"I'm having the baby". "Ryan is just a driver", Gina screamed at the top of her voice. "The both of you are from two different worlds." "Doesn't matter" Vinnie says with a shrug. "I love him." "You know you don't", her friend said fully convinced. "You shouldn't tie him down with a pregnancy, knowing you'd get bored eventually. Ryan deserves better than that." ________________ In the dazzling realm of High Society, Ryan, once a chauffeur, is entangled in a perilous mix of love and revenge. His forbidden affair with Vinnie, the Vanderbilt heiress, takes a dark turn with an unexpected pregnancy. After being forced to take responsibility, Ryan becomes a live-in son in-law of the Vandabilts, Ryan discovers the terrible secrets of his new family and life's challenges loom large. Can he navigate the treacherous vendettas of High Society and emerge unscathed? Get ready for a gripping journey through deceit, startling revelations and the enduring strength of love in a world where every secret comes with a price.
In a dimly lit movie room filled with the smell of old popcorn and the distant hum of projectors, a man clad in black sits alone. His dark clothes seem to blend into the shadows around him, like he's part of the darkness.
It's hard to see him clearly, just a faint outline against the flickering movie screen. The room feels heavy, matching the sadness on his face. His eyes show no emotion as he stares into the cinema's darkness, expressing a deep sadness that words can't capture.
As the movie scenes play, he stays in his own world of solitude and reflection. The soft light reveals the tired lines on his face, telling a silent story of someone looking for a break from the harshness of life. In this dark space, he quietly watches both the drama on screen and the quiet struggles within himself.
Ryan was not always the man who consistently wore a frown on his face. He used to be a sight for sore eyes, wearing the brightest smile, even though his life was far from perfect. However, everything changed after one careless night, but it all really started with a breakup.
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"You're back? Welcome home" Ryan greeted Clara as she entered the house. He glanced at his old wall clock, noting that his girlfriend had returned earlier than usual.
"Babe?" He called out when he noticed the frown on Clara's face. "Are you okay? Did something happen at campus?"
"What's that?" Clara asked, pointing at the envelope Ryan was holding, ignoring his questions.
"Oh," Ryan exclaimed with a burst of excitement. "Take a guess," he teased, but Clara rolled her eyes at him.
"You can see I'm not in a good mood, Ryan," she replied with a deeper frown. "So, spill."
"How about you find out for yourself?" He handed her the envelope, and she snatched it from his hand, quickly scanning its contents.
"What's this?" Clara inquired as her eyes darted across the paper.
"That's my job offer letter!" Ryan announced with infectious excitement. "I just landed a position at Acetone Tech!"
Clara couldn't hold back a scoff, her gaze fixed on Ryan with disbelief. "You..." She paused, stifling further words with an exasperated sigh, her frown deepening as she clenched the paper in her hand.
"What's wrong, Babe?" Ryan inquired, genuinely perplexed by his girlfriend's lack of enthusiasm.
"You didn't secure a job with Acetone Tech!" Clara erupted in frustration, her voice filled with disappointment. "You got hired as a driver for their family."
Ryan attempted to soothe her with a gentle tone. "But it's still a great opportunity, Clara. I'll be working regular hours, wearing a suit, meeting rich people, and the pay is really good."
Clara's frustration intensified as she retorted, "Are you even listening to yourself? This salary is less than what the Acetone's dog food costs!"
"Clara," Ryan called softly, struggling to comprehend why she wasn't pleased with his new job. "This is the best paying job I've ever had."
"That's precisely the issue," Clara exclaimed in a loud voice. "You're barely making ends meet! You're poor. How much longer am I supposed to endure this? We've been together for nearly four years. How long do I have to suffer with you?"
Ryan attempted to reason with her, saying, "I know it's been challenging, Babe, but..."
"Don't call me that!" Clara shouted, her frustration reaching its peak. "Just look at you. You're content being employed as a driver in someone else's home? Your employer is a man like you, you know?"
Ryan was wounded by her harsh words. They cut deep, and he struggled to grasp why she was acting this way. He hoped that her anger was just a result of a bad day at school.
"Did you have a rough day?" Ryan asked with genuine concern in his voice. "Did something happen at school?"
"I've had a terrible dating experience with you, Ryan," Clara bitterly retorted. She met his pained expression, but her frustration wasn't spent. "People talk every day. They say I deserve better. They say I deserve to be taken care of. They say I deserve to be with a man who doesn't live in such a shabby apartment."
Ryan fell into a momentary silence, absorbing her words. Clara had uttered many things to him over the years, but this felt like she was finally releasing all her pent-up emotions, and it cut deep.
"Clara, I..."
"I can't do this anymore," she interrupted him, determination in her voice. "I'm done, Ryan."
"Are you breaking up with me?" Ryan's voice quivered, the thought of a breakup seeming unreal. After all they'd been through, he never expected she'd just leave, especially when things were finally looking up.
"But this job would get us out of this apartment" He tried to reason with her. "I'll save up to get us a more decent place."
"I'm nearly graduating from college with a law degree, Ryan," Clara reminded him with a sniff. "I'm a promising young woman of twenty-four, and I do not want to be tied down."
"What about our dreams, Clara?" Ryan's voice barely rose above a whisper. "What about all the plans we made together?"
"You'll have to dream with someone else, Ryan," Clara declared. "Because I'm done."
She brushed past him, gathering a few of her belongings while grumbling about the lack of possessions worth packing in her closet. "All my clothes are so outdated!" She said in a loud voice.
Ryan stood there in disbelief. He was in denial as he couldn't imagine life without his girlfriend. Clara had threatened to break up many times before, but she had never followed through. Why now?
As Clara continued to vent her frustration about dating a financially struggling man, Ryan's thoughts turned to all the times he had worked hard to pay her tuition over the years. He remembered the countless occasions he had borrowed money just to make her happy.
"Yeah, you can bring the car," Clara said and Ryan turned to see her talking to someone on the phone. She appeared ready to leave, but as soon as the call ended, he made one more plea.
"Please, Clara, let's talk about this."
"My ride's here, so excuse me," she said, walking past him towards the door.
Ryan stopped his pleas when he saw an SUV parked outside. He watched Clara get into the backseat without a backward glance, and just like that, the car swerved around a corner, disappearing from sight.
PERMISSION IS TAKEN FRIM THE ORIGINAL, BE WARNED!! Do you believe in Myths? Just when she thinks it can't get any worse, it does. Lucy lost everything four years ago in a rogue attack. She's been abused, starved, rejected, and broken. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, strange things start to happen, things that only happen once every century. She finds friendship in the most unlikely place and escapes to find her true self with the help of the most dangerous Alpha. Warning: This werewolf trilogy is not intended for anyone under the age of 18 or anyone who doesn't enjoy a good spanking. It will take you on adventures around the world, make you laugh, fall in love, crush your heart and possibly leave you drooling.
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
"You're pathetic!" Brenden sneered, each word cutting deep into Corinna's heart. Years of emotional wounds had drained every ounce of love she once held. "I've wasted enough time on you. If there's a next life, I hope we never meet again." Her words severed the bond between them like a blade. From that moment on, Brenden was haunted by her absence—unable to sleep, longing for the warmth he took for granted.
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.