* A gentle touch ignited Harper's senses, transporting her to a realm of ecstasy. Fingers danced across her skin, leaving trails of fire. Her eyes fluttered open, but the darkness obscured his face. Only his pinkish lips, curled into a sly smile, were visible. "Who are you?" she whispered, her voice barely audible. The stranger's silence was deafening. His fingers continued their exploration, sending shivers down her spine. Suddenly, the memories flooded back. The party, the drinks, the laughter... and then, nothing. Logan Vaughn, France's most influential billionaire, stood at the pinnacle of power. His razor-sharp jawline, piercing brown eyes, and chiseled features made him irresistible. Yet, his heart remained frozen, encased in a fortress of steel. A painful past had sculpted him into the man he was today. College sweetheart, Emily, had shattered his trust, leaving him vulnerable. The wound still lingered, refusing to heal ,A drug addict.He tagged himself Now, Logan's focus lay elsewhere. His grandmother, Sharon Vaughn, had left him a legacy – and a challenge. ( "To my beloved family and friends, I, Sharon Vaughn, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby declare this to be my Last Will and Testament,I give, devise, and bequeath all of my property, real and personal, tangible and intangible, wherever situated, to my grandson ,Logan Vaughn "What ...!!, that's impossible..!!"Ravissante snapped angrily. The old man ignores him and continue "This includes, but is not limited to, my entire estate, including real estate, investments, bank accounts, and personal effects ,I intentionally make no provision for my other children, or any other relatives, as I have made other arrangements for their well-being during my lifetime." Gaspard was shocked to the bone ,and Henri was forced to stand up from his sitting position. Logan himself was stunned,he was not believing his ears "I hereby declare that this Will revokes all prior Wills and Codicils, and that it is my final and only Will." "Never.....!!!, that's not possible....!!"Elise growled. "I think it's a fake.....!!"One of the share holders,who has being rooting for Henri spoke up . "I'm not done....!!"He snapped angrily at them, they all turn back to him , waiting for a hope , wishing to wake up from their slumber. "And he can only have all this asset ,if he gets married to, A Miss Harper Woods....., within the space of a month....!!!"He drops a bombshell.) The will's stipulations echoed in his mind: "Marry Harper Woods within a month, or forfeit the inheritance." Logan's eyes narrowed. Harper, the accused murderer, was now his key to unlocking the Vaughn empire. As he gazed at Harper, a spark of determination ignited within him. He would keep her, no matter the cost. But Harper's secrets threatened to upend his plans. What lay hidden beneath her carefree facade? And as the darkness closed in, Logan realized that this game of power and seduction had only just begun. !
CHAPTER 1
"Harper, you'll be late for work! I'm off to school" Ryan screamed, knocking on her door.
He glared at the door as if he could see her through it. He was dressed in a black-and-white uniform with a long tie around his neck. He looked flawless.
Harper yawned loudly, stretching her body. The realization hit her, and she jerked up, tossing aside the duvet.
"No! I'll be late," she muttered, rushing to the bathroom.
But she changed her mind when the cold water proved too much to endure.
"Ryan, wait! You haven't had breakfast!" Harper screamed, running outside, but he was already gone.
Now I have to skip my morning work to cook to give him in school,then I'll have to head to my afternoon duties and then I would_Ahhhh!" Harper groaned, resting her back against the wall.
She went inside to prepare breakfast, determined to make it to work.
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RIVE GAUCHE's headquarters stood majestically on the Seine's banks, its sleek facade gleaming with glass and steel. Logan Vaughn walked in, his modest style and cold aura commanding attention.
"What's my schedule today?" Logan asked his assistant, Jordan.
"Today's Monday, sir," Dan replied.
"Of course, I know that," Logan snapped. "Get to the point."
"You have five blind dates and the CEO meeting, sir. Also, an advocate with the Nermire Group's president-"
"Can you try to shorten all that,and what's with the fucking blind date"He resorted.
"Sir I didn't add it in your schedule but Madam Sharon did"He explained.
"Why did you allow it "He was furstrated but he still choose to maintain his calm .
"She said if you aren't ready to do it then I'm gonna loose my job"He explained.
"Shit _why does she toils me the ways she wish"He groaned silently.
Jordan cornered himself "She also request you visit her , today"He gluped down.
He heaved down"too many requests from a person."
Logan raised his hand, interrupting. "Cancel everything. I'll handle it myself."
He left the office, followed by Dan.
"Stop trailing me," Logan said.
"I wasn't, sir," Dan muttered, turning away.
Logan wondered if Dan was stalking him."A stalker ?"He muttered, entering his car as he started the engine,he head to a store.
Madam Sharon, renowned chairwoman of RIVE GAUCHE Group, was a leading merchant in the global real estate market, topping France's rankings. After her husband, Sir Vaughn, passed away, she took the reins. Her grandson, Logan, became the acting president despite his relatives' disapproval. As the third grandson of a prestigious family, Logan's ascent was remarkable.
Logan's mother had passed away during his college days, and his father, an asthmatic patient, had been hospitalized for most of his life. Madam Sharon, his godmother, had always favored Logan, despite his troubled past. Her influence secured his position as acting president without a vote, immediately following her husband's demise.
As Logan arrived at the store, his phone beeped, interrupting his thoughts. An unknown number flashed on the screen with a menacing message: "STEP DOWN FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL SEAT, OR RISK LOSING YOUR LIFE." Logan scoffed, dismissing it as an empty threat, though a hint of unease lingered.
Logan arrived at a store, intent on buying something for Madam Sharon. He navigated to the drinks and juice shelf, knowing she loved strawberry drinks.
As he reached for a pack, his hand knocked over an expensive glass wine bottle. It shattered on the floor.
"Shit ," Logan cursed.
"You_ did you just say shit!?"Harper, holding a mop, snapped:
Everyone turned to the commotion.
Logan gaze narrowed,as he tries to guess what's wrong with her .
"Do you know I just finished cleaning that spot ,and you've ruined it _ You just ruined my clean floor! Clean it up yourself!"
Logan smirked. "It's your job, why scream out your lungs ?"
Harper's face reddened. "You think you're above everyone else?"
"Save your voice for a banging dick dude!"
Logan's response earned him a slap across the face.
"WTF?"
To be continued.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
She thought he was the villain. He was only trying to save his soul. Rena lives in a world of sunshine, sweets, and simple dreams. Until one reckless decision drops her into a dark realm of secrets, curses and werewolves. Kidnapped, heartbroken. She doesn't know who to trust anymore especially not Logan, the arrogant, cruel Alpha who's keeping her as a hostage. Until she discovers his dark secret. He's been hearing her thoughts all along. Now the walls between them are crumbling. And when feelings grow where hatred once lived, a curse demands that blood becomes a love that demands sacrifice. But how can she give her heart to the one who might need it to die?
A man like Travis Sinclair wants nothing more than a woman who matches his sexual prowess and is used to getting everything he wants. A cold-hearted billionaire ,he lives by one rule - no love, no commitment. Ayanna Davies isn't looking for a relationship. She's focused on her work and the financial security it brings. As a high end escort, her client is full of filthy rich men who are willing to pay handsomely for her services. But when Travis Sinclair becomes one of her clients, she begins twice about mixing work with pleasure. Not knowing that he is an old acquaintance whom she despises.
"Please trust me, I didn't do anything." "I don't believe you. I am rejecting you as my Queen and giving you the punishment of death." Alina was living outside her pack for five years. Her parents didn't try to contact her and always ignored her. Her best friend convinced her to go back to their pack and she agreed. But she had never imagined what was waiting there for her. She never thought she would meet her mate and had to face betrayal from everywhere. She had to pay for the crime which she never committed. Aaron Robertson is the king of Lycans. He is a very dominant and powerful King who not only rules Lycans but also rules other ranks of werewolves. Everyone is afraid of Lycans and he is the king of them. But who knew that he would get a mate who was just a simple Omega with no powers and strengths? He called her weak all the time but little did he know that his weak Omega would give him the biggest betrayal of his life for which he had to give her the sentence of death.
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"
Amy didn't expect that her husband whom she had loved and trusted earnestly for many years would be cheating on her by having sex with his secretary. When she confronted him, he and his secretary mocked and ridiculed her, they called her barren to her face, afterall, she had not conceived for the past three years that she had been married to her husband, Callan. Terribly Heartbroken, she filed for divorce and left to the club, she picked a random gigolo, had a hot one night stand with him, paid him and dissapeared to a small city. She came back to the country six years later with three identical cute boys and three identical cute girls of the same age. She settled and got a job but soon find out that her CEO was the gigolo she had sex with six years back at the club. Will she be able to hide her six little cuties from her CEO, who happens to be the most powerful man in NorthHill and beleived to be infertile? Can Amy and the most powerful man in NorthHill get along considering the social gap between them.