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"Who are you" Ariane managed to disentangle her self from the strange man's arms standing slightly behind the doctor. The doctor looked to Lucas trying not to give off his fearfulness "I'm sorry Mr. King she seems to have little memories of her past left..." An unrelenting, possessive billionaire with an alcohol problem gets married to his old lover against her wishes. She however is involved in a car accident that leaves her without any memory of her past. With her memories gone he takes it as a fresh start to try winning her heart but he might be up against a rival who was also ready to do whatever it takes to win her heart. He has no option but to reform his old ways and get her to fall in love with him again before she regains her memories and goes on with her initial plans to divorce him.
"I won't marry him" Araine screamed at her entire family tears in her eyes. What had started as a peaceful family dinner suddenly turned so painful for her.
"You will marry him!! He is our choice and you will obey my orders" Her father yelled back.
"Mum say something I don't want to get married to Lucas. I like someone else I won't marry Lucas" Ariane tried to solicit support from her own mother but she too was silent and looked the other way. She looked to her Eldest brother expecting him to at least say something of all her siblings they were the closest but he wouldn't even look her in the eyes.
"You all know what he did to me!! How could you possibly agree to this marriage proposal. He is unstable, I won't marry him no matter what happens." She marched up to her room and slammed the door.
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An hour later Rachel Ariane's mother unlocked the door to her room only to find it empty.
"Ariane! Honey where are you" Rachel walked further into the room before noticing that the bed had been stripped of the sheets and the windows ware missing their curtains.
Ariane had made a rope from the sheets and curtains, tied them to the bed posts and fled. There was a note sitting on her bare bed Rachel picked it up and her heart stung seeing the four words 'I Hate You All'
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Ariane was just dishing out lunch for herself and her boyfriend when the door to his apartment burst open she jumped back frightened till she noticed her Family guards. Their family logo was hard to miss. Also hard to miss were her brother and Father behind the guards.
"What are you doing here? How did you find me? You know what that doesn't matter you aren't welcome here."
Jared walked out of the bedroom in his shorts. He was just coming out from the bathroom when he heard the noises so he didn't have time put on much.
"So you are the boy who has been misleading my daughter" Her father signalled for the guards to grab Jared but Ariane grabbed a knife from the table stepping in the front of Jared.
"You'll have to kill me first!! Only over my dead body will you harm him"
Isaac her elder brother approached her and even though she was the one wielding a weapon she stepped back.
She would never stab her brother and no matter how angry she acted he knew it.
Isaac took the knife out of her hand and tried pulling her away. Ariane refused to be moved out of the apartment so in the end Isaac hoisted her on his shoulders despite her protests.
"If you want Jared to live you will get married to Lucas without making trouble." Those were her father's word as they exited the apartment building. For the hundredth time in a space of two days she wondered if he was truly her father.
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Ariane sat on the floor in her room everything had been replaced from the sheets to curtains and burglary proof bars had been put in place to stop her from escaping again.
She heard cars arriving and quickly went to her window seat to check what was happening. Her father and brothers were standing just outside the main doors waiting to welcome their guests.
The passenger door of the car in the middle was opened and her heart sank further seeing Lucas. She should have known who else did her family know that was a hundred times richer than them.
Lucas greeted her father before looking to her room's window. Ariane quickly shut the curtains not before she saw him smile. Suddenly she needed to know what he was here for.
"Hey let me out I'm hungry" She banged on the door calling at the guards. Sure they were just outside the door keeping watch incase she tried to runaway. But she wouldn't be running away not without Jared at last
"What do you want to eat i'll have them bring it up to your room." She recognised the voice it belonged to Adam her father's top security chief.
"I..."
"It's okay you can let her out" Adam looked at Isaac strangely.
"Your father gave very strict directives not to let her out" Ariane was quietly listening to the exchange did Isaac finally come to his senses? Was he going to help her run away?
"Her Fiancé is here and he wants to meet her" Adam reluctantly unlocked the door and she stepped out in her pajamas.
"... He didn't ask for you" Isaac finally said something as they walked down the stairs
"I know... you are not the best liar"
"Jared is not in the underground dungeons" Ariane quickly changed directions
"They are not in the living room they are in Father's study"
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"She will be taken care of no harm will come to her..." Ariane leant against the study door eavesdropping on her Father and Lucas while Isaaac watched. She could barely hear anything they said only picking up a sentence or two which in the end didn't make sense to her. She wanted to know why her father was agreeing to this what did Lucas offer him.
The door was opened suddenly and she almost fell down luckily for her face Lucas saved her.
She quickly pushed his hands aside creating a distance. She hadn't heard them stand up or anything so the door opening was totally unexpected.
Lucas flashed her a smile "Hey." She didn't reply his greeting nor did Isaac who instead grabbed Ariane ready to return her to her room.
"Is it okay if Ariane walks me to my car. I haven't had the chance to talk to her in a while"
"Of course" her father didn't hesitate a bit in showing his approval much to her disgust. He was treating Lucas like god butt kissing and all.
"She's not feeling too well" Isaac tried to make up an excuse and Lucas brows quirked up he obviously wasn't buying it.
"I'm sure I can make it to the main entrance without collapsing" Ariane wanted to give him a piece of her mind. Asides that she was tired of being cooped up in her room. A little fresh air wouldn't hurt anyone
Once they were outside and away from her father she began to say everything on her mind.
"I don't want to marry you... Don't interrupt me, we both know why I can never marry you. I'm letting you know personally so you can go back inside and call off what ever deal you have with my father. I'm a human being with feelings not some item that you can just get because you are rich and powerful "
"How many times do I have to tell you that I have changed for you to believe me"
"You've changed? That's what you said the first time, second time till the end. You haven't changed Lucas even if you did I wouldn't marry you. You disgust me!"
Lucas laughed a little even though you could tell from his expression that he was anything but amused.
"Is this about me or about that little pussy you call your boyfriend. He can never be half the man I'm to you. What's his networth? Can he ever take care of you the way I did? Does he fuck you like me? Just wait till I find him Ari he will regret going near what's mine and I'll make sure to deliver his head..."
'Smack!'
Ariane was breathing hard watching his face change expressions she felt slightly satisfied and terrified at the same time. She had wanted to do this since the day her father informed her of his proposal
"Ariane get inside" Isaac appeared from no where stepping in between them.
"Or what? He'll hit me till I'm comatose? It wouldn't be the first time"
Luciana Fester is a brilliant, no-nonsense lawyer determined to uncover the truth behind her father's mysterious disappearance. A case that leads straight to the powerful Romano crime family. Alexander Romano, the enigmatic heir to that very family, runs the clean side of their empire but is no stranger to the shadows. When a violent attack forces Luciana into hiding, Alexander offers his protection under his roof, and under his watch. Thrust into this tense situation, their hatred is palpable, their chemistry undeniable. As Luciana digs deeper into the secrets surrounding her father, she realises that instead of being a threat Alexander may be the shield keeping her alive, but his family might be the reason she's in danger to begin with. In a world of betrayal, blood ties, and forbidden desire, Luciana must choose: her father or a future with the enemy.
Isabella had always done her best in life to avoid any relation with her mother and half sister Wendy. However financial troubles and a messy encounter one night with Damien Russell throws her on their radar once more. Just like that her once normal life is thrown into chaos. Isabella having lost everything because of Wendy comes back for revenge this time around using Damien as a weapon. If there was one thing Wendy hated it was losing to her younger half sister Isabella. However, would Isabella be able to resist the rough charms of Damien Russell and complete her revenge or would she fall and fail to avenge her grandparents? *** "What are you doing? This isn't a real marriage remember we said no touching." Even as Isabella said this she leaned in closer waiting to feel his lips on hers. "You and I know you want this as much as I do..." Damien stared into her eyes waiting for any more refusal but she said nothing.
Maya and Azrael's relationship was never meant to happen but fate decided to play an unusual game with their lives. When Maya turns up pregnant she travels to the vampire realm only to learn that the father of her unborn baby is a the ruler of the vampire realm she at first attempts to get rid of the baby but after going through numerous trials, betrayals and being kidnapped for the sake of her baby she realises she might not necessarily want to get rid of it anymore. Azrael never expected that the last hope for survival of the true bloodlines of his kind depended on a woman who was his and his demon's mate. He has to learn to cooperate with his demon that lives within him and protect both his unborn child and its mother but to do that he must learn to trust her even when things happening around her seem really suspicious. "Are you really worried about me Azrael do you think we could have been a thing if I wasn't pregnant with the last hope of succession for your bloodline" "How else do you want me to prove that you are my mate and I love you not just because you are carrying my child. I love you Maya" Azrael tried to pull her into a hug but Maya easily stepped aside. "Marry me"
Madyelene Agnes Benson has always lived her life as that good girl next door till she meets Leo Tyler that typical bad boy that makes her want to be less of a good girl. Their time together is brought to an end once she finds out she was betrothed more or less sold to be his elder brother's wife. May finds herself involved in their clan politics as some enemies attempt to use her as a tool in separating the brothers. She tries to steer clear while staying alive. **** "... Aren't you going to say something. I have everything you said you wanted. I'm rich and influential not only that the icing on the cake is I'm the next clan leader. Isn't that what you said I had to have before I could have you. I'm way above Michael now" Leo went on and on holding onto May's hand. May looked up at Leo dreading to ask but she had to. "Leo do you by any chance have anything to do with your brothers death
"May I'm yet to introduce you both. This is my Eldest son Michael Tyler your Fiancé" Mrs. Tyler's introduced and May quickly expressed her surprise. "What??" She looked to her mother who was smiling and nodded in affirmation. 'How could she do this to me' May wondered "I see your mom didn't inform you" Mrs. Tyler said. "You were betrothed to Michael here when you were conceived." "Mom is this true. Is she telling the truth" May asked for confirmation and her mom nodded. At that moment May's heart was shattered. Her gaze almost immediately landed on Leo did he know she was betrothed to his elder brother when he planned on using her to win that stupid wager, her falling for him. Her naive heart still held feelings for him. May felt her heartbeat increasing pace unable to take in the fact that she was deceived by her mother all her life and was lured here to meet her supposed Fiancé without any prior knowledge. She rose from her seat and walked away "May where are you going to?" Her mom asked trying to call her back. "Stay the fuck away from me" May shouted not turning back. Her voice drew a few stares from the people sitted at other tables but she couldn't care less. **** May a sweet teenager has her first crush on the highschool badboy and gangleader Leo. It seems though that it is meant to be just that-a fleeting infatuation nothing more-May is enlightened that she was betrothed to Leo's elder brother before she was born..... Determined to make a name for her self in the movie industry May devotes her time into building up her career as an actress..... What would become of her arranged marriage and which brother she ends up with?
Work! This was one word. The word that Lola's life revolved around. when her mother gets sick and needs Surgery. Lola and her sister have to work harder than they do to pay her hospital bill with help and support from their friends. Well this was the plan till She fell in love with a certain Young master. The young master is smitten by his maid. What do they say about dating your boss?
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
My marriage to Mathias was supposed to make me the happiest woman in the world. Although I knew he didn't love me, I thought he would fall for me once I showered him with all the love I had to give. Five years passed and Mathias still didn't give a damn about me. Instead, he met his true love and cut all ties with me because of her. He showed her off; something he never did for me. His abandonment pushed me into depression. I was broken in every sense of the word. Even on my deathbed, my so-called husband didn't come to say goodbye to me. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself reborn. I was still Mathias's wife and it was two months before he met his true love. In this life, I refused to be hurt by him again. After talking some sense into my head, I asked him for a divorce in other to escape being heartbroken like I was previously. Mathias tore up the divorce papers time and time again while also shutting me down. "Rylie, stop all this nonsense! Playing hard to get doesn't work anymore!" To show him that I was dead serious, I went ahead to file for divorce. Only then did he panic. He abandoned the "woman of his dreams" and came to my side. "Please give me a second chance, Rylie. I promise to do right by you. You'll be the only woman in my heart from now on. Don't leave me, okay?" A war broke out in my mind after this apology. On one hand, I didn't want to be hurt again. And on the other, I didn't want to let go of the man I loved so dearly. What should I do?!
June Rivera was divorced by her husband after three years of marriage because he wanted to be with her sister who was pregnant for him. Kicked to the curb with a divorce and rejected by her parents,she struggles to make ends meet and get a job until she saves Luis Ambrose from an accident - the only child of Rafael Ambrose, a widowed man and the CEO of Ambrose Corporation. When little Luis asks to have her as a nanny, and Rafael's mother pressures him to get married, they draw a contract. To be Luis's nanny and his fake wife for one year in exchange for 50 million dollars!
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .