
"I am bound to punish you for breaking the rules," he said as he started undoing his tie. I swallowed, the thought of being punished by him terrified and excited me at the same time. I needed this. The heat pooled between my legs as I watched him undo his tie with one hand and his belt in the other. It was hot. He grabbed me by the neck, bending me over the table with my face down on the surface and my ass high up in the air. He caressed my soft flesh with his palm. "Count," he ordered, My brows furrowed in confusion, the haze of lust so heavy in my head that my brain failed to grasp his words. The first slap landed on my ass cheeks and I cried out. "Count," he barked. I whimpered but I nodded my head to his request. "One," I counted as the first slap came on my behind. I kept counting as he delivered blows to my now red ass. "Good girl," he murmured as he rubbed them gently, to take away the ache. I was moist and he could sense it. Dipping his finger into my pussy, he confirmed how wet I was for him. "Hmm," he hummed, embarrassment slammed into me with enough force. I barely knew this man and here I was letting him possess me. I liked it. I licked my lips in anticipation of what he wished to do, his lips touched the nape of my neck and I jumped. He licked the juncture of my neck, and the pulsating nerves there responded to his touch. "You taste so sweet," he murmured as he kissed his way down my neck. "T...thank you," I managed to get out. "Let me make you mine," he says, 


He's cold and reserved, while she's wild and free.Driven by revenge, Giselle Holt weaves her way into his life, teasing him without shame and manipulating him with cunning and deceit. She ruins his engagement party, drives away the woman he loves, and tramples on his boundaries again and again.One late night, he corners her against the wall. "Giselle, what other tricks do you have up your sleeve?"She smirks, sly and teasing.Just like that, she barges into his life and does as she pleases, dragging him down from his pedestal, piece by piece, until nothing remains. 
Tristan Burtman, the devil of Jasfield, is feared by everyone, yet his grandmother tricks him into marrying a woman he despises. He flings a divorce agreement in Genevieve Gadot's face and says icily, "Sign this!"Genevieve silently retrieves another agreement. It states that they can only divorce once she's had his child.Tristan is furious. "You're dreaming if you think you can have my children!"She mutters, "It's not like I want to."…One day, Genevieve looks at Tristan's icy expression and asks, "Do you really want a divorce?"He curls his lip. "What do you think?"The look on his face makes it clear there's nothing he wants more.Genevieve caresses her belly and nods obediently. "Okay. You'll get your wish soon."That's when Tristan loses his cool. He says, "I won't have a child with you."Genevieve smiles without saying anything.…Genevieve and Tristan finally get divorced, and she flees. However, he captures her and pins her to a corner. His eyes are bloodshot as he asks, "Where's my child?"She beams at him. "Stop dreaming. I won't ever give birth to your children." 




Rebecca Sawyer is the most infamous promiscuous heiress known in the elite society. Not only is she arrogant and haughty, but she's also breathtakingly gorgeous. However, her reputation stinks so much that no one dares to marry her.
But she, alongside James Heaton, a scion who's known to not be interested in women at all, get kidnapped, which is a major kidnapping case worth tens of billions of dollars that shakes Nurano to the core.
They're all tied up on the same bed in an abandoned house filled with garbage for seven whole days.
On the first day, both of them are whipped for three hours. James is the one who shields Rebecca from the whips, so he's the only one enduring everything.
On the second day, the kidnappers strip them bare and throw them into a pool. If not for James supporting Rebecca's prone body using his back, she would've died.
On the third day, the insane kidnappers decide to drug both victims in order to satisfy their twisted desires. 

When Samantha Knott opens her eyes, she realizes she has time traveled 50 years into the past.In her past life, she found out on her deathbed that her husband, Harry Wright, had been having an affair with his first love, Lydia Yeager, for 50 years.He was usually away from home for 20 days in a month, claiming that he was on a business trip. But in reality, he was vacationing with Lydia.Everyone in the family knew what was going on. Only Samantha was kept in the dark.Harry wasn't willing to marry Lydia because he didn't want her to be trapped in the kitchen, wanting her to be his precious princess.On the other hand, Samantha was only worthy of being a worn-out housewife who was covered in oil and salt every day.When Samantha died, everyone agreed that she got what she deserved. She had a petty heart, so she deserved to be angered to death. 
“You want to sever our mating bond? Just because of a mistress, Jasmine?” Logan sneered, his eyes blazing red from anger. I couldn’t believe the monstrous man barking before me was the man I once cherished—my husband.“It seems you’ve forgotten my uncle is the Alpha of this pack. You can’t win this, Jasmine. Stay in this marriage and save yourself from the humiliation of being expelled.”—-Jasmine’s seemingly perfect marriage is on the brink of collapsing after she discovers a shocking truth: she’s not the only lover in her husband’s life.The betrayal cuts even deeper when she finds out her best friend is the secret mistress. This shatters the trust and loyalty that once held their mating bond. Determined to sever their bond and start anew, she serves him divorce papers.But nothing prepares her for a stunning reversal; her husband turns the tables, falsely accusing her of infidelity. She’s on the verge of facing the punishment that comes with infidelity in her pack—a shameful expulsion.Just as her hope wears out, the stark reality of her fate about to dawn on her, a potential savior emerges: her fated mate, who happens to be the powerful Alpha of their pack, in whose hands lies the fate of Jasmine. He must choose between loyalty to his bloodline and protecting his long-awaited fated mate.Will he save Jasmine from ruins? or will he protect his bloodline and turn his back against her?As this inspiring journey unfolds, Jasmine’s love, loyalty, and resilience are pushed to the limit while she struggles to find her feet again and fight those who wronged her. 
Nadia Young is the most dazzling person in Bayfort. She is free as the wind, passionate as fire, and she lives a wild life of exuberance.However, she has married Clive Gibson, who is the strictest and most disciplined tycoon in the business industry. He lives and works like a machine, having extremely high expectations for himself and also his lifetime partner.Nadia loves the excitement of clubbing and dating younger male escorts, so Clive makes every entertainment hub blacklist her from entry. Nadia loves the freedom of travelling wherever she wants, whether basking in the sun on beaches, watching the aurora borealis at night, or going racecar driving and cliff diving, so Clive confiscates her passport and restricts her movement altogether. 



When Sienna Coleman is cornered by thugs in an alley, she calls Lance Xenakis 33 times. However, he is busy giving a "mouth-to-mouth treatment" to a transfer student, Ashley Quinton, who suffers from skin hunger. He kisses her passionately and forgets about everything, while his phone vibrates on the couch until it dies. Sienna fights with all her strength to break free and run, but she ends up getting hit by a car.When she wakes up, her whole body is wrapped in bandages. Her phone automatically plays a video of Lance and Ashley kissing intensely, lasting three hours and 27 minutes.Ashley's Instagram post reads, "Thanks for helping me treat my illness, dear campus heartthrob. I guess I can get a good sleep tonight!" 
I've had a crush on Liam Jenkins, a good friend of my father's, for ten years.Feeling sorry for me, my father decides to spike Liam's drink before sending him to my room. The morning after, Liam coldly agrees to marry me. Shortly after we tie the knot, Liam begins to go on frequent business trips abroad. Before I know it, he's been gone for three whole years.I give birth to our daughter, Ivy Jenkins, and continue to wait for him to return.Three years later, he finally decides to head back to the country. Upon receiving the news, I cancel an important engagement and head to the airport with Ivy to welcome him home. However, when Ivy asks him for a hug, he gives me a cold-hearted look."Sorry. I'm a bit of a neat freak," he says.From that day onward, Ivy and I wash our hands obsessively and make sure that the house is spotless. Despite our efforts, Liam never comes home or even holds our daughter.One day, I stumble upon a video. "What's the happiest moment of your life, Liam?" someone asks him.Liam replies absentmindedly, "Probably the time I pulled Amy into the bathroom after we put Jenna to bed last week."The group cheers, but I feel my blood run cold.Amy Miller is Liam's ex-girlfriend, and Jenna Miller is Amy's daughter. The rumors are true—Liam had been living with them while he was abroad. Utterly heartbroken, I file for divorce. Then, I terminate my residency and depart the country with Ivy after leaving him a copy of the divorce papers. 
Charlotte had always lived a recluse life. She hated unnecessary attention, and would rather stay in the background.On the eve of her 23rd birthday, she is dared by her best friend, Laura, to go out with a guy and get laid. Deciding to do one last crazy thing before moving from the city, Charlotte agrees to the plan. Afterall, no one should be able to find her when she leaves the city.That night, Rachel kissed a guy in the club and after being separated from Laura, she goes home with the handsome stranger and they spend a night of passion together.To Rachel, the act and the stranger would remain in her past. However, she might have just gotten herself into a situation she hated the most. 
At 20, Lena Norwood marries Micah Shaw—her father's friend, who is younger than him but older than her.He's eight years her senior and known in their circle as a cold-blooded kingpin. He's ruthless in business and completely uninterested in women… except when it comes to her.With Lena, he's impossibly gentle. She casually compliments a necklace, and the next day, she receives a collection of million-dollar jewels.When her cramps leave her curled up in bed, he drops a billion-dollar deal to personally make her warm soup, feeding it to her spoon by spoon.When desire takes over, he grips her waist, voice hoarse as he whispers, "Baby, you're so sweet, it's addictive."All his social media accounts are named "For Alice". She always thought it was a tribute to the song she played on the piano the day they first met.Until one day... she finds an old photo album tucked away in his study. 




When her half-sister stole her fiancé, scarred her face, and threw her from a skyscraper, Amelia thought it was the end—until fate gave her a second chance.Reborn with bitter clarity, she vowed not to repeat the same mistakes. In her past life, she had been kind to a fault; now, she would wear a mask of innocence to outmaneuver every snake in the grass.One by one, she tore down their schemes—leaving her treacherous sister begging, her stepmother pleading, her worthless father groveling, and her ex-fiancé crawling back.Her response was a cold smirk and two words: “Get lost.”But the one thing she never anticipated was crossing paths with Damien Taylor—the most powerful and untouchable man in the capital—on the very first day of her new life.They said he was ruthless, ice-cold, immune to any woman’s charm. Amelia believed it… until she learned the truth: the man was dangerously cunning.“Miss Johnson, I saved you. How about dinner?”“Miss Johnson, I helped you. Don’t you owe me a favor?”Backed against the wall, Amelia felt his low voice vibrate through her:“You owe me too much, Amelia. It’s time to pay up—starting with you.”Only much later would she realize… she’d been owing him all along. 


Her marriage, which has lasted for three years, ends in a divorce. The whole city laughs at her and mocks her for being the abandoned wife of a wealthy family. Six years later, she returns to the country with a pair of twins. This time, she has taken a new lease on life and is now a world-renowned genius doctor. Countless men are now lining up to court her and marry her, until one day, her daughter tells her that “Daddy” has been on his knees for three days straight, begging to remarry her.Roxanne, a kind-hearted and innocent young woman, is married off to the wealthy and enigmatic businessman, Lucian. Roxanne’s life takes an unexpected turn as she finds herself in a loveless and suffocating marriage. Lucian is portrayed as a distant and cold husband, consumed by his own ambitions and scandals.Despite her efforts to be a dutiful wife, Roxanne's marriage becomes increasingly unbearable. She discovers that her husband is having an affair with a scheming socialite. Roxanne’s heartbreak and humiliation push her to the brink, leading her to make a daring decision: she leaves behind her luxurious life to find herself anew.Roxanne’s journey of self-discovery takes her to the bustling city of Paris. In the artistic and bohemian atmosphere, she begins to unravel the layers of her own identity. Through a series of chance encounters, she befriends the charismatic and free-spirited artist, Who in turn becomes Roxanne’s guide to a world of pa*sion, art, and liberation that she had never known before.As Roxanne navigates her new life, she gradually lets go of the constraints that had bound her in her former existence. The novel beautifully portrays her metamorphosis from a timid and abandoned wife to a confident and independent woman. Through mentorship, Roxanne discovers her own artistic talents and finds solace in painting, using the canvas as a means to express her emotions and aspirations. 

During her five years of marriage, Teresa Sutton has selflessly devoted herself without complaint.
She raises her child, is respectful of her in-laws, and gives her husband ample personal space.
Yet, her selfless dedication earns her a husband who keeps a lover on the side. He gifts her cars and houses. He arranges jobs for her. He kisses and hugs her. He even gives her piggyback rides.
Hoping to make her straying husband settle down, Teresa decides to try for a second child.
She thinks Cameron Langdon's willingness to have a second child with her means he acknowledges her identity as Mrs. Langdon. Instead, the reality is that her husband fears the risks of childbirth for his young lover, so he makes Teresa the breeding tool.
Despite losing her husband, Teresa thinks she at least has her daughter for company. However, her own flesh and blood she raised has also become someone else's snuggle buddy.
In the end, Teresa loses all feelings in an instant. She terminates her second pregnancy and is determined to get a divorce. She wants neither her husband nor her daughter.
While Teresa waits for the divorce formalities to be processed, her husband, who once never came home, now corners her in the living room.
"I thought we'd have a second child?" 
The moment I enter the office, I notice Tristan Godfrey's secretary, Scarlett Robertson, crouching under the desk.
She decides to tease Tristan on purpose, making him unable to school his features for a moment.
I place the documents before him, pretending not to notice anything.
"Here's the request for the funding for the western suburb project. Please sign this document."
Since Tristan is enduring the immense pleasure flaring from his lower body, he drops his signature on a couple of pages without even checking the fine details.
Then, he looks up at me, his eyes foggy with lust. "Wait… I thought your flight was tomorrow? Why are you back all of a sudden?"
I pick up the documents. "I'm here to deal with some urgent matters."
Before I turn around, I shoot a glance at the spot beneath the desk. "Tell her to come out."
Tristan is slightly stunned. He probably thinks that I'll do the same things I did before—intimidate Scarlett, tug at her hair, and take a video of her most vulnerable side.
But I merely add, "Her legs will go numb if she crouches under the desk for too long."
Knowing that he's in the wrong, Tristan quickly changes the subject. "What sort of urgent matters are you dealing with?"
I don't give him an answer. Instead, I close the door behind me and put up a "do not disturb" sign.
Tristan has no idea that I've just finished settling my urgent affairs. 

Harper Vaughn has what most women can only dream of. She comes from nothing, but she has won the heart of Callum Colter, the younger son of the incredibly wealthy and powerful Colter family.Unfortunately, the Colter family is stuck in their old ways and refuses to approve the marriage. Callum pleads in the memorial hall, takes a brutal beating, and nearly dies for Harper. Still, he refuses to yield.He is willing to give up his name and everything tied to it for the sake of marrying her. The wedding is right around the corner when Quentin Colter, the Colter family's eldest son, dies in a car crash.With Quentin gone, Callum is dragged back into the fold as the only heir. People are saying he is getting hitched to someone from a family of equal status.When the rumors are flying about Callum possibly dumping Harper, he stuns everyone by publicly announcing their wedding under the Colter family's name.Strathaven goes wild. Their love story is on everyone's lips, and every woman wants to be Harper.Everyone believes the fairytale, but only Harper knows the truth. Callum, the very man talking about marrying her, is sleeping with Sienna Prescott, his late brother's wife. 

For as long as I can remember, my mom is a fat, cowardly woman.
She's capable of arguing with a vendor over a 50-cent discount in the wet market, and yet all she does is shield her head and cry whenever my dad beats her up.
I don't like how embarrassing she is, so I refuse to let her attend my college acceptance celebration.
But when I sort out Mom's personal effects, I find an old photo with yellowed edges. The woman in the photo can be seen mounting a scooter with tattoos weaving down her arm.
There's a defiant, untamed look in her eyes. She's breathtakingly beautiful.
Thanks to a car accident, I am transmigrated to a trade school from 20 years ago.
The leader, who's being surrounded by her lackeys, presses a cigarette butt against the desk.
She looks at me with a raised brow. "New student, huh? From now on, you're part of my gang. As long as you call me 'boss,' I'm willing to sacrifice everything for you."
As I gaze at the leader's fearless expression, I feel my tears running down my cheeks instantly.
Mom, please don't become a mother and a housewife in the future. I just want to see you continue living your life freely. 



On the third anniversary of marrying Tristan Morse, Annabel Norton accidentally spills coffee all over their marriage certificate.Hoping to replace the damaged document, she heads to the city hall for a routine renewal.After entering her details, the clerk looks up with a puzzled frown. "Ms. Norton, our records show you're currently listed as unmarried."Annabel is stunned, insisting there must be a mistake."That's not possible. My husband and I registered our marriage in this very place three years ago."The clerk double-checks, only for her expression to shift from confusion to something unreadable."It still shows you as single, but your alleged husband, Mr. Tristan Morse, is married."The clerk briefly pauses, then continues, "The spousal information on record indicates a different woman—Cassie Lawrence. Do you know her?"A sharp ringing explodes in Annabel's head, drowning out the world in one shattering instant. 
‘Callie,’ he began, his voice husky, ‘crying over your ex-boyfriend won’t solve anything.’Confusion etched across her face, Callie furrowed her brows.‘Then what will?’ she demanded, her voice tinged with frustration.Elias leaned closer, his warm breath caressing her cheek. ‘You need to show him what he’s lost. Find a man who’s more handsome, more powerful, and richer than him. Then, make a grand entrance into his life with your new partner.’Callie scoffed, her eyes rolling in disbelief. ‘Where am I supposed to find someone like that?’Elias’s fingers gently lifted her chin, locking their gazes together.‘I can be that man,’ he said. ‘If you agree to be with me, I’ll protect you from any harm, including your ex-boyfriend.’**********************************************Elias Westwood, billionaire heir turned professional solider, a commanding presence on the battlefield, conceals a tender heart that beats for only one woman——Callie Hawthorne, a fearless surgical resident, possesses an innocent charm and wields her skills like a warrior in the operating theatre.Their first encounter thrusts them into a dangerous game of deception. Elias uses Callie as a pawn, their lips locked in a passionate kiss, fooling his pursuers. In that moment, Callie feels the allure of the enigmatic soldier, and a strange connection sparks between them.An impulsive decision seals their fate—a hasty marriage to escape an arranged union and prove Callie’s readiness to move on from a past love.Little did they know, this act would propel them onto an unforeseen path. Amidst the chaos of war, Elias risks his life for his countrymen, while Callie tends to the wounded and shelters refugees.In the midst of battle, a tender love blossoms. Elias’s strength and haunting scars captivate Callie, who shares the pain of being an orphan. She admires his unwavering bravery, finding solace in their shared experiences.Yet, their bond faces relentless challenges. Women vie for Elias’s attention, while men yearn for Callie’s affection. Sinister forces within the army conspire against Elias, and false accusations threaten to tear Callie away from the man she loves. And Elia’s search for the truth about his parents’ deaths leads him to confront one of the country’s most powerful families.Passion collides with suspense, and love battles against those who seek to tear them apart. Will Elias and Callie emerge unscathed from the shadows, or will their sacrifices shatter their dreams forever? Discover their fight for a future filled with hope, trust, and the promise of a happy ending. 

Natalie Walker is a fake heiress who spends two decades acting as Diana Ashcroft's walking blood bank. When the true heiress returns, she's immediately kicked out of the house.
The true heiress mistreats her, and everyone mocks her. Then, the world is stunned when she suddenly turns out to be the only daughter of the Walker family, the country's wealthiest and most mysterious family.
Natalie's birth parents and five brothers dote on her like mad. Her allowance is boundless, and she can splurge on whatever she wants. She can drive any limited-edition sports car and buy haute couture if she wants…
She also has a fiancé who's supposedly the wealthiest man in the world. However, he either avoids meeting her or gives her the cold shoulder. He even comes knocking, saying that he wants to call off the engagement.
Natalie thinks it's perfect. Unexpectedly, after calling off the engagement, he pesters her, wanting to be affectionate with her all the time.
Natalie is irritated. "Can you have a little shame, Mr. Ex-Fiancé?"
Marcus Holden says, "What is shame? Can I eat it? Can it help me win my wife's heart?"
"Get lost."
"You're only telling me that because you love me. Why haven't you said it to anyone else?"
Everyone realizes that the revered Marcus is actually a hopeless romantic who only has love on his brain.
Meanwhile, Marcus wants nothing more than to beat his old self up for being blind. 
Imagine waking up in a world that's not your own, with a mind that's not your own, and a body that's not your own. This is the reality that Sarah, the Invincible Queen, faces as she finds herself transported through time and space into the life of an imbecile. The chaos begins as her step-sister schemes against her, her fiancé abandons her, and her own father attempts to batter her to death. But Sarah refuses to give up. With a fierce determination burning within her, she vows to overcome every obstacle and trample over those who have wronged her.As she embarks on her path of counter-attack, Sarah transforms into a legendary bounty hunter, a top-tier hacker, a phenomenal financial tycoon, and even the Queen of Weapons. Her rise to power is nothing short of meteoric, leaving a trail of awe and respect in her wake. But just as she's about to achieve her ultimate revenge, a mysterious and superior man appears, offering her a choice: reciprocate his kindness with her favor or face the consequences. Will Sarah choose to play by his rules or forge her own path? The journey of the Invincible Queen has only just begun, and the world is about to witness the most epic battle of wits and strength. 
Hannah Livingston travels 15 years into the future after a plane crash.Her sweet, loving husband has become a middle-aged, charming gentleman who exudes maturity and dominance. Her three children are at the top of their classes, but they're problematic in every other way!Her eldest son has become cold and distant, her daughter seems to be a hopeless romantic, and her youngest son frequently gets into fights…Aside from Hannah, the rest of her family of five are on bad terms with each other and constantly butting heads.Hannah knew her family would fall apart without her!And so, she starts educating her children, teaching her husband a lesson, and restarting her career…Ultimately, Hannah whips the four members of the Quill family into shape.The three rebellious children who constantly used their mother's death as a retort have now become role models for others and the objects of everyone's envy.Hannah glances at the four Quills standing in the corner as punishment for the trouble they've caused. She nods in satisfaction—they look so much better now. 

On the day Jeanette Young is diagnosed with terminal gastric cancer, William Ashford cheats on her with his first love, Giselle Wills.
Jeanette doesn't cry or make a scene. Instead, she tries to fix the marriage with everything she has, only to be met with divorce papers and Giselle flaunting a baby bump at her doorstep.
That's when Jeanette finally gives up and agrees to the divorce. She takes the hefty settlement, and since she won't live long anyway, goes on a revenge spending and investment spree.
Who would expect a random project she invests in to go viral overnight? A lottery ticket she buys hits 50 million dollars in winnings, and even the broke college student she sponsors turns out to be a future business prodigy.
In the blink of an eye, Jeanette becomes the most powerful investor in the game.
With money comes health, so her condition steadily improves, her career soars, and countless suitors vie for her attention. Even her cold ex-husband—William—starts getting attracted to her and frequently begs for reconciliation.
One night, the teary-eyed William pleads, "Please just give me one more chance."
Jeanette smiles. "Your life's a mess, Mr. Ashford. You don't deserve me."
Later, she learns the hard way that careless words do invite trouble. 
Married for months but still a virgin. Drugged by her husband and stepsister, she ended up with a mysterious lover.Her husband accused her of infidelity and found a convenient reason to divorce her.She lost everything, her properties, her virginity, her inheritance and her home and was thrown on the street.No parents, no home, no roof over her head, Theresa Mo sought for death and wished she could stop living but death seemed to perceive her yearning and flee from her.She became pregnant and her world came crumbling. Where does she turn to when she doesn't even know who got her Pregnant?Junxie Li, the youngest billionaire and a handsome dude, was in search of the woman he had a one night stand with…Four years later, Junxie Li stumbled upon two boys who are a miniature of himself and thundered "who is your mother?" 
Charlotte Perry devotes two years of her life as Mrs. Norman, only to hear Brian Norman say, "It doesn't matter who my wife is—anyone could take that place."Heartbroken, she signs the divorce papers and walks away.Six years later, she returns with two adorable kids and a life that's nothing short of legendary—master healer, renowned archaeologist, top jewelry appraiser… and the heiress of the richest family in the country. One hidden identity after another leaves everyone stunned.Her adoptive parents, who cut ties with her years ago, sneer. "She’s just an orphan we tossed aside!"The fake, scheming bitch accuses, "Charlotte's a fraud pretending to be the billionaire's daughter!”But then, the billionaire himself steps forward and shuts them all down. "Lottie is my daughter. And today, I'm announcing her open engagement—any outstanding young man is welcome to propose."Later, when Charlotte is about to marry someone else, Brian shows up and crashes the wedding, his eyes red with desperation."Lottie, my wife can only be you. No one else." 
“A million dollars,” he said, his voice flat, like he was negotiating over a car, not a person.Astrid shook her head, opening her mouth to protest, but he cut her off.“Let’s make it two then,” he offered. She stared at him, stunned, wondering if he’d lost his mind.“Mr. Voss…”“Final offer. Five million,” he said, his gaze steady, unyielding.Astrid took a deep breath, her heart pounding. “Fine. I’ll be your wife.”***When Astrid Blythe, a rising event planner, runs into her ex, Adrian Voss, at his engagement party, she’s shocked to discover that his fiancée is missing. What starts as a strange encounter quickly spirals into something even more surreal when Adrian offers Astrid a proposal of his own: marry him in a cold, calculated, no-strings-attached arrangement.Despite her better judgment, Astrid agrees to the deal. But as the line between business and desire blurs, she finds herself drawn back into Adrian’s dangerous orbit—and realizes, to her horror, that she’s falling again for the man she once loved…the man who had a hand in the death of their child. 
I prepare a feast for my boyfriend, David Linton, on Thanksgiving, but he stands me up again.I sit in silence for a moment before pulling up the Instagram account of his first love, Selene Whitmore, like I always do."I'd like to praise someone. He abandoned his girlfriend and came to me just because I told him my light went out. I hope he maintains this valuable principle of putting his friend before his girlfriend," she writes.The photo she posts shows David standing on a stool, changing her lightbulb. She steadies his legs with both hands, her face brushing against his private parts. He doesn't dodge, and there's even a faint smile on his face. The image is an utter eyesore, but I don't have a meltdown or make a scene.I simply press the like button on the post and ask David for a breakup. David doesn't believe me at all."She's just throwing a tantrum. I'll just give her the cold shoulder for a few days. I can cheer her up easily with a beckon of my finger after that," he says.But what he doesn't know is that it's only easy for him to cheer me up because I love him.And from today on, there's no way he'll be able to cheer me up anymore. 





Ariella gave Lucian everything - her body, her heart, her freedom.For two years, she lived as his secret lover, believing her silent devotion would melt his cold heart. But when she arrives at her best friend's wedding, she discovers the groom is none other than him - the man who held her nights and shattered her days. A marriage she believes is real - but isn't.Standing in the shadows, she watches him smile at his bride, greet her like a stranger, and finally confirms what she's always feared: he never loved her. She was just a contract. A convenience.Now, with their agreement nearing its end, she's ready to walk away. But he's not. Not anymore."You think we're over?" he growls, cornering her like a beast."We'll never be over."Torn between a cruel but addictive love - she must decide: escape, or be consumed. 
After dating Isaac Slater for two years, Cassidy Sherman finds out that he has been pretending to be poor and has been toying with her feelings.
Cassidy thought Isaac was a college student who didn't even have enough money to buy food. But it turns out he can easily buy another woman a 300-thousand-dollar bag without batting an eye.
She hears Isaac say, "She's from a single-parent household, so she yearns for fatherly love. I'm just playing along with her so that she feels happy being in a relationship. Of course I won't marry her."
When Cassidy's mom is diagnosed with stomach cancer, she tries borrowing money from Isaac. However, he continues to insist that he's broke and doesn't have money.
Cassidy gives up on him and marries the cool and abstinent Stefan Archer, the promising heir of the Archer family.
Later on, Isaac drinks so much that his stomach bleeds. He calls Cassidy, hoping to get back together with her.
"She's asleep," Stefan says frostily over the phone. "If there's anything, just tell me."
…
Cassidy assumes what she and Stefan share is merely a marriage of convenience, where they each get what they need from each other.
But she finds out later that Stefan has been secretly in love with her for many years. 