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Flash Marriage To My Best Friend's Father
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.(Bella)
It's my two years anniversary this coming weekend and I've been ecstatic about it. My marriage to Dean has been blissful, peaceful and above all our love grew each passing day.
The doorbell rings, pulling me out of my thoughts, I smile knowing Ashley, my best friend is here, I applied my lipstick and take a quick glance at the mirror before hurrying downstairs.
Dean's out on an important business trip and Ashley's inviting me for a girl's night out.
Honestly, I'm in no mood for alcohol, I haven't been feeling too good but Ashley's insisting, and thinking about it now, she's right, it's been long we stepped out. So yeah.
"Hi, darling," I say with a wide smile, giving Ashley a quick kiss on the cheeks. "How do I look?" I spread my arms, expecting her praises.
Her eyes darts on me for a while and then a smile forms. "You look -stunning, as always." She says, her smile spreading across her face.
"Thank you, boo. You look as stunning yourself," I reply and then I tilted my head. "Where are we going?" I ask.
"It's a surprise, but a good time is assured," she says, her smile still in place.
"Alright, but Ash I'm not drinking too much tonight, haven't been feeling too good lately," I say just in case. "Plus you know I'm not good with alcohol,"
"Roger that, now after you," she winks as we exit my penthouse.
******
My eyes slowly opens, adjusting to the light in the room, I'm in bed, and in a strange room.
I straightened up quickly and turned to see Ashley sleeping beside me, and only then did I breath out in relief.
God, last night was--- I can barely even remember a thing, the only thing that I can remember was entering the club with Ashley, laughing and talking through the loud music and then me slowly sipping my first drink.
Everything goes blank afterwards, like it's been erased from my memory or something. I guess I had too much of that amber liquid.
My head hurts, my body feels like it's been hit by a freight train, I'm staying off alcohol for a long time.
Ashley stirs beside me and slowly opens her eyes. "You're awake," she says with a yawn.
I nod but then I ask. "How did I end up here?" I raise my brows, skeptical.
Ashley shrug it off. "We both had much to drink, couldn't drive in that state, so I figured we should crash here,"
I nod again, not remembering anything isn't even helpful at all but I'm grateful Ashley has us sorted out.
"Thanks, Ash. We should wash up and leave, I need to pickup Dean's anniversary gift," a smile finds it's way to my face as I say this.
Ashley gives me a tiny smile. "Right, we should."
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Divorced By Mistake: Reclaiming My Ex-wife
"Wasn't I good in bed? Didn't I spoil you enough? What the hell did those fuckers give you that I couldn't?" My husband, Dean, yells at me for the very first time, gripping my hand and when I look into his eyes, I see how much he's hurting, how much he believed all the lies, how much he's not willin/0/31471/coverorgin.jpg?v=02b01ebcb0f73832f53ecdd04cea4870&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Mr. Nelson Winning His Ex-wife's Heart
In their three years of marriage, Chelsea had been a dutiful wife to Edmund. She used to think that her love and care would someday melt Edmund's cold heart, but she was wrong. Finally, she couldn't take the disappointment any longer and chose to end the marriage. Edmund had always thought that hi/1/101423/coverorgin.jpg?v=7bf1dc2685ee6e3097492f6899d4a76f&imageMogr2/format/webp)
His Twisted Game, My Dangerous Love
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, fundin/0/18148/coverorgin.jpg?v=512bec21043fbd0851673e2f8d6a55f2&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Stuck With Mr. Popular
It took everything in me not to kiss him back. His lips moved against mine in a perfect rhythm. "Soaf-Soaf please listen to me" He said while his blue eyes were gazing into mine. His breath fanned my face. We both were panting. My heart was thudding hard against my chest. "I-I have to go." I/0/19010/coverorgin.jpg?v=61e9138f272b482f3d146046451b46f3&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Bye, My Ex-husband
The death of her mother not only dragged her into endless sadness but also pushed her down into the abyss of desperation. The company of her family was taken away, and her husband also showed his true color. She was not the one he loved, and he only married her for the sake of his mother. Holding th/0/70828/coverorgin.jpg?v=64ab71c6f21d983940876de73985529c&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Shattered Vows- Falling for My Ex's Billionaire Enemy
On her 30th birthday, Rachael Crawford comes home expecting a romantic evening with her husband, Jack. Instead, she finds an empty closet and a note that shatters her world: *"I'm leaving you. Sorry to do this on your birthday."* Blindsided and heartbroken, Rachael seeks answers from Jack's parent/0/18292/coverorgin.jpg?v=4280d4a3f16af8b434ea28f6272e15ca&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Cold CEO Vs. Sweet Wife
Growing up without a mother can be hard. For Jean Wen, life became worse when her father, Henry, brings home his mistress. With two half-siblings intent on causing trouble, Jean is shunned by Henry. Desperate to earn his love, she agrees to be sacrificed for familial interests. She marries a rich/0/36994/coverorgin.jpg?v=04a5bcfb0353f2529f9be7429ef60e32&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Adorable Twins: Daddy, Stay Away!
Melissa could tolerate being deceived and humiliated, but being framed was a different story. Three years of marriage was less important in her husband’s eyes than a teardrop from his other woman, Arielle. Finally, on a rainy day, she was ruthlessly abandoned. Five years later, Melissa sh/0/18656/coverorgin.jpg?v=6ef47bacc6c07ff06c1b5e7c033327cf&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Get A Taste Of Your Delicious Love
Cherry, an ideal woman, a big star manager, and an excellent cook. Jacob, an upright doctor, who always hid behind a cold mask. The two were unlikely to fall for each other, but fate had other plans. The first time they met was because of a car accident. The second time she saw him, she was robbed/0/18523/coverorgin.jpg?v=62c5439c82d8dbe757546ccc2d758336&imageMogr2/format/webp)
