Title: Never Give up Michael Sinclair was born into a world of opulence, the son of a billionaire family whose name was synonymous with wealth and influence. From a young age, he was groomed to inherit the family empire, attending elite schools and mingling with society's upper crust. Yet, deep within, Michael felt a yearning for something more than the gilded cage of privilege. In his early twenties, during a lavish family gala, Michael made a decision that would change everything. After witnessing a struggling artist's heartfelt performance, he was moved to invest his savings into her dream-a gallery showcasing the works of underrepresented artists. He believed in the transformative power of art and thought his family could support this vision. However, when he shared his idea, the reaction was swift and brutal. His father, a shrewd businessman, saw it as a foolish gamble. "You'll ruin us, Michael!" he thundered, eyes blazing. His mother and siblings echoed his sentiments, branding him naive and reckless. Feeling cornered and betrayed, Michael stood firm, insisting that art had value beyond money. In their eyes, he had chosen a path of failure. When he went ahead with the investment, his family disowned him. Cut off from their wealth, he faced life on his own, but he was undeterred. He rented a small space for the gallery, poured his heart into the project, and slowly built a community of passionate artists. Despite the odds, the gallery began to flourish, attracting attention for its unique vision and authenticity. Years passed, and while Michael worked tirelessly, his former family thrived in their world of business, oblivious to the seeds he had planted. Then, everything changed. One of the artists Michael had supported, a brilliant painter named Elena, created a series that captured the public's imagination. Her work became a sensation, selling for millions at auction. As the gallery's reputation soared, so did Michael's. He began receiving offers from prestigious art institutions and collectors eager to collaborate. Ironically, news of his success reached his family. His father, now facing a financial downturn, watched in disbelief as Michael's venture became a beacon of innovation and cultural significance. At a pivotal moment, Michael was invited to a high-profile charity gala hosted by his family. Torn between pride and the pain of betrayal, he decided to attend. There, he was approached by his father, whose expression was a mixture of awe and regret. "I didn't understand, Michael," he admitted, his voice trembling. "You've built something remarkable." In that moment, Michael saw not just a man humbled by pride, but a chance for reconciliation. "I followed my heart," he replied, "and it led me to a truth you never saw." The evening unfolded with unexpected warmth as Michael reconnected with his siblings, sharing stories of his journey. They had witnessed the art world's transformative power through their own eyes, and slowly, the barriers began to dissolve. Michael's gallery continued to thrive, now attracting collaborations from prestigious artists and institutions worldwide. But more importantly, it became a space of healing for him and his family. Through art, they found common ground, rebuilding their relationship piece by piece. Years later, standing in the gallery surrounded by vibrant works and familiar faces, Michael realized that his foolishness had not only been a catalyst for his own success but also a bridge to reconnect with his family. In choosing authenticity over wealth, he discovered a fortune far greater than money-a legacy of love and understanding forged in the crucible of betrayal.
Michael Sinclair was born into a world of opulence, the son of a billionaire family whose name was synonymous with wealth and influence. From a young age, he was groomed to inherit the family empire, attending elite schools and mingling with society's upper crust. Yet, deep within, Michael felt a yearning for something more than the gilded cage of privilege.
In his early twenties, during a lavish family gala, Michael made a decision that would change everything. After witnessing a struggling artist's heartfelt performance, he was moved to invest his savings into her dream-a gallery showcasing the works of underrepresented artists. He believed in the transformative power of art and thought his family could support this vision. However, when he shared his idea, the reaction was swift and brutal.
His father, a shrewd businessman, saw it as a foolish gamble. "You'll ruin us, Michael!" he thundered, eyes blazing. His mother and siblings echoed his sentiments, branding him naive and reckless. Feeling cornered and betrayed, Michael stood firm, insisting that art had value beyond money. In their eyes, he had chosen a path of failure.
When he went ahead with the investment, his family disowned him. Cut off from their wealth, he faced life on his own, but he was undeterred. He rented a small space for the gallery, poured his heart into the project, and slowly built a community of passionate artists. Despite the odds, the gallery began to flourish, attracting attention for its unique vision and authenticity.
Years passed, and while Michael worked tirelessly, his former family thrived in their world of business, oblivious to the seeds he had planted. Then, everything changed. One of the artists Michael had supported, a brilliant painter named Elena, created a series that captured the public's imagination. Her work became a sensation, selling for millions at auction.
As the gallery's reputation soared, so did Michael's. He began receiving offers from prestigious art institutions and collectors eager to collaborate. Ironically, news of his success reached his family. His father, now facing a financial downturn, watched in disbelief as Michael's venture became a beacon of innovation and cultural significance.
At a pivotal moment, Michael was invited to a high-profile charity gala hosted by his family. Torn between pride and the pain of betrayal, he decided to attend. There, he was approached by his father, whose expression was a mixture of awe and regret. "I didn't understand, Michael," he admitted, his voice trembling. "You've built something remarkable."
In that moment, Michael saw not just a man humbled by pride, but a chance for reconciliation. "I followed my heart," he replied, "and it led me to a truth you never saw."
The evening unfolded with unexpected warmth as Michael reconnected with his siblings, sharing stories of his journey. They had witnessed the art world's transformative power through their own eyes, and slowly, the barriers began to dissolve.
Michael's gallery continued to thrive, now attracting collaborations from prestigious artists and institutions worldwide. But more importantly, it became a space of healing for him and his family. Through art, they found common ground, rebuilding their relationship piece by piece.
Years later, standing in the gallery surrounded by vibrant works and familiar faces, Michael realized that his foolishness had not only been a catalyst for his own success but also a bridge to reconnect with his family. In choosing authenticity over wealth, he discovered a fortune far greater than money-a legacy of love and understanding forged in the crucible of betrayal.
“Do I want a taste?” his voice deeper than he had ever spoken. His eyes pinned on me like I was the only thing that fascinated him. “What do I do?” I thought to myself as he moved closer to me, I wanted to run away, to resist him but I was pinned to the wall by him. “Gosh I hate this man so much” his scent, his body, his beautiful green eyes, he was driving me crazy. I know this is wrong, he has a fiancee and all but that makes me want him even more. “Get on the bed and spread your legs” his cold voice woke me up and then I remembered I was just a maid to him. “Yes master”.
Betrayed by her mate and sister on the eve of her wedding, Makenna was handed to the ruthless Lycan Princes as a lover, her indifferent father ignoring her plight. Determined to escape and seek revenge, she captured the interest of the three Lycan princes, who desired her exclusively amid many admirers. This complicated her plans, trapping her and making her a rival to the future Lycan queen. Entwined in jealousy and vindictiveness, could Makenna achieve her vengeance in the intricate dance with the three princes?
For the whole 17 years of her existence, Alana did not know the word freedom and happiness having been confined in the basement of her family's house accused of killing her own mother. She's beaten, cursed at, and barely survived from crumbs of food thrown at her. She thought this is her final destiny and has accepted the bitter fate of her life not until the night of her 18th birthday, a mysterious alpha appeared at her door telling her that she is the long-lost daughter of the alpha king and claiming her as his mate he's been looking for several years now.
Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
"Lucien, let's get a divorce," I said in a peremptory tone that was long overdue, the most decisive farewell to this absurd marriage. We had been married for exactly three years-three years that, for me, were filled with nothing but endless loneliness and torment. For three years, the husband who should have stood by my side through every storm, Lucien Sullivan, had completely disappeared from my life as if he had never existed. He vanished without a trace, leaving me alone to endure this empty, desolate marriage. Today, I finally received his message: "I'm back. Come pick me up at the airport." When I read his words, my heart leapt with joy, and I raced to the airport, thinking that he finally understood my love and was coming back to me. But his cruelty was far worse than I could have ever imagined-he was accompanied by a pregnant woman, and that woman was Carla, my closest and most trusted friend. In that moment, all of my previous excitement, all my hope, and all of our shared laughter and tears turned into the sharpest of daggers, stabbing into my heart and leaving me gasping for air. Now, all I want is to escape from this place that has left me so broken-to lick my wounds in solitude. Even if these wounds will remain with me for the rest of my life, I refuse to have anything to do with him ever again. He should know that it was his own hand that trampled our love underfoot, that his coldness and betrayal created this irreparable situation. But when he heard those words, he desperately clung to this broken, crumbling marriage, unwilling to let it end-almost as though doing so could rewind time and return everything to how it used to be. "Aurora, come back. I regret everything!" Regret? Those simple words stirred no emotion in me-only endless sadness and fury. My heart let out a frantic, desperate scream: It's too late for any of this!