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Kate Patterson lost everything in her marriage to billionaire mogul Alvin Reagan including a son she never got to see and she was back to take everything from him . She didn't mind colliding with his nemesis to get it. But everything changed when her so called husband wanted her back. " What for? Why give a woman that wants your downfall flowers? "She asked while staring at him. " Isn't it obvious?" He whispered closing the space between them as Kate furrowed her brows in dissatisfaction. " Because she's the one after my heart. She'd shoot me and I'll still love her" he tells her stroking her hair. After everything he had put her through, does he deserve her? Unfold the misery as Alvin Reagan goes all out to make things right. NB: though the book stand on its own. It's better to read the other book named ' cruel Passion' for a better understanding of the story.
A little boy clung hands with a woman as they strolled to the amusement park then he suddenly stopped. The woman halts to detect the reason they were stopping and discovered he was immersed in staring at a child playing with his mother and frowned.
" Quinn, what's the matter? " The little boy's gaze didn't waver as it lingered on them a little longer then yanked her hands off him and walked away.
Cynthia gritted her teeth then chased after him knowing his importance in Alvin's life " Quinn!!" She kept calling which had him on his heels running off but didn't go far after all he was just a kid.
" Got yah" she boomed then grabbed him , passing him hard glare.
" I want to go home to my Dad" he demanded yanking her hands off him.
" Your dad is on his way. Be a good boy and behave" she said impatiently.
Quinn sighed looking into the distance and noticed a silhouette of a man exiting the car who looked like Colton. He looked further and smiled realizing it was him as he opened the car door for his dad.
His eyes lit up as he saw his father Stepped down from the car in a grey suit and ran to him leaving Cynthia in shock which turned to a wide grin as she saw the gorgeous man in front of her. Alvin bent down to pick him up and smiled rearranging his expensive suit.
" How is my boy doing?" He scoffed then rest his head on his shoulder and replied.
" Bored. It's good you're here now" he said as fluently as he could to make sure he hears him as he wasn't that fluent in speaking yet.
" That's not true. The playground is this way" Cynthia announced catching her breath then reached for him but he held his Dad tightly.
" Let's go son" he chuckled striding ahead of her.
Quinn's eyes lingered on the crowd as most kids were with their mom. None knew Cynthia wasn't his mother except them. Alvin noticed his lingering eyes and frowned crouching by his side.
" Wanna take a ride?" He asked as Quinn nods " c'mon boy I got you"
" Dad?" He called as Alvin veered around to hear him out.
" Did mom really leave?" He furrowed his brows but replied nevertheless.
" Yes, son. I told you not to mention her" his eyes fell. His heart still breaks whenever he thinks of her betrayal.
" I'm sorry Dad" Alvin sighed, picked him up then took him to an ice cream stand.
It has been almost four years since Kate left. He couldn't move on though he kept deceiving himself that he has but life goes on as he focused his attention on Quinn. Knowing his son needed a mother figure, Cynthia had volunteered to help out hoping to rekindle their love but again she had a rival Naomi: who had a better relationship with Quinn than she does.
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The managers and staff of Simon resort amassed in the compound to welcome the CEO. A lady in a white bodycon jumpsuit stepped out of the car with black curly short hair in six inches stiletto heels. Everyone gave their best smiles which she didn't acknowledge.
" Welcome Miss Patterson," the manager said, as a matter of fact, she just hummed and strode in.
You can't blame her she has been through hell in the same city. The memory of her last encounter there had her in duress. No, she wasn't happy to be back though she had a motive, to make her husband Alvin Reagan pay and divorce him. She hated the fact that she was still his wife after three years. It'll be a turbulent ride in getting a divorce but she was determined to have it. That damned bastard.
The door to the event hall was pushed open revealing an exclusive decorations with over a thousand seats and tables. She walked around the hall in satisfaction.
" I want to plan the event myself and I'll like to see the chefs in person"she told the hotel manager with a serious tone.
" Yes ,Miss Patterson" The manager replied as she was told to be called. So, everyone addressed her so.
" Let's go the main hotel. There's much to find out" the manager stated directing her to the exit with his right hand outstretched.
Audrey Zachary's life has been shaped by loss and survival. After her father's death and her mother's coma, Audrey's world spirals further when she's kidnapped and forced into a brothel. Escaping with her friends, she assumes a new identity and spends her days constantly on the move, trying to stay one step ahead of her past. While managing a hotel in a new town, Audrey meets Lucas Hamilton , a wealthy man with a cold reputation and a deep mistrust of women. Despite her guarded heart, she's drawn to him and against her better judgment, their connection deepens and she falls madly in love with him. But Lucas has his own demons. Driven by a personal vendetta, he's hunting someone from his past. As secrets unfold and old wounds resurface, their bond is tested by betrayal, heartbreak, and revelations that threaten to destroy them both. Will Audrey's love for Lucas be enough to overcome her past?
"Testify against them and I'll grant you the sweetest revenge you have ever had" he offers and I narrow my eyes at him wondering if I can trust him. Callian has proven to me that he doesn't care about words . To him , they're just mere words. " Then you'll let me live?" He stands up From the bed and towers over me then he lean so I can look into his eyes. " You're alive aren't you? I give you my word " I hold his gaze for the longest of time and then I swallow the lump in my throat as my eyes are on his lips now. The lips that I have kissed and nibbled on. " As for the king, I'm killing him. I'll like to see them stop me . Your choice Nica or should I call you Nicki" he looks calm for someone that was deceived. I don't trust this alluring man but I have no choice. I need him if I'm going to get my revenge. " Yes, please. When do we start?" I ask impatiently practically begging. They're going to pay . He grins, walks around me and then he's walking out of my cell. I'm sure he's enjoying this. *"******** Monica Beaumont is the twin of Luna Anika of the celestial moon Pack who was sold out by her father when she was ten to an elite who trained her to become a weapon not just an ordinary weapon. One of the deadliest supernatural assassin. She was until she received an order to kill Callian Sinclair the most ruthless alpha in the supernatural world. What better way than to impersonate her twin sister unknown to her of the danger and mischief involved. Callian Sinclair is the most dangerous alpha with hectares of land than the King of werewolves, because he had conquered many land. He became on the death list in the supernatural world. He was no fool yet he was fooled by the twin. With the mate bond and all, how is this possible? Will Monica succeed? How do you think Callian will react when he finds out that she's not his Luna?
For a man whom she has spent 7 years with, married for 3, infertility was enough for him to cast her aside, replacing her with his mistress whom was already pregnant. But maybe getting cast aside was a blessing in disguise, Elisa returns home to regain her rightful place as the heiress of the Gilbert's house, and what follows after is the continuous regret of her Ex-husband. After all, the saying goes this way: You don't know the value of what you have until you lose it.
Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!
Ashley is burned alive by her half-sister, but she gets a second chance to undo all of her past. She was reborn ten years ago, and this time she is determined to find a strong backer for herself to take revenge. "I'll take revenge for everything you've done, and I'll make you all suffer!" Author's Note: This story was originally published under the same title on another platform. This version has been fully revised to improve grammar, clarity, and overall reading flow, but the plot remains unchanged. It is now released under a non-exclusive contract. Thank you for reading and supporting this refined edition!
Sawyer, the world's top arms dealer, stunned everyone by falling for Maren—the worthless girl no one respected. People scoffed. Why chase a useless pretty face? But when powerful elites began gathering around her, jaws dropped. "She's not even married to him yet—already cashing in on his power?" they assumed. Curious eyes dug into Maren's past... only to find she was a scientific genius, a world-renowned medical expert, and heiress to a mafia empire. Later, Sawyer posted online. "My wife treats me like the enemy. Any advice?"
On the eve of their wedding, Clara Raymond discovers her fiancé in a compromising situation. Deeply hurt by his treachery, she has a breakdown outside the civil affairs office where she intended to formally register their marriage, following a family tradition. However, his abrupt withdrawal on that very day after betraying her the night before proves to be the breaking point. She is no longer willing to forgive and move on. Instead, she craves vengeance. To retaliate, Clara seizes the first attractive man nearby and boldly proposes, "Will you marry me?"
Michael Yang, the bar waiter, was kind-hearted to save people but was humiliated instead. On the verge of death, he inadvertently got the inheritance of the immortal doctor and started a different life from then on. He obtained the miraculous medical skills of Chinese medicine, and used it to cure diseases and save lives. He was getting stronger and stronger, all kinds of beauties wanted to gather around him, and he had become the person most hated by men. They wanted to assassinate him, but they didn't know that in addition to medical skills, Michael also obtained super martial arts. He used silver needles to save and used martial arts to kill evil people. Not only did he sweep away people's contempt and ridicule, but he also won the heart of a beautiful woman.