Hellen stood alone in the grand hall, the weight of her unwanted title as the bride of a cruel prince settling heavily on her shoulders.
Hellen stood alone in the grand hall, the weight of her unwanted title as the bride of a cruel prince settling heavily on her shoulders.
Hellen stood alone in the grand hall, the weight of her unwanted title as the bride of a cruel prince settling heavily on her shoulders. The opulent decorations, a stark contrast to the reality of her situation, served as a constant reminder of the chains that bound her to a fate she did not choose. Her sisters, their eyes filled with malice and envy, stood on either side of her, a silent Specter of the treachery that had brought Hellen to this bleak moment. With each step she took down the aisle, Hellen felt the pieces of her shattered dreams fall further out of reach.
The false smiles of the courtiers, the whispers that followed in her wake, all of it suffocating her spirit and crushing her hopes for a happiness that now seemed unattainable.
Amidst the perfumed air and shimmering chandeliers, a thread of relief wound its way through Hellen's heart when she received news that shook the very foundation of her existence. Through the deceit woven by her sisters, her marriage to the prince was declared null and void. Instead of despair, a glimmer of hope ignited within Hellen as she realized this could be her chance to forge her own path, free from the shackles of a loveless union that had loomed over her like a curse. The realization that she was in control of her destiny, no longer tethered to the prince or the expectations of the court, fueled her determination to seek out a future filled with true love and happiness.
As Hellen embraced the newfound freedom from her marriage, a shot of adrenaline coursed through her veins when she uncovered a web of dark schemes spun by her sisters, intent on thwarting her chances at a joyous life. Armed with this revelation, Hellen embarked on a mission to expose their treachery and bring about the justice she so rightfully deserved. Yet, the path she tread was not without peril, and Hellen found herself teetering on the edge of danger that lurked in every shadow, the insidious plans of her sisters threatening to snuff out her resolve and cast her once more into a pit of despair.
Zhao Jianguo, the prince of a small kingdom, rode through the lush forest, his dark hair whipped by the wind. The sun cast a golden glow upon his handsome features, his emerald eyes scanning the surroundings with a mix of curiosity and longing.
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
Abandoned as a child and orphaned by murder, Kathryn swore she'd reclaim every shred of her stolen birthright. When she returned, society called her an unpolished love-child, scoffing that Evan had lost his mind to marry her. Only Evan knew the truth: the quiet woman he cradled like porcelain hid secrets enough to set the city trembling. She doubled as a legendary healer, an elusive hacker, and the royal court's favorite perfumer. At meetings, the directors groaned at the lovey-dovey couple, "Does she really have to be here?" Evan shrugged. "Happy wife, happy life." Soon her masks fell, and those who sneered bowed in awe.
Harlyn thought her life would finally change for the better after a night with the alpha king who marked her, claiming her to be his. If only she knew what awaited her. She was supposed to be a quick lay, to satisfy his urge but it felt so good to be with her that he lost his senses for a moment and sank his fangs into her neck, marking her and accidentally claiming her as his. But he couldn't keep her, she was of no use to him socially, she was a lonely orphan who wasn't able to fully transform after she turned eighteen and therefore had no place in his elite life. He was the alpha king and he could only pick a mate that matched his status. There was only one thing to do. Reject her. That didn't play out like he had imagined. And just like that, a whole new journey begins for the both of them.
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! ".
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town's richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. "Way to go, honey!"
After spending a night with a strange man on the day before her wedding, Arianna left the country to start her life afresh. The 22-year-old Arianna Jason lived her life pleasing those she loved the most, without knowing that she was simply a prey being nurtured for the day of her ruin. Her life has tasted the butter pill of betrayal. She wants to give back to the world what she's got but how can she change her good, innocent personality to fit into a cruel society and world? Can her sweet nature be contaminated, or will she make it through, paddling on the right path?
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