Bumping into her ex-boyfriend in the city she fled five years before, model Gwen realizes that she can no longer run from her past. Admitting to billionaire CEO Finn Lane that the child with her is his son, Gwen will do whatever she can to protect her child...and her heart. As Finn fights to discover why Gwen left, breaking his heart, the billionaire will realize that real dangers seek to destroy their love story once again. *** She felt her skin burn with the electricity that came from his touch. How was that even possible? They had been separated for years, yet she could still feel all the excitement he provoked in her body. And she could tell that he felt the same way. The way his eyes checked her every move, the way she could feel like he was seeing through her soul with those green emeralds. The Billionaire's Missing Heir is created by Rafaella Dutra, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
Getting on a plane was something that always scared the sh*t out of Gwen, but due to her career, she always had to be in one.
Though she wasn't on a work trip now, getting to her destination made her happy. The journey was over...or maybe just beginning.
It was the first time in five years that she would put her feet back in City X. She had never thought she'd be back, especially with her four year old son at her side.
Cody was the most precious and handsome little boy, although his features resembled his father a little too much, breaking Gwen's heart whenever he looked at her. His green eyes and blond hair brought matched those of the man who she had tried so hard to forget.
Shaking her head to shove away those thoughts, Gwen grabbed Cody by his hand and got inside a cab.
"The X Town Mall, please," she uttered to the driver, as she fastened Cody's seat belt.
"Are we not going to Aunt Steph's house anymore, mommy?" Cody asked, looking out the window, enchanted.
It was his first time in his mother's hometown, really his first time away from home, and he was delighted by everything around him.
"Yes, we are, baby. We're just going to pass by the mall to buy a few things and eat something, okay? We need to wait for Aunt Steph to get out of work anyway."
Leaning her head on the other window, every street seemed to remind Gwen of her past. She thought she was ready to come back, but suddenly her confidence wasn't so high.
Why was she thinking so much of him lately? She thought she had come to terms with the horrible things that had happened. It shouldn't be such a big deal to her anymore.
When Stephanie asked her to pay a visit, Gwen thought it would be nice to finally come back and see her best friend. It had been a long time since they saw each other.
Though the city was teeming with memories, it had felt like the right time to show Cody where she had been born and lived most of her life.
She even considered the idea of moving back to the city with him to start a new life there.
"Mommy, look!" Cody said excitedly by her side. "It's so beautiful and big."
His little finger was pointing at an enormous building made of glass.
Her heart almost dropped.
They were passing by the company of the man who hadn't left her mind for the past five years.
She didn't even know what to say to her son, so she simply murmured something incomprehensible.
A few minutes later, the cab stopped in front of the mall and they left. Gwen grabbed the suitcase with one hand and Cody's hand with the other. Walking around, looking at the windows and still trying to get her sh*t together, Gwen suddenly regretted going to such an open space.
She felt as though she were being watched, which was absurd. How, or better yet, why would someone watch her?
Nobody even knew she was back in town.
"That's ridiculous!" she said to herself.
"What is ridiculous, mommy?" Cody asked by her side, with his eyes still glowing with excitement.
"Nothing, baby. Come on, let's find something yummy to eat. I'm starving." And she pulled his little hand towards the food court.
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Finn was seated at his desk, looking out the big windows behind him and contemplating how his life had become so empty.
Ever since the woman of his dreams vanished from the Earth, he lost his interest in everything.
He was in his early thirties, but all he did was party and drink most of the time and sink himself in work.
To this day, he couldn't imagine what made her leave the way she did. They seemed to be so happy; he had never been in a better relationship.
They weren't together for a long time, but he knew deep down that she was the one. He couldn't possibly love someone else the way he loved her.
But then she was nowhere to be found. For a while, he used everything in his power to look for her. He wasted money, time and a lot of his men to search for her in the country and abroad. But it was all in vain.
It was like she never existed. All he had were her memories and some pictures of them to fill the hole she left in his heart, and his life.
He also developed another bad habit after she left. As he searched his desk for his lighter, he remembered how proud she had been of him when he quit smoking. But when she was gone, he was angry and wanted to feel like he was hurting her somehow. At least in his mind, so he wouldn't have to suffer alone.
Lighting his cigarette while watching the cars below him, Finn closed his eyes trying to enjoy the feeling of peace that it gave him.
He heard the click of the door behind him, but didn't bother to look.
"Mr. Lane?" his assistant's voice invaded his thoughts like a sharp knife.
"Hm?" he muttered, not wanting to move.
He was feeling exhausted lately, since a billion dollar contract was on the table and the negotiations were consuming all the energy he had left.
"I have some news. I think you'll like to hear it," his assistant Melanie said, and he could almost hear her voice shaking with nervousness.
Even after years working for him, she knew he didn't like to be bothered, and he had to admit that his temper wasn't something easily dealt with.
She deserved a raise actually.
"Yes, Melanie. Just spit it out. What is it this time?"
"One of our guys called. He said she was found. She is here in the city."
I’m sorry, I don’t think I can take it anymore.” he whispered. And with one hand, he grabbed her neck and pulled her towards him, giving her a very passionate kiss. *** Selena doesn’t know she’s the werewolf in the Moon’s prophecy, but when she’s twenty years old, she starts to discover new powers that she doesn’t know how to control. Her abusive father also tells her that she is engaged with some Alpha she’s never even met. To make things even more complicated, she meets Lucas, a very handsome but provocative werewolf, who always annoys her and leaves her with mixed feelings for him. While Selena is trying to understand how her life had turned upside down, dark forces are gathering behind the scenes, plotting against her. Will she be able to fulfill the Moon’s prophecy and her destiny? Under the Full Moon is created by Rafaella Dutra, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
“I don’t get why you would hide from me.” “What do you want?” “I honestly don’t know how you can want to run away from this.” he whispered before pulling her head against him and claiming her mouth with his. *** Violet is sent on a mission to find Jack Morde, the leader of the Rebels pack. But unforeseen twists lie ahead and she can't imagine what is waiting for her. When she becomes his prisoner, Violet starts to realize that maybe what she heard about the enemies of the Diamond Pack wasn't exactly what it seemed. Is she going to give up on her life and her family to seek her future and destiny? Or will she try to escape from Jack’s mansion and do what she had to do in the first place? The Alpha's Prisoner is created by Rafaella Dutra, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
Victor Reed was left to raise his five-year-old nephew after his brother and sister-in-law died in a car accident. When he hires Sarah Johnson to babysit Benjamin, they both can’t deny the feelings they have for each other. While Sarah is afraid of allowing herself, Victor is conflicted for falling in love. Will Sarah be able to break his CEO's icy heart? Will Victor convince Sarah that she belongs by his side? * “She could feel how much he desired her. Probably in the same intensity in which she desired him. However, what were they doing? She knew they didn’t belong to one another, but every time they were together like this, she couldn’t remind herself of why not. “Sarah…” he managed to whisper, separating from her for a brief second to breathe. “How are you doing this to me?” The CEO's Babysitter is created by Rafaella Dutra, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author
After two years of marriage, Kristian dropped a bombshell. "She's back. Let's get divorced. Name your price." Freya didn't argue. She just smiled and made her demands. "I want your most expensive supercar." "Okay." "The villa on the outskirts." "Sure." "And half of the billions we made together." Kristian froze. "Come again?" He thought she was ordinary—but Freya was the genius behind their fortune. And now that she'd gone, he'd do anything to win her back.
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
"Mr. Evans, please maintain some dignity. Don't forget I'm your brother's wife!" Having caught her husband and best friend together in the bed, Elena wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the people she once called family. She refused to be a pitiful divorcee and vowed to make everyone who had once looked down on her beg for forgiveness. And to start with her newfound freedom, Elena indulges in a one-night stand with a stranger. However, what was meant to be a fleeting escape turns into a nightmare when she learns that the stranger is none other than her husband's older brother! Would Elena be free from the shackles of her marriage? Or would the mysterious stranger make her life a living hell since he seemed to have a personal vendetta against his family? [The story is 18+ and involves mature content.]