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Born into poverty, Celine always dreamed of a better life. But that dream took a twisted turn when her parents sold her off to an aging billionaire in exchange for his influence to secure a coveted political position. Her heart belonged to another-her childhood sweetheart, whom she was engaged to marry. Yet her parents' disapproval shattered her plans, forcing her to sacrifice her happiness for their ambition. Reluctantly, Celine moved into the opulent mansion of her new husband, a man decades older and emotionally distant. While she struggled to adapt, fate took an unexpected turn when she crossed paths with his son, Jackson-a man whose charm and rebellious nature pulled her into a forbidden romance. Despite the guilt and turmoil, Celine fell deeply for Jackson, succumbing to a passion that left her pregnant with his child. But Jackson's true nature soon emerged. Behind his magnetic allure was a womanizer whose actions crushed the very bond they shared. Heartbroken and betrayed, Celine made a drastic decision: Would the billionaire forgive her betrayal? Or would Celine's s secret ignite a storm that would destroy the fragile peace she had just begun to find?
The clock struck midnight, and the air buzzed with the scent of roses. Valentine's Day. Lovers' Day. A day that should've felt special, but instead, I was alone. Daniel, my boyfriend, was miles away, and I had promised Jennifer I'd stay in, wallowing in solitude.
But Jennifer had other plans.
"Come on, Celine, you're not spending today alone! There's an engagement party at Emily's, and it's going to be amazing. You're coming with me."
Her enthusiasm was unshakable, so I reluctantly agreed, knowing I'd never hear the end of it.
I slipped into a sleek black dress, just enough to make me feel dressed up without overdoing it. "You look beautiful," Jennifer said with a grin, her eyes scanning my outfit. "I hope they won't try to steal you away from Daniel tonight."
I laughed, trying to hide the tug of unease in my chest. I was looking good, but Daniel wasn't here, and this was supposed to be our day. Yet, I found myself adjusting my heels and heading out the door.
The venue was a sprawling hotel, the kind that seemed to shimmer with money and elegance. A sea of rich, well-dressed strangers moved around, their laughter and clinking glasses blending into the soft hum of the music. Jennifer was already lost in the crowd, reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances.
I, on the other hand, felt like an outsider, sinking into my seat and scanning the room for something, anything, familiar.
The servers brought me champagne. I took a sip, my eyes darting around for Jennifer. The loneliness gnawed at me, and just as I began to regret agreeing to this, a man approached.
He was older, his face etched with time, but his presence was commanding.
"Hello, beautiful," he said, extending a hand. "I'm Dickson."
I hesitated, then shook his hand, offering a polite smile. "I'm Celine."
He took a seat next to me, his gaze lingering just a moment too long. The conversation was superficial, but I was grateful for the distraction. Yet, my eyes kept searching the room for Jennifer, who was lost in laughter with a group of people across the room.
Before I could excuse myself, Jennifer appeared, pulling me to the dance floor. The music was a blur, and by the end of the night, I couldn't decide if I'd enjoyed myself or if the evening had been a mere distraction from the emptiness of being without Daniel.
The next morning, I woke to the sound of a soft buzzing. Half-asleep, I stumbled to the door and froze when I saw it: a gift, wrapped in delicate white paper, with a note attached.
"I love you, and I want to have you all to myself, forever."
My heart skipped a beat.
I smiled, holding the note to my chest. "It's Daniel," I whispered to myself, the warmth of his affection filling me.
But when I reached for my phone to call him, the line was dead. His number wouldn't go through. Confused, I set the phone down and went back to the gift, trying to make sense of it.
Then, an anonymous message pinged on my phone.
"Meet me at the five-star hotel tonight."
My heart raced. Could this be Daniel? Had he planned a surprise for me? Perhaps he was ready to take the next step, to finally propose. I couldn't help but smile at the thought. We'd known each other since childhood-he wasn't rich, but he had always been every woman's dream.
I dressed quickly in a stunning red dress, adding the luxury accessories from the gift. The outfit sparkled under the light, and I admired myself in the mirror. But as I finished my look, a strange thought nagged at me. Where did Daniel get the money for a five-star hotel and these expensive gifts?
I dismissed the thought. Daniel was a man of surprises, after all.
Just as I was about to leave, a sleek black car pulled up in front of my house. My breath caught. He was here.
I opened the door, and the driver smiled at me, his expression calm. "Miss, your ride is ready."
Inside, the car was luxurious, its interior soft leather and polished wood. The drive felt surreal. I could almost imagine Daniel's face, his sweet smile as he led me to the hotel, the place where he'd finally surprise me.
The hotel itself was breathtaking-romantic, dimly lit, a place straight out of a fairy tale. I gasped as I walked through the grand lobby, taking in the lavish decor.
This is it, I thought. This was the moment I'd been waiting for.
I stood there, breathless, my heart pounding in anticipation. And then, I saw him.
Daniel.
Except... it wasn't him
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”
Her fiance and her best friend worked together and set her up. She lost everything and died in the street. However, she was reborn. The moment she opened her eyes, her husband was trying to strangle her. Luckily, she survived that. She signed the divorce agreement without hesitation and was ready for her miserable life. To her surprise, her mother in this life left her a great deal of money. She turned the tables and avenged herself. Everything went well in her career and love when her ex-husband came to her.
Life was a bed of roses for Debra, the daughter of Alpha. That was until she had a one-night stand with Caleb. She was sure he was her mate as determined by Moon Goddess. But this hateful man refused to accept her. Weeks passed before Debra discovered that she was pregnant. Her pregnancy brought shame to her and everyone she loved. Not only was she driven out, but her father was also hunted down by usurpers. Fortunately, she survived with the help of the mysterious Thorn Edge Pack. Five years passed and Debra didn't hear anything from Caleb. One day, their paths crossed again. They were both on the same mission—carrying out secret investigations in the dangerous Roz Town for the safety and posterity of their respective packs. Caleb was still cold toward her. But as time went on, he fell head over heels in love with her. He tried to make up for abandoning her, but Debra wasn't having any of it. She was hell-bent on hiding her daughter from him and also making a clean break. What did the future hold for the two as they journeyed in Roz Town? What kind of secrets would they find? Would Caleb win Debra's heart and get to know his lovely daughter? Find out!
“Drive this woman out!” "Throw this woman into the sea!” When he doesn’t know Debbie Nelson’s true identity, Carlos Hilton cold-shoulders her. “Mr. Hilton, she is your wife,” Carlos’ secretary reminded him. Hearing that, Carlos gives him a cold stare and complained, “why didn’t you tell me earlier?” From then on, Carlos spoils her rotten. Little did everyone expect that they would get a divorce.
Allison fell in love with Ethan Iversen, the soon-to-be Alpha of the Moonlight Crown pack. She always wanted him to notice her. Meanwhile, Ethan was an arrogant Alpha who thought a weak Omega could not be his companion. Ethan's cousin, Ryan Iversen, who came back from abroad and was the actual heir of the pack, never tried to get the position nor did he show any interest in it. He was a popular playboy Alpha but when he came back to the pack, one thing captured his eyes and that was Allison.
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."