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Elena Calter was living the perfect married life- or so she thought. Until one day, she discovers the biggest betrayal of her life. Her husband, Demian Wright, not only cheated on her with Bianca but also secretly took over the company Elena inherited from her family. The betrayal not only destroyed her marriage but also took away everything, including her future as a mother after a tragic accident left her without a uterus. With a broken heart, Elena was determined to get back on her feet. She didn't want to be a victim forever. That's when she meets Saga Immanuel Scott, a cold and mysterious man who turns out to have a long-standing grudge against the Wright family. Saga refuses to have anything to do with Elena, but when the secrets of her past are revealed, she realizes they have the same goal: destroy the family that destroyed them. Together, they devise a sharp and meticulous revenge strategy. Elena builds a new company focused on research-based health products, preparing to sue Wright's company for the patents that have been taken from her. Demian, on the other hand, begins to feel a deep sense of regret, especially when he realizes that Elena is the only woman he truly loves. However, in the midst of the fire of revenge, Elena and Saga begin to feel something more than just cooperation. The old wounds they carry slowly turn into something unexpected. But can love grow between those united by hatred? Or will the wounds of the past continue to prevent them from finding happiness? The Price of betrayal is a story about betrayal, a woman's strength in the face of injustice, and the journey of finding love in unexpected ed places.
Elena Carter lives a happy married life. She has a handsome and wealthy husband, Demian Wright, CEO of Wright Corporation. She is also the mother of Nathan, their ten-year-old son.
Today, Elena comes to her husband's company to give a surprise. However, what should have been a sweet moment became the beginning of the destruction of her household.
Behind the closed door, she heard her husband's conversation with a woman who was quite familiar to him...
"When are you going to divorce Elena? That barren woman?"
The woman's voice was heard through the closed door.
"We've been together for ten years, Demian, and we already have Nathan as the successor to your family business, what more do you expect?"
Elena's world seemed to stop spinning when she heard everything. Nathan, the child who was adopted ten years ago, turned out not to be someone else's child but Demian's child with another woman, Bianca, his friend.
"I know, but I can't just divorce him. Give me time, I'll make sure to divorce him, sooner or later."
Bruk.
Demian's answer surprised Elena, making the food box in her hand fall, making a loud enough noise.
"Did you hear that? There seems to be someone outside," Bianca's voice sounded panicked.
Hearing footsteps approaching the door, with trembling hands, Elena grabbed the food box and quickly ran away.
Arriving at home, Elena threw herself on the bed. What she heard broke her heart. She squeezed the pillow, holding back the scream she didn't want to hear.
In the past, when she felt sad, Demian would be by her side, comforting her until her feelings improved. But now, even if he came with a million words of comfort, it would never change anything.
The man she once kneeled before, and with all his sweet promises on the altar of marriage, she had already betrayed with a betrayal.
Tired, Elena finally fell asleep with tears still wet on her cheeks.
When she woke up, she felt a strong hand hugging her body, followed by a soft kiss on her forehead. Without opening her eyes, Elena knew it was Demian. The scent of her husband's perfume was too distinctive to be unrecognized.
In the past, this hug would have made her feel comfortable.
But now, it felt like a thorn piercing right into her heart.
What Elena wants to do now is to break free from Demian's embrace.
"Are you home? "Elena asked, forcing herself to smile. She opened her eyes slowly.
"Yes," Demian replied softly. "What's wrong? Are you sad?"
Elena hurriedly wiped away the tears that remained in the corners of her eyes.
"No, I'm fine. I... miss my parents, "she replied briefly, her voice trembling.
She immediately got out of bed, keeping her distance from Demian.
She no longer wanted to be in the arms of the man who had betrayed her.
"Do you want to visit their graves?" Demian asked, watching Elena.
Elena, who was standing in front of the bathroom door, gave a slight smile.
"Yes... maybe later," she replied briefly before going inside and closing the door, giving Demian no chance to speak again.
Behind the bathroom door, Elena leaned back. She could no longer hold back her tears when she remembered the happiness that had now been destroyed.
Before long, the sound of her cell phone and footsteps approaching the bathroom door slightly distracted her.
"Elena, I have to go. There is important work I have to do, "Demian said after he knocked on the bathroom door.
"Yes, be careful on the road," Elena replied, holding back her tears.
Demian's footsteps were heard walking away shortly. Elena opened the door, entered the bedroom window, and drew the curtains.
From there, she saw Demian leaving the house, passing through the gate with his car.
Her feelings told her Demian was going to meet Bianca.
Quickly, Elena grabbed her bag and followed Demian.
Demian's car stopped in front of Nathan's school.
Elena saw Nathan and Bianca standing in front of the school gate from a distance, waiting casually.
When Demian got out and opened the car door, they got in immediately, looking so intimate.
"Is this what you call important work? How stupid of me to always believe everything you say, Demian," Elena muttered, continuing to look at the man she loved, the child she cared for with all her heart, and the friend she trusted.
A second later, a message came through to her cell phone.
"I'm going home with Grandma. Mom doesn't need to pick me up."
From Nathan's message, Elena could conclude that the child was part of their lie.
Elena clutched her cell phone tightly, trying to calm herself before replying.
In a flat voice, she sent a voice message. "Yes, take good care of yourself there with Grandma, okay?" Sending the message.
Message sent, Nathan immediately listened to the message from his mother.
"As always, Mom always believes what I say. You have to give me a gift."
Bianca and Demian smiled proudly.
"Mama's boy is great, now what do you want for a gift? "Bianca asked.
"I want chocolate, and lots of candy," Nathan replied.
"Mom forbids you to eat candy and chocolate, Nathan," Demian warned.
"Dad, why are you like mom who always forbids me to eat chocolate and candy? I'm fine, Dad." Nathan looked angry.
Bianca rubbed Nathan's head, 'Don't listen to your father; he's just afraid of your mother. Now there is Mama Bianca who will obey your every wish."
"Thank you, Mama. You are the best for Nathan,' Nathan replied happily.
Elena had now returned home, standing and staring at the frame of a photo of her family smiling happily.
In a low voice, she said, "If you can live happily without me, why can't I?"
Elena picked up the photo frame and took it to the backyard. There, she set the photo frame and several other photos on fire.
"You will disappear from my life, like these photos, burning to dust."
Elena smiled as she thought of a plan for revenge.
When night fell, Elena prepared her husband and son's favourite meal. She tried to act as if she knew nothing, but her cell phone vibrated before she could serve it.
A message appeared on the screen:
"Nathan and I won't be home tonight. There's something mom wants to talk to me about."
The message was sent by her husband, Demian.
Elena was silent, her heart filled with suspicion. She took her cell phone and called her mother-in-law to ensure everything was okay.
"Mom, are Demian and Nathan there? "she asked, trying to remain calm.
"Yes, they are here. There is something I want to talk to them about. They will be back tomorrow," her mother-in-law replied flatly.
Elena felt a little calmer this time. Her husband was telling the truth, and her mother-in-law's answer slightly dispelled her suspicions.
"All right, ma'am. Thank you."
At the same time, another woman's voice was heard in the background. "Mom, dinner's ready."
Edward, a Prince and the youngest war general in the Eastern region. He hides his identity by working in a private company owned by one of the Wijaya family's daughters, Kyla. He also married the woman he once helped, Elisabeth. Thinking his marriage was going well he was wrong, his wife was having an affair and she was not the woman he was looking for. So who is that woman?
For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
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."
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