After Chloe Bennett's boyfriend dumbs her for her sister, she spirals into a wild night of clubbing and drinking, leading to a reckless one night stand with a a man whose face she can't even recall. As the new CEO of her father's company, Chloe is thrust into a high stakes battle to secure a major deal. Her tasks seems manageable until she discovers that her main competitor is the very man from that unforgettable night. The charming and enigmatic city playboy who she later discovers to be her ex's uncle. What begins as a chance for revenge quickly becomes a tangled web of emotions as Chloe finds herself drawn to the man she's supposed to defeat?
Chloe Bennett tasted betrayal on her tongue.
It wasn't the tequila.
It wasn't the burn of the liquor sliding down her throat.
It was the sight of them-her sister, her ex-wrapped in each other's arms like she had never existed.
The club pulsed around her, but she didn't hear the music. All she heard was the echo of his words, the ones that shattered her into nothing.
"It was always her, Chloe."
Her fingers curled around her glass, nails biting into her palm. Screw love. Screw men. Tonight, she was done feeling.
Then she saw him.
Tall. Sharp-jawed. A presence that demanded attention. The kind of man who didn't ask for space-he took it. His suit, tailored to perfection, screamed wealth, but it was the way he carried himself that made her breath hitch. Controlled. Dangerous. The kind of danger that felt like a promise.
His eyes met hers from across the bar, dark and unreadable. One look and Chloe knew-he was definitely a mistake. He was a way out.
She smirked, tilting her head. Your move.
He didn't hesitate. Within seconds, he was in front of her, invading her space, his scent-clean, expensive, intoxicating-coiling around her.
"You look like a woman who wants to forget," he murmured, his voice low and inviting.
Chloe's smile didn't waver. "And you look like a man who doesn't ask questions."
A flicker of something dangerous crossed his face. Approval. Amusement. Heat.
He set his glass down. "Let's get out of here."
No name. No second thoughts. No turning back.
Tonight, she wasn't the girl who got left behind.
Tonight, she was the girl who made the mistake first.
And in the morning, would she regret it?
Damien Cross built his empire with ruthless precision, a man untouchable in power and relentless in vengeance. For years, he has hunted the perfect opportunity to destroy Ryan Hastings-the nephew who betrayed him in the worst possible way. Now, that opportunity has a name: Chloe Bennett. She shouldn't matter. She's nothing more than a pawn in his game of dominance and retribution. Yet, from the moment she walks into his world, something shifts. She challenges him. Defies him. And the more he pushes, the more he finds himself ensnared by her fire. What begins as a calculated act of control spirals into dangerous obsession. The lines between revenge and desire blur until Damien is faced with an impossible choice: hold onto his vengeance or risk everything for the one woman who threatens to unravel him. But in his world, love is a weakness. And weaknesses get destroyed.
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
On her wedding day, Khloe’s sister connived with her groom, framing her for a crime she didn’t commit. She was sentenced to three years in prison, where she endured much suffering. When Khloe was finally released, her evil sister used their mother to coerce Khloe into an indecent liaison with an elderly man. As fate would have it, Khloe crossed paths with Henrik, the dashing yet ruthless mobster who sought to alter the course of her life. Despite Henrik’s cold exterior, he cherished Khloe like no other. He helped her take retribution from her tormentors and kept her from being bullied again.
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."