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In the bustling corporate world of Metropolis an unexpected twist of fate occurs in the lives of two individuals Regina Jones, CEO of a well known corporate empire, finds herself thrust into a high-stakes battle for a pivotal business deal that could secure her family's legacy right after a devastating breakup with her boyfriend Alexander, who left her for her own sister. Regina seeks solace in a reckless one-night stand. Little did she know, her impulsive encounter was gonna be with her rival and her ex-uncle. Massimo Gomez , the most handsome, sexy and ruthless boss of the Sicilian Mafia family. His reputation was known for being a playboy, violence and strict when it comes to business. Every living thing on earth and beyond trembles at the mention of his name.
Agitated, Regina Jones stood at the window of her office that offered a view of the busy road of Metropolis overhead. She had been waiting for her father for over two hours and according to the last conversation she had with his secretary, he would be with her shortly but that didn't seem like the case.
The continuous beep coming from her phone was a reminder that she had a dinner date with her boyfriend, Alex, to celebrate their third anniversary. Just then, she received a call from her dad's secretary, David.
"Your timing is so perfect," she said to him. "Inform my dad that I'm leaving. I have more pressing issues to attend to."
"Duly noted, ma'am. However, Mr. George needs you to secure the new contract deal with D&D Enterprises." She made a stop at the elevator with a slight frown.
"Really? Me? He does know that I currently have three working deed that I'm handling."
"He wants you to focus on D&D Enterprises at the moment. You could assign your team to work on the others"
She walked into the elevator. "Is he there with you? Give him the phone."
"Tell her I will call her back," She heard her father's voice saying on the background. It was clear he didn't want to talk to her.
"He said he will-"
"I heard him," she cut in before ending the call.
On her way back home, she received a call from her assistant, Penelope.
"Hello Pen, I can't talk right now. I am driving."
"Okay, but I just received an email from David, which has to do with D&D Enterprises. Plus, a parcel just got delivered to your office."
"I did not ask for any deliveries. Who is it from?"
"It is..." Pen paused, and the sound of paper ruffling could be heard. "It is from your dad. It's an invite to a businesss party."
"I can't deal with all this right now. You know today is my anniversary. So I won't let business ruin it for me. Get across to David and ask him, because I seriously wasn't aware of any ball."
"Okay, ma'am. Have a lovely night, and don't forget to wear that pink lingerie you bought," Pen teased her.
Regina laughed. "Stop it, Pen. Don't get me started."
Regina got to her apartment, took a quick bath before changing into her outfit for the night. Her hair was cascading in loose waves around her shoulders. She stared at her reflection, satisfied by the effortlessly balanced elegance with a hint of mystery her dress portrayed. She walked out of her apartment, dialing Alex's number the moment she got into her car since he wasn't answering her calls, she sends a text instead, informing him that she was coming over before driving off.
Hey baby, I just left home. Can't wait to mark another 365 days with you. Love you.
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It's been over an hour since Regina got to the restaurant, and Alex hasn't shown up. He wasn't picking any of her calls or responding to her texts.
She panicked at the thought that something bad could have happened to him. She poured herself another glass of wine that was brought earlier and drank it in one gulp. Her second attempt to pour another glass made her realize she had finished a whole bottle of wine. She signaled the waitress.
"I need another bottle," she pointed to the wine on her table. The waiter nodded and left. A few minutes later, she came back with another bottle.
"Thank you," Regina spoke softly. There was this unsettling feeling knowing fully well she couldn't reach Alex.
She picked up her phone, and at that moment, a text came in from Alex.
I am sorry, Regina. I won't be coming for our anniversary. I can't continue with this relationship. I hope you understand.
Regina read the text over and over again and laughed hysterically. All eyes were focused on her, but she didn't care. She wanted to believe Alex was playing a huge prank on her. She picked up her things and went to her car.
She got to her boyfriend's apartment, and his favorite red sports car was parked right outside, indicating he was home. She got to the threshold of his house, struggling to get the spare key she had to his apartment. Her clutch slipped and fell to the ground.
"Damn it," she yelled out of frustration. Tears rolled down her face as she checked the floor for the key. She took the key and quickly opened the door. The first thing that caught her eye was a luxurious pink bag. Its handcrafted leather was adorned with intricate gold hardware, and she knew just one person had that design specifically ordered from CK-her sister Olivia.
Regina refused to believe her sister or any other lady was present. The moaning sound from his bedroom upstairs was alarming. She made slow movements to the stairs that led to the room. As soon as she got to the door, she placed her shaking hand on the doorknob and abruptly pushed it open. Her heart stopped, and for a moment, she couldn't breathe. Anger, hurt, and disbelief crashed over her like a tidal wave.
"What are you doing here?" Alex's voice came, a mix of shock and guilt as he scrambled to his feet. Regina watched as Olivia used the duvet to cover up her body, a smirk plastered on her face.
"Why?"
"This isn't the appropriate time to discuss this. I will text you." Alex rushed over to her, and the first thing she did was slap him.
"Text me?" She yelled at him. "You ended our relationship with a text, and here you are with my sister, and all you can say is I will text you."
"Listen, Regina, I am sorry, okay? But I tried-"
"For how long?" Regina cut in.
"Two years. I tried telling you earlier, but you were so excited about the anniversary, so I decided to let you have it."
Regina laughed out loud. "Why didn't I see this all these years?"
Because you were in love with him.
"You disgust me, Alex. And you, Olivia, of all the men on this planet, you just had to."
"Oh come on, Regina. You knew Alex wasn't really into you, but you decided to be delusional."
Regina was stunned to oblivion at her supposed sister's response, but it was enough to pull her out of whatever delusion she had been in. With a heavy sigh and strong determination not to cry, at which she was failing, Regina rushed out of the apartment to her car and drove off, frustrated and heartbroken.
Marcel Sterling is a quiet and hardworking obstetrics nurse who has little time or interest in dating. A former soldier with a soft heart and a knack for staying out of the spotlight, he's content with his routine life until his friends drag him into a blind date. Across town, Anna Blackwood , a sharp-witted heiress desperate to secure her inheritance, is on the hunt for the perfect fake husband. Fate throws them together, and what starts as a convenient arrangement quickly turns into something much more complicated and passionate. With jealous co-workers, manipulative family members and secrets threatening to tear them apart, Marcel and Anna must decide whether their fragile connection is strong enough to defy the odds-or if their contract was doomed from the start.
Nate's eyes darkened with anger as he took another step closer. "To my grandfather, to you and to everyone else, you may be my wife," his voice was as cold as ice when he bit out. "But to me, you are certainly not." Maddie's breath caught slightly at the sharpness of his words. "This entire facade is a business deal," Nate continued with a voice full of derision. "Nothing else. I did it to keep my grandfather from driving me insane and that's all it ever is." He let out a humorless chuckle. "So no, Maddie, you are not my wife. You're just a deal. Do you fucking understand?" **** Maddie Hayes never imagined she would ever crave the touch of the coldest and rudest billionaire ever, even though she had been trapped in a marriage with him. But life had other plans for her and her fake husband, Nate Blackwood. Just when their forced union had started to feel real, betrayal and secrets ripped them apart again. Heartbroken and furious, Maddie walked away but Nate wasn't ready to let her go and was willing to fight for her even though some wounds didn't heal so easily. Could love survive in a place where trust had been completely shattered?
In a world of betrayal, secrets, and second chances, can love truly conquer all? Sophia Bennett thought her life was perfect-until the day she walked into her sister's wedding and saw her own husband standing at the altar. Devastated, she soon learns the cruel truth: her sister is pregnant with the man she loved, and the world-including her own family-stands behind them because she is barren. Feeling betrayed, Sophia runs away and makes a reckless decision that changes her life forever: she goes on a one-night stand with a stranger. But that stranger, Alexander Grayson, is no ordinary man. He's a billionaire tech mogul with a dark past, and who is entangled in a rivalry with Sophia's ex-husband. When fate brings them together again, Sophia is forced to confront her feelings for the man who could either heal or destroy her. As dark secrets unfold and Sophia's past and present collide especially as Liam and her mother want her back when she becomes pregnant, Sophia must decide if she's willing to find herself and take a chance on love again.
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
Season 1: Vanessa Saxon was once married to Luca Kensington, the cold and distant CEO of K Group. But when she was seven months pregnant, her adopted sister, Beatriz Langley, falsely accused her of having an affair with her best friend, Daxton Radcliffe, and carrying his child. The worst part? Luca believed Beatriz. In a fit of rage, Luca demanded their baby be removed prematurely, leading to a tragic event where Vanessa nearly died from the ordeal. Saved by Daxton, Vanessa disappeared. Now, five years later, she returns-stronger and determined-alongside her daughter, Isla Saxon, to exact her revenge on those who wronged her. SEASON 2: Framed for a crime she didn't commit, Senna Thorne lost everything-her family, her freedom, and the man she once loved. Betrayed and abandoned, she was sentenced to a fate worse than death. Magnus Voss, the ruthless billionaire who once held her heart, now sees her as nothing more than a murderer, a woman unworthy of mercy. But when fate grants her a second chance, she returns under a new name, Zara Skye-no longer the broken woman he cast aside. Yet Magnus refuses to let go. He sees her, he feels her, and deep down, he knows-she is the ghost that haunts him, the love he once destroyed. But this time, Senna isn't here for love. She's here for vengeance. When their paths collide once more, will he uncover the truth before it's too late? Or will her revenge burn them both to ashes?
P-please, I beg you. Come let's go tell Christian I had no hand in whatever happened, p-please." I clutched the lapel of his jacket desperately. "Let's go. You need to tell my husband you were paid." "Young lady, you're harassing me." His tone was cold and his stare granite. But I could care less. "You harassed me first! You had sex with me without my consent, my husband knows and now I'm pregnant with this child he doesn't want. You ruined my marriage! I-I hate you!" ************************************ Caught by her husband with another man on their matrimonial bed the morning after her birthday, Hailey Codza could not defend herself. As though it's not enough, she gets pregnant. Her enraged husband decides to pay her back for her infidelity by having an affair with his ex-girlfriend - Denise Kellers, the family Hailey never knew she had. Losing her family's wealth and company to her husband and his ex (now girlfriend), she is devastated, homeless and penniless as all her credit cards are blocked by her husband. She sees the man who is responsible for her pregnancy. The man she has no idea how he'd found his way to her matrimonial bed - Jared Johnson. Jared is annoyed when this strange woman disrupts his meeting and accuses him of ruining her life, marriage and impregnating her. It affects his business deals and having no choice, he marries her to calm the public whilst engaged to someone else. But he loathes her and allows his family treats her badly. Hailey who has fallen in love with Jared is broken when she can no longer take the humiliation. She signs the divorce papers and leaves, only to arrive six years later to the country as a self-made, secret billionaire and a mother of twins. Now her two ex-husbands are begging to have her back...
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."