Plot Overview: Renee, a young woman from the slums, is often ridiculed for her appearance, not because she's truly ugly, but because her life of hardship has left her covered in dirt and grime. She works hard to support her struggling family, facing daily challenges of survival, societal disdain, and injustice. Unknown to her, she is naturally beautiful beneath the layers of dirt and hardship. Her journey is about overcoming these challenges, finding love, and discovering her true worth while dealing with enemies, betrayal, and unexpected twists.
The sun blazed overhead, baking the streets of the marketplace, where the dust hung thick in the air. Renee wiped her brow with the back of her hand, but it only smeared more dirt across her face. She barely noticed anymore. Dirt was as much a part of her life as hunger and the endless noise of the market.
She adjusted the small basket of stale bread she was selling, her fingers aching from the weight of the loaves. The vendors around her were louder, their stalls grander, and their clothes cleaner. People rushed past her without a glance, their eyes skimming over her as if she were invisible-or worse, as if she didn't belong.
"Hey, girl!" a voice barked behind her. Renee flinched before she even turned around. The merchant, a heavyset man with a perpetual scowl, glared at her. "You're blocking the way. Move your pathetic stall."
Renee glanced around, spotting an empty patch of dirt near the edge of the market. Swallowing her pride, she bent to gather her basket. She wasn't one to fight back. Life had taught her that fighting only brought more trouble.
As she moved to the side, her eyes caught a glimpse of Lady Vivienne's grand stall across the way, gleaming under the sunlight with fine silks and jewels displayed in an intimidating array. Lady Vivienne herself wasn't there, but her name alone commanded respect and fear. Renee didn't dare look too long.
"Renee!" A familiar voice called out, snapping her from her thoughts. Maren, her only friend, rushed toward her with quick steps, her face flushed with worry.
"What is it?" Renee asked, her heartbeat quickening at the sight of Maren's expression.
"You have to be careful," Maren whispered, glancing over her shoulder nervously. "I heard something today. Celeste Vivienne-she's been spreading rumors about you. Something about stealing."
Renee felt her stomach knot. "Stealing? I haven't-"
"I know, I know. But you know how she is." Maren lowered her voice further. "She's looking for an excuse to ruin you."
Renee's heart sank. Celeste Vivienne, daughter of Lady Vivienne, had always hated her for reasons Renee couldn't understand. Maybe it was her own privilege that made her despise anyone who lived beneath her, or maybe it was because, deep down, she feared what she couldn't control. Either way, Celeste's malice had already caused trouble for others, and now she had her sights set on Renee.
"What should I do?" Renee asked, trying to keep the panic from her voice.
Maren sighed. "Keep your head down. Stay out of her way. The last thing you need is to be accused of something you didn't do. You know how these people are. They'll believe whatever she says."
Renee nodded, her throat tight. She was used to surviving in the shadows, but being falsely accused of theft? That was a line she feared crossing. The punishment for even a rumor could be severe in the marketplace.
As the sun began to set, Renee packed up what little bread she had left, her mind clouded with worry. She'd done nothing wrong, but the weight of Celeste's influence hung over her like a dark cloud, threatening to break at any moment.
She started the long walk home, her legs aching and her stomach growling with hunger. The streets grew quieter as the day died, leaving only the distant cries of stray animals and the rustle of wind through the narrow alleys.
Broken, damaged beyond repair; that's how Katherine Isobelle would describe her marriage with Nikolai. She shouldn't have married a man who was still in the process of moving on from his first love. What's done is done. The wife returns with the divorce papers, ready to walk away from that chapter of her life, but as soon as Nikolai discovers their child's existence, he is prepared to step up and stop her from leaving.
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“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?”
Cana Rhoda displeased the most powerful man in the Sea City by mistake in her friend’s birthday party, to pay for her mistake, she moved to his house and followed all sorts of his orders. However, their relationship actually got changed after they had lived together. Being the CEO of the Brown Group, Aaron Brown is always decisive, cruel and ruthless, while being her husband, he loves her and spoils her to the extreme. Nevertheless, when she found that she absolutely resembled the lady, Aaron’s Muse, she realized that she was just a substitute for Aaron’s Muse and she was never be loved. She's aware that it’s time to leave. However, why did he leave his Muse alone but keep running after her and propose to her?
Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature—the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"
"You think you can just leave without a trace after what happened that night?" His hands pinned her arms above her head, his piercing blue eyes boring into hers. "W-what do you mean?" she stuttered, his scent reminding her of that night-the night that had changed her life completely. "What do I mean? Are you seriously asking me that, woman? If your brain can't recall how we burned together on that bed, how about I remind you right here?" His face was dangerously close as he growled into her ear. Her eyes widened. He meant it. Every single word. He was the king of the entertainment world, after all. "Let me go," she demanded stubbornly, her voice barely audible. He let out a low, dark chuckle that sent a chill down her spine. "Let you go? Oh, I'll let you go, Tatiana. But not until you understand the consequences of crossing paths with me." •••••••••• In the world of the entertainment industry, we see constant change and creativity. Trends come and go, as do collaborations between artists and producers. This world can make anyone wish to be a part of it-it is said to be inspiring and enjoyable... Meanwhile, that's only on the surface. The same world is filled with deceit, betrayal, fake love, ruthless competition, toxic fans who could ruin you, suicide, and dissatisfaction... This world is mostly dominated by men. How can a woman, hurt by this world, face it-especially when she had a night and her life tangled with the king of them all?