People believed Lena would do anything to marry into the prestigious Barton family. Just out of a relationship, she quickly turned her attention to Collin Barton. But unknown to many, Collin was the one expecting their marriage. Lena, already expecting a child before marriage, cared only about her baby's future. On the second day of their marriage, when rumors of Collin's affair with a past lover came to light, Lena remained calm. She even managed to remind him to be more cautious in the future. That evening, Collin cornered her. "Honey, I am sorry..." It was in their married life that Collin truly understood the challenge of winning over his wife's heart.
"Congratulations! You're one month pregnant and everything looks normal," the doctor announced.
Hearing this, Lena Yates was in disbelief. She snatched the pregnancy test report and feverishly scanned through to the last page.
Shock rooted her to the spot for nearly two full minutes from what she saw. Regaining her composure, she flung the papers away as if they burned her hands and blurted out, "You must have made a mistake. I've been on birth control. How can I possibly be pregnant?"
The revelation struck her harder than any dire diagnosis could have. How could she be one month pregnant?
Lena's face was drained of color as panic surged through her veins. She sputtered, trying to finish her thought while her eyes searched the doctor's face for any sign of jest.
"Ms. Yates, birth control pills aren't 100% effective," the doctor explained gently.
Lena didn't process the words that followed. Her reality had just shifted-unmarried, pregnant, and the father was her ex-boyfriend's uncle! Her nails pressed into her palms, her hands slick with sweat as her mind raced through a blur of memories-a messy room, a large bed, bodies intertwined.
That night was chaos incarnate. After being dumped by Roderick Barton, she had lost herself in alcohol for the first time in her twenty-three years, which led to an unthinkable mistake with his uncle.
Now, as images of that stern, impressive face flashed back her mind, Lena dreaded the consequences if he discovered her pregnancy.
She shuddered involuntarily. She touched her belly, her eyes drifting towards the entrance of the gynecology department. The thought of an abortion crossed her mind. Yet, the life inside her stirred a wave of hesitation across her features.
As she wavered, her phone erupted with a sudden ring.
"You need to come back immediately," the voice demanded sharply. "Lena, if I don't see you within an hour, forget about any help for your grandmother's illness."
The call was cut off abruptly after just seven seconds, leaving no room for Lena to object.
The caller was her father, Zander Yates.
Following her parents' divorce, the court had placed Lena in Zander's care. Zander, a man of striking appearance, had once married into the wealthy Anderson family after divorce. Thus, Lena had grown up in the opulent surroundings of the Anderson family's residence.
Now, her grandmother's health was failing, a situation that demanded more money than Lena could muster.
It seemed the dilemma of her pregnancy would have to wait.
With a heavy sigh, she exited the hospital and headed towards Serenity Villas.
She entered the home smoothly and was immediately escorted by a servant to Zander's study.
"What do you want?" Lena asked bluntly once the servant had departed. She watched the middle-aged man as he practiced his calligraphy.
Zander's strokes carried a certain majesty, making him appear every inch the master of the art. However, Lena secretly considered his script so unpleasing to the eye that she felt it merited a formal complaint for the sheer waste of paper and ink.
Three tense minutes ticked by before he finally ceased his writing and signed his name to the paper, looking quite pleased with himself.
As Lena observed, Zander retrieved a thick manila envelope from his drawer with a flourish.
"Take this money," he declared, sliding the envelope across the desk toward her.
By its bulk, it seemed to contain merely fifty thousand-a pittance compared to her grandmother's daily medical expenses of over ten thousand, not to mention the looming, exorbitant surgery fees.
Lena didn't reach for the envelope. "What do you mean by this?" she queried.
"Nothing special," Zander replied, his attention drifting back to the fresh ink on his calligraphy, a hint of pride in his eyes. "I heard you were out drinking with some investors last night? While I appreciate your dedication to your grandmother, I must step in if you're compromising yourself for her medical bills. The Anderson family has supported you for years. You shouldn't be ungrateful. It's time you put an end to this. The money here should suffice for a respectable funeral."
Stunned, Lena fixed her gaze on Zander. He was actually suggesting they stop her grandmother's treatment!
A man like Travis Sinclair wants nothing more than a woman who matches his sexual prowess and is used to getting everything he wants. A cold-hearted billionaire ,he lives by one rule - no love, no commitment. Ayanna Davies isn't looking for a relationship. She's focused on her work and the financial security it brings. As a high end escort, her client is full of filthy rich men who are willing to pay handsomely for her services. But when Travis Sinclair becomes one of her clients, she begins twice about mixing work with pleasure. Not knowing that he is an old acquaintance whom she despises.
Betrayed by her mate and sister on the eve of her wedding, Makenna was handed to the ruthless Lycan Princes as a lover, her indifferent father ignoring her plight. Determined to escape and seek revenge, she captured the interest of the three Lycan princes, who desired her exclusively amid many admirers. This complicated her plans, trapping her and making her a rival to the future Lycan queen. Entwined in jealousy and vindictiveness, could Makenna achieve her vengeance in the intricate dance with the three princes?
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!
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?
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.
“Do I want a taste?” his voice deeper than he had ever spoken. His eyes pinned on me like I was the only thing that fascinated him. “What do I do?” I thought to myself as he moved closer to me, I wanted to run away, to resist him but I was pinned to the wall by him. “Gosh I hate this man so much” his scent, his body, his beautiful green eyes, he was driving me crazy. I know this is wrong, he has a fiancee and all but that makes me want him even more. “Get on the bed and spread your legs” his cold voice woke me up and then I remembered I was just a maid to him. “Yes master”.