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In the glittering heart of a contemporary city fraught with power struggles and high society intrigue, Rome, a ruthless 27-year-old business tycoon, seeks vengeance for the brutal murder of his family. His target: Robert, the formidable patriarch of Davenge Enterprise. To execute his plan, Rome marries Robert's daughter, Kylie, a 22-year-old heiress who is blissfully unaware of the true nature of their union. As Kylie returns from her honeymoon to find her father's empire in ruins, she is thrust into a world of betrayal and deceit. Struggling to reconcile her love for Rome with the devastation he has wrought, Kylie vows to destroy him. But Rome, torn between his quest for revenge and his growing feelings for his new wife, faces a moral and emotional crisis. In a dramatic clash of love and revenge, can Rome and Kylie find redemption and forgiveness, or will their tumultuous journey end in destruction? Discover a tale of passion, betrayal, and the ultimate quest for redemption in The Heiress and the Tycoon
The shrill sound of the alarm shattered the darkness, jerking Rome awake.
His breath came in ragged gasps, and his heart pounded so hard it felt like it might burst from his chest.
Sweats clung to his body as if autumn had come early.
The dream had been so very detailed-his old home, his dad writhing in agony from poison and his mother screaming falling off a rooftop.
A darkness of the nightmare still haunted Rome even after he opened his eyes to find himself in darkness.
He fumbled for the pills on his nightstand, finding them and swallowing them dry, their bitterness stung him.
He sat up and looked around at the bareness of his room with its minimalist décor.
The black walls and cold furniture seemed suffocatingly close. they seemed to add to the feeling of loneliness he experienced.
His face wet with sweat, Rome glanced at the clock–4:00 AM.
His mind ran back between the remnants of a dream that still echoed inside it and the harsh reality he was living within.
After shaking off any traces of sleep, he went out to the balcony and lit a cigarette. The smoke rose curling up with the cool morning breeze.
This city's skyline stretched beneath him. that city that stood as testimony about what an empire he had built.
Taking in a long drag from this cigarette,
he muttered "I swear, I will make those who caused you pain suffer beyond their worst nightmares.
They will beg for death." The cigarette burned down to its filter as he spoke.
Waking to the bright morning light, her father's voice breaking through her slumber.
"Kylie! Kylie! It's time to wake up!" Her messy black hair tumbled over her face as she sat up, yawning and smiling at her father, who stood by her bed with a warm smile and hands in his pockets.
"Papa you are up early," she said, stretching.
"I'm always up early, don't you have plans today?" he asked, brows furrowed.
"Oh, I do! she replied, hurrying to the bathroom.
An hour later, Kylie feeling refreshed made her way to the dining room.Her father was still in his pajamas and she asked,
"Papa, aren't you going to work?"
"Papa is off today," he said with a warm smile.
Kylie's heart swelled at the sight of her father so relaxed. Since her mother's passing,
Robert the CEO of Davenge Enterprise, had worked tirelessly.
Seeing him take a break and support her made her love him even more. "I love you Papa" Kylie said as she headed out.
"I love you too princess, be careful" Robert called after her. his smile genuine.
Kylie met her best friend Dustin who is openly gay, at his spa. seeing Kylie at his spa made him so happy .
"Oh my girl! I missed you, I thought I was no longer important."
"Oh stop it sissy! It's just been two days," Kylie chuckled, and they laughed together.
Dustin's employees were accustomed to their playful banter, they simply smiled and went about their work.
"So where are we going most beautiful?" Dustin asked.
"We are going shopping and the bill's on me," Kylie said, waving her credit card.
Dustin's excitement bubbled up . "Having a rich best friend is so cool!"
"If I weren't rich, would you still be friends with me?" Kylie teased, rolling her eyes.
"Of course! We were meant to be best friends. Even if you were poor, you would still be the coolest and most beautiful.
I would always be there for you," Dustin said sincerely.
Kylie blushed at his words. "That's so sweet of you."
They drove to the mall, playing their favorite songs and vibing together.
At the mall, they first stopped at a restaurant. While eating, Kylie glanced at arguing couples and sighed.
"I don't think I will ever be in love," she said.
Dustin almost choking on his drink.
"Come on, Kylie! Stop being a b*tch
You are twenty-two, go fall in love, break up and move on if it doesn't work. You are still young, enjoy life!" Dustin urged.
"Love isn't my thing," Kylie replied. Dustin burst out laughing.
"So what is your thing then?" Her lips curled up in a smile "Nothing. I just want to be my dad's daughter."
"Darling, you can be your father's daughter and still live your own life. You are a virgin, and you want to stay that way forever?" Kylie shrugged, smiling.
"I'm just not interested in love or relationships. As for sex, I don't care."
"Oh, Kylie I give up. Live your boring life. I'm a lover boy."
Her face lit up "Keep being a lover boy.
When your heart gets broken, come to boring Kylie's shoulder to cry on b*tch."
He chuckled. "You win this time..."
"I always win" she replied, her face glowing with pride.
They left the restaurant and was heading to the clothing section. As they waited for the elevator, Dustin realized his phone was missing.
"Oh no! I think I left my phone at the restaurant. Go ahead to the clothing store and wait for me," he said, dashing off.
As the elevator doors slid open, Kylie lifted her gaze from the floor, and her pulse quickened. Inside stood a man of striking good looks.
His face had perfect symmetry, with high cheekbones and full lips.
His dark hair was neatly styled, his eyes a piercing blue, and his flawless complexion gave him an almost otherworldly appearance.
At 190 cm tall, he towered over Kylie making her feel tiny by comparison.
She barely noticed his irritated expression. . "Aren't you coming in?" he asked coldly. Startled, Kylie quickly apologized and stepped inside.
As the doors closed, she couldn't help but glance at him, noting his broad, masculine physique. She whispered to herself, "He's so hot."
The young man looked at her "Are you not going out? "he asked
"No I'm... no..tt she stammered.
As the elevator went down Kylie noticed they were heading to the 7th floor instead of the 6th.
"What is wrong with me"
she thought to herself Suddenly the lights went out, Kylie's heart raced.
"What is happening?" she asked, her voice trembling. The young man remained calm but his eyes were fixed on her and laced with curiosity
"Don't worry We will be out of here soon" He said.
His hand shot out, gripping her chin tighter, forcing her to meet his eyes "listen carefully and make sure this words stick in your head" "You belong to me, I own you. No matter how far you run.. i will find you and then the next time you try to escape, I will make sure you are in a wheelchair for the rest of your life. Do you understand?" Rosa's body shook as his words sank in, each one a cold sharp blade, she nodded unable to form words. ____________ Rosa's life was stolen from her when she was forced into the clutches of Silvio Romano, a ruthless mafia Don. Rosa is sold to Silvio, bound by a contract that seals her fate: bear his child and never leave. But Rosa is not one to surrender quietly. As she endures Silvio's cold rule and the torment of her captivity, she harbors a single burning desire-escape. And escape she does-when she's eight months pregnant, leaving behind a trail of blood and heartache. Silvio believes she's dead, so as everyone Five years later, Rosa returns to Italy not as a broken woman but a fierce mother with twins, who's ready to do anything to protect her children. The man who once controlled her life is about to meet the woman he thought was gone forever-and the children he never knew survived Torn between hate and Love , Rosa must navigate the treacherous world of the mafia, but this time, she's not the pawn. She's his queen.
Angus Smith is the most powerful president who controls the national economy, while Tammy Wood is a seriously disfigured lady who was exiled by her family. However, she had been loving him for over 15 years since she met him at the age of 5. Thus when he proposed a marriage, she was so happy that she expected a new life. However, the truth was that their marriage was totally a plot. Upon the truth being revealed, Tammy was almost torn to pieces and escaped from him with their baby. Four years later, she was stopped by Angus as soon as she came back. It seems that Angus has regretted what he had done. So he just holds Tammy in arms tightly and decides to love her forever and ever!
After hiding her true identity throughout her three-year marriage to Colton, Allison had committed wholeheartedly, only to find herself neglected and pushed toward divorce. Disheartened, she set out to rediscover her true self-a talented perfumer, the mastermind of a famous intelligence agency, and the heir to a secret hacker network. Realizing his mistakes, Colton expressed his regret. "I know I messed up. Please, give me another chance." Yet, Kellan, a once-disabled tycoon, stood up from his wheelchair, took Allison's hand, and scoffed dismissively, "You think she'll take you back? Dream on."
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
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."
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."