When two unyielding souls collide, sparks are inevitable... Isabella Reyes, the strongest soldier in the military, has spent her life wrapped in discipline, strategy, and a heart hardened by loss. Her world has no room for weakness-or love. But when a mission intertwines her fate with that of Alexander Steele, a cold, calculating CEO with a reputation as ruthless as her own, everything changes. Alexander thrives in the corporate battlefield, where emotions are a liability and trust is a rare commodity. He's built walls no one has dared to climb-until Isabella steps into his life, shattering the barriers he's spent years reinforcing. Forced to work together against a common enemy, their icy exteriors begin to crack. Amid danger, betrayal, and a mission that could destroy everything they stand for, they discover something they never expected-each other. But when the fire between them ignites, can two hearts forged in steel learn to bend without breaking? Two Cold Steels is a heart-pounding romance of two strong-willed individuals navigating the complexities of trust, passion, and the fight for a love worth risking everything. Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, fiery chemistry, and characters who fight as hard for love as they do for survival. Prepare to be captivated by this story of resilience, redemption, and an unyielding connection that proves even the coldest steel can melt.
The rain pelted the black SUV's tinted windows in unrelenting torrents, a continuous rhythm. The city outside dissolved into neon streaks and shadows, reflecting the harsh, merciless world he had created for himself. Alexander Steele sat still in the backseat, his face's angular lines illuminated by the light from his phone. The message remained unsent while his fingers lingered over the screen.
"I'm proud of you, Dad."
The remarks seemed strange, even hollow, as though they were coming from a guy he had lost sight of. As he had done a dozen times before, he erased them. Pride? To a man who had come to understand that silence was a sign of strength, what was that? To a man forged in the merciless furnace of abandonment and treachery? No, Alexander Steele avoided using sentimental language. If his heart was still there, it was a fortress, impenetrable, protected by walls he had long since ceased to doubt. He was fashioned by the walls.
It was the ninth anniversary of his father's passing tonight. A man who had insisted on complete perfection but never on love. He left behind wealth, influence, and an uncompromising ideal that Alexander both despised and aspired to. It was in his blood, cold steel.
However, for some reason, the silence felt more oppressive and a little stifling tonight.
Another storm was brewing across the Atlantic.
The smell of rain mixed with gun oil and wet ground as Captain Isabella "Ice" Reyes stood at the edge of the tarmac of the military base. Her thoughts were elsewhere, transported back to a long-forgotten memory, even as the noise of distant helicopters reverberated across the bleak sky. One that now characterized her existence.
It was twelve years ago. The funeral.
The folded flag was pushed into her hands, which were shaking.
Her mom's tears.
"You have to be strong now, Bella."
So she had been. Her armor was strength. She was the strongest soldier in her unit because of her cold accuracy, discipline, and control. The woman who never felt or flinched. Never let anyone know there were cracks beneath the ice, much less go close enough to notice them.
But occasionally, in the quiet between missions, late at night, she sensed it-the pain. The defeat. The crushing burden of being completely alone and indestructible.
It was one of those evenings tonight.
In her locker was an unopened letter. from her father, with whom she had not communicated for years. The man who had left long before she had mastered the art of deadly grace with a weapon. He had made an effort to connect, to clarify. He had gone unnoticed.
Forgiveness was a sign of weakness. And she wasn't feeble at all.
Two spirits. Two steel fortresses.
Despite being in different worlds, they are united by the same unwavering coldness.
Neither was aware that fate was already slipping between their armor's cracks.
Sparks would fly when they collided, and neither could predict when it would happen.
However, steel is difficult to bend once it has been forged.
And affection? The last thing either of them was ready to fight over was love.
Synopsis: Celeste Moreno was just an ordinary college girl-until the night her life was sold to the devil himself. Forced into a marriage she never chose, she becomes the hidden bride of Lorenzo DeLuca, the most feared and untouchable mafia leader in the underworld. Cold, ruthless, and dangerously powerful, Lorenzo sees their marriage as nothing more than a contract-an arrangement to settle an old debt. To him, she is fragile. Innocent. A pawn in his world of blood and power. But Celeste is not as weak as she seems. As secrets unravel and betrayals cut deep, she refuses to be just a forgotten wife locked away in the dark. And when the world finally discovers who she is, she will no longer be the naive girl who once trembled in his shadow. She will become his queen. But in a world where love is a weakness and loyalty is bought with blood, will their dangerous passion destroy them... or make them unstoppable? A dark, steamy, and intense mafia romance filled with betrayal, obsession, and a love that could either ruin them or rule the world.
In Lothlann Continent, talent in martial arts won cultivators respect. Darren Chu, a mediocre talent in martial arts, was deemed a loser by everyone. His status changed when a fireball fell from the sky and hit him on the head. He cheated death. Empowered with the ability to assimilate other creatures' talent, Darren sought to better himself and seek vengeance against those who had wronged his family, including his little sister. "You will kneel in front of me one day," swore the future lord of martial arts.
Five years ago, Alessia La Rosa's life took a drastic turn when, suffering from memory loss, she wed to Dominic Carter under her grandfather's mysterious arrangement. But their marriage was a facade, bringing her only humiliation and heartache as Dominic showed no love, and she couldn't conceive. Upon discovering Dominic's infidelity, Alessia sought liberation through divorce. Yet, fate had more in store for her. Five years later, spurred by an anonymous email hinting at her lost child's whereabouts, she returns to the city with her twin babies in tow, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates the tangled web of her past, a surprising twist awaits. Dominic, upon meeting her again, finds himself drawn to the woman she has become, unaware of her true identity as his former wife. Little does he know, the woman he's falling for is not only his ex-wife but also a powerful Doctor and Master Hacker.
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
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."
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
Blinded in a crash, Cary was rejected by every socialite—except Evelina, who married him without hesitation. Three years later, he regained his sight and ended their marriage. "We’ve already lost so many years. I won’t let her waste another one on me." Evelina signed the divorce papers without a word. Everyone mocked her fall—until they discovered that the miracle doctor, jewelry mogul, stock genius, top hacker, and the President's true daughter… were all her. When Cary came crawling back, a ruthless tycoon had him kicked out. "She's my wife now. Get lost."