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Jilted Girlfriend? I Am The Tycoon's Wife
Cara Lewis sat quietly as her boyfriend of three years pushed a plate of dessert across the table, wearing a rehearsed mask of sorrow. He claimed he had to break up with her for her own good, blaming his lack of connections on Wall Street and insisting he couldn't give her the life she deserved. He acted like a martyr making a tragic sacrifice, waiting for her desperate tears and trembling denial. Instead, Cara calmly pulled out a stack of glossy photos and an elegant engagement invitation. She exposed his secret affair with the wealthy Hailie Lewis, completely dismantling his hypocritical social climb. Leaving the cheating narcissist pale and humiliated, Cara paid the bill and walked out, thinking the trash had finally been taken out. But her newly single evening took a chaotic turn when a teenage gaming partner called in a panic. He begged her to crash his elite prep school and pose as his aunt to save him from expulsion. Cara agreed, flawlessly playing the role of the secret new wife to his uncle, a notoriously ruthless Wall Street titan. She was thoroughly dominating the snobby school board when the office doors suddenly swung open. The real billionaire uncle, Beck Greer, walked into the room. Cara's heart dropped into her stomach as his glacial eyes locked onto her, knowing her social existence in New York was about to end. Caught in a terrifying, inescapable lie, Cara made an insane calculation. She stepped forward, firmly hooked her arm through the billionaire's, and smiled sweetly. "Honey, what took you so long? Julian and I were being bullied." She waited for the executioner's axe to fall, but the untouchable tycoon simply covered her hand with his and played along.Across the white tablecloth of Serafina, Bradyn Hubbard—Cara Lewis's boyfriend of three years—set his wine down and leaned forward. He pulled a thick, cream-colored envelope from his jacket and slid it across the table until it rested in front of her.
Cara looked down. The gold foil lettering was fresh from the press.
Engagement Gala
Groom: Bradyn Hubbard
Bride: Hailie Lewis
Venue: The Lewis Estate, Long Island. Next Saturday.
"Cara, let's be realistic," Bradyn said, his voice dropping into a conspiratorial whisper. "Hailie is my ticket to the top. Marrying her is the only shortcut for a guy like me to get a seat on the board. I don't love her—she's just the ladder I have to climb for my career."
Cara stared at the card, then lifted her cold amber eyes to meet his. "So you're proposing what, exactly?"
Bradyn gave a smug, self-satisfied smile.
"We break up publicly. But in private? Nothing has to change. You funded my MBA and paid my rent for three years—I haven't forgotten that. Stay quiet, be my little secret on the side, and once I secure the Lewis assets, I'll make sure you're taken care of in luxury."
Cara stared at his shameless face, her voice dropping into a dangerous, silky calm. "You sold yourself as a kept man to my stepsister, and you expect me to be your dirty little secret?"
"Don't make it sound so ugly, Cara," Bradyn scoffed, waving a dismissive hand. "That's how men get ahead in Manhattan. Be realistic, Cara. You're broke and you have no one. Who else is going to take care of you? Don't be stupid. Just take the deal."
Cara looked at him for one quiet second, her lips curving into a razor-sharp smile.
"In your wildest dreams, Bradyn."
Without a second's hesitation, Cara picked up her crystal tumbler and threw the cold bourbon and ice straight into his face.
The freezing liquor drenched his styled hair and soaked the collar of his designer shirt. Bradyn gasped, shooting up from the velvet booth in sheer shock, frantically wiping his stinging eyes.
"What the fuck is wrong with you?!" he snarled, glaring at her as neighboring tables turned to stare.
Cara set the empty glass down with a quiet, deliberate tap.
Without breaking eye contact, she reached into her Saint Laurent bag, pulled out a thick manila folder, and dropped it heavily onto his soaked lap.
"Open it, parasite," Cara said calmly.
Bradyn's hands shook as he ripped the folder open.
A thick stack of forensic-grade photographs spilled across the table. His breath caught in his throat—the photos showed him and Hailie completely naked, tangled in the satin sheets of a suite at the Baccarat Hotel.
Taped right behind the prints was a notarized invoice.
Columbia MBA Tuition & Fees: $186,000.00
Tribeca Penthouse Lease Subsidies: $94,000.00
Bespoke Wardrobe & Networking Tabs: $62,000.00
TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT DUE: $342,000.00
Bradyn's face turned an ashen, sickly gray. "You... you tracked me?"
"Three hundred and forty-two grand," Cara said, tapping the total with a manicured nail. "Wire it back to my account by Monday morning. If you don't, these photos go directly to Hailie's father and the Lewis board."
The shock on Bradyn's face instantly curdled into ugly fury. He slammed both hands on the table, leaning in with a desperate hiss. "You crazy bitch! You gave me that money willingly—that was trust money! You can't sue me for gifts!"
"I invested in a partner, Bradyn, not a freeloader," Cara said coldly. "You lived off my money for three years just to become my stepsister's leashed lapdog. Pay back every cent by Monday, or wear the collar in public."
"You fucking bitch—" Bradyn lunged forward, grabbing for her wrist.
Cara smoothly stepped back, out of his reach. She stood tall, smoothing the front of her tailored coat, looking down at him with absolute disgust.
Slowly, deliberately, she raised her hand and flipped him a clean, effortless middle finger.
"Congratulations on the engagement, Bradyn," Cara said softly. "You and Hailie deserve each other."
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Beloved Wife Of The God Of War
My mother in law hated me so much cause I couldn't bear her son a baby eventhough my husband and I have spent six years in marriage. She desperately wants my husband to divorce me so she and my bestfriend set me up to be f*cked by a stranger. When my husband heard of this, he mocked me and divorced me. While painfully dragging my luggage out of his house, I saw my pregnant bestfriend carrying her luggage inside my husband's house. Turns out my husband has impregnated my bestfriend. I cried blood and left the city. Seven years later, I became a popular Surgeon General and now have beautiful triplets by my side. But I was deployed back to my city cause my medical skill was most needed. In a twist of fate, I got married to an handsome solider. Only after I resumed work did I find out that the soldier I just married is the five star General, leader of every military units in the country plus he was by far the wealthiest man in the country. I'm just a single mother trying to create a better life for my three kids, now that I found myself entangled in his cold and ruthless world, how will I survive? And how will I explain to him that I do not know how my triplets bore the same resemblance with him?/0/25778/coverorgin.jpg?v=1344b7370d00eb816036de3c4565c100&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Love Slave to the Mafia Boss's Passion
[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] "Each time you break a rule; I'll claim a part of your body as mine" Forced to marry the heir of the largest mafia syndicate to pay for her parent's debt and her grandmother's hospital bills. "Live with my son for 30 days, if you don't fall in love with him, I'll cancel this contract." Can Malissa live with the handsome, hot and dominating Hayden for 30 days without falling for his charms? However, there are rules to living with this lusty monster and as Malissa breaks them, she learns of pleasures that she never knew existed. As his touches set her on fire, her heart starts to melt. But does the two have a future together when Hayden is in love with someone else and Malissa cannot get over her ex-boyfriend? READ NOW to find out!/0/22414/coverorgin.jpg?v=e5b2262d55055b47424edc3834cba055&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Possession of the Mafia Don
'I had not expected to breed you, little girl.' He said, his voice emotionless but his eyes were hot with lust,' You were just a plaything to be used till I tired of you, But there was no way I would let any child of mine grow up as a bastard.' My breath caught in my throat at the sheer cruelty, the heartlessness of his words. Was that all I had been to him? The young innocent woman and the older, heartless Mafia Boss who cannot have enough of her. A story of desire, a story of lust Above all a story of LOVE./0/19219/coverorgin.jpg?v=78b665ac19581b55a83ab39c7b959344&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Dark Deception
When Olivia Adams, a YouTuber was invited to VidCon, a social meeting event, by her idol Sam, she didn't miss it for the world! In fact, she was willing to travel all the way to Los Angeles on her own to meet him.Upon meeting Sam in person, she began to develop feelings for him unknowingly and was d/0/64305/coverorgin.jpg?v=cb48eb28768ca083eab6b02c8c02876d&imageMogr2/format/webp)
BILLIONAIRE'S DECEPTION
Although Nadia Moore believed marrying millionaire Sam Thorne would be her way out of a difficult life, she soon finds that reality is far from her fantasies. Sam's distant manner makes her feel alone and doubt her decisions. Underneath their superficial contract marriage, Nadia is an undercover spy/0/61951/coverorgin.jpg?v=873ad798424ee76065ae3f760db6fde8&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Arranged Deception
Amelia, a young and independent woman, is forced into an arranged marriage with Ryu chen, a ruthless and heartless mafia leader. Neither of them wants to marry the other, but their families' business interests and political alliances make it a necessity. As they navigate their unwanted union, Ame/0/29147/coverorgin.jpg?v=28618af4031cfc46d6ce1176eed292bf&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Perfect Deception
Annie struggled to move on from a failed relationship and to find love again, but it seems impossible when she finds herself falling for her cold and strict devilish handsome boss. *** Annie started working as a personal maid for a billionaire's son who was on wheelchair, after losing her job at a/0/73875/coverorgin.jpg?v=20250605115515&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Billionaire's Deception
A desperate woman, a ruthless billionaire, and a marriage built on lies-but what happens when fake love starts to feel real? Adriana Calloway's world crumbles overnight. Her family's company is gone, her mother's hospital bills are piling up, and she's left with nothing but debt and desperation. Ju/0/61371/coverorgin.jpg?v=20260526145314&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Master of Deception.
Astreille knew her capability as a hacker and how her strength in that field can ruin someone else's life. For years, aside from writing stories, she also managed to survive by reading some stories a mysterious writer wrote. Astreille doesn't know anything about that man but it's strange that she s/0/74289/coverorgin.jpg?v=20250506101530&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Chains of Deception
Amanda Holson never imagined that a chance encounter with the enigmatic billionaire Leonardo Castelli would change her life forever. When Leonardo proposes a contract marriage to solve his dangerous personal and business challenges, Amanda is thrust into a world of luxury, lies, and lethal secrets./0/66079/coverorgin.jpg?v=f1b4d74060e66a60cee5a33f179581a4&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Vineyards Of Deception
Isabella's life was never her own, she entered an arranged marriage with Alessandro. Which was never supposed to be more than a business deal to him. He is a cold and calculating Italian man who only sees her as nothing more than a means to an end. Alessandro has signed a deal with Isabella's fat/0/84813/coverorgin.jpg?v=e657654127223edeaf1ffe8f2ecf5345&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The CEO's Twisted Deception
The new car gleamed in the executive parking spot, a silver dagger twisting in my gut. It was a gift from Chloe, my fiancée and CEO, to Liam, her new executive assistant. My project budget, for the core technology I built, was slashed again, a cold financial slap in the face. Then, in front of th/1/102288/coverorgin.jpg?v=13cb3de4adb34c0b83b5ac2301500372&imageMogr2/format/webp)
My Fiancé's Ultimate Deception
After seven years of devotion, I finally became pregnant with my fiancé Coleton's twins. But he secretly terminated the pregnancy, claiming it was for my health. The real reason? His ex-girlfriend, Annis, suggested it. He came to the hospital late, a fresh hickey on his neck, and instead of comfor/0/61338/coverorgin.jpg?v=20260526144317&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Master of Deception
Astreille knew her capability as a hacker and how her strength in that field can ruin someone else's life. For years, aside from writing stories, she also managed to survive by reading some stories a mysterious writer wrote. Astreille doesn't know anything about that man but it's strange that she s/0/58987/coverorgin.jpg?v=826938fa2d6147a359ff89b8580da6c0&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Web of Deception
In the glitzy world of high-stakes politics, billionaire James Harding's Senate bid seems to be inexchangeable. But under the polished campaign, a network of secrets waits and might destroy everything. James's secret weapon is Alex, his charming, bright, totally committed son. So then is he? James i/0/59083/coverorgin.jpg?v=4a466093e7d30213c9ff923f0840cd15&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Bound by Deception.
"Your eyes annoy me, they say much and nothing at all." I took two steps back, placing my hands on his shoulders as I swayed my waist. "Don't you think they have a story to tell?" "I would love to hear your story, Miss..." He stopped as he tried to remember my name, which he obviously didn't know/0/51684/coverorgin.jpg?v=0e1675470b75c83d179ce820244749d7&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Blind Alpha's Deception.
Alpha Luca had only one mission and it was to get new eyesight. Being blind for a long time wasn't his best choice, he needed a glozike - a female human that had extreme supernatural light - and when he found one, he twisted her in his web of deception in other to take her eyes. But then he falls h/0/75387/coverorgin.jpg?v=32e1d83c92c27cc0607f79bd8e4a240a&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Deception All Around
Billionaire Victor Maxwell is at the peak of his career when a one-night stand with Rose Collins, a humble elementary school teacher, turns his world upside down. As Rose reveals she is pregnant with his child, Victor rejects her, only to discover his family's empire is at risk of falling into the h/0/71008/coverorgin.jpg?v=51021bed83504be72eaa8a882fd2bf1c&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Grand Deception
In the time when marriage is formed by alliance. The Duke of Alfreton, a man of power and prestige, was bound by obligation to marry Lady Lavinia,who was betrothed to him when she was ten years old. Yet beneath the veil of courtly expectations and responsibility, Lavinia's heart belonged to another/0/84330/coverorgin.jpg?v=5caf64b2f70b0d574bca2135791582ab&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Debt of Deception
My bank account was a graveyard of numbers, each one a testament to my crushing debt. One hundred and fifty-two thousand, four hundred and eighty-one dollars and sixty-two cents, to be exact. It all started when Jennifer Chavez, my ex-colleague, whispered about an impending grid collapse. I belie/0/73685/coverorgin.jpg?v=27f2a74181df514f2a55f57f4ba4d982&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Dark Chemistry
"Everything of you is a non-existing dangerous drug, Natalia. And I'm addicted to it." He rasped beside my ear then slowly but seductively brushed his nose on my neck and then my hair like he was smelling my body and my hair. I stopped breathing as I started feeling like I was going to pass out./0/31201/coverorgin.jpg?v=1255536fd43b2cb11e44995799e0b444&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Dark Goddess
( 18➕ ) Hadria Blake went from living in a group home to being whisked across the country to the most prestigious school of the USA, Deitus Academy, school for deities. Until her seventeenth birthday she had believed herself to be a normal human girl. Her biggest worry being what she would do in a/0/42747/coverorgin.jpg?v=c9ed3231749133673b0d8958678d7cfe&imageMogr2/format/webp)
