Carly, reeling from the shattering discovering of her fiance's infidelity, brought home a striking male model. The next day, at a family gathering, she encountered the same "model", Kristian, who turned out to be her future cousin-in-law. He intercepted her departure, taunting, "Where are you rushing off to, dearest cousin-in-law?" Gossip soon spread as Kristian was often seen frequenting Carly's room. When questioned if he had feelings for her, Kristian dismissed it, claiming he was just toying with her. Yet Carly sensed a deeper connection, especially as Kristian had defied the odds to attend her wedding. Now, with her pinned against the wall in her bridal gown, Kristian demanded, "Are you truly going to marry my cousin?"
"Stop! I've changed my mind," Carly Sullivan blurted out.
Her last piece of clothing was at risk as the man's touch lingered on her waist, on the brink of removing it.
In that critical moment, she snapped back to reality and seized his wrist.
After discovering her fiancé's affair with her half-sister, Carly decided to pick up a striking stranger from the bar, intending to get even with her fiancé.
However, when the moment of truth arrived, she realized she couldn't go through with it.
The man's head remained nestled in the crook of her neck, his breath warm against her ear, sending shivers down her spine.
Carly pushed against the man's solid chest, needing to put some space between them.
Suddenly, the man's eyes flew open.
Taken aback, Carly raised her hands in defense, but he was quicker, capturing them and securing them above her head.
Kristian Mason, the man being referred to, propped himself up, eyeing her with an icy stare.
Carly, despite her angelic and pure looks, boasted a well-crafted body that was both stunningly voluptuous and alluring.
Even her attempts to play hard-to-get were executed with surprising finesse.
Kristian's lips curved into a playful smile.
He could tell his cousin Aydan Mason had finally caught on to what he liked.
Coming back from overseas to find such a nice surprise made him happy.
"Let go of me!" Carly's voice broke through the air as she squirmed, instantly regretting her rash decision.
Kristian's interest faded. He let her go and propped himself up on the bed.
Carly quickly wrapped herself in the blanket, retreating to a corner and watching Kristian with caution.
Kristian, with a chuckle, lit up a cigarette. Through the curling smoke, he gave Carly a look that was both teasing and assessing.
Carly felt like she was the target of some predator, her body tensing up.
Luckily, after a moment, Kristian simply got out of bed and left the room without another word.
Once the door clicked shut, Carly allowed herself to relax slightly.
A nice, woody scent lingered in the air, comforting yet reminding her of what had transpired.
Touching her forehead, she couldn't help but think about the crazy thing she had done for revenge.
She was relieved that it ended without any trouble.
The effects of the alcohol soon lulled her into sleep.
Deep into the night, the scene shifted to the Cloudland Club, the most luxurious entertainment spot in Brila City.
In the exclusive VIP room of the club, Kristian, the owner, was sitting on a sofa, his eyes half-closed.
Cormac Harper walked in, placed a card on the table, and respectfully said, "I've confirmed she's a student about to graduate from Brila University. It doesn't look like she has any connection to Aydan Mason."
Cormac paused, seeming like he had more to add.
Kristian gave him a sharp look, a silent prompt to get to the point.
Cormac blurted out, "You'd never guess, but she's actually Declan Mason's fiancée! She's going to marry into your family next month!"
Kristian narrowed his eyes. He had caught wind of this marriage soon after he left the country.
His grandfather, Brody Mason had even sent him pictures...
Mulling it over, a playful smirk appeared on Kristian's face.
"Aydan really went all out. He even got Declan's woman to lay a trap for me."
Cormac jumped at the chance to praise him. "Luckily, your cleverness kept you from falling for it..."
But before he could finish, his eyes landed on a noticeable lipstick mark on Kristian's collar, and he stopped mid-sentence, stunned.
"Holy crap! Did you sleep with her?"
Cormac remembered that Kristian had left the villa in less than half an hour.
Did Kristian, with his well-built physique, climax swiftly, barely able to contain his excitement?
Seeing Cormac's skeptical expression, Kristian just chuckled. "Fuck off! I'm not that fast!"
Thinking back to the woman who had been moaning in his arms earlier, Kristian suddenly felt parched.
He loosened his tie, a silent cue for Cormac to leave.
Misreading the signal, Cormac quickly returned with two girls wearing very little.
"They're newcomers. They haven't met any clients yet."
"Fuck off!"
Kristian dismissed them without a second look.
Once the door closed, he grabbed a bottle of whiskey, taking a long drink, then picked up a student ID card from the table.
The girl in the photo had memorable features.
"Carly Sullivan," Kristian said her name out, his voice low and rough.
Maybe the next time they met, she would be his cousin-in-law.
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
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?
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."
Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.
To the public, she was the CEO's executive secretary. Behind closed doors, she was the wife he never officially acknowledged. Jenessa was elated when she learned that she was pregnant. But that joy was replaced with dread as her husband, Ryan, showered his affections on his first love. With a heavy heart, she chose to set him free and leave. When they met again, Ryan's attention was caught by Jenessa's protruding belly. "Whose child are you carrying?!" he demanded. But she only scoffed. "It's none of your business, my dear ex-husband!"