[Mature Content] As the woman with flowing brown hair stood in the middle of the road, her eyes fixed on the approaching car, a sense of desperation and fear washed over her. She knew she couldn't continue living a life filled with suffering and pain. In that fleeting moment, escaping this brutal world through death seemed like the only way to find peace. But just as the car drew nearer, something or someone swooped in like a bolt of lightning and swept her away from harm's way with incredible speed. The next thing she knew, she found herself safely on the sidewalk, unharmed but with tears streaming down her face. Collapsing to the ground, Andrea cried out in frustration, her voice reaching the heavens. "Why does the world inflict so much suffering upon me? Why won't it let me find peace in death?" Her words were drowned out by the raindrops falling from the sky, as if nature itself was mocking her pain. But then, a cold and stern voice broke through the chaos. It was Logan, standing above her, looking down with a mix of concern and authority. "Because that life isn't yours to take," Logan said firmly. "As long as my heir resides within you, your life is no longer solely your own. It belongs to our child and to all the vampires who answer to me, Andrea." He continued, "I have the ultimate say in whether you live or die because, through our connection, every breath you take belongs to me." Bewildered by the sudden revelation, Andrea couldn't comprehend how one fateful night had turned her life upside down. Now, she was bound to a man whose haunted past clung to his heart, and yet, he yearned for her with an intensity she couldn't ignore. Not only did she carry his child, but her very existence provided the sustenance that quelled his vampire thirst. It was a situation beyond ordinary comprehension. Now, Andrea faced the daunting challenge of navigating a world where she became the target of countless predators, all while carrying a sacred child who had the power to either save or destroy the vampire realm. But as the Vampire CEO's Only Obsession, she knew his protective embrace would always be there to shield her from harm.
When Xia Ke was born, she was labeled a fool and abandoned in the countryside to fend for herself. After she grew up, her family unexpectedly brought her back, only to quickly marry her off to the supposedly mentally unstable Jiang Chuanyao, the young master of the Jiang family! After marriage, Xia Ke rolled up her sleeves, planning to establish dominance over her newlywed crazy husband so he'd fear her. Jiang Chuanyao, on the other hand, wore a cold expression, intending to set rules for his silly bride to keep her away from him. But then... Xia Ke:"You're not crazy?!" Jiang Chuanyao: "You're not foolish?!" Both exclaimed simultaneously. In the next moment, Xia Ke and Jiang Chuanyao reached an unspoken understanding: one pretended to be a fool to tease the other while the other fiercely protected her. Someone came to Jiang Chuanyao to complain, saying that Xia Ke was pretending to be foolish, while in reality, she was very capable and might have some schemes after marrying into the Jiang family. Jiang Chuanyao retorted, ""Don't talk nonsense. My wife is both foolish and innocent. If you slander her again, I'll get angry."" Xia Ke secretly gave Jiang Chuanyao a thumbs up. Later, when Xia Ke became pregnant, she touched her growing belly and discussed with Jiang Chuanyao, "What should we name a child born to a fool and a lunatic? Foolish Lunatic?"
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Being bound by a contract marriage is a decision that Gizelle must make to fulfill her glamorous life needs. She is challenged by her two friends to conquer the heart of Kenric Federico, CEO of a leading manufacturing company in Germany, in exchange for assets of ownership of luxury hotels and apartments. It seemed that the goddess of fortune was on Gizelle's side that day. She managed to become the wife of the conglomerate REAGANZ CORP. At the same time, she intends to extract her husband's property during the 12 months of their contract marriage. On the one hand, Kenric was forced to agree to the contract marriage at the insistence of his mother due to being caught in a one-night romance with Gizelle. Come on, that man is over 30 years old. Who will inherit the golden cage and the throne of this company if Kenric doesn't get married soon? That's what his mother thought. Oh my gosh! Was Gizelle willing to have children with that man? And will Kenric keep the marriage contracted after he finds out that his wife intends to spend his money alone? And can Gizelle complete the challenge of her two best friends? Follow the story of Kenric the billionaire and his gold digger wife only in THE GOLD DIGGER by SELAKSA NOKTAH, exclusive on WebNovel. July, 25/20224.82
Author speaking Please read the first 5 chapters I promise you will love it. "Please love me cold general" Kimla said trying to kiss Song who let go of her feeling surprised by her words. Kimla's dreams was finally achieved when she step foot into the black elite military camp smiling to herself known to Kimla whose life was about to change with one encounter with the cold arrogant Captin Song. Entangled in a contract marriage where love was not allowed how will Kimla cope when she discovers she has fallen madly in love with the Cold General?. Read to find out.“Please, can we not do this here?” Ariana pleaded, she feared someone would walk in on them. “You shouldn't worry about anyone walking in to see me ravishing your beautiful body. I will pluck out their eyes and make you understand that only i get to see you this way.” Alexander chuckled and moved her closely to him to untie her blouse. “B..but..” Ariana tried opposing, while trying to hide her moans when she felt his kisses. This isn't right. He doesn't know that she's not the one he's looking for. He groaned and pushed her against his desk. “You have starved me enough for a while, Now bend over and let me have a taste of my wife.” . . For Ariana, being Andrew's wife has been the only dream that she couldn't wait to fulfill . But fate takes a drastic turn, when she meets his fianceè at her very own engagement dinner with his parents, for her inability to meet his parents daughter-in-law status. Fate takes a drastic turn when she gets kidnapped that night, gets shoved right at the altar as a bride of a ruthlessly vicious man, Alexander Knights, who would kill every single eye that looks at his wife, because she belongs to him only and she's never leaving his side anymore. With an incident that has him in coma, Ariana gets to learn that she looks just like his run away fianceè, hence that being the reason why she's mistaken for his lover. Will a marriage backed by lies eventually give her the anticipated love life that she wants? What will happen when Alexander’s fianceè comes back to finally take back her position? Would it be too late or would Ariana eventually become Alexander’s one and only legal wife? Let's read to find out!
You can get much further with a kind word and a gun than you can with just a kind word. – Al Capone An iron fist and a merciless cold metal gun, the mafia code that was taught to Zane Scarlet by his father. A code he wants to reform. But... When the only one knows how to solve problems is with a gun in hand and the only answer for betrayal is death - where does one start? And how does one do it while avoiding any attempts at arranged marriage? Not to mention the fiery woman on the right side of the law who entered his life like a whirlwind. What good could she possibly be? excerpt: "We already agreed where your place ends, Rose. There's no need any further argument. This Is final." Zane pinched the bridge of nose, turning to leave. A small hand grabbed the much larger one. An unexpected move. "What if I don't want my place to end there?" the low, quivering voice asked. "What if I want this to be real?" --------------------------------------------------------------------- Little Dove I love you so but I know you have to go. So spread your wings and fly my love, soar above the world my dove. Paint the sky in indigo, let your graceful colors flow, and I'll search the sky for your rainbow. ~ Author: Christy Ann Martine *Prequel to Arranged Marriage To The Princess of The Red Scorpions*
Agatha Martinez was forced to take a job she never expected to get after her mother became seriously ill and her father became deeply in debt. She became a stripper, dancing naked on stage for money to get her mother treated and pay off her father's debt, until she crossed paths with Zeus Gabriel Smith, the CEO of the Smith corporation and the alpha of the moonlight pack, who offered Agatha to be his wife in exchange for a lot of money and a luxurious life. Agatha quickly accepted despite not knowing the young man's motivation because money was more important to her, but little did she know Zeus would only use her to prevent his marriage to a woman who was not destined for him, and his pack would not dare to leave him. Zeus provided everything she wanted, despite the fact that it was difficult for her to pretend to be the young man's wife due to the threat she was receiving from Zeus' father. Until one day, Agatha discovered the young man's best-kept secret when she went to Zeus' office and discovered his hidden identity, but instead of being terrified and fleeing for her life. Agatha felt a strange sensation in her chest, as if something was pursuing her to tame this ferocious beast. Agatha had a real reason to stay in Zeus' life after discovering his hidden identity that same night, not to be the young man's wife or for his money, but to tame the cold-hearted and ruthless alpha of the moonlight pack. What if Agatha was the woman chosen by the moon goddess for him? Will Agatha be able to subdue the ruthless alpha? But what if Zeus finally gave up and was willing to open his heart once more? Is this the start of his transformation from ruthless to soft-hearted?
She is a look alike of someone. He is a servant to somebody. And they are in a hoax of a relationship. Will there be love? Or only betrayals and heartbreaks? - Regina D'Azure, shadow of Rachel D'Azure is set to marry the king of the Kuravos Empire, King Duncan Amalde. As planned by count D'Azure he makes Regina marry the king in place of Rachel to play a safe game. And no one knows that the one marrying the king is not Rachel but Regina. Moreover to make things even more noticeable by the empire and the people, the king doesn't show up for his own wedding ceremony. Brimming with embarrassment, Regina in the guise of Rachel D'Azure has to still complete her given mission. But what is the mission? Why play so many games? Why did Duncan never showed up for the wedding ceremony? And whose pawn is Regina? - - Find out in "REGINA." Image source: Pintrest.
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# two-faced Aloof and abstinent CEO x gentle and gorgeous beauty Wen Hua was to be married off in an alliance marriage. Her partner was said to be the patriarch of a Chinese clan who was a bigshot in Europe’s financial industry. When they first met, he donned a full suit and carried himself like a dignified gentleman. Wen Hua studied him quietly. A moment later, she chuckled and said, “Interesting.” After their marriage, both of them were the model husband and wife in public, but in private, they were strangers who respected each other’s privacy. A good friend asked her why she married Xi Mo. She smiled and said, “Because he’s rich and powerful. If there was someone richer than he is, I’d have married that someone too.” Then, she looked up to see the man’s handsome face darkening under the pub’s dim lighting. Her cheeky friend said, “You’re doomed, Huahua. Looks like you’ll be kneeling for forgiveness when you get home.” Wen Hua couldn’t possibly go home. Instead, she went to her maternal home. She would go to her maternal home whenever she caused trouble, got angry, or said something wrong. President Xi had gotten used to her antics, and he would coax her nicely to come back home almost every time. By the time he arrived at Wen Manor, someone was eating oranges in the living room. Upon seeing him, she slowly finished the last piece of orange and sized him up. “Stay here and don’t move. I’ll go buy you some oranges.” Xi Mo said nothing. He didn’t get angry but patiently coaxed her to come home instead. Just when Wen Hua breathed a sigh of relief, she felt a stinging pain on her butt. “You hit me?!” The man’s gaze was dark as he said slowly, “In any case, you’ll still end up being in my hands.” She was tricked! The next day, he massaged her waist and said, “Don’t go and bother father-in-law anymore, okay?” Wen Hua’s ears turned red. How shameless!He left her broken with a child for four years, only to come back, claiming that he loves her. Natasha Rhodes finds out that her ex-husband is in town and doesn't want him to see her single, so she hires a man to act as her husband. George King is an ordinary man with so much debt but in his toughest time, a rich beautiful lady comes to hire him as her husband. The pay is attractive and his duty as her husband is also simple and sweet so he didn't hesitate to accept her proposal. However, things didn't go as they planned because Tristan, Natasha's ex-husband, is very determined to win his ex-wife back. He wants his ex-wife and daughter back just when George is beginning to build his bond with them. May the best man win but who is the best man? And is George King truly an ordinary man?
~Our love will bring chaos to the world...but who cares~ Many eons ago when dragons still roamed the lands bringing peace and prosperity to it’s people. Then one day a dragon decided to rebel, it was known as the black dragon, the creature known to bring chaos and destruction along its wake. His actions had angered the gods and with that a curse was laid on him. That he would suffer for eternity, day and night, feeling the pain and sorrow of those he had cause pain and suffering to. But one god was merciful and said for if the black dragon found the reincarnation of the goddess Nu Wan and she remembered who he was, he would be made whole again. Fast-forward to the present day... "I've waited centuries, watching civilizations rise and fall, waiting for the day you'd arrive. And now, you deliver yourself to my doorstep?" The 199cm tall CEO of DK Corporation, with eyes that burned like embers, pinned a nervous-looking woman against the bedstead. He could smell the scent of the goddess all over her. "Pardon me, sir, I'm just a maid who got hired today. I don't understand what you're talking about?" The man's face paled, his grip on her arms tightening. "Do you not remember who I am?" The woman shook her head, confusion etched on her face. This was her first meeting with the enigmatic CEO. "They deceived me! What is your name?" "Nu Wan..." The man's voice was low and husky as he pulled her closer. "Listen, Nu Wan. You belong to me now. You'll love and adore me, and no matter what it takes, you must remember who I am." Nu Wan's ordinary life is turned upside down when she meets the eccentric CEO, who turns out to be the dragon king and her betrothed. Now, she's tasked with the mission to remember their past and break the curse that has haunted him for centuries.
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I never in my wildest imagination thought that my life would one day take such a huge turn: signing a marriage contract with Jonathan Wells, the coldest billionaire in Wells Enterprise, so my sister could stay alive. It was supposed to be cut and dry: I’d be his wife on paper, and in return, he would take care of my sister’s medical bill and promise our future. No attachments. No strings. Business only. But life rarely adheres to a simple script, does it? Pulled into his ruthless world, secrets of my past start to resurface, putting everything in jeopardy. I, Chloe Jackson, was the illegitimate daughter of his biggest competitor-a man I had been running from my whole life. Now my estranged father wants me back under his control, just when I’m starting to see that maybe Jonathan isn’t as heartless as he seems. Torn between the board’s merciless scrutiny, Jonathan’s mistrust, and a corporate war driven by my father, I’m adrift in a maelstrom of power, betrayal, and something even more dangerous—love. I wasn’t supposed to fall for him. I wasn’t supposed to care. But in the end, it might not be the contract that keeps our worlds apart-but rather the very thing that could mend my heart. Because Jonathan Wells isn’t just a billionaire. He’s the only man who can break me-or save me.Zaya Mars and Kabir Asad have been married for a year but yet felt like strangers in their own homes. Zaya has been trying everything possible to make the marriage work but to no avail. Kabir, on the other hand, has made it clear that he has nothing to offer since the marriage is a contract marriage and he was forced into it by his family. He blames Zaya for having to end his relationship with his long-time girlfriend. Things took a new turn for their love story when Kabir purposely arrived home late on their first wedding anniversary and Zaya questions him about his whereabouts. Feeling annoyed by the pestering of Zaya, Kabir uttered in anger: “This is just a contract marriage. I have nothing to offer to you because you were never my choice!” In tears, Zaya makes a vow to make him love her even though they are in a contract marriage.
"First of all, Mr Saverio I never signed a marriage deal with you. Second, you are my boss and third, you make me cringe!" His brows raised, "Cringe, how?" "Ever since the day I met you, I knew you are the one. How does that sound? Moreover, I do not believe getting married would decrease our possibility of dying." "So you agree with me that those lines are cringe, right? I wonder what those writers were thinking when they wrote them. But I had no choice." Eva couldn't believe her ears. So her boss had to surf through the net to propose to her? Wow, she must be Alice and he must be Johnny Bravo. He clicked his tongue calling her attention before walking towards her. Eva walked backwards and he proceeded until her back hit the wall. He leaned closer, "It's a myth, it's okay if you find it hard to believe, however, aren't you quite tired of the pain you derive when I'm far away?" She swallowed. It is true, whenever he is near her, the pain disappears, however her body begins to heat up whenever he isn't nearby. They were both cursed and the only way to get through is to remain close. This sounded like a typical drama. "Fine. I will sign the deal but on one condition." A smirk came across his lips as he replied, "How many times do I have to say you already signed it?" He paused, his dark blue eyes staring into her ocean blue ones, "Meaning, there are no conditions. The only condition you need to abide is mine." ××× Eva Lee, a young woman lived a free life, however after an incident that took her father's life, she turns into a woman seeking revenge. Her primary objectives remain to become extremely rich for her family and then find her father's murderer but what happens when she becomes a bar of magnet that attracts nothing but bad luck? When she thought her life would become nothing but bliss if she gets employed in one of the biggest companies in South Korea, she stumbles upon a handsome white-haired man who turns out to be her boss, the CEO of the new company she works at. Unknown to her, he is an accumulation of bad luck in the form of a human. As things unfold, she figures out that this almighty CEO is far from being a human and the most disturbing part of her discovery is the semblance between the CEO and the notorious killer who is known to chop off the hearts of bad men. However, as she begins to plot how to expose him to the cop, she finds herself stuck in a marriage contract with him. How did he do this? Actually, that isn't the most disturbing thing. He begins to reveal too much about himself, at the same time literally dragging her to a historical world entirely where demons, vampires, weres, witches and other creatures dwell. Not until she becomes trapped in the new world will she realise that he is nothing but a Werefox and what is she? The bride of a Werefox Prince!
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As his contract-marriage wife, she just wanted to fulfill the mission given by his mother—having a baby. They didn't love each other, so he always used contraception before they got laid. She had been obedient to him, only to find that he had gone too far! He actually didn't care about their child at all! She couldn't stand it anymore, so she handed him the divorce papers and left, noting: "The world is so huge that I can surely find a better man." Looking down at her, he retorted, "Come on, your purse strings will tighten up first before you find anyone."{WARNING MATURED CONTENT. R18+} A tale of deception, desire, and forbidden love. • • Eveloria Ravenshield, a woman bound by the constraints of her noble birth, finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage with the formidable Duke Gavriel Thornblade, a man she neither respects nor loves. Determined to break free from this fate, Eveloria escapes the Ravenshield family's lavish estate under the cover of darkness, assuming the disguise of a humble peasant. Seeking solace and freedom, she seeks refuge in a village, unaware that her path will soon intertwine with Sir Tristan, a gallant knight in the service of Duke Gavriel. As fate would have it, their unexpected encounter ignites a powerful connection between them. In a bold move, Eveloria makes a decision that could change her life forever—a contract marriage agreement that challenges societal norms and sets the stage for a thrilling journey of love, secrets, and the pursuit of true freedom. Together, they embark on a perilous journey, evading pursuit and navigating the treacherous landscape of political intrigue. Will their love blossom amidst the challenges they face? or Will it all shatter ? ••• I hope you all will enjoy this one. Discord: Kuchi_G #4215 You can contact me if you have any questions about the story. Happy reading ಠ‿ಠ.
--WSA 2025 ENTRY-- "I want a divorce," Xia Yuqing declared, placing the signed papers on her husband's desk. His response? "Pay up 50 million for breaching the marriage contract.... or make my mother despise you." Once a powerful empress in her past life, Xia Yuqing has now transmigrated into the body of a woman with the same name, bound in a loveless contract marriage. Fed up and desperate for freedom, she decides to do both: become a money-making machine and a mother-in-law's worst nightmare. But her plans start to hilariously backfire when her cold, distant husband suddenly begins to fall for her. And there's a catch—he looks just like the emperor, her husband from her past life. Now, what will Xia Yuqing do when her cold husband demands a chance at their relationship? Will the once-powerful empress choose her freedom, or will she surrender to the love she never saw coming?
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Li Xingyi was a billionaire CEO with a special gene inside him, one that gave him a body that never fell ill, but would only last him fifty years. Upon his death, half of his inheritance would go to his wife. One day, the man who never had any health issues suddenly started coughing. The nanny rushed to Jiang Yule's side and said anxiously, "Madam, you need to go to the hospital quickly! There's something wrong with Sir!" Jiang Yule could not believe her ears. She looked up and said incredulously, "Are you saying that my husband, who's worth hundreds of millions of dollars, with countless assets under his name, and an iron-clad body that would put mountains to shame... The same man that will allow me to replace him as the number one richest on Forbes Rich list when he dies... is coughing?" Although it was only a slight cough, Li Xingyi watched as his wife, who loved him regardless of his wealth, rushed to the hospital in freezing winds and held onto him tightly as she cried her eyes out. "Why did you suddenly start coughing, my darling? How can I live without you?!" Jiang Yule cried bitterly. Li Xingyi watched this predictable scene with an indifferent look and felt nothing but annoyance. Just as he was about to drive her away like he usually did, he heard a voice inside his head. [Nicely done! Is he coughing? It's time for me to win the lottery, baby! Is this what they call karma? Thank heavens, and Amen to that! How can I live without you? Obviously, I'll inherit your wealth, and then I'll throw a party and dance on your grave!] The voice in his head sounded exactly like his wife's soft and desperate voice, who was still crying before him. He fell silent after hearing it. He was unsure. Should he try listening again?4
They were unhappily married for the sake of convenience. Lu Chengchen and Song Wei had signed a three-year divorce agreement in private. However, their marriage had fallen apart within two years. Song Wei tried her best, using various methods in an attempt to make Lu Chengchen have a change of heart and stay, but Lu Chengchen only thought of Song Wei as a troublesome woman. No matter how nice Song Wei was to him, he remained indifferent. As the mean truth was slowly revealed, Song Wei felt as if she was struck by lightning. It turned out that everything that had happened to her was caused by him. In the end, she could not take it anymore. She finally agreed to divorce early and leave behind the divorce agreement on one condition.Sophia Laurent is the secret heiress to one of the world’s wealthiest families, living a life of isolation and control under her father’s oppressive reign. Tired of being a pawn in her family's power games, Sophia escapes into the real world, adopting a fake identity to experience life as a normal woman. But her attempt at freedom takes an unexpected turn when she’s mistaken for a gold-digger during a blind date with Alexander "Xander" Hayes, a wealthy and cynical businessman. He believes she’s after his money, and his vulgar, dismissive attitude makes her want to walk away—fast. In a story filled with sparks, secrets, and unexpected twists, will love triumph over wealth, or will the past prove too strong to overcome?