After loosing both parents in an accident Claire gets appointed as the new ceo of her family company by her already retired grandfather and a despite being quite young herself she has to take up the responsibilities of the company and also take care of her only sister Amy and her grandfather who is their guardian and only close family member, she tries her best to move on from her parents death and help her company grow. And decides to find partners or investors who would help build her company and help it grow, she then encounters a handsome billionaire from a very powerful and popular family who is attractive and intriguing to Claire despite him being a play boy and cold hearted, Claire tries her best to not fall for him even though he's quite seductive. Henry who falls in love with Claire right from the very first day he saw her but tries his best to act nonchalant and mean because he feels it's best to let her be and not try to complicate her life, he's from a family who despite being powerful are also cunning and always scheming, he's knows it will be best to not let his parents or brother get close enough because they might try to take over her company or come up with a way to manipulate her, and he already has the play boy tag so he prefers to stay away and watch from afar. He tried his best to avoid her but only goes closer and becomes even more obsessed with her.
Claire's point of view
As I stared into the blankness lost in thought I felt a touch on my shoulder, it was grandpa, he's been calling me for about a minute and I didn't even hear him... "hey grandpa sorry I didn't know you were beside me". He looked worried and he asked if I had any last words as I looked up and everyone was looking at me, we were in the graveyard for the burial of my parents, I felt like it wasn't real so I didn't say or do much, I only stared into the dug up hole where they would be buried in. My little sister Amy was in tears and she held on to me for words of assurance but I couldn't even say anything, Claire! Grandpa called out to me again, do you have anything to say, any last words, it's time for them to put in the coffin and start burying them.
Then it dawned on me, this is real... I finally replied and told my grandpa I had a few words, I said some words of prayer and talked about a few memories I could muster up without having to shed tears, dad always said big girls don't cry and I promised never to, never to let anyone see me cry but even I am broken and can't keep this up for long, after my speech, grandpa asked Amy if she had any final words too, with teary eyes she answered and said no, she's always looked up to me and only did whatever I told her to do, I'm sure she feels that I had said everything and she didn't need to say any more.
She held on to me and I hugged her, I finally said a few words to her, "it's going to be fine, I'm here for you and I'll always be here for you" she cried more and louder this time and she whispered to me that she knows and let out a faint smile... we watched as they finally laid them in the ground and covered them up, the father said more prayers and we dropped flowers at their gravestones, and just like that it was over, I was now an orphan, it now feels so real and painful but I didn't want Amy to see me cry, I joined grandpa to bid the guests and family friends goodbye, when everyone had left.
We all got in the car and then drove off, grandpa wasn't a man of much words but I could see the pain in his eyes but he still smiles at us, as if assuring us that we would be alright. My parents were the ideal couple and my family was the ideal family, we were wealthy and happy, my dad was my hero and my mum was my role model, I stared out the window of the car as we drove home, it started raining, and I liked the rain but this time seeing it rain hurt so much, all I could do was reminisce about my parents and our time together...
we got home and all I could do was look at our house, it felt weird going inside, weird and empty I muttered to myself, all the workers had already gotten home and the butler came to help me get inside, I wonder why, miss Claire can I get you anything, he asked as we entered the living room, I asked for coffee, and Amy asked for same with some chocolates, Amy has always had a sweet tooth, I do too but I never liked chocolate and I never knew why... we tried to settle in and talk about anything that would lighten our moods. Amy suggested we see a movie, "a horror movie would help and I know just the one" I smiled as she pulled me up the stairs to our movie room, we had snacks and lots of chocolate for Amy, it was fun and i felt a bit dizzy while we were seeing the movie, I haven't been able to sleep for days and this was just what I needed as I dozed off and fell asleep.
The Italian- Runaway Wife and Baby Cynthia Nero runs out on her billionaire husband, Alex Nero, hoping for a life cut off from deceit and heartache. Having a secret which is the child she conceived and knows Alex will stop at nothing to claim; Cynthia flees to Italy to find solace in her aunt's arms but finds solace ephemeral when tied to a man like Alex. Alex Nero is ruthless, driven, and dangerously handsome, and he always gets what he wants. When Cynthia disappears with their son, it sparks a full scale invasion of everything he has at his disposal in search of her. For Alex, this is no love thing. It's all business, family, legacy, and power. As Cynthia finds herself caught back in Alex's world again, she does not have to fight him alone as danger also lurks in the walls of his inner circle. Veronica, his manipulative ex- and Alvin, his scheming younger brother will not stop at nothing to get her out of their lives and own the Nero empire for themselves. In this world, power plays, betrayal and sizzling passion leads Cynthia into a choice of whether to deserve a place in Alex's life or risk losing it all including her son. Will love be strong enough to endure the obstacles set against it, or will the shadows dark and evil conquer it forever? It's a whole story of romance that goes beyond betrayal to redemption set in the midst of the very rich and very dangerous.
"I, Erika Blackwood, stand before you, Alexander Robertson, with a heavy heart. I hereby reject you as my mate. The bond we once shared has grown fragile, and my soul yearns for a different path. May you find solace in the love of another, and may we both find the happiness we seek." Alexander didn't say a word and looked at me. But he refused to accept. *********** Erika Blackwood is the next Alpha in line of the Ironclaw Pack. She hides her identity and gets mated to the Alpha of the Moonforest Pack, Alexander Robertson. Three years passed, but Alexander is still unwilling to let go of his childhood sweetheart. Erika is mistreated and eventually framed by the same childhood sweetheart. Now she leaves with that humiliation, and goes back to her pack, swearing vengeance on those who hurt her. They all waited for her to return and beg, but what happens when they realize that the famous Ironclaw Pack that was going to help in the rogue war, was ruled by a woman named, Erika Blackwood. Now her Ex mates want her back. Other Alphas want this woman.. But will she accept any of them? Or will she stay independent forever?...
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…"
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Charlee was left at the altar and became a laughingstock. She tried to keep her head high, but ultimately lost it when she received a sex tape of her fiance and her half-sister. Devastated, she ended up spending a wild night with a hot stranger. It was supposed to be one-time thing, but he kept popping up, helping her with projects and revenge, all while flirting with her constantly. Charlee soon realized that it was nice having him around, until her ex suddenly appeared at her door, begging for another chance. Her tycoon lover asked, “Who will you choose? Think carefully before you answer.”
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.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."