"And who might this be?" Kenneth dropped Lisa's wrist as if burned. "Fiona, this is Lisa. An old... friend." Fiona's eyes glittered dangerously. "How lovely to meet you, Lisa. I don't believe Kenneth's ever mentioned you before." ..."Now then," Fiona said, settling gracefully into an armchair. "Why don't we all have a friendly chat about old times?" Kenneth cleared his throat. "Fiona, I don't think-" "It's rude to keep secrets, darling," Fiona cut him off, her voice honey over steel. "Especially from your fiancée." Their unexpected reunion reignited old flames, but it also uncovered a web of secrets and danger that threatened to tear them apart once more. As Kenneth's sudden reappearance in Lisa's life is marred by His ties to a jealous, possessive Fiona and Nexus, a formidable criminal organization, plunge them into a world of peril and intrigue, Lisa found herself questioning everything she thought she knew about him. The conflicts escalated, with court drama, heartbreak, and betrayal, but amidst it all, they found the strength to confront the threats, rekindle their romance and rebuild their relationship, proving that Fateful Connection.
The Miami skyline glittered like a constellation of earthbound stars as Kenneth Cole adjusted his tie, surveying the opulent ballroom. Champagne flutes clinked, laughter bubbled, and the air hummed with anticipation. Tonight was supposed to be his moment of triumph-the official announcement of his engagement to Fiona Taylor.
"There you are, darling," Fiona purred, sliding her arm through his. Her diamond ring caught the light, winking like a silent promise. "Ready to share our news?"
Kenneth's smile didn't quite reach his eyes. "Of course."
As Fiona led him toward the center of the room, Kenneth's gaze swept across the sea of faces. He froze, his heart lurching painfully in his chest. There, by the bar, stood a ghost from his past.
Lisa Maddock.
She looked different-older, more refined-but those emerald eyes were unmistakable. Kenneth's world tilted on its axis.
"Kenneth?" Fiona's voice cut through his daze. "What's wrong?"
He blinked, forcing himself to look away from Lisa. "Nothing. Just... thought I saw someone I knew."
Fiona's eyes narrowed, following his line of sight. Her grip on his arm tightened imperceptibly.
Across the room, Lisa felt the weight of Kenneth's stare. She turned, their eyes locking in a moment that stretched into eternity. A thousand unspoken words passed between them, years of longing and regret condensed into a single, electric instant.
Elena, noticing Lisa's sudden tension, leaned in. "You okay?"
Lisa nodded, unable to tear her gaze away from Kenneth. "I didn't know he'd be here."
"Ladies and gentlemen," a voice boomed over the speakers. "If I could have your attention, please."
The crowd hushed, all eyes turning to the stage where Fiona now stood, radiant in her designer gown. Kenneth joined her, his movements stiff, his smile plastered on like a mask.
"We have a very special announcement to make," Fiona continued, beaming. "Kenneth and I are engaged!"
Applause erupted, but Lisa heard it as if from underwater. She watched, numb, as Kenneth raised Fiona's hand to his lips, pressing a kiss to her knuckles.
At that moment, Kenneth's eyes found Lisa's again. The raw emotion in his gaze sent a shiver down her spine.
Fiona, hyperaware of Kenneth's distraction, scanned the crowd. Her gaze landed on Lisa, recognition dawning like a storm cloud on the horizon.
As the couple descended from the stage, accepting congratulations, Lisa turned to Elena. "I need some air."
She pushed through the crowd, desperate for escape. Just as she reached the terrace doors, a hand caught her wrist. Lisa spun, coming face to face with Kenneth.
"Lisa," he breathed, his voice a mixture of shock and longing.
"Congratulations," Lisa managed, trying to pull away.
Kenneth's grip tightened. "Wait, please. I need to-"
"There you are!" Fiona's voice cut through the moment like a knife. She appeared at Kenneth's side, her smile sharp as broken glass. "And who might this be?"
Kenneth dropped Lisa's wrist as if burned. "Fiona, this is Lisa. An old... friend."
Fiona's eyes glittered dangerously. "How lovely to meet you, Lisa. I don't believe Kenneth's ever mentioned you before."
The tension crackled between the three of them, thick enough to choke on. Lisa opened her mouth to respond, but movement in the shadows behind Fiona caught her eye. A man with tattoos snaking up his neck watched the exchange intently, his hand hovering near his jacket pocket.
Lisa's blood ran cold. She knew that stance, that barely concealed threat of violence.
"I should go," Lisa said quickly, her eyes darting between Kenneth and the mysterious man.
As she turned to leave, Lisa heard Fiona's honeyed voice: "Oh, but you must stay for a drink. I insist."
The words sent a chill down Lisa's spine. She glanced back, catching a glimpse of Kenneth's conflicted expression and Fiona's triumphant smirk.
Behind them, the tattooed man melted back into the shadows, a predator lying in wait.
Lisa's heart raced. She had walked into something far more dangerous than a chance encounter with an old flame. And now, she feared, there might be no easy way out.
"I don't get it," Amaya said quietly, her voice trembling. "Is this a joke?" Louis shook his head, unable to meet her gaze. "I wish it was. It's an arranged marriage. My father will cut me off if I don't do it." Amaya's expression turned serious. "Are you just going to accept this? What about us, Louis? What about everything we've built together?" Louis has to end his relationship with Amaya to marry Victoria, a smart lawyer. With her ex-boyfriend Barry and Louis's former love Amaya nearby, Victoria gets caught in a dangerous mix of secrets and betrayal as she tries to show her value. Billionaire Louis Sebastian is trapped in lies and tough choices. The Sebastian family must confront their problems and decide how far they will go to protect their name as their lives fall apart. As the situation heats up and trust is tested, the big question is: who will win this battle for power?
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
“You need a bride, I need a groom. Why don’t we get married?” Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. “She keeps asking for a divorce, but I don’t want that! What should I do?”
Mistaken for a runaway bride, Mildred's ordinary life is shattered when she's forced to marry the Alpha King. Trapped in a castle of secrets, she's a pawn in a deadly game she doesn't understand. When danger strikes, Mildred must face her greatest fear to save the kingdom and the heart of a king who never wanted to love her. Will their bond be their undoing, or will it be the key to their survival?
"I, Riccardo Saviano, future Alpha of the Grey Shadow Moon Pack, reject you, Artemisia Guerrieri, Daughter of Alpha Franco of the Blood Moon Pack, as my mate and future Luna." One single sentence. One stupid single sentence was all it took to disintegrate my life. And the day of my birthday, on which this sentence was audaciously uttered to me, I lost the love of my life, my future mate, and my wolf, all at once. As I'm still assembling the pieces of my shattered heart years later, there they come. Like lightning out of a crystal blue sky. My Mates. But wait... If I am mated to triplets, how come I'm about to be mated to 5 gorgeous men? *** TW: explicit and foul language; spicy content; explicit sex scenes ***
Elena, once a pampered heiress, suddenly lost everything when the real daughter framed her, her fiancé ridiculed her, and her adoptive parents threw her out. They all wanted to see her fall. But Elena unveiled her true identity: the heiress of a massive fortune, famed hacker, top jewelry designer, secret author, and gifted doctor. Horrified by her glorious comeback, her adoptive parents demanded half her newfound wealth. Elena exposed their cruelty and refused. Her ex pleaded for a second chance, but she scoffed, “Do you think you deserve it?” Then a powerful magnate gently proposed, “Marry me?”