Amelia Summers, a resilient and compassionate young woman, has spent her life living in the shadow of her father's neglect and the hostility of her stepmother and stepbrother. Despite her circumstances, Amelia remains hopeful, dreaming of a love that will make her feel cherished and valued. Meanwhile, Alexander Reed, a charismatic and successful CEO, carries the burden of his father's notorious reputation as a heartbreaker. This has left Alexander with deep-rooted trust issues, making it difficult for him to open his heart to anyone. Burdened by his family's history, he dedicates his life to his business empire, finding solace in its predictable routines. Fate brings Amelia and Alexander together when their paths unexpectedly cross at a charity event. Intrigued by Amelia's unwavering kindness and genuine nature, Alexander proposes an arrangement that could benefit them both-a contract marriage. For Amelia, it offers an escape from her toxic home life, while Alexander hopes to quell rumors of his playboy past. As their contract marriage begins, the initially guarded duo finds themselves navigating a delicate dance of pretending to be a couple while slowly getting to know each other. Amelia's innate ability to see the goodness in others, even when they don't see it in themselves, gradually melts away Alexander's protective walls. He begins to realize that love might be worth the risk, even if it means confronting the ghosts of his past. As Amelia blossoms under Alexander's unexpected affection and support, she discovers her own strength and starts to stand up for herself against her stepfamily's mistreatment. Together, they face the challenges that come their way, including jealous ex-lovers, meddling family members, and the delicate balance between business and personal life. Throughout their journey, sparks of genuine connection ignite into a flame of passionate love. As they shed the confines of their contract, Amelia and Alexander realize that their bond is far deeper than they ever anticipated. Trust becomes the cornerstone of their relationship, proving that sometimes true love can emerge from the unlikeliest of circumstances. With each obstacle they overcome, Amelia and Alexander become each other's greatest allies, building a love that defies all expectations. In the end, they discover that the path to true love is often found in the most unexpected places, and that a contract marriage can be the beginning of a lifelong commitment filled with trust, passion, and a love that will endure beyond all odds.
Amelia Summers sat alone in her bedroom, the soft glow of the moon casting a melancholic hue on her tear-streaked face. It had been another long and painful day in her lonely existence. Her stepmother, Victoria, had spared no effort in making her life miserable, while her stepbrother, Ethan, took pleasure in tormenting her at every turn. Amelia's heart ached with a longing for the warmth of a loving family, but instead, she was trapped in a house filled with animosity.
The whispers of Victoria's harsh words echoed in Amelia's ears as she recalled the latest incident. "You're nothing but a burden," Victoria had sneered, her eyes filled with contempt. "Your father should have left you with your worthless mother." Those words stung Amelia's heart, leaving her feeling rejected and unwanted.
Amelia's father, Richard, seemed oblivious to the torment his daughter endured. Lost in his own world of business deals and social appearances, he had turned a blind eye to the suffering within his own home. Amelia had become invisible to him, her pleas for help falling on deaf ears. The pain of his neglect cut deeper than any of Victoria's cruel words.
As Amelia wiped away her tears, her gaze fell upon a magazine lying on her bedside table. It was the latest edition of the Elite Gazette, a notorious tabloid that thrived on scandalous rumors. The cover featured a headline that caught Amelia's attention: "Alexander Reed: Playboy or Gay? The CEO's Mysterious Love Life Revealed." Intrigued, she picked up the magazine and began reading the article.
The article painted a picture of Alexander Reed, a successful and enigmatic CEO known for his charm and wealth. Rumors swirled about his romantic escapades, with some suggesting that he was a womanizer like his own father. Others claimed he was secretly gay, hiding his true identity from the world. Amelia couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for this stranger thrust into the spotlight.
Lost in her thoughts, Amelia didn't notice the soft creak of her bedroom door opening. It was Victoria, a malicious smile playing on her lips. "What's this? Reading about Mr. Reed, are we?" she sneered, snatching the magazine from Amelia's hands.
Amelia's heart raced with fear, knowing the consequences of Victoria discovering any semblance of happiness in her life. "It's nothing, just a passing curiosity," she stammered, trying to downplay the significance.
Victoria's eyes narrowed, and she leaned in close, her voice dripping with venom. "Remember your place, Amelia. You'll never be worthy of someone like Alexander Reed. A pathetic little girl like you could only dream of a life with a man of his stature."
Amelia's spirit crumbled under Victoria's harsh words, her dreams of finding love and acceptance seeming more elusive than ever. She felt the weight of her loneliness press heavily upon her shoulders, suffocating her hopes for a better future.
As Victoria left the room, a seed of determination sprouted within Amelia's heart. She refused to let her stepmother's cruelty define her. She longed for a life filled with love and happiness, even if it seemed like an impossible dream. With renewed resolve, Amelia vowed to break free from the chains of her current existence, believing that one day, she would find the love she deserved.
As the moon continued its silent watch over Amelia's room, she whispered to the night air, "Someday, my lonely heart will find its solace. Someday, love will come." And with those words of hope, she drifted into a restless sleep, holding onto the fragile dream of a brighter tomorrow.
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Natalie used to think she could melt Connor’s icy heart, but she was sorely mistaken. When at last she decided to leave, she discovered that she was pregnant. Even so, she chose to quietly leave his world, prompting Connor to mobilize all of his resources and expand his business to a global scale—all in a bid to find her. But there was no trace of Natalie. Connor slowly spiraled into madness, turning the city upside down and leaving chaos in his wake. Natalie finally surfaced years later, with wealth and power of her own, only to find herself entangled with Connor once again.
"Lucien, let's get a divorce," I said in a peremptory tone that was long overdue, the most decisive farewell to this absurd marriage. We had been married for exactly three years-three years that, for me, were filled with nothing but endless loneliness and torment. For three years, the husband who should have stood by my side through every storm, Lucien Sullivan, had completely disappeared from my life as if he had never existed. He vanished without a trace, leaving me alone to endure this empty, desolate marriage. Today, I finally received his message: "I'm back. Come pick me up at the airport." When I read his words, my heart leapt with joy, and I raced to the airport, thinking that he finally understood my love and was coming back to me. But his cruelty was far worse than I could have ever imagined-he was accompanied by a pregnant woman, and that woman was Carla, my closest and most trusted friend. In that moment, all of my previous excitement, all my hope, and all of our shared laughter and tears turned into the sharpest of daggers, stabbing into my heart and leaving me gasping for air. Now, all I want is to escape from this place that has left me so broken-to lick my wounds in solitude. Even if these wounds will remain with me for the rest of my life, I refuse to have anything to do with him ever again. He should know that it was his own hand that trampled our love underfoot, that his coldness and betrayal created this irreparable situation. But when he heard those words, he desperately clung to this broken, crumbling marriage, unwilling to let it end-almost as though doing so could rewind time and return everything to how it used to be. "Aurora, come back. I regret everything!" Regret? Those simple words stirred no emotion in me-only endless sadness and fury. My heart let out a frantic, desperate scream: It's too late for any of this!
Traversing back to the ancient Prime Martial World from modern age, Austin finds himself in a younger body as he wakes up. Yet, the young man he possesses was a miserable dimwit, what a bummer! But it doesn’t matter as his mind is sound and clear. Possessing this younger and stronger body, he will fight his way to become the God of martial arts, and rule the whole Martial World!
“Drive this woman out!” "Throw this woman into the sea!” When he doesn’t know Debbie Nelson’s true identity, Carlos Hilton cold-shoulders her. “Mr. Hilton, she is your wife,” Carlos’ secretary reminded him. Hearing that, Carlos gives him a cold stare and complained, “why didn’t you tell me earlier?” From then on, Carlos spoils her rotten. Little did everyone expect that they would get a divorce.
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!