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For survival, Joanna made a ten-year wager with Shawn, the casino big shot who never lost. But right after sleeping with him, she ran away. Six years later, Shawn came back into her life as her superior at work. "The twins are mine, aren't they? How dare you violate our agreement, woman?!" Shawn questioned between his clenched teeth. "You didn't follow through either. We agreed not to meet in ten years! And who says they're your kids?" Joanna decided to play dumb until the very end.

Married for three years, Alicia consistently played the role of a devoted Mrs. Turner. She showed him the utmost respect in public and showered him with affection at home. She believed she could thaw even the iciest of hearts. However, as she tirelessly worked to warm him, his beloved first love returned to their homeland. He accompanied his first love on shopping sprees, and Alicia endured it. He danced with his first love, and Alicia remained silent. Even when she saw them in matching outfits, Alicia forced a smile. Nevertheless, when his first love became pregnant, Alicia's patience reached its limit. She slammed a divorce agreement on the table and left without a second thought. He believed Alicia belonged to him, convinced she would eventually come back to him. Yet, after the divorce, not only did her career flourish, but she also attracted a long line of suitors. He had been quite confident, believing, "Can these men really compare to me?" That confidence waned when his assistant rushed in, announcing, "Mr. Turner, Mrs. Turner's first love has returned to the country!" The man who had always carried himself with pride was finally feeling the heat.

Anyone could tell that Darell Carter loves Tiffany Larson. Anyone could see that Tiffany wants to marry no one other than Darell as well. Yet, Darell's impassiveness toward his growing love has Tiffany eventually knocking on the door of another man. It wasn't until Tiffany was all but clad in her wedding dress that Darell barged in to stop her. "You're not allowed to marry another man, Tiffany Larson," he tells her. "I'm the only man you can touch and love."

Betrayed by her childhood sweetheart and best friend, Lila Anderson found herself stripped of everything, her life hanging by a thread. On the verge of death, she encountered her rescuer—Ryder Kingsley.With a single sentence, the man prompted her to change her name and identity. The woman thought to be dead was now the CEO's fiancée.She declared, "We'll each take what we need. We owe nothing to the other!""Oh, really? Then let's find a way for you to owe me for good," said the man.As Lila sought her revenge, he drowned her with affection and care. Soon enough, she held the spotlight in high society as the CEO's soon-to-be wife. However, on their wedding day, his childhood sweetheart reappeared…

In my previous life, I found myself as the unwanted presence in my marriage to Henry Pelham. He was deeply in love with another woman, which eventually led to our broken marriage and my tragic death.After my rebirth, I realized that the best course of action was to give up and stop caring about our marriage. So, I patiently waited for Henry to bring up the subject of our impending divorce.But things took a strange turn. Suddenly, that very man, who had been gone for months, began returning home frequently."Will you believe me when I say that you will soon long for my complete disappearance from your life?" I asked."Stop daydreaming," he replied. "We are destined to torment each other until we die."I sighed. I was convinced that Henry would soon meet his true soulmate, as had happened in my previous life.The time had finally come for Henry to cross paths with her, and I thought that I was just one step away from freedom.Yet, to my astonishment, he retorted, "Who ever said I wanted a divorce?"He not only opposed the idea of our divorce, but he also became increasingly obsessed with me, to the extent that he abandoned his soulmate!

It was said that the elusive heir to the Langhams, Felix Langham, had trouble in the bedroom. However, Yvonne Ford found out the hard way that rumors were often misleading. Along the way, she unwittingly learned that her half-sister was pregnant with her boyfriend's baby, and that there's more to her parents' deaths. To seek the truth, Yvonne took a bold step to get close to Felix."Since we've done the deed, I guess you pass as a lover." Yvonne looked hesitant. Felix smirked in rage. "You will regret what you said today, woman."As it turned out, Yvonne found herself drowning in regret and begging endlessly for more in the days to come.

My name is Scarlett. I’m a bargirl, nothing else. Night after night, I drink the bar dry, accompanying wealthy customers, just to make ends meet. I thought this was my fate, that I was meant to waste the best years of my life like this. One night, an accident happened. I fled for my life. 'This is it. They are going to beat me to death.' I thought. That was until he came into my life. The man who saved me. TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains content that some may find disturbing.

When Maddie finds her fiance in bed with another woman, she's heartbroken. When she finds out her friend and half the pack knew about his affair, she leaves them all behind. However, as the future Luna of the strongest pack in the kingdom, Silver Moon, she can't stay single for long. Her father demands a successor, and so the Alpha Games commence. To enter, one must be from a strong family, and be of age. Unfortunately, that includes her ex and the son of their greatest rival. When Maddie sees the limited options for her future mate, she takes her fate into her own hands and enters the games, but who will be the last wolf standing? The Alpha Games is a werewolf romance story, with a kickass lead and an enemies-to-lovers twist.

Her brother stole away his intended bride. Amidst the chaos, she seized the moment and declared, "Let the wedding proceed. I'll marry you."He was the man of her dreams, and their journey after the wedding marks her pursuit of her newfound husband.Through countless trials and tribulations, she realized that she couldn't thaw the icy exterior of this man. Eventually, it was her turn to take a stand. The one who had always been subservient to him finally uttered one day, "I want a divorce."He asked, "What's the matter?""Loving someone is so draining," she replied."And what about being loved by someone?""I don't know. You've never loved me," she retorted, her voice tinged with sorrow."Then, from tomorrow, I will love you."Unbeknownst to her, everyone knew he treated her like a precious gem. He just never said the words 'I love you' out loud.

After her boyfriend cheated on her, Ruth got into a shotgun wedding. Her new husband was handsome, good-tempered, and gentle. Unfortunately, he was dirt poor. That’s fine. She can earn money. All the people in her circle laughed at her for getting herself a nobody who only had a pretty face and no job. But then, the pretty boy turned out to be from the richest family and be the most powerful man in the Imperial City. He was the richest man in Sommerset!This stunned everyone, including Ruth. When Ruth remembered the monthly allowance she gave him, she flew into a rage. “Abel Blakewell, how could you be so shameless?! This is a love scam!”Meanwhile, Abel just cooed at her. “You can just scam me back. Call me honey, and I’ll transfer all of my property to you.”