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A BILLIONAIRE'S REDEMPTION: BLURB. "You think a contract can control me?" Lila said, her voice trembling. "Papers might tie me to you legally, but you'll never possess my body." Damien's eyes hardened, his expression as cold as ever. "Your body? Have you looked at yourself in the mirror? If beauty was a crime you'd be innocent, my dear." He turned to meet her gaze, giving her a scrutinizing look. "You are nothing compared to the ladies I fuck. Now, get out". Forced into marriage by their parents, a ruthless business tycoon and a struggling fashion house owner are stuck together. Damien Kingston, known for his harsh business tactics, shows no interest in his new wife, Lila Thompson, who is equally repulsed by him. With Lila fashion business on the edge of collapse, they must face their new life together. As secrets are revealed and unexpected feelings start to grow. Can they find a way to make their marriage work, or will it fall apart under the pressure of lies and ambition? In a world where power and love clash, will they find redemption in each other, or will their marriage become a battlefield of broken dreams?
CHAPTER ONE
"Have you seen the news? He is everywhere. And for what?! Sleeping with numerous ladies. Is that who you want me to marry? All for what?! Money?!" Lila screamed at the top of her voice
"Those are all rumors darling" Her father said in a comforting voice
"And what would someone like him want from someone like me? What does he stands to gain? Have you asked yourself this?!" she yelled again trying to force the threating tears from dropping.
"Lila, can you not be selfish for once in your life?! Magnus Thompson angrily yelled. "Will you stop thinking about yourself alone and think about your mother! You're marrying Damien Kingston, and that's final. This isn't a suggestion, it's an order. Quit Arguing because it won't change a thing. You are meeting with him tomorrow by 3pm, Eleven Madison Park!" he said in a more frustrated voice now.
Lila furiously ran up the stairs as tears streamed down her face, her father's voice echoed through the corridor. She was done arguing with him; and it was obvious he wasn't changing his mind anytime soon.
She quickly banged her room door and snapped the lock forcefully. Her mind is racing with emotions. She leaned against the door, trying to steady her breath.
"I am almost fucking engaged," She yelled at the top of her voice
"You have been almost fucking Engaged for three years now, darling" she heard her father said from the hallway, "Admit it baby, Richmond doesn't have what it takes to marry you." he continued, in a calm voice.
"I can't marry Damien Kingston! I don't love him. How can you force me into marrying someone like Damien Kingston, that ruthless business tycoon?"
Everywhere became silent, he didn't bother replying this time.
Tears rolled down her eyes as she sank to the floor, pressing her knees firmly to her chest. The reality of her situation was suffocating, and she hadn't a say to it.
She lay on the cold floor hugging her knee so close to her chest.
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The beep from Lila's phone woke her up about three hours later. She couldn't believe she slept the whole time on the floor.
"Ouch..." she groaned as she stretched, placing her right hand at the back of her neck as she winced from the pain that enveloped her whole body . "Hello" she said, her voice still thick with sleep. She sluggishly sat up rubbing her palm over her temple.
"Wha...what?! No! Doctor, you can't do that! I'll be there in a jiffy!"
Her mind raced with fear as she took a cab to the hospital.
When she arrived, she burst through the door and walked hurriedly to the reception's desk.
"Where is Dr. Stevens?" she asked, her voice trembling.
The receptionist looked up before replying. "He should be in his office. I'll let him know you're...."
She didn't bother waiting for the receptionist to finish her sentence before walking down the hallway as soon as she got a glimpse of Dr Steve.
"Dr. Stevens, please, you can't stop my mother from receiving treatment. Lila pleaded immediately, her eyes were hot from the tears boiling in them. "I just need a little more time to get the money."
He sighed, his expression softening. "Lila, you've been saying this for a week now. We've done all we can, even without the necessary funds. I'll give you until the end of the week to come up with the remaining balance. If you can't raise it by then, we'll have no choice but to stop the treatment."
Lila nodded. "Thank you, Doctor. I will, I promise." She softly brushed her thumb across the stream of tears on her cheek as she watched him enter his office.
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Lila decided to see Richmond before heading home.
"Hey babe! Open up?!" she said while knocking on his door.
Richmond's face brightened when he caught sight of her from the window. "You didn't call before coming" he said as he opened the door and gave way for her to go in.
"Oh, I didn't realize I needed permission to see my favorite guy," Lila teased.
Lila hugged him tightly as soon as she got in. His musky scent filled her senses. "I love you, sweetie," she whispered.
"I love you too," Richmond replied, as he softly brushed his index around her hairline.
"Coffee? Juice?" He asked
"Coffee would be great baby"
"Okay," He concurred.
He frequently stole several glances at her while making the coffee. "So, how was your day?" he finally asked.
"It was good," She lied as a smile curled up her lip. "But being with you makes everything even better."
Richmond squeezed her hand, grinning. "Same here, but you've got me curious ever since you texted. So, what's on your mind?"
She took a deep breath, she had texted him earlier after the argument with her dad, that she needed to talk to him, but looking at his cute face now she didn't think she had the courage to tell him what her father was plotting.
"How would he take it, I can't afford to tell him, I'll just sort things out myself" she thought to herself.
She let out a faint smile before speaking "I'm just worried baby. About my mother! She keeps getting worse with each passing day and I feel helpless not being able to do anything. She's been on oxygen for months now, and the tumor in her heart has gotten worse. She needs an urgent heart transplant, or... she won't make it." Tears rolled down her eyes freely as her voice cracked.
Richmond's expression grew serious as Lila continued, "I've poured every bit of profit from my fashion house into my mom's treatment, and now the business is on the verge of bankruptcy. I even took a loan, using the company as collateral. I'm trapped, Richmond. I don't know what to do, I feel helpless."
He held her arm firm as he heaved a helpless sigh while she continued "Now, the doctors are threatening to discharge my mom if I don't deposit some money" her eyes were already red from the severe flow of water that was rushing down "A day without the oxygen and she is gone".
Richmond reached to dry her cheeks, not taking his eyes away from her eyeball. He was silent for a long while, not saying a word, just admiring the beauty in front of him.
He paused, his mind racing for a solution. "What if we launch a crowdfunding campaign? We can share your mother's story and reach out to people for help. I can talk to a few friends, I am sure a few will be moved to support us. We can also organize a charity event to raise funds. There has to be a way."
She looked at him, her heart aching with the weight of their situation. "Do you really think we can raise enough money in time? The surgery needs to happen soon."
He took her hands in his, his eyes filled with determination. "I believe we can do it, Lila. We have to try. We can't give up on us or your mother."
Lila shook her head, "No Richmond, we won't give up."
My wedding night was the last night of happiness in my life. I never imagined it would be the beginning of a lifetime filled with hidden truths and deceit. The man I believed to be Adriel Bruce admitted to actually be Wilson Jonner; he had married me in his brother's name. He blackmailed me to play the part of his dead brother's wife, pretending that we got married in secret a few days before his death. I had loved Wilson with all my heart, couldn't believe he got married to me just to use me as a pawn in a sick game to force the family into handing over Adriel’s property to his wife- me, and when I disagreed, he threatened to dig up my father's dirty past. I stood there, my world crumbling between protecting my father and keeping the lie alive. The presumed-dead Adriel Bruce survived and returned with amnesia, setting Wilson off for his planned-over fortune and vowing revenge on the woman pretending to be his wife—me. Adriel was forced to believe that he got married to me. I sensed he didn't believe it, but he had not much of a choice, knowing he couldn't remember all his past. Living under the same roof with Adriel, I was meant to follow Wilson’s orders, but an unexpected bond began to form between us. Which leaves me in need of a decision: do I carry on with Wilson's crazy plan, or follow my heart to Adriel? Join me in this intense and unexpected romance filled with secrets, deception, and the possibility of true love.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
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.
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.
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.
Traversing back to the ancient Prime Martial World from modern age, Austin finds himself in a younger body as he wakes up. Yet, the young man he possesses was a miserable dimwit, what a bummer! But it doesn’t matter as his mind is sound and clear. Possessing this younger and stronger body, he will fight his way to become the God of martial arts, and rule the whole Martial World!