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Ethan Davis, a self-made billionaire, is known for his ruthless business tactics and his obsession with control. He finds himself in a predicament when his father's will states that in order to inherit his fortune, Ethan must marry within a year. Determined to maintain his independence, Ethan devises a plan to find a contract wife who will fulfill the terms of the will without interfering with his life. Ethan's search leads him to Olivia Anderson, a struggling artist with a heart full of dreams but burdened by financial difficulties. Desperate for a way out of her troubles, Olivia agrees to Ethan's proposal, signing a contract that binds them together for one year. The terms are clear: they will remain married in public only, with no emotional attachment or intimacy. As Ethan and Olivia embark on their pretend marriage, they struggle to maintain the facade while dealing with their own personal demons. Olivia finds herself drawn to Ethan's enigmatic personality, while Ethan battles with his growing attraction to Olivia, which threatens to shatter the walls he has built around himself
*Character introduction*
~Ethan Davis~
Ethan Davis is a strikingly handsome man in his early 20s, with a tall and well-built physique. He has a strong jawline, piercing blue eyes, and dark, neatly styled hair that adds an air of sophistication to his overall appearance. Ethan's fashion sense is impeccable, often seen donning tailored suits that perfectly accentuate his physique. He is a highly ambitious and driven individual, known for his sharp intellect and unwavering determination. As the CEO of a successful multinational corporation, he possesses excellent leadership skills and is known for making bold decisions. Ethan is confident, charismatic, and has a natural ability to command attention and respect from those around him. However, beneath his confident exterior lies a hint of vulnerability, pride and ruthless dominance. He is also known for his ruthless business tactics and his obsession with control.
~Olivia Anderson~
Olivia is a strikingly beautiful young woman with long, flowing chestnut hair that cascades down her back. Her deep, expressive hazel eyes are framed by long lashes, giving her an innocent yet alluring look. She has a petite figure with gentle curves, and her fair complexion is often adorned with a natural rosy glow. Aurora's smile is radiant, capable of lighting up a room and captivating anyone who crosses her path.
Brenna lived with her adoptive parents for twenty years, enduring their exploitation. When their real daughter appeared, they sent Brenna back to her true parents, thinking they were broke. In reality, her birth parents belonged to a top circle that her adoptive family could never reach. Hoping Brenna would fail, they gasped at her status: a global finance expert, a gifted engineer, the fastest racer... Was there any end to the identities she kept hidden? After her fiancé ended their engagement, Brenna met his twin brother. Unexpectedly, her ex-fiancé showed up, confessing his love...
Trigger warning!!! Intended for mature readers who enjoy morally complex, slow-burn, poseesive, forbidden, dark romance that pushes boundaries. ***EXCERPT*** Blood everywhere. Trembling hands. "No!" My eyes blurred. His lifeless eyes stared back at me, his blood pooling at my feet. The man I loved-dead. Killed by the one person I could never escape - my stepbrother. *** Kasmine's life was never hers to begin with. Kester, her stepbrother, controlled and monitored her every move. At first, it was all sweet and brotherly until it began to turn into an obsession. Kester was the Alpha, and his word was law. No close friends. No boyfriends. No freedom. The only consolation Kasmine had was her twenty-first birthday, which was supposed to change everything. She dreamt of finding her mate, escaping the sickening control of Kester, and finally claiming her own life. But fate had other plans for her. On the night of her birthday, not only was she disappointed that she wasn't mated to the love of her life, but she found out that her mate was none other than him - Her tormentor. Her stepbrother. She'd rather die than be mated to a man whom she had known as her big brother all her life. A man who would do just anything to make sure she was his. But when love turns to obsession, and obsession turns to blood, how far can one girl run before she realizes there is nowhere else to run to?
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
Anabel found out she was pregnant and dialed her husband's number to share the good news to him. They have been married for two years without a child. Desmond's mother had been accusing her of being barren and unproductive. When the call was picked, she was flabbergasted and broken. She was hearing a loud moan of feminine voice. "Ohh! Yeah! Don't stop fucking me! Fuck me harder baby!" accompanied with sound of skins slapping against the other. She went home to confront her husband and end up receiving a divorce paper. Desmond divorced him for a lady his mother was rooting. Few months later when he found out that his ex-wife is a billionaire heiress and she is pregnant with twins, he went crazy!
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?