Alana is forced to marry Adrian, a cold and vengeful heir to a business empire. This marriage isn't about love-it's punishment. To Adrian, Alana is merely a tool for revenge for the betrayal her family has committed against him. From the first night, Adrian treats her with contempt, viewing her as a cheap woman sold by her family to atone for their wrongdoings. But Alana refuses to submit. Heartbroken and seething with rage, she vows to persevere and prove that she belongs to no one, let alone a man who only sees her as an object of pleasure. But as time goes by, the hatred between them begins to mix with an unexplainable attraction. Adrian begins to see that Alana is not who he thinks she is. But as he begins to doubt his own intentions, a deep secret about a past betrayal is revealed-and things take a more dangerous turn. Can Alana free herself from Adrian's shadow of revenge? Or will she be trapped in this game of hatred and passion forever?
Alana stood in front of the grand, towering mansion, her fingers clenching the cold metal of her suitcase handle. The night air was thick with tension, a silent omen of the life she was about to step into. This wasn't a wedding. It wasn't a new beginning. It was a transaction-a punishment she had never asked for.
The double doors of the estate loomed before her, intimidating and unwelcoming. They swung open without a sound, revealing the man she had been forced to marry. Adrian Carlisle.
He stood at the threshold, tall and imposing, his sharp features sculpted in contempt. His storm-gray eyes were devoid of warmth as they roamed over her, assessing her like one would a cheap commodity.
"So, you're finally here." His voice was cold, detached, and filled with unmistakable disdain.
Alana swallowed hard, refusing to shrink beneath his gaze. "I didn't have a choice."
Adrian let out a humorless chuckle, stepping aside to let her in. "Of course, you didn't. That's what happens when your family sells you to the highest bidder."
Her hands clenched into fists at her sides, but she forced herself to remain composed. She had expected cruelty. She had prepared for it.
Stepping inside, she was immediately enveloped in the overwhelming presence of luxury-marble floors, gilded chandeliers, and an atmosphere so suffocatingly pristine that it made her feel even more like an intruder.
"You'll find that I'm not a generous husband, Alana." Adrian's voice cut through the silence, making her spine stiffen. "You are here to fulfill your end of the deal, nothing more. Do not expect love, kindness, or respect. You won't find any of those things in this house."
Her chest tightened, but she met his gaze head-on. "And what exactly do you expect from me?"
Adrian stepped closer, his presence dominating the space between them. His fingers brushed against her jaw, forcing her to look up at him. The touch was deceptively gentle, but his eyes held nothing but cruelty.
"You already know the answer to that," he murmured. "You belong to me now, whether you like it or not."
Alana's stomach twisted with revulsion. "I'm not your whore," she spat, jerking away from his grasp.
Adrian smirked, a dark amusement dancing in his eyes. "No? Then prove it."
She didn't understand what he meant, but she knew one thing for certain-this marriage was a cage, and he was the one holding the key.
Leandro Castellano, a wealthy businessman known for being cold and heartless, has lost faith in love. Every woman who approaches him wants nothing more than his money and status. Fed up, he takes drastic measures-disguising himself as a poor old man named "Enzo" and living a simple life in a small town. There he meets Seraphina Duarte, a woman willing to marry in order to save her family from crushing debt. She accepts the old man's proposal, thinking that at least she can live with someone who seems kind but helpless. However, Seraphina is no ordinary woman either. She hides a big secret-the real reason she is so desperate to marry. Over time, Leandro-under his identity as Enzo-begins to fall in love with his own wife. But the deeper he digs into Seraphina's life, the more he realizes that something is not right. He is not the only one lying in this marriage. Who will discover the truth first? Can their love survive when all the masks are finally removed? Or will this be a war between two people who both hide wounds and secrets?
Aurelia Schaffner, a girl of German-Indonesian descent, never imagined that the senior who once punished her severely during orientation would become her husband. Rafael Mahendra, a student president who is known to be strict, disciplined, and has no tolerance for mistakes, now has to marry a girl who is careless, often late, and likes to complain. Can love grow between these two contrasting personalities after marriage? Follow the journey of laughter and surprises between Rafael and Aurelia!
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.”
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.
Melanie married Ashton out of gratitude, but she quickly found herself entangled in a web of relentless challenges. Despite these struggles, she stayed true to her commitment to the marriage. In the hospital room, Ashton indifferently attempted to draw her blood, disregarding her discomfort. This callous act was a harsh revelation for Melanie, awakening her to the grim reality of their relationship. Resolved to prioritize her own welfare, she decided to sever ties. With newfound resolve, Melanie filed for divorce. In the process, she unveiled her concealed identities, leaving everyone in shock. Throughout these turbulent times, Melanie realized that Derek, Ashton’s uncle, had been discreetly protecting her all along.
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.
“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?”
Betrayed by her mate and sister on the eve of her wedding, Makenna was handed to the ruthless Lycan Princes as a lover, her indifferent father ignoring her plight. Determined to escape and seek revenge, she captured the interest of the three Lycan princes, who desired her exclusively amid many admirers. This complicated her plans, trapping her and making her a rival to the future Lycan queen. Entwined in jealousy and vindictiveness, could Makenna achieve her vengeance in the intricate dance with the three princes?