Two strangers, Sarah and Alex, discover an instant, unmistakable attraction in the exhilarating pulse of a Lagos pub. Their relationship is intense, resulting in a night of raw honesty and sincere soul-baring confessions. Both are guarding secrets, and both believe in the simple truth of 'one night only. ' But as dawn forces them apart, the lingering feeling is anything but simple. An unexpected turn of events brings them back into each other's lives as they struggle with the eerie recollection of their relationship. Confronted with the man and woman they worked so hard to forget, Sarah and Alex must negotiate a complicated web of past wounds, present issues, and the startling realization that their 'fleeting connection' was anything but. Can a single night's unmistakable spark start a love powerful enough to overcome a world set against keeping them apart? 'One Night Only' is a fascinating romance full of surprise twists, great emotional depth, and the enduring power of a love that defies all odds.
Music and laughter permeated the night air. People walked like shadows beneath the gentle, warm lights inside The Lantern, a tiny pub hidden away in the center of the city. Glasses clinked. Numbers of voices grew and dropped. It smelled of worn leather, spilled beer, and something sweet-perhaps someone's perfume floating in the air.
Sitting at the very end of the bar, Sarah ran her fingers around the rim of an unmarked drink. She was not scheduled to be here. She truly had not planned anything at all. She had drifted in after a long, terrible week, hoping maybe the noise would cover her thoughts. It had not.
Her dark hair cascaded around her shoulders as she donned a basic black dress and boots. Her gaze swept the room, not particularly focused on anyone-up until she did.
Two stools apart, he was seated alone, swabbing a glass of whiskey and gazing down at the ice as though it contained all the answers he needed. He appeared like he didn't belong here-tall, with messy dark brown hair and a slight stubble. Not like the groups snapping selfies in the margins or the raucous throng laughing too loudly. He gazed... lost. Perhaps a little damaged. Just like her.
Their eyes met briefly. Long enough.
Sarah turned away first, her heart thumping oddly in her chest.
She was sure that was all there was-only a fleeting moment separating two strangers.
He then spoke, though.
His voice was low, harsh yet somehow kind, uttering, "You look like you could use a better drink."
Sarah turned, a tiny grin fluttering at her lips despite herself. She teased gently, "Is that your way of saying mine's bad?"
He grinned back, a leisurely, genuine smile that brightened her inner world. "Maybe. Alternatively, it might be just a reason to chat with you."
Sarah chuckled, surprised by the sound. God, she hadn't laughed like that in weeks.
She moved closer, inquisitively sparking against caution. "Well, let me say your excuse is accepted. I am Sarah."
"Alex," he replied, extending his hand. When they touched, hers felt warm.
They commanded fresh drinks and discussed nothing at first: music, work, the worst films they had ever viewed-the sort of simple, foolish chat someone has while attempting to deny they are already hooked.
Still, something lay beneath it-a power source, a pull.
Sarah felt it every time she caught him watching her-really watching, like she was the only actual thing in the room. She worked to forget about it.
She did not notice hours passing. The night grew darker, the bar thinner. They still remained, though.
They chatted still, though.
Still, that pull became stronger.
The last round was called by the bartender, and Alex leaned in just a little closer. His voice was hardly above a whisper. "Come with me."
Sarah's heart missed a beat. She ought to decline. This was not typical for her. She was not the kind to leap without looking, trust a stranger, or pursue a feeling.
But seeing into his eyes-open, honest, full of something she couldn't name-she realized two things:
One: She would lament saying no for the rest of her life.
Two: Her life may never be the same again if she answered yes.
Sarah thought hard.
"Okay," she murmured.
And just like that, the evening started.
Damian Blackwell built his empire with cold logic, fierce ambition, and zero apologies. Billionaire, alpha, and unstoppable-until a mysterious letter from his late father shatters everything he thought he knew. "Destroy the one woman who sees through your soul." That woman is Aria Voss-his greatest rival, his fiercest regret, and the only woman who ever dared to challenge him. Years ago, she walked away from him. Now, she's back, standing between him and a billion-dollar biotech deal that could change the world-or expose the Blackwell family's darkest secret. As Damian launches a ruthless campaign to take her down, he discovers a hidden connection between Aria and a past he never dared question. Her brother's disappearance, his father's hidden crimes, and a betrayal buried in corporate corruption-everything leads back to a truth Damian isn't ready to face. When his closest advisor turns traitor, and his own legacy begins to crumble, Damian is forced to do the unthinkable-ally with Aria. But trust doesn't come easy when love was once weaponized and loyalty means risking everything. In a high-stakes battle of power, truth, and buried passion, Damian and Aria must choose: fight each other to the bitter end-or join forces to take down the enemy within. Because this time, the gamble isn't money. It's redemption, revenge... and love. The Billionaire's Last Gamble is a scorching billionaire romance with gripping twists, enemies-to-lovers heat, and a powerful emotional core. In a world where power masks pain, and love is the ultimate risk-who will come out on top?
The day Raina gave birth should have been the happiest of her life. Instead, it became her worst nightmare. Moments after delivering their twins, Alexander shattered her heart-divorcing her and forcing her to sign away custody of their son, Liam. With nothing but betrayal and heartbreak to her name, Raina disappeared, raising their daughter, Ava, on her own.Years later, fate comes knocking when Liam falls gravely ill. Desperate to save his son, Alexander is forced to seek out the one person he once cast aside. Alexander finds himself face to face with the woman he underestimated, pleading for a second chance-not just for himself, but for their son. But Raina is no longer the same broken woman who once loved him.No longer the woman he left behind. She has carved out a new life-one built on strength, wealth, and a long-buried legacy she expected to uncover.Raina has spent years learning to live without him.The question is... Will she risk reopening old wounds to save the son she never got to love? or has Alexander lost her forever?
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Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true origins—a lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. “It's time to reveal your true identity, darling.”
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"