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"Did you really think you could run from me forever.....after the way I touched you that night?" he growled, his hands pinning her wrists above her head, eyes dark with intensity as they drank her in. "You were mine from the second I touched you....and no amount of time or distance will change that." Her breath hitched. She hated the way her body remembered him-how his voice alone could shatter her defenses. His touch burned through the fabric of time, pulling at memories she'd fought to bury. Every word he spoke sent a shiver down her spine, curling heat in places she'd sworn had long gone numb. But it wasn't just desire. It was fear. Fear of what he made her feel. Fear of the truth she hadn't told him. Fear that if she let him in again, she might never find the strength to walk away. As the past and old enemies resurface and buried secrets begin to unravel, Kimberly is forced to confront the past she tried so hard to forget. But with every truth revealed, the danger grows-and so does the temptation to fall again. Caught between betrayal, obsession, and a love that refuses to die, Kimberly must fight to protect the one thing she swore to keep safe. Because some sins don't stay buried. And some passions are impossible to escape.
"Happy birthday, Kim!" The cheerful voices of her friends echoed through the room, wrapping Kimberly in warmth as she turned toward them with a surprised smile.
"You guys!" she exclaimed, touched as she watched them drop the cake on the table. "I thought it was just going to be a simple dinner."
"You didn't think I'd let you spend your birthday without a little glam, did you?" Cindy, her best friend grinned, pulling her into a hug.
Kimberly chuckled, hugging her back and whispering, "Thank you, Cindy."
As she pulled away, she stepped in front of the mirror, her dress shimmering beneath the soft light. Cindy zipped her up from behind, giving a low whistle. "Damn, girl. Ryan's jaw is gonna drop."
Kimberly beamed, feeling extremely happy, and at the same time nervous.
Kimberly and Ryan had been together for quite long now, and she felt like they were ready to take the next step.
She had waited for this moment for so long, but the mention of a surprise made her even more nervous.
As she slipped on her heels, she smiled widely as her mind wandered back to their first date. Ryan had taken her to a luxurious Italian restaurant, and they had talked for hours about their dreams and aspirations.
She had felt a spark, and she knew he had too. Over the years, they had grown closer and their love seemed to have grown much more than they ever imagined.
But lately, Kimberly had started to feel like something was missing.
There was just something off about him lately that she couldn't quite understand. However, she didn't worry much about it. She loved Ryan and Ryan loved her just as much as she did. If not more than she did. That, she knew for sure.
Cindy, who had been watching her with a knowing glint in her eyes, handed her a pair of earrings. "These will complete the look." she said, handing them to her with a big smile.
Cindy had been Kimberly's best friend since Highschool, always there with advice and unwavering support -the kind of friend anyone would wish for.
Kimberly valued her opinion and trusted her instincts completely.
"Thank you." Kimberly smiled and put them on, feeling a surge of excitement tingling in her heart. Tonight was going to be special, she thought in her heart.
But her heart wasn't racing with excitement as she picked up her phone and dialed Ryan again for the third time. Still, he didn't pick up.
"Give it a break, Kim! Remember, today is your birthday. I'm sure he's busy getting things in order." Cindy said, rubbing her shoulder kindly as she saw the distress on Kimberly's face.
"But he must have at least seen my calls, Cindy. I mean, he...."
"He's busy, Kim," Cindy chuckled, shaking her head. "Remember, he said he has a surprise for you. Who knows what kind of big surprise he's planning?" Cindy playfully said, wiggling her brows.
Kimberly chuckled, her heart skipping a beat at the thought of Ryan proposing to her. She smiled at the thought, about to drop her phone when it buzzed.
She held it back immediately, expecting it to be Ryan. But it was a text from an unknown number - a photo of Ryan kissing a blonde-haired woman whom she recognized instantly.
It was her friend, Clara.
Kimberly's heart skipped a beat. What was going on? She instantly felt a wave of nausea wash over her, and her mind went blank. She wiped her eyes with the back of her hand and checked the message again, to be sure she wasn't seeing things. But she still saw the same thing.
This couldn't be true! It had to be photoshopped.
Ryan could never do this to her! Not even in her dreams!
Cindy, who noticed Kimberly's sudden expression, quickly rushed to her side, asking, "What's wrong?" She asked with concern plastered on her face.
Kimberly couldn't speak, she could only show Cindy the text, and Cindy's expression changed from concern to anger.
"What the hell is this? Clara? This has better got to be a joke. Let's go!" Cindy said, already heading for the door.
The other girls in the room were left in utter confusion, wondering what was going on. They were looks of questions and confusion plastered on their faces as they watched them exit the room.
In less than few minutes, Kimberly arrived at the hotel, according to the address in the text. Her heart thumped hard in her chest as soon as she stepped in. She didn't see Ryan in the lobby, but she decided to investigate further.
She made her way to the room number mentioned in the text. Kimberly's heart was pounding in her chest as she approached the door. She hesitated for a moment, wondering if she really wanted to know what was going on because she was still in doubt.
No, she would never believe that Ryan was cheating on her - and with her friend?
But her curiosity got the better of her. She leaned in, listening carefully. The sounds she heard made her blood run cold. It was unmistakable - Ryan was with someone else and he was f*c....
Kimberly felt a wave of devastation wash over her, but she was determined to confront him. She took a deep breath, preparing herself for what was to come. As she listened more closely, she heard their conversation.
Ryan's words cut deep. "She's getting too pathetic - too clingy and too boring. Not that I ever loved her anyway, I was just using her for the mean time," Ryan scoffed, his voice smooth with no remorse.
"I need a woman who knows how to keep things exciting. Someone worth my time," he continued, and Clara laughed.
"I think I can keep up with that," she said.
Kimberly felt a surge of anger and hurt, her blood boiling hot. How could he say such things about her?
Did she just hear him say he never loved her? And was just using her for the mean time?
How cruel?!
Unable to contain her rage, Kimberly pushed the door open, slamming it against the wall with rage.
The room was dimly lit, with only a few candles illuminating the space. The air was filled with the scent of sex and perfume. Ryan and Clara were tangled together on the bed, their clothes scattered across the floor.
The scene Kimberly met broke her heart into tiny pieces. Ryan was slamming hard into Clara, his groans filling the entire room.
"What the fuck?!" Ryan cursed as he turned to see Kimberly, his face darkening in both shock and anger.
"Kimberly.....Kimberly, wait...I....." before he could complete his sentence, Kimberly slapped him hard across the face.
Ava Rose, a brilliant and beautiful young woman, has grown accustomed to a life of solitude. With no siblings, friends, or father figure, her mother, Rose, is her sole confidante. Ava's idyllic name belies the hardships she's faced, including relentless bullying in high school due to her unconventional family dynamics. Despite her captivating smile, stunning eyes, and angelic voice, Ava's beauty remains hidden beneath worn, old clothes....a testament to her struggling single parent household. After graduating from high school, Ava's educational aspirations were put on hold as she helped her mother with their modest food truck business. Undeterred by the lack of opportunities, Ava persisted in applying for scholarships, finally securing one to attend the prestigious Bristol University. An institution notorious for its wealthy and entitled student body, poses a daunting challenge for Ava. Now the question is, Can she cope with the cold attitudes of the rich brats, who see the poor as nothing? Can she study to the end, even when the rich make life a living hell for her? Would she be able to adapt to her new life, mingling with the rich? What happens when she gets entangled in a love triangle between a Mafia and a regular guy, who both fell in love with her? What awaits Ava in Bristol University? Let's find out!
In the dark underbelly of wealth and power, Beverly was a pawn in Reece Blackmore's game of control. His loan had ensnared her, the interest rates strangling her finances. Driven by life's challenges, Beverly was left with no choice but to borrow money from Blackmore Loan Company. A company owned by a cold, ruthless and rich Billionaire who no one messes with. A devilishly handsome billionaire with a reputation for ruthless ambition and a heart of stone. He'd stop at nothing until he gets what he wants, even if it means hurting or kîlling anyone, regardless of the relationship with you. Now, Reece offered a cruel choice to Beverly Bloomfield: pay up, become his wife, or face devastation. As he stood before her, his eyes glinting like frozen steel, his gaze piercing her soul, Beverly felt suffocated and wished she never started this. "You have 10 days, woman" His voice was a cold, calculated whisper, a hint of a smile playing on his lips, a smile that sent shivers down her spine. "Pay the debt in full, or surrender to marriage. Refuse any of these, and I'll destroy everything you hold. Your business, your home, your family... everything will burn to ashes, leaving nothing but smoldering ruins and shattered dreams." His voice was as cold as ice, his blazing eyes piercing right into her soul. Beverly's heart raced as she stared at the man before her, her mind reeling with the impossibility of her situation. How could she possibly pay back the millions she owed in just ten days? Was someone kidding her? The thought of working hard to pay back the money was daunting, but the reality of her situation hit her like a ton of bricks. She was trapped, with no escape. She thought about her struggling business, her family's dependence on her, her son and the shame of losing everything they had worked for. The weight of her predicament crushed her, leaving her breathless and bewildered. She was left with no choice, and so she managed to ask.... "And if I choose to marry you?" She asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'll divorce you once I've secured what I want. You'll be free to go. It's just a prison of loveless matrimony, no strings attached" Reece's gaze never wavered, his voice devoid of emotions. ***** Now, would Beverly succumb to the mercy of the merciless billionaire, or find a way to escape the suffocating grip of his power, a power that threatened to consume her very existence? Why exactly does Reece want to marry her? If she agrees to the offer, what fate holds for her? What happens when shocking dark secrets are revealed, enemies from all angles troop in, deceits and many more arise? Let's find out!!
"Get on the bed, raise your ass up and let me whisper something to your womb" He shamelessly said, as he sat down, nonchalantly and smiling like he wasn't the one who just spewed that rubbîsh out. "Huh? Are you màd?" She berated, her eyes burning in anger, as she felt like taking off his belt and beating the madness out of him. "Yeah, I'm mad about you. So.... "I...am...your daughter's nanny, and not a slut, you dumbass! Do you realize you have a daughter and are a father?! Don't you have any shame?" "Why should I be ashamed of feeding my little boss when he's hungry, Janella? Look, I feed him whenever he's hungry and he's right now hungry, so get on the bed" "Oh, shocks! How the hell did I end up in this spoiled, màd chu wawa dog's house? Did he hit his head somewhere? Or did someone tamper with his medulla oblongata?" Janella murmured some inaudible words to herself, as she wondered if the guy standing right before her was suddenly going màd. Janella looked up, and her eyes instantly met his. Jerome immediately flashed a smile at her, totally not bothered. Before Janella could say more.... "Would you like to see it?" Yet again, he shamelessly asked, still flashing that beautiful, but naughty smile. And as he asked, he held his belt to start unbuckling it. "What?!" Janella was shocked. She didn't know if she should laugh at the màd clown before her, or look for a cane to flog out the devil tormenting him. She didn't know! Jerome walked closer to her, but before he got very close, Janella curved her knee and kicked his d!ck. "Ooh....! I think...I think this is the day I finally...give...my life to Christ....f*uck!!!" Jerome crouched to the ground, holding his member as he groaned in pain. . . . Jerome Meyers, an incredibly handsome, crazy young billionaire dad, CEO and a college student. Yes. A CEO, but still a student, studying a one year programme which his family urged him to, since he couldn't achieve it due to what happened to him some years back. Jerome is a carefree guy who was left shattered, torn and devastated after the event that happened few years ago, which almost cost him his life. Jerome is a free spirited guy, friendly and cool He jokes and smiles a lot. You can call him a psycho, if that would best describe the way he acts. However, behind those smiles and carefree lifestyle, lie the secrets. Hiding and swimming in them, and waiting for that faithful day....until she came. Who is she? Janella Hills, a beautiful college girl living with her grandmother, and doing menial jobs to support herself. She's as crazy as Jerome. Jerome is màd, and Janella is crazy! Now, what happens when these two crazy people meet? What happens when Jerome becomes so obsessed with her that he finds it difficult to stay a day without her? What happens when things began to unravel? Dark secrets they never knew about, with enemies lurking around? What happened to him few years ago? You wanna know? Then hope in and take this ride with me.
Dexter Klein! A clean freak, just as his surname sounds. Only that they're two words with different spellings and meanings. Have you ever met someone who cares so much about his looks more than anything or anyone in this world? Well, meet Dexter Klein, a demigod, arrogant billionaire CEO of KLEIN'S WINERY COMPANY. A handsomely mean, cold and proud guy. A self centered cold guy, who doesn't care about anyone, but himself and his looks. Something really happened in his past that left him shattered. It tore his world apart, and made him believe that there was nothing like true love. In fact, love doesn't exist as far as he is concerned. One of the craziest and most arrogant guys you'd ever meet. To him, love is the stupidest thing anyone could ever think of involving him/herself in. But all changed when she came into the picture. Who is she? Annika Wright, Dexter's high school enemy, whom he was always mean and arrogant to. But fate brought them together again, when Annika was hired as his secretary. Annika, a sweet, kind-hearted and hardworking lady, who believes in love and kindness. She's the complete opposite of Dexter. But despite their differences, Annika was determined to do her job well and not let Dexter's attitude get to her. As they worked together, Dexter began to see a different side of Annika. A side he never knew existed, and he slowly began to change. Can Dexter really give love another chance? Can love ever happen between these two enemies working in the same place? Even if it happens, would it blossom? Let's find out!
Once upon a time, there were two kingdoms once at peace. The kingdom of Salem and the kingdom of Mombana... Until the day, the king of Mombana passed away and a new monarch took over, Prince Cone. Prince Cone, has always been hungry for more power and more and more. After his coronation, he attacked Salem. The attack was so unexpected, Salem never prepared for it. They were caught off guard. The king and Queen was killed, the prince was taken into slavery. The people of Salem that survived the war was enslaved, their land taken from them. Their women were made sex slaves. They lost everything, including their land. Evil befall the land of Salem in form of Prince Cone, and the prince of Salem in his slavery was filled with so much rage. The prince of Salem, Prince Lucien swore revenge. 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳 Ten years later, thirty-years old Lucien and his people raided a coup and escaped slavery. They went into hiding and recuperated. They trained day and night under the leadership of the fearless and cold Lucien who was driven with everything in him to get back their land, and take Mombana land too. It took them five years before they ambushed and attacked Mombana. They killed Prince Cone and reclaimed everything. As they screamed out their victory, Lucien's eyes found and pinned the proud princess of Mombana. Princess Danika. The daughter of Prince Cone. As Lucien stared at her with the coldest eyes anyone can ever possess, he felt victory for the first time. He walked to the princess with the slave collar he'd won for ten years rattling in his hand as he walked. He reached close to her and with a swift movement, he collared her neck. Then, he tilted her chin up, staring into the bluest eyes and the most beautiful face ever created, he gave her a cold smile. "You are my acquisition. My slave. My sex slave. My property. I will pay you in spades, everything you and your father ever did to me and my people." He stated curtly. Pure hatred, coldness and victory was the only emotion on his face. .
"Mr. Evans, please maintain some dignity. Don't forget I'm your brother's wife!" Having caught her husband and best friend together in the bed, Elena wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the people she once called family. She refused to be a pitiful divorcee and vowed to make everyone who had once looked down on her beg for forgiveness. And to start with her newfound freedom, Elena indulges in a one-night stand with a stranger. However, what was meant to be a fleeting escape turns into a nightmare when she learns that the stranger is none other than her husband's older brother! Would Elena be free from the shackles of her marriage? Or would the mysterious stranger make her life a living hell since he seemed to have a personal vendetta against his family? [The story is 18+ and involves mature content.]
Anabel found out she was pregnant and dialed her husband's number to share the good news to him. They have been married for two years without a child. Desmond's mother had been accusing her of being barren and unproductive. When the call was picked, she was flabbergasted and broken. She was hearing a loud moan of feminine voice. "Ohh! Yeah! Don't stop fucking me! Fuck me harder baby!" accompanied with sound of skins slapping against the other. She went home to confront her husband and end up receiving a divorce paper. Desmond divorced him for a lady his mother was rooting. Few months later when he found out that his ex-wife is a billionaire heiress and she is pregnant with twins, he went crazy!
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."
"Leonard Bryant is a man of the hour in Sea City. He has won the Pritzker Prize at a young age, which is considered as Nobel Prize in the architecture field. An architectural drawing of his can be auctioned to hundreds of millions yuan. Everyone takes him as an architectural design talent. But everyone also thinks he is gay because of his frequent refusal of women. Ashley Powell has been taking Leonard as her idol and loving Leonard for several years. For him, Ashley chooses to learn architectural design during university. As the saying goes, "when there is a will, there is a way", she finally gets the chance to work in Bryant Group after her graduation. At the graduation ceremony, Ashley was coaxed by her classmates to test if Leonard is gay. A little drunk Ashley came to Leonard's room, then .... 'Who says this man is gay? He is not gay but a beast!' Ashley thinks."
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.