Here's the translation: "During the holiday trip, my mother-in-law's stubbornness didn't change. She took petty advantages everywhere, believing that anyone who didn't seize a bargain was a fool. When I kindly tried to advise her, she cursed at me, and my husband just watched coldly. I was puzzled by my husband's indifferent behavior, only to accidentally uncover an astonishing secret. It turns out they were plotting to harm me for my money in order to climb up the social ladder to a wealthy heiress. I was both angry and amused-did they really think they could squeeze me like a soft persimmon?"
I worked on a business trip for a month and barely spent time with my husband and child.
With a holiday weekend approaching, I signed the whole family up for a tour group.
I figured it would be a chance for everyone to unwind.
When I brought it up at the dinner table, my mother-in-law Cecilia's first words weren't praise for my thoughtfulness. She scolded me instead.
"You're just a reckless spender," she said. "Always wasting money. Wouldn't it be better to stay home? There'll be so many people during the holiday. Are you trying to crush an old woman like me?"
Her sharp, biting words spilled out. They punctured my eager excitement.
I forced a smile and explained, "Cecilia, I've arranged the itinerary and hotel already. You don't need to worry. Sure, it'll be crowded, but it's the only time Geoffrey and I can take Rex out to have fun."
When she heard her precious son and grandson mentioned, Cecilia softened a bit. "You've got a slick tongue," she said. "What if something happens to my frail body? You know how useless you are. You're counting on me to look after the kid."
Hearing her concerns, I offered a suggestion, "Or maybe, Cecilia, you could stay home and rest for a few days. It'd be peaceful. We could hire a nanny to check on you."
The mention of anything money-related hit a nerve. She yelped in protest.
"No way," she said. "Hiring a nanny costs money. Canceling tickets costs money too. I'll go, but it's my old bones that'll suffer."
I watched Cecilia hunch over, dramatically rubbing her back.
I stayed quiet.
At least the trip was settled.
I didn't want to argue with an elder.
Throughout the whole conversation, my husband, Geoffrey, silently picked at his food.
He didn't join in at all.
I wasn't sure if other husbands acted like this, but Geoffrey only started being this way recently.
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
"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?...
He told her to call him Daddy. Not because he earned it, but because he fucking owned her. The moment she signed that contract, she stopped being a woman with dignity and became his filthy little plaything. His holes to use. His mess to ruin. He didn't just fuck her, he rewired her. Stripped her clean of boundaries and filled her with sin. Every punishment made her scream. Every game dragged her deeper into his twisted world. And the way he praised her... Good girl. She should've run the first time he said it. But Daddy doesn't let his toys leave. He breaks them until they beg to stay. ** Mia's life changed the night she let a stranger ruin her. One night. She never expected to see him again. Until she walked into her new job... and her boss turned around. Ace.Her one-night sin in a thousand-dollar suit. Only this time, he wasn't asking her to be his assistant. She was to be his wife.
For the whole 17 years of her existence, Alana did not know the word freedom and happiness having been confined in the basement of her family's house accused of killing her own mother. She's beaten, cursed at, and barely survived from crumbs of food thrown at her. She thought this is her final destiny and has accepted the bitter fate of her life not until the night of her 18th birthday, a mysterious alpha appeared at her door telling her that she is the long-lost daughter of the alpha king and claiming her as his mate he's been looking for several years now.
"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came crashing down the day I caught my wife cheating on me. I have never been so heartbroken. To have my revenge, I revealed my true identity. I was none other than Liam Hoffman—the heir of a family with trillions of dollars in assets! The Lamberts were utterly shocked after the big reveal. They realized what fools they had been for treating me like trash. My wife even knelt down and begged for my forgiveness. What do you think I did? Did I take her back or made her suffer? Find out!
"Listen, Gadreel Ødegaar," she looked at him, not hesitating this time. "It's my anniversary present for you. Let's divorce." *** Ivory Remington had sacrificed five years to look after her husband Gadreel who was in a vegetative state after an accident and a few months ago, he finally awakened like a miracle. She thought it was the start of their happy life but Gadreel still had no heart for her. On their anniversary and her birthday, she received a cheating video of her dear husband and her stepsister. Heartbroken, Ivory chose to quit this stupid game. She decided to set him free but the reason she left on the divorce agreement pierced Gadreel's noble pride. *** "Impotent? Are you serious?" He gripped her wrist and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes. "I'm a woman, Gadreel. I'm tired of being in a sexless marriage. Let's end it once and for all." "Sexless, huh?" he chuckled lowly and without warning grabbed her chin in between his hands, pulling her face closer. "Turns out my wife was so eager to get a man between her legs? "