Isabella, born into a harsh and unjust world with divorced parents, managed to find her footing and achieve stability. But what happens when her world is turned upside down, and she must rely on a complete stranger? Discover what fate has in store for her.
My life has always been a bit unconventional. Growing up with limited resources and my parents' divorce left my brother and me to fend for ourselves alongside our overworked mom. My brother, the dedicated student, became a doctor, while I, never much of a studier, found my niche in accounting. Now, I was doing well for myself with a good job and a boyfriend, and life seemed perfect. Or so I thought.
One day, everything changed. I received a message at work: "Miss Isabella, we regret to inform you that your services are no longer required." My heart sank, and I felt utterly confused. My second-class degree made finding another job like the one I had difficult.
Feeling down, I decided to head to a bar for a drink. I ordered some vodka, and that's when I heard a familiar voice.
"What's a pretty girl like you doing here all alone?" I turned around to see the most charming man I'd ever laid eyes on. Just as I was about to respond, he interrupted me. "And more importantly, who did that to your face?" His concern was genuine, and I felt a glimmer of hope.
His name was Ethan, and he had a way of making me feel at ease. "It's a long story," I told him, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Well, I've got nowhere to be," Ethan replied, signaling for a drink. "Go ahead and tell me what's going on."
I told him everything, from my job loss to my concerns about my relationship with my boyfriend, Mark. Mark had started becoming abusive. I didn't even think he loved me anymore. At the beginning of our relationship, he had showered me with affection and promises, but it didn't take long for his true nature to surface. He rarely showed any genuine interest in my feelings or needs. I constantly felt like a burden to him, never truly loved or valued.
Throughout my life, I never felt my parents loved me. Sure, they took care of me, but all that was confirmed when my dad turned his back on us. My mother, although hardworking, never cared about my mental health or what I liked. She was always too busy to notice my struggles or my interests. It was even more difficult because I was not the studious type. My brother, on the other hand, loved studying and eventually became a doctor. My mother was so proud and happy with his achievements, and I couldn't help but feel like a disappointment in comparison.
I tried to leave my relationship with Mark several times, but to no avail. What's worse is that he threatened my family and friends if I dared leave him. Life was not fair. He cheated on me countless times with other girls, yet he still held me against my will. Each betrayal cut deeper than the last, making me feel worthless and unlovable. His abuse wasn't just physical; it was mental and emotional too. He belittled me, made me doubt my worth, and isolated me from those who cared about me. I was drained, a shadow of my former self, with no hope in sight.
Ethan listened attentively, not once interrupting or making me feel uncomfortable. "You don't deserve to be treated like that," he said firmly. "No one does."
"I know," I replied, feeling teary-eyed. "But I don't know what to do. I'm scared of what might happen next."
"You need to take care of yourself, Isabella," Ethan said, his voice full of conviction. "You deserve better than that."
I knew Ethan was right, but I didn't know how to go about it. That's when Ethan surprised me with an offer. "Come stay with me," he said. "I have a spare room, and you can stay there until you get back on your feet."
At first, I was hesitant. I didn't know Ethan, and accepting his offer seemed foolish. But something about him made me feel safe, and I knew I couldn't stay in my current situation any longer. "Okay," I said, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. "I'll take you up on your offer."
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
Accused of murder, Sylvia Todd's mother was deemed a traitor by the entire pack, condeming Sylvia to live the rest of her life alone in humiliation as a lowly slave. All she wanted to do was to prove her mother's innocence somehow, but fate never seemed to be on the side of the traitor's daughter. Still, Sylvia never lost hope. As the future lycan king of all werewolves, Rufus Duncan possessed great power and status, but he had an inexplicable reputation for being cruel, bloodthirsty, and ruthless. Unbeknownst to everyone, he had been cursed long ago to transform into a killer monster on every full moon. Even though fate did not always look upon the two, it brought Sylvia and Rufus together as each other's destined mates. Will justice be served for Sylvia's mother? What about Rufus' secret? Can Sylvia and Rufus defy all societal norms and stay together? Will these two unlucky souls have their happy ending?
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."
Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”
“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”.
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."