son I didn't know existed. I went to the church, hidden in the shadows, and saw him holding a baby, a little boy with his dark hair and eyes. Hayden Cleveland, the mother, leaned on his shoulder, a picture of domestic bliss.
They looked like a family. A perfect, happy family. My world crumbled. I remembered him refusing to have a baby with me, citing work pressure. All his business trips, the late nights-were they spent with them?
The lie was so easy for him. How could I have been so blind?
I called the Zurich Architectural Fellowship, a prestigious program I had deferred for him. "I' d like to accept the fellowship," I said, my voice eerily calm. "I can leave immediately." 
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