Rose Blackwood is a single woman constantly pressured by her parents to get married. She had to go on a blind date. According to the matchmaker, the guy was supposed to have a great physique, be extremely handsome, and very wealthy. Excited, she rushed to the date and indeed met a super handsome man. After chatting for a few hours, she unexpectedly ended up getting married that very day. When she returned home with the marriage certificate, the matchmaker angrily confronted her, asking why she had stood up her intended date. That's when Rose realized she had sat at the wrong table and mistakenly married the wrong person in a whirlwind wedding.
"Rose, Aunt Ryhana has found another match for you. In a couple of days, find some time to have a meal and chat with him," my mother, Luna Elzzie, said to me as I watched TV.
"Mum, I really don't want to go on another blind date. I'm not in a hurry. I'm still young; there's no need for this," I frowned, turning to face her.
My mother, Luna Elzzie, replied, "Silly girl, you should start dating early. If you go now, you get to do the choosing. If you wait until you're older, it'll be others choosing you!"
I couldn't help but laugh. "That's not true. I'm pretty, I have a good figure, decent education, and a respectable job. Even if I'm thirty, I'll still be the one doing the choosing."
Mum wasn't convinced. "What are you thinking? Once a woman is over twenty-five, people start hesitating. Think about it. You can't just meet someone and get married right away, can you? You start dating at twenty-two, it takes a year or two, and by the time you're married, you're already twenty-four or twenty-five. And that's if you marry the first person you meet! What if you need to date a few more before finding the right one?"
She continued, "Look at you now. You've been on so many dates and haven't found anyone you like yet. It's not easy to find a good match. We might have to lower our expectations a bit. The main thing is to find someone with a compatible personality, someone you can spend your life with."
I didn't agree with her. "Mum, if it's just about finding a friend to live with, why should I marry a man? Haven't I been living with you and Dad just fine? And it's not like my standards are too high. I graduated from high school, I'm good-looking, and I have a stable job. But the men you've set me up with so far... let's not even start."
In our world, it's still the 1980s. Having a high school diploma is considered a good level of education.
"The first guy wanted me to keep having children until I had a son, even if it meant paying fines. He openly showed his preference for sons, even though it's not allowed by law anymore! And he had the nerve to say it out loud."
"The second one didn't even finish elementary school. He hasn't made much money in recent years, yet he thinks he's amazing and had the audacity to criticize me. Has he even looked at himself in the mirror?"
"The third was a total mummy's boy. He brought his mother to our lunch date! She looked at me like I was rotten cabbage, as if I should be grateful to be in her son's presence. He couldn't even order food without asking her permission. Who would want to deal with that?"
"The fourth one said his younger brother was still in school and had good grades. He hoped that after we got married, I'd help support his brother's education and even contribute to his future wedding expenses. Was this a date or a plea for charity?"
"The fifth one acted more like a girl than I do. He wore makeup and had rosy cheeks, even raised his pinky finger while talking. I suspect he's into men. I'm not about to be anyone's second wife!"
Mum was speechless. She'd only said a few words, and here I was, listing off a barrage of complaints, each stranger than the last.
"What will it take for you to agree to a date? The matchmaker has already lined up someone new for you," Mum sighed.
I thought for a moment and said, "I'll go if he's handsome, tall, and has a good income. Otherwise, he's not a match for me. Of course, even if he meets those basic requirements, it doesn't guarantee he'll be a good fit."
Mum seemed prepared for this. "Don't worry. The matchmaker said he's a good-looking young man, quite tall, over six feet. He comes from a well-off family, has a good education, and has already achieved some success in his career."
I raised an eyebrow. That didn't sound too bad, actually.
But with those qualifications, why would he need to go on a blind date? He should already have a girlfriend, right?
Unless... there's something wrong with him?
I chuckled at my own thoughts, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Still, it seemed like a decent setup. It was just a blind date, after all. If it didn't work out, I could always decline. For now, I agreed just to stop Mum from nagging me.
The date was set for three days later, at a restaurant near my home.
I figured if the guy was handsome, I should keep my outfit simple. Jeans were trendy at the time, so I chose a simple blouse and tied my hair back neatly, leaving a bit of fringe to soften my face.
At twenty-two, I'd never had a boyfriend before. My family was starting to worry that I might not find anyone, which is why they were eager to arrange dates for me.
After high school, I didn't go to university but chose to start working. I didn't bother with retaking exams and was currently employed at the local post office, writing letters. In this era, it was considered a highly respected job. When I first got it, my relatives couldn't stop praising me.
Before I left the house, Mum gave me one last piece of advice. "The matchmaker said he'll be wearing black today. There aren't many people at the restaurant, so you should spot him easily."
I nodded. "Got it. I'm heading out."
I nervously made my way to the restaurant.
It was the largest restaurant in our area, but usually, there weren't many customers at lunchtime.
I walked in and saw only four occupied tables. One had a young couple, another looked like a mother and child, while the other two had lone men.
One of the men was wearing black. He looked a bit frail, about 175 cm tall, with unremarkable features.
The other man wore a grey suit. He had a tall, strong build. Even sitting there, he exuded a commanding, soldier-like presence. His sharp facial features, handsome looks, and healthy skin tone made him stand out.
Judging by appearances alone, the man in grey seemed much more in line with what the matchmaker had described.
I wondered if he'd had to change his outfit at the last minute and swapped his black clothes for grey. It wasn't entirely unlikely; plans do change.
Without hesitation, I approached him and, to be safe, asked, "Hello, are you here for a blind date?"
"Levi, what do you want to do?" "What do I want? You are my prisoner, you must do whatever I say. If I want you to live, you live. If I want you to die, you die. You say you love me? But what have you actually done? I will never forgive you, not in a thousand lifetimes!
She was born as the legitimate daughter of Beta Henry's wife, enduring hardship for eight years before finally becoming the Luna of the Lycan King. However, fate was cruel as her husband fell in love with her elder sister and stripped her of her Luna position, forcing her son to die! In the cold and lonely prison, she gritted her teeth and drank the poisonous wine to the last drop! She vowed to the heavens that if there were a next life, she would never do good deeds to help others, never enter the palace, and never become a Luna! As the reincarnated daughter of the Prime Minister's residence, she returned as a wicked woman: An evil and malicious eldest sister? Schemes will send you to hell! A deceitful and treacherous elder sister? Cruel tear apart that beautiful facade! A scheming younger sister? Directly throw her into the abyss! Since they didn't let her live in peace, then no one should expect to live in peace! She had intended to distance herself from troubles; the farther, the better. But who would have expected the hearts of men, like a needle at the bottom of the sea, impossible to find or guess? The man who swore to leave her behind now wanted to live and die for her sake. Her lifelong enemy in her previous life secretly admired her for many years. And what was even more unfortunate was being entangled by the most handsome and unrivaled man in the world...
"Don't you want to repay the favor? How about I repay it with my body?" After saying that, he planted a kiss on her, causing her to feel terrified. "Please have some self-respect, young master." "Self-respect? I've grown up this much and only now someone speaks like that." "A" A beautiful figure tumbled over his shoulder, a young girl with a mischievous aura fell to the ground in a strange posture. "Ember, you, must, die!" From that moment on, her life completely changed...
The story revolves around a marriage of convenience between him and her... It seemed that marrying a wealthy man would bring happiness and luxury. He is intelligent, talented, a director of a large company, and owns several subsidiary companies. But that was her mistake. He may be rich and talented, but it made him heartless and cold. She means nothing to him. He doesn't care about her feelings, the love she has for him is genuine, but why does it feel so distant?
She and he are a match made in heaven. Being born here is not meant for them to be together, but to compete and crush each other. She is an artistic person, and her artistic works are not bad at all, and he is the same. Although he is also into art, he always criticizes her and claims that she lacks aesthetic sense. They have been enemies since their student days! Now that they meet again, it feels like eternal enemies encountering each other. He continuously sabotages her works, tormenting her physically and mentally... Don't think that a girl like her would be afraid of a guy like him. How will this intense confrontation end?
"Listen, Gadreel Ødegaar," she looked at him, not hesitating this time. "It's my anniversary present for you. Let's divorce." *** Ivory Remington had sacrificed five years to look after her husband Gadreel who was in a vegetative state after an accident and a few months ago, he finally awakened like a miracle. She thought it was the start of their happy life but Gadreel still had no heart for her. On their anniversary and her birthday, she received a cheating video of her dear husband and her stepsister. Heartbroken, Ivory chose to quit this stupid game. She decided to set him free but the reason she left on the divorce agreement pierced Gadreel's noble pride. *** "Impotent? Are you serious?" He gripped her wrist and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes. "I'm a woman, Gadreel. I'm tired of being in a sexless marriage. Let's end it once and for all." "Sexless, huh?" he chuckled lowly and without warning grabbed her chin in between his hands, pulling her face closer. "Turns out my wife was so eager to get a man between her legs? "
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."