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Alessandra "Alex" Thompson, a talented but struggling artist, is on the verge of losing her family's ancestral home. Enter enigmatic billionaire, Julian Blackwood, who uses growing artists for his own gain, offers a lifeline: a contract marriage with a hefty stipend and a guaranteed inheritance. But there's a catch - they must remain married for a year, and Julian has absolute control over her art and personal life. As they navigate their arranged union, they must confront their own demons and the growing attraction between them. Will they find love and redemption, or will their contract marriage become a prison?
Alessandra "Alex" Thompson gazed at her latest canvas, her mind racing with doubts. Her art was her passion, but it barely paid the bills. The rent on her family's ancestral home was overdue, and the bank was threatening foreclosure. She felt like she was drowning in debt and uncertainty.
As she pondered her next move, a sleek black car pulled up outside. A suited driver approached her door with a mysterious envelope. "From Mr. Julian Blackwood," he said, his eyes unreadable.
Alex's heart skipped a beat as she opened the letter. The billionaire's offer was shocking: a contract marriage with a hefty stipend and guaranteed inheritance – but at a steep price.
She felt a shiver run down her spine as she read the terms: she would have to remain married to Julian for at least a year, and he would have complete control over her art and personal life. It was a daunting prospect, but the promise of financial security and a chance to focus on her art without worry was tempting.
As she deliberated, her phone rang. It was her best friend, Ella, a lawyer. Alex confided in her about the offer, and Rachel urged her to consider it carefully. "It's a risky move, Alex, but it could be a game-changer for your career."
Alex sighed, weighing her options. She knew she had to make a decision soon or risk losing everything she had worked for. She thought about her family's history, their struggles and triumphs. She couldn't bear the thought of losing their home, their legacy.
With a sense of trepidation, she picked up the phone and dialed the number provided in the letter. A deep, smooth voice answered. "Julian Blackwood speaking. I trust you've considered my proposal, Alex?"
She took a deep breath. "Yes, Mr. Blackwood. I'm interested, but I need to know more about what I'd be getting myself into."
"Excellent," he replied. "Let's schedule a meeting to discuss the details. My driver will pick you up at 5 pm ."
Alex agreed, her heart racing with anticipation and fear. She knew that her life was about to change in ways she couldn't imagine.
As she hung up the phone, she felt a sense of unease settle over her. She knew that she was taking a risk, but she also knew that she had no other choice. She had to secure her family's future, no matter the cost.
She spent the rest of the day in a daze, her mind racing with thoughts of Julian and his proposal. She couldn't concentrate on her art, and she found herself wandering around her studio, feeling lost and uncertain.
As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over her canvas, Alex knew that she had made up her mind. She would meet with Julian, and she would listen to his proposal. She would do whatever it took to save her family's home, even if it meant sacrificing her happiness.
With a sense of determination, she packed up her art supplies and headed out into the evening, ready to face whatever lay ahead.
She waited for not up to five minutes before the driver arrived and picked her up
As they drove through the city streets, she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She knew that she was about to enter into a contract that would change her life forever. She was about to become a part of Julian's world, a world of wealth and privilege. She was about to become a part of a world that was completely foreign to her.
But she pushed on, driven by her desire to save her family's home. She knew that she had to be brave, that she had to take risks to achieve her goals. And so she walked on, her heart pounding in her chest, her mind racing with thoughts of the future.
As they approached the office, she felt a sense of trepidation. She knew that she was about to meet a man who was rumored to be ruthless and cunning. She knew that she was about to meet a man who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted.
But she steeled herself, knowing that she had to be strong. She knew that she had to be prepared for anything, that she had to be ready to face whatever lay ahead.
And so she took a deep breath, and she pushed open the door. She stepped inside, her heart pounding in her chest, her mind racing with thoughts of the future.
The story "Against All Odds" is about, two lovers Ava and Caleb. Their relationship started as a boss to an employee. But as time goes on things change and they fell in love with each other, even though Victoria( Caleb's morther) was not in support. Little do they know that, there's more secrete to the company and Victoria's past. Will Victoria be able to bring them apart or will the truth about Ava's father's death do so.
P-please, I beg you. Come let's go tell Christian I had no hand in whatever happened, p-please." I clutched the lapel of his jacket desperately. "Let's go. You need to tell my husband you were paid." "Young lady, you're harassing me." His tone was cold and his stare granite. But I could care less. "You harassed me first! You had sex with me without my consent, my husband knows and now I'm pregnant with this child he doesn't want. You ruined my marriage! I-I hate you!" ************************************ Caught by her husband with another man on their matrimonial bed the morning after her birthday, Hailey Codza could not defend herself. As though it's not enough, she gets pregnant. Her enraged husband decides to pay her back for her infidelity by having an affair with his ex-girlfriend - Denise Kellers, the family Hailey never knew she had. Losing her family's wealth and company to her husband and his ex (now girlfriend), she is devastated, homeless and penniless as all her credit cards are blocked by her husband. She sees the man who is responsible for her pregnancy. The man she has no idea how he'd found his way to her matrimonial bed - Jared Johnson. Jared is annoyed when this strange woman disrupts his meeting and accuses him of ruining her life, marriage and impregnating her. It affects his business deals and having no choice, he marries her to calm the public whilst engaged to someone else. But he loathes her and allows his family treats her badly. Hailey who has fallen in love with Jared is broken when she can no longer take the humiliation. She signs the divorce papers and leaves, only to arrive six years later to the country as a self-made, secret billionaire and a mother of twins. Now her two ex-husbands are begging to have her back...
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.
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?
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"
"Ahh!" She was in a moaning mess. She did not want to feel anything for this man. She hated him. His hands began to move all over her body. She gasped when he pulled down the back chain of her dress. The chain stopped at her lower waist, so when he zipped it off, her upper back and waist were exposed. "D-Don't touch m-ummm!" His fingers rolled around her bare back, and she pressed her head against the pillow. His touches were giving her goosebumps all over her body. With a deep angry voice, he whispered in her ear, "I am going to make you forget his touches, kisses, and everything. Every time you touch another man, you will only think of me." - - - Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he doesn't give a damn about rules and laws, as he only likes to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?