Ruthless Lady Series #1: The Ruthless Comeback
Avyanna has spent her life mastering survival. A brilliant scholarship student by day, a strategist and fighter by necessity, she carries the weight of a childhood tragedy that left her orphaned. When she falls for Kairus Chu—the rebellious heir of a powerful conglomerate—she allows herself a fleeting moment of happiness. Their love defies all odds, culminating in a secret marriage despite his mother’s ruthless opposition. But behind the scenes, Avyanna’s trusted mentor, Lord Mendez, pulls unseen strings, shaping her fate for his own ends.
Their love is shattered when Zhen, a cunning rival, conspires with Kairus’ mother to frame Avyanna for murder. Betrayed, sentenced to life in prison, and pregnant with Kairus’ child, she refuses to be broken. With her only ally, Huan Yue, she orchestrates a daring escape, vanishing in fire and blood—reborn as Bernadette Lu, a shadow queen of the underworld.
Years later, Avyanna returns with a vengeance, dismantling the Chu empire piece by piece. She manipulates Dylan Chu, Kairus’ ambitious younger brother, and unearths the true enemy—Lord Mendez, the man who orchestrated her downfall and her parents’ deaths. As she leaves devastation in her wake, Kairus, now a pawn of his mother’s ambitions, is forced to confront the memories of the love he lost.
As Zhen and the Chu matriarch fall, Avyanna stands at the precipice of her ultimate choice: to reclaim the love that once defined her or to walk away forever, knowing that vengeance has carved an unbridgeable distance between who she was and who she has become. When Kairus finally finds her, face-to-face with the daughter he never knew, the question lingers—can love survive the ashes of war?
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Chapter: Chapter 25: Observing AroundThe door clicked shut behind Dorian, his footsteps fading down the marble corridor.Avyanna stood still, barely breathing. The air suddenly felt too thick.Then it hit her—like the echo of a tremor. Her knees softened beneath her, just for a second. She reached out, one hand bracing against the cold edge of the bookshelf.She closed her eyes.Don’t be disheartened, she whispered silently to herself.Her pulse was high. Not from fear—she’d long taught herself to override that. No, this was something else. That encounter had rattled something loose. Not because she was caught off guard—but because he wasn’t. Dorian hadn’t taken the bait. Not fully. Not yet.She straightened, inhaling slowly through her nose. Let the warmth of the scotch and fire settle in her chest. She rolled her shoulders back. Reset her posture. Let the calm wash over her like ritual.Then she smiled.A small, defiant thing.This is the first night. He doesn’t know it yet—but I’m already under his skin.She placed t
Last Updated: 2025-06-09
Chapter: Chapter 24: Small Threats From Dorian Mendez Estate – Main Hall, 9:27 PMThe sound of tires crunching over gravel echoed through the open doors. Staff moved quickly, adjusting place settings, opening wide the tall wooden doors at the entrance. The air shifted—tightened.Avyanna stood just beyond the archway, posture perfect, gaze calm. She didn’t pace. She didn’t fidget.She watched.A black SUV pulled up first. Then a sleek, deep green Jaguar behind it. Security took their positions—not tense, but alert. These were VIPs. Family, yes—but not the cozy kind. The kind that knew where all the bodies were buried because they’d picked the grave sites themselves.Viviane Alfeche-Gates emerged first. She was all sharp lines and elegance, draped in a cream silk shawl and wearing diamonds that caught the candlelight even from the doorway. Her hair was a perfectly styled silver-blonde, and her expression had the chill of old European money.Beside her came her husband, Dorian Gates.Tall. Still broad-shouldered despite his age. Mid
Last Updated: 2025-06-09
Chapter: Chapter 23: First Pick: Hanna MotoguezLater That Evening – Gates Estate, Guest QuartersThe guest room assigned to her was elegant but cold—whitewashed walls, heavy antique furniture, no personal touches. A place meant to impress but not comfort. She unpacked only what she needed, laying out the black dress Valerie had requested.Simple. Sleek. Unmarked by brand or embellishment.Avyanna stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the neckline, making sure every detail was just right. Her dark hair was pulled back in a low chignon, elegant and unfussy. Gold studs in her ears. A thin chain around her neck. Minimalist makeup, just enough to frame her eyes and harden her cheekbones.She didn’t want to be remembered for her beauty. She wanted to be seen as someone you’d never question.As she slipped the forged Spanish ID card into her small clutch, she whispered the details of her cover one last time.“Hanna Motoguez. Born in Valencia. Studied architecture. Lost both parents in a car accident. Close with a maternal aunt who pass
Last Updated: 2025-06-09
Chapter: Chapter 22: Day One: InfiltrationThe morning sun filtered through the blinds as Avyanna slipped out of bed, careful not to wake her husband, who was still deep in sleep. The apartment was quiet, the soft hum of the city just starting to stir beyond the windows. She moved like a ghost—light, silent, and focused. Every detail of her departure had been planned in advance. Her ticket to Spain was booked, her bags were packed, and her new identity was tucked safely in the side pocket of her handbag.All she had to do now was follow the plan.In Spain, a contact from the Mendez organization would be waiting for her. They were handling the rest—her cover story, her documents, her integration into the family. She would introduce herself as Hanna Motoguez, and no one would question it.Her phone buzzed just as she locked the door behind her. A message lit up the screen."Let’s meet at the airport." – Naoki.She stared at it for a moment, her expression unreadable. Then, without replying, she tucked the phone back into her coa
Last Updated: 2025-06-09
Chapter: Chapter 21: Mission Briefing Lord Mendez turned his back to her, each step toward the mahogany desk deliberate, as though weighed down by the gravity of what was about to be revealed. The room was silent save for the distant ticking of an antique clock on the wall. Mendez opened a drawer with a quiet click and drew out a thin, black folder—unmarked and bound tightly with a red string that gleamed faintly in the warm, amber light of the study.He placed it gently on the desk, like a relic or a weapon, and then looked over his shoulder at Avyanna. His gaze was sharp, calculating.“What I’m about to show you is confidential,” he said, his voice low and precise. “Only three people in this entire organization know about this operation. Now, you’ll be the fourth.”Avyanna didn’t flinch. Her boots clicked softly against the tiled floor as she walked forward. She untied the red string with the careful precision of someone who’d handled classified intel before—but her hands, usually steady, lingered for a second too long.
Last Updated: 2025-06-04
Chapter: Chapter 20: The Lord's Manipulation“Sir, good morning,” Ruth greeted politely as she stepped into Lord Mendez's spacious office. The room was cold and sterile, lit only by the faint morning light slipping through the blinds. A loud, tired sigh escaped the man seated behind the large mahogany desk, echoing briefly across the room. After that, an uneasy silence took over—punctuated only by the soft humming of the air conditioning unit above and the rhythmic ticking of the antique pendulum clock resting on the corner of the table.“Where’s Avyanna?” Lord Mendez asked, his voice low, firm, and laced with restrained impatience.“She doesn’t pick up her phone, Master. I’m still trying to reach her and will continue attempting later on,” Ruth replied, her voice slightly tense as she clasped her hands in front of her.“You may now leave,” Lord Mendez said curtly, his eyes never leaving the papers spread across his desk.Without another word, Ruth gave a respectful nod and turned to exit, her footsteps muffled against the plush
Last Updated: 2025-06-03
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