
Purchased by the Billionaire
Naomi Catherine devoted ten years of her life to Liam Claude, sacrificing her dreams, dignity, and heart to build his fame—only to be cast aside like she was nothing. Betrayed, humiliated, and left with nowhere to turn, she believed she had reached the lowest point of her life.
Until her stepfather sold her to Lucius Ravenwood.
A ruthless and enigmatic CEO, Lucius had no interest in love—only in securing a wife to silence his family’s relentless demands. Catherine needed an escape, a way to reclaim the life that had been stolen from her. The arrangement was simple: one year, no emotions, no complications.
But from the moment their worlds collided, the boundaries blurred. Beneath Lucius’s icy exterior lay secrets as dark as her own, and Catherine soon realized that escaping her past wouldn’t be as easy as signing a contract.
When old betrayals resurface and past lovers return with dangerous intentions, Catherine and Lucius find themselves trapped in a battle far more treacherous than they had ever anticipated. What began as a cold transaction turns into a struggle for control, survival, and something neither of them expected—longing.
Because love was never part of the deal.
But now? It might be their only chance at salvation.
A high-stakes romance brimming with passion, power, and deception—where the line between love and obsession is razor-thin, and surrendering to the wrong desire could mean losing everything.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 19The silence was deafening after the sudden descent into darkness. Lucius's body had collided with the floor, his mind whirling as he grasped for his bearings. The fall had been sudden, and for a moment, he wondered if he had injured himself in the chaos of it all. But as his breath steadied, he realized he was unharmed. His body was tense as he adjusted to the complete darkness that surrounded him.He rose slowly, dusting off his coat, and glanced around the room. His eyes strained against the dim light filtering from above, and then, as if by instinct, they fell upon the chests lining the walls. They stood there like silent sentinels, waiting for him to uncover their secrets. Lucius couldn't help the surge of excitement that thrummed through his chest. This was it. The treasure he had been chasing, the one whispered about in his family for generations—was real.Turning around, his gaze caught Catherine’s. She stood a few steps behind him, eyes wide, a mixture of relief and uncertainty
Last Updated: 2025-07-31
Chapter: CHAPTER 18Lucius’s heart raced as he crouched beside Catherine, his mind buzzing with adrenaline. The moment he had seen her fall, a cold, icy fear gripped him, but now, seeing her only slightly injured—a sprained ankle, nothing more serious—he allowed himself to exhale. The tightness in his chest slowly loosened. He straightened up, standing beside her, but his eyes remained fixed on her face, searching for any sign of pain beyond what she had admitted."Can you walk?" His voice was cool, almost detached, but there was an undertone, something beneath the surface—a subtle concern he hadn't meant to show.Catherine, catching her breath, nodded, though her face still held traces of discomfort. "Yes, it’s just a sprain. I’ll manage."Her voice was steady, but Lucius noticed the slight catch in her breath. Despite the casual response, her strength was clear. There was something about the way she bore the discomfort, the way she pushed through the pain, that stirred something in him. Something he di
Last Updated: 2025-05-16
Chapter: CHAPTER 17Catherine struggled to her feet, wincing as a sharp pain shot through her ankle. She must have twisted it during the fall, and her hand instinctively went to the bruise forming on her leg. Every step felt heavier than the last as the cold stone floor beneath her seemed to pull her deeper into the silence. The air around her was damp and stale, carrying the faint metallic tang of something she couldn’t place. It made her uneasy, her breath quickening as she tried to steady herself.She reached out, her fingers brushing against the cold, rough stone of the walls. Desperation clawed at her chest as she ran her hands over the surface, searching for any sign of escape. The stone was uneven, the surface slick with grime. Each movement made her hands slip further, and she gritted her teeth, unwilling to give in to the fear gnawing at her.The darkness around her pressed in like a weight, suffocating her with its quiet menace. She forced herself to breathe, to stay calm, though the growing se
Last Updated: 2025-05-16
Chapter: CHAPTER 16The vast hall loomed around them, its silence broken only by the soft, careful steps of Lucius and Catherine as they ventured deeper into the shadows. Faded tapestries adorned the walls, depicting scenes of battles and ancient ceremonies, their colors long drained by time. The air was thick with dust and the faint scent of old wood, giving the mansion an aura of forgotten secrets.Lucius moved with quiet authority, his posture rigid, his gaze fixed ahead. Catherine followed closely, her steps light and cautious, her hands clasped tightly in front of her, a reminder of the warning Lucius had given her: don’t touch anything.“Stay close,” he commanded, his voice low and sharp. “And keep your hands to yourself. I don’t want any accidents.”“Yes, Lucius,” she replied, her voice steady, though her heart felt a familiar pang at his cold tone. There was no warmth in his gaze, no concern—only a focused detachment. To him, she was nothing more than an obligation, a contract he had to uphold.A
Last Updated: 2025-05-16
Chapter: CHAPTER 15The morning sunlight filtered through the trees, casting shimmering rays across the ground as Lucius stood before his parents, his voice steady but carrying an undertone of urgency. "Father, Mother, it’s been a while since we last visited the old mansion."Maximus, his father, sighed deeply and looked away for a moment. “There’s no time to waste, but we must go. Or you can take Catherine with you.”Lucius, always careful with his words, glanced at his mother before asking, "Is that alright?"But before Maximus could respond, his mother, Lily, interjected sharply, “No! I only have one son, and if anything happens to him—"“Quiet, Lily!” Maximus’s voice cut through, firm and commanding. “There’s nothing to w
Last Updated: 2025-05-12
Chapter: CHAPTER 14After the lively party, the Ravenswood family organized an overnight camping trip in a lush forest near their estate. Catherine was excited, her heart light at the thought of experiencing the outdoors with Lucius's family for the first time.When they arrived, the cool and fresh air surrounded them, and the scent of pine trees filled the air. Lanterns were hung high, their shimmering light casting soft reflections on the towering trees. The sounds of rustling leaves and distant birdsong created a vivid, peaceful atmosphere that Catherine had rarely experienced."Relax, you don't have to act scared. I’m here," Lucius said, his voice low but reassuring as he noticed her hesitation.Catherine nodded, though a small sense of unease lingered. While his family seemed perfectly at ease with these activities, Catherine, the newcomer, couldn’t shake the feeling that she was still an outsider.As the family began setting up the tents, Catherine could feel the eyes of Lucius’s family members on
Last Updated: 2025-05-12

CEO's Pursuit: Longing for His Lost Bride
Lilia Morgan spent her whole life forging her own path, determined never to be a pawn in anyone’s game. But when a long-buried engagement agreement forces her into marriage with Damian Crawford—the cold, calculating heir to an empire—her carefully built independence begins to slip through her fingers.
She refuses to surrender.
Determined to escape, she strikes a deal with the devil himself: one year in his world, and if she can settle her family’s debt before time runs out, she walks away—no strings attached.
But Damian never makes a deal he doesn’t intend to win.
For years, he has watched her from a distance, knowing she was meant to be his. Now, with Lilia trapped in his orbit, he will use every opportunity to remind her that control is an illusion—and in his world, she belongs to him.
As corporate warfare, long-buried betrayals, and the ghosts of their pasts threaten to tear them apart, Lilia and Damian are drawn into a dangerous battle—one where power, passion, and obsession collide.
But when desire turns into something far more dangerous, Lilia must decide: is Damian her greatest enemy, or the only man who was ever meant to stand by her side?
A gripping enemies-to-lovers romance with ruthless power struggles, slow-burning intensity, and a billionaire who refuses to lose. Love and war have never been so intoxicating—but in this game, only one of them can walk away unscathed.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 7Lilia stood frozen, her heart racing in her chest as the headlights from the car sliced through the darkness of the night, cutting through the quiet of the garden. She saw Damian stepping out of the car, tall and imposing. But in that moment, her focus was on Mark. He stood there, fists clenched, his eyes filled with anger and hurt.“You left me to marry him?” Mark growled, his voice thick with frustration and bitterness. He stepped forward, pointing at Damian. “Lilia, do you really think tying yourself to someone like him will make you happy? He just wants to control you, to possess you. And me... I love you, Lilia.”Lilia felt Mark’s words hit her like a punch to the gut. She had once loved him, had trusted him, but now, those feelings were fading, replaced by tension and the growing pain she felt as she looked at Damian standing there, unwavering. A part of her still felt weak for the past, but she couldn’t go back. She had made her choice, and nothing would change that.“You don’t
Last Updated: 2025-04-27
Chapter: CHAPTER 6Lilia sat on the edge of the bed, the glow of her phone casting a faint light across the room. The message from Mark had been sitting there for what felt like an eternity, unread but not ignored. Each word he wrote seemed to pull at something deep inside her—something she thought she had buried long ago. Her fingers hovered over the screen, hesitant to engage, yet unable to shake the raw pull of his apology.“I made a mistake. I never wanted to hurt you, but I need you to know the truth. It was never just her. I was never happy with her... I was just too afraid to tell you. Please, come talk to me. I’ll explain everything.”Every syllable felt like a weight on her chest. She hadn’t heard from Mark in so long, and now, in the midst of everything, here he was again, asking for a second chance. The words tore at her—she wanted to believe him, wanted to believe that they could go back to the way they were, before everything had fallen apart. But the bitterness of betrayal still lingered i
Last Updated: 2025-04-24
Chapter: CHAPTER 5The car sped through the city streets, the muffled hum of the engine filling the tense silence between them. Lilia sat in the back, her gaze fixed on the window, but her mind was miles away. Every turn, every passing street sign seemed to mock her, as though the city was indifferent to her fate, indifferent to the choice she had just made.She had agreed to marry Damian. She had no choice. The debt, her family’s future, everything was on her shoulders now. But that didn’t mean she wasn’t angry. Furious, even. How had she let herself get here?Damian, on the other hand, remained unbothered. His calm demeanor, as always, made her blood boil. It wasn’t just the fact that he’d manipulated her into this. It was the way he had calmly steered her life toward this path as if she had never had a say.
Last Updated: 2025-04-23
Chapter: CHAPTER 4Lilia felt herself being dragged into a storm she couldn’t escape. Damian was silent, his grip firm and unyielding as he pulled her out of her apartment. There was no room for resistance. She wasn’t even given a chance to comprehend what was happening before she was inside the car, the engine roaring to life, and the city speeding by in a blur. Every muscle in her body was tense with a strange mixture of fear and confusion.“What are you doing?” Lilia couldn’t hold back any longer, her voice tight with frustration, but Damian only glanced at her, his expression unreadable.“Shut up,” he said calmly, his voice as cold as ice. “This is my business.”Her breath hitched, but she couldn’t bring herself to argue. His words echoed in her head, but the more she tried to make sense of the situation, the less she understood. She wasn’t part of whatever plan Damian was carrying out, yet here she was, being dragged along for a ride that had clearly left her behind. She had no say. No control.The
Last Updated: 2025-04-18
Chapter: CHAPTER 3The room was thick with tension as Damian leaned back in his chair, his gaze never leaving Lilia. The terms of their agreement hung in the air like a storm cloud. One year. Just one year, and everything would be resolved. Her family’s debt would be gone, and she would be free. But the weight of that one year felt heavier than anything she had ever faced before.Lilia’s fists clenched at her sides. The anger building inside her was suffocating, but she fought to keep her voice steady. “You think you can just walk into my life and decide everything for me, don’t you?” she spat, the frustration clear in her words. “You don’t have the right to control me.”Damian didn’t flinch. His expression remained cool, almost amused. “I’m not controlling you, Lilia. I’m offering you a solution. A way out of this mess.”Lilia shook her head, the words coming out in a sharp hiss. “I don’t need your solutions,” she snapped, her chest tightening. “I don’t need you to save me. I’m not some charity case you
Last Updated: 2025-04-18
Chapter: CHAPTER 2Lilia barely remembered how she got home.Her mind spun in chaotic disarray as she replayed Damian’s words over and over.We are engaged.The claim hit her like a thunderclap—unreal, impossible—but the certainty in his voice twisted her stomach into knots. He spoke as if this was an undeniable fact, and her confusion only deepened.But no. This couldn’t be true.There had to be a mistake.Without hesitation, she grabbed her phone, dialing the one person who could give her answers. Her fingers trembled slightly, but she had to know.The phone rang three times before the familiar voice of her grandfather answered.“Lilia?”His voice felt like a hammer to her chest. The fury that had been bubbling inside her finally erupted.“Is it true?” she demanded, her voice tight with anger.A heavy pause followed. Then, a sigh.“I see you’ve spoken to him.”Lilia’s grip tightened around the phone, her jaw clenching. “So it is true,” she hissed, waiting for him to deny it, to assure her this was some
Last Updated: 2025-04-18