Olivia Carter gave up everything for love, her family, her legacy, and her future, only to discover that her perfect marriage was a carefully crafted lie. Betrayed by the man she loved and the best friend she trusted, she learns the horrifying truth: Nathan Parker never loved her. He and Sophia had orchestrated every moment of their relationship, from staged heroics to the ruthless destruction of her family. When Olivia tries to walk away, fate delivers one final blow, a fatal accident that steals her life and the unborn child she had dreamed of protecting. But death is not the end. Waking up four years in the past, Olivia is given a second chance. This time, she will not be the naive, trusting woman they manipulated. Armed with the knowledge of their schemes, she vows to reclaim her family's legacy, expose their deceit, and make them suffer for every wound they inflicted. The game has changed. The Empress has returned. And this time, the players will bow to her. ---
The crisp autumn air carried the scent of fallen leaves and the promise of change. Olivia Carter stepped out of the hospital, her hands trembling as she clutched the white envelope containing the test results. Pregnant. The word echoed in her mind, colliding with memories of the past four years-every whispered "I love you," every promise Nathan had made, every sacrifice she had given to be with him.
Her family had tried to stop her. They had warned her. But love was blind, and she had chosen Nathan Parker despite their protests. And for a while, she had believed she had won.
A small smile tugged at her lips as she traced her fingers over the envelope. This was supposed to be a new beginning, a sign that their love had been worth it. Nathan would be thrilled-he had always talked about having a family.
As she stepped into their grand estate, the familiar scent of cedarwood and his cologne filled her senses. Home. Their home. Her heels clicked against the marble floors as she walked through the dimly lit hallway, eager to surprise him.
Then, a sound.
A muffled noise from upstairs-soft moans, breathy gasps.
Her heart clenched. Maybe she was imagining things. Maybe it was the wind or the television. But as she moved toward the staircase, the sounds grew clearer. Intimate. Raw. Undeniable.
Her pulse pounded in her ears as she ascended, each step dragging her closer to the moment that would shatter her world. The door to their bedroom was slightly ajar, and with trembling fingers, she pushed it open.
Time stopped.
There, on their bed, tangled in silk sheets, was Nathan. And beneath him, arching against his touch, was Sophia.
Sophia-the woman Olivia had loved like a sister. The friend she had trusted with every secret. The girl she had defended countless times.
Air refused to enter Olivia's lungs. Her legs wobbled, threatening to give way. Her fingers tightened around the envelope, the edges cutting into her palm, grounding her in the horrifying reality before her.
The silence stretched between them, heavy and suffocating. Olivia's vision blurred, her mind struggling to process the scene before her. Nathan-her husband, her love, her world-lay tangled in the sheets with Sophia, the woman she had called her sister.
Yet, as the initial shock settled, their faces did not show fear or regret. Instead, Nathan exhaled deeply, as if relieved, while Sophia sat up, her lips curling into a smirk.
"Well," Sophia said, tossing her long, wavy hair over her shoulder. "It's better that you found out now."
Olivia's breath hitched. What?
Nathan stood, reaching for the robe at the foot of the bed. He tied it loosely around his waist, his expression unreadable. "We couldn't keep pretending anymore," he said, his voice eerily calm. "It was exhausting, lying to your face every day."
Sophia chuckled, her fingers grazing over Nathan's chest possessively. "You see, Olivia," she continued, her tone laced with amusement, "Nathan and I have always been together. Long before you came into the picture."
Olivia's nails dug into her palm. "That's a lie." Her voice was barely above a whisper.
Sophia's eyes glowed with cruel satisfaction. "Is it?" She leaned forward, resting her chin on Nathan's shoulder. "Do you really think it was fate that brought you two together? That he fell in love with you just like that?" She clicked her tongue. "Sweet, naive Olivia. We planned everything."
A sharp chill ran down Olivia's spine. She could hear her own heartbeat pounding in her ears.
"What are you talking about?" she asked, dreading the answer.
Nathan sighed, rubbing his temples as if this conversation was an inconvenience. "It was all staged, Olivia. Every moment. Every smile. Every struggle we 'overcame' together." His lips curled into a smirk. "You were nothing more than a tool."
A dry laugh escaped Sophia. "Remember that night when some men tried to assault you, and Nathan came in like a knight in shining armor?" She tilted her head mockingly. "We arranged that. We hired them. Just so you'd think Nathan was your savior."
Olivia staggered back, the air knocked out of her lungs. "No... No, that can't be true."
"But it is." Nathan's voice was unfeeling. "And it worked. You fell in love, clung to me despite your family's warnings, and married me, just as we wanted."
Her mind reeled, but Sophia wasn't finished. "And your family?" she continued, her voice dripping with mock sympathy. "You thought we were helping them, right? That Nathan was managing your father's business to keep it from falling apart?"
Olivia's lips parted, but no words came out.
Sophia smirked. "We destroyed them, Olivia. Piece by piece. Your father trusted Nathan, and in return, we took everything-his company, his assets, his dignity. He died thinking he failed."
A sharp, icy pain pierced Olivia's heart.
Nathan exhaled. "And your younger brother... That poor kid." He shook his head in false pity. "He shouldn't have been so nosy. He found out what we were doing, tried to warn you, and well..." Nathan shrugged. "Accidents happen."
Olivia's blood turned to ice.
"You... killed him?" Her voice cracked, horror wrapping around her chest like a vice.
Sophia rolled her eyes. "Don't act so surprised. You were always so blind to the truth."
Olivia's hands trembled, rage bubbling in her veins like molten fire. "You monsters," she whispered.
Nathan smirked. "Maybe. But we won."
Her heart pounded furiously, her vision darkening at the edges. Betrayal, disgust, fury-it all crashed into her at once. She clenched her fists so hard her nails dug into her palms, drawing blood.
She wanted to scream. She wanted to tear them apart. But no, they weren't worth it.
Silent tears streamed down her cheeks as she turned on her heel and walked away.
Each step felt heavier than the last, but she kept moving. She had to escape, to breathe, to think. She had given them everything-her love, her trust, her life. And they had burned it to ashes.
She staggered out of the mansion, her blurred vision making it hard to see. Her hands instinctively went to her stomach, cradling the unborn life within her.
"I'm sorry," she whispered to her baby. "I'm so, so sorry."
The sound of screeching tires snapped her out of her daze.
Her head jerked up just in time to see the blinding headlights of a speeding car.
A sharp, agonizing impact.
Pain exploded through her body as she was thrown into the air. The world spun in slow motion. Blood. The sky. The pavement rushing up to meet her.
As her body hit the ground, a sharp, numbing cold spread through her limbs. Her fingers trembled as she reached for her stomach, her lips parting in a final, whispered vow.
"If I had a second chance..." Her vision blurred, darkness closing in. "I would make you all pay."
Then everything went black.
She, a 21st century mercenary queen, had crossed over into a tragically betrayed body of a waste. Waste? She will show them what it means to be a waste! Betrayed? With the Ancient Manual in her hands, she will astonish all the despicable men and cheap women! Wait! Didn't everyone say that she was an evil woman which everyone feared? Why is his Third Highness, full of mystery and charisma, so interested in her?
Xiaoyi Lin, a driven 22-year-old with a heart hardened by betrayal, is determined to carve her own path in the cutthroat business world. After her father's company's downfall, she refuses to fall into the trap of repeating her family's mistakes. Guarded and fiercely independent, Xiaoyi has sworn off love, choosing ambition over vulnerability. Zhenyi Chen, a 28-year-old CEO of a powerful tech empire, is a man who trusts no one. Ruthless, calculated, and emotionally distant, he's built his empire on control-both in business and in his personal life. Haunted by a dark past of betrayal and loss, he's content to keep his heart locked away. When their companies are forced into a high-stakes merger, Xiaoyi and Zhenyi's professional lives collide. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but Xiaoyi's fear of losing her independence and Zhenyi's cold resolve create an unspoken tension. As they work closely together, their emotional walls begin to crack, revealing desires neither are ready to confront. Yet, as passion ignites, the shadows of their pasts threaten to destroy everything. Xiaoyi's painful memories and Zhenyi's darkest secrets risk pulling them apart. Can they overcome their emotional barriers, or will their love remain a forbidden desire, destined to be unfulfilled? The Crimson Vow is a story of power, passion, and vulnerability-where love is both a promise and a risk. ---
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."
After three years of loveless marriage, Kira was slapped with divorce papers. She has shown him her unrequited love throughout her entire marriage with him, but he decided to turn blind eyes all because of his lover. Distraught and heartbroken, Kira choose to sign the divorce papers with bitter heart. But then and there, she promised herself that when she's back, he will come crawling to her, but she will make him pay for hurting her. Join Kira as she transform to a wealthy heiress and soared as the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar empire, a remarkable healer and make her ex-husband pay!
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.”
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
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.
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."