Adam Sleeves had it ALL, but despite being this privileged, there was a void in his life. (True Love) Can that void be filled when a familiar face whom he recognised as his first love reappears in his life as his children's nanny?
"Is it one of your mistresses?" Oliver asked suspiciously when his friend's phone rang for the third time. He was seated on the sofa beside Adam in Adam's luxurious office.
"It's nothing!" Adam's cold voice came through. He still did not answer the call.
Oliver stared at him for a few seconds, trying to find out if something was truly wrong. Just like always, Ollie could tell something was wrong but making Adam open up to him was another thing entirely. He had never known anyone as secretive as his best friend.
Oliver was about to continue their conversation when Adam's phone rang again.
He cursed softly, running a hand over his face. "One minute," He said to Oliver, then finally answered the call.
"What is it, Mom?" He literally raised his voice at her over the phone.
Oliver watched as his best friend conversed with his Mother on the other end. Adam didn't say anything. All he did was listen to all that his mom was saying with a bored look on his face. And the moment one minute was up, he ended the call.
"I'm sure you didn't allow her to finish what She was saying," Oliver said immediately.
Adam ignored. He put his phone on silent mode and tossed it in his jacket pocket.
"You can't continue like this," Oliver mumbled.
"What do you mean?" Adam asked immediately.
"Will you ever forgive your parents? Your mom loves you so much"
"Did you just mention 'Love'?" Adam replied with a disgusted look. "Doreen and George are the most selfish people I've ever known. They only love and care about themselves and maybe my siblings!"
"What if they've learned their lesson and are just trying to make it up to you?"
"There you go again taking their fucking sides!! I'm not in the mood to argue or talk about the people who ruined my life and now acting like they fucking care!!!"
"I'll always have your back, Adam but aren't you tired of all of these?"
Adam Sleeves exhaled, running his fingers through his slightly messy hair.
"Dude, it's been years since I saw you smile. I can't remember the last time you were genuinely happy. You're not on good terms with your parents, siblings and even family. You pretend everything is fine with you and that you don't need anybody."
"Oliver!!!" Adam groaned, massaging his temple.
"Cut that crap, Adam, you know I'm telling the truth. You hide your pain by burying yourself with work, womanizing, drinking, and smoking. Aren't you tired of this pathetic way of life?"
"You care so much about me. You're always there for me when something comes up but you wouldn't even let me do the same for you. I literally have to shove my hands down your throat before you open up to me!"
Adam let out a long, deep sigh. "How am I being secretive when there's nothing going on in my life that you don't know of? I'm not going to deny having a pathetic life because that's reality for me"
"I've got all the money in the world, the fame, thousands of women at the snap of my fingers, yet, I feel so empty! You've got a solution for that?" Adam said to his best friend.
"Your parents, your kids, your wife, your children? Why won't you feel empty when you don't give them a chance in your life?"
"You mean those people who destroyed my life?" Adam scoffed. "I would rather be on my way to the club than to sit here, discussing them with you."
"You're mad at those innocent children too?" Oliver asked in disbelief.
"Of course not! They are my flesh and blood and as you said, they are innocent so why would I be mad at them?"
"It's just a pity that they are born to shitty parents like myself and Tessie. They definitely deserve better."
"All of these have to do with HER, right?" Oliver mentioned for the first time in a very long while, looking at Adam intently.
"With who?" He asked with creased brows.
"Katherine!" He whispered, but loud enough for Adam to hear.
Oliver didn't miss the pain in Adam's eyes before Adam looked away.
Oliver sighed. "You need to move on, mate!"
Adam turned to look at him "And you think I haven't tried to do so?"
"It's been years and I promise you that no day has passed that I haven't thought about her. Sometimes, I think that I actually deserve my pathetic life. Payback for all the wrong I did to her!"
"Adam...." Oliver was saying but Adam stopped him with his words.
"I know you care about me so much and I truly appreciate your concern but I don't want to talk about HER, my parents, wife or siblings."
Oliver was about to say something else but Adam cut him off again, "I'm used to this lifestyle, I know that happiness isn't for me and I'm fine by it. I should get going, Sandra must be waiting for me at the club." He said, taking a glance at his wristwatch.
"Sandra?" Oliver found himself saying.
"Not Sandra Banks. I met this one a few weeks ago."
Oliver exhaled, "I know I shouldn't be telling you how to live your life but to be honest, I'm not happy with your carefree attitude. It's understandable that you hate your wife but can't you just stick to one mistress instead of having many of them?"
"They always throw themselves at me, remember!" He said without a care in the world.
"And haven't you heard of self-control? I know you use them to pass time but you've got to put a stop to it. If not for anyone, do it for your children. At some point in their lives, they are going to face humiliation from your actions. You say they deserve better and yet, you aren't taking steps to make things better!"
''Look, I know you have a shitty past which you aren't proud of and that has made you believe you're a very shitty person who doesn't deserve any dime of happiness but you're wrong, dude. I know who you really are. If you were this way from the start, I wouldn't even be friends with you. You need to forgive yourself and let go of every form of anger and pain you are feeling." Oliver said, looking at his best friend intently.
Adam was quiet and from the look on his face, he seemed to be thinking deeply about all that Oliver just said.
"How's Jessica and Evan?" Adam said after a while.
Oliver gave his best buddy the 'are you for real look'
Adam sighed, looking away.
"I'll take my leave," Oliver mumbled, getting up from where he was seated. He was about to walk away when he remembered something.
"Our wedding anniversary is in two weeks and we are having a small celebration with close friends and relatives. You better be there!" Oliver said, leaving no room for arguments.
Adam nodded.
"I hope that is a genuine YES!" Oliver glared at him.
"I'll be there. I'm glad you told me earlier. I'll make sure my schedule is cleared."
"You're still meeting up with Sandra. Aren't you?"
"I would rather spend the night with her than go home to Tessie." He answered immediately.
As if on cue, the duo were distracted by a knock that came through on the glass-walled door. Looking over to see who it was since it was way past office hours, it turned out to be a strange face for Oliver but from the appearance, Oliver could guess who it was.
Melissa and Damien got their hearts broken by their lovers so they went to the club to drink away their pain. Melissa was dared to give a lap dance to the hottest-looking guy in the club (Damien). One thing led to another and they both had an amazing night together! Five years later, Melissa found herself at the mercy of the stranger(Damien). Not only was he her new boss. He was her baby daddy and also a famous Billionaire!
Connor came back home drunk one midnight and had his way with one of the maids who they both secretly have feelings for each other. She got pregnant and despite being in a serious relationship with his lover, there was pressure to marry Nancy because of the unborn child as the Martins' family never abandon their flesh and blood. How will the duo who hate each other so much make this work?
Never in Daniel's wildest dream did he think he would ever be attracted to a simple waitress. The more She refused him, the more he wanted her so badly. As a Billionaire who never took NO for an answer, Daniel was determined to make Beatrice his woman even if it meant destroying her engagement to her so-called lover. As far as Daniel and Beatrice had an Undeniable Attraction for each other, he was determined not to give up on her.
Mia thought the best way to get revenge against her terrible ex was to get sexual pleasure from someone else. Preferably, a stranger! So she stalked the sexiest man she could find at the party. Once he cornered her, She made him a deal. Mia had no idea that the man she made a deal with was a possessive Billionaire who could make or break her. He wanted more after their passionate night together and decided she was going to be Entangled with him for life.
In order of priority, For Jayda Wright, her work comes first, She comes second, her best friend and family comes third and then her so-called boyfriend comes fourth. She didn't know she was losing her boyfriend at the expense of putting her job first. He finally broke up with her the day she got promoted as a partner in a reputable law firm. That night, Jayda made her way to a bar where she met Sebastian Miller, The multimillionaire with the worst personality but incredibly sexy. She had a one night stand with him, creating a bond that binds them forever!
To satisfy her thirst for revenge, Arianna Greece was willing to do all that it took to destroy Alexander Clay, the famous billionaire womanizer. The goal was to destroy him beyond repairs and Ari didn't mind using her body as a tool to get what she wanted. (But what happens when Ari starts to genuinely fall for Alex?)
Bailey seems to be never destined to fit in, a little geeky, but under it all, a hidden beauty that so many seem to miss, but still not what her pack Alpha is looking for in a fated mate... so he is determined to reject her and make her life hell. Bailey, knowing her life will likely never be the same focuses on what she can control, her future, and heads off to study; becoming a teacher. Asher is the Beta of Autumn Valley Pack, a neighbouring pack. A broken man having suffered the loss of his mate after a rogue attack, Asher is slowly crumbling. Falling to pieces. A shadow of his former self, and not a man that anyone wants to be around anymore... Until, Autumn Valley Pack require a new teacher, and Bailey finds herself there and pushed together with the Beta. Is there a connection building or is that in their imaginations? And what will happen when Bailey's mate comes back to claim what is his?
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!"
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?"
WARNING! This book is not suitable for young readers or sensitive minds. Some parts contain graphic sex scenes, adult language, and situations intended for mature readers only! BLURB She saved herself for the man she thought would be her forever. She believed in love, in promises, in happily ever after. Until she caught her fiancé tangled in another woman's arms. Betrayal burned through her veins, leaving behind only one desire. REVENGE. And what better way to break him than to seduce the one man who could shatter his pride-his powerful, dangerously handsome billionaire uncle? He's older, untouchable, and completely off-limits. But she's willing to play dirty, willing to risk everything, just to watch her ex suffer. But what happens when the game turns on her? Because the moment she steps into his world, she realizes he's not just a pawn in her twisted little plan. He's a man who dominates, consumes, and makes her feel things she's never felt before. And the worst part? She might not want to escape.
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.