The Billionaire’s Gilded Cage
"One bride. One billionaire. One deadly secret."
Chaewon Kim has never questioned the price of being the daughter of a powerful chaebol—but nothing can prevent her from being auctioned off in a marriage of convenience to Jian Lee, Seoul's most mysterious billionaire. Merciless, genius, and heartbreaking, Jian is the man her father has waged war with for years… and now, he's her husband.
Imprisoned in a gilded cage of privilege and deception, Chaewon is compelled to play a game where every smile hides a threat, and every whispered promise might be a trap. But on her wedding night, when a strange black feather is discovered—a ominous reminder of her murdered mother's unsolved killing—Chaewon realizes she's trapped in a much more deadly game.
Secrets, lies, and desire begin when friends collide in the darkness behind mansion walls. Under a dangerous game of treachery and unlawful desire, Chaewon is faced with a decision: will she sacrifice her heart to serve the truth no matter what—or will she simply become one more stunning slave crushed beneath the weight of power.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 6VELVET CHAINS The private elevator moaned to a halt on the top floor of the Seoul head office for the Song Corporations, and the air was thin—rarefied—so breathing was expensive. Chaewon was beside Jian, his silence since being ambushed in the boardroom deafening. He hadn't even looked at her when they stepped out onto the floor. And yet his presence weighed on her like gravity—unspoken but unrelenting.She was not certain what to expect.He marched on, opening the penthouse suite's door—his kingdom above the rest. Floor-to-ceiling windows allowed golden light from the afternoon to flood through onto marble floors and intricately selected fashions. It was cold. It was inhospitable. A prison clad in refinement."You'll be staying here now," he declared, his voice suave but laced with overtones of something dangerous. "As my wife, your place is beside me, In public."Chaewon turned to him, clenching her teeth. "And in private? Does that also come under the agreement?"He stood firm. "P
Last Updated: 2025-05-15
Chapter: CHAPTER 5BETRAYAL AND LOYALTYThe opulent suite felt like prison. Chaewon looked down at the unsigned sheet of paper before her, Jian's threat echoing in her mind. She'd not sign it; not for anything in the world. But how could she defy a man who controlled everything she did?"This is a prison," Chaewon shouted. The opulent suite had not so much served as an elaborate prison."Indeed," someone said, interrupting the silence. It wasn't Jian.A knock on the door—not anticipated."Who is it?" she called out, having trouble hearing herself over the wildly racing beat of her heart."It's Han," came the low, hushed voice.She slowly opened the door, finding Jian's impenetrable right-hand man, Han waiting. There was tension drawn on his normally impassive countenance, his eyes darting about the room. He slid in swiftly, closing the door quietly. The action was swift and hushed, as quiet as an intruder moving in the dark."Chaewon," he called, his whisper low, insistent."You have to go. Now." Han's
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Chapter: CHAPTER 4 FAMILY SECRETS She stood alone, surrounded by the lavish emptiness of the suite. Jian’s threatening gesture, the revelation of the dark past—was almost too much. She huddled on the soft couch, the silk seeping through skin like an extra thickness of skin, calming and suffocating. She placed the black feather paper down, its light an ironic joke on the blackness that descended upon her life.The lines burned in her mind—"The game has truly begun. Your secrets are no longer yours."My secrets? What did he know? What did he need? And what would he do in order to make them happen?The fear existed side by side with an evolving sense of anger—a hot anger against Jian and against the father of hers, whose lust for power had brought on the storm. She could recall Seojun, that worried face of his, and the last-minute statements he had made before he vanished—statements that had created a harrowing image of the evil power plays involved. She herself was in moral hazard, but in the stream of f
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Chapter: CHAPTER 3A DANGEROUS CONFESSION This is like the graveyard here," whispered Chaewon.Suddenly came the thud of a knock against the thick oak door. Chaewon's heart skipped—it couldn't possibly be Jian, not yet. She needed time, desperately, to process the shocking news of what the locket contained."Who is there?" She yelled, her voice laced with fear."It's me," the voice said familiarly. She felt relief flood through her.Relief washed over her body. She slowly opened the door to find Seojun standing in front of her, he look worried. There was no easy grin on his face, replaced by hard resolve that sent shivers down her body."Chaewon," he calls, in an urgent voice. "I had to see you. I've learned something troubling about Jian.""I see," she replied, pulling the locket from her pocket. "I found this in his desk drawer. A hidden compartment."Seojun's eyes went big as he stared at the locket. "This… This is more than unsettling. This changes everything. I've been over Jian's background, and
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Chapter: CHAPTER 2SHADOWS OF THE PAST The honeymoon suite was a testimony to lavish excess, but it seemed painfully bare. Chaewon stood before the city's dazzling expanse, the view softening what churned in her heart. She was trapped, a golden captive in her own cage, the weight of her arranged engagement descending on her.The door creaked open, and Jian entered. He walked with silent grace that was in contrast with the raw power that charged the air with tension. He was not loud; he was a quiet, pervading force."Champagne?" he offered softly in what resembled one low rush of sound that filled the room.Chaewon nodded briefly, accepting the glass he offered. Her hand brushed against his, and a shock of electricity—tension or maybe something powerful?—shot through between them."A toast?" Jian suggested, raising his glass."So to what?" Chaewon scold"At the beginning," he answered, directly looking into her eyes."To the beginning of what?" she repeated, the words suspended in the air. "A strategic
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Chapter: CHAPTER 1THE OPULENT WEDDING MASKThe sleek bluish black chariot of a limousine cut through the city's pulse at night. For an heiress to a massive wealth, Chaewon inside felt hardly celebratory. Her dress wasted the suffocating weight of the impending wedding gripped over her."This is all ridiculous," she complaints, the limousine cruised smoothly along but she felt her stomach lurching with anger and discomfort."Patience, Chaewon," Mr. Kim advised, his gaze traveling along with the city view beyond them, a man whose ambition exceeded compassion, smiled only thinly. "This union will secure our future. Jian’s influence is very valuable.""Invaluable or dangerous?" she snapped back curtly. "Have you ever stopped to think about what would happen to me?"“Your concerns are registered, but it is your responsibility," he declared. "You will be a dutiful wife, a capable businesswoman. That is what you are meant to be.""To be a stake in your game of domination?" she asked curtly, her voice heavy wi
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The Carpathian Prophecy Of Alpha's Love
What if saving the pack and mankind meant destroying the one you love most?
On a brink of collapse, Elara, a fiercely independent chosen one, and Lerder, a stoic yet passionate shapeshifter alpha, are bound by love and a prophecy that could tear them apart. When a brutal betrayal forces them to flee into the treacherous Carpathian Mountains, they uncover secrets that threaten not only their fragile alliance but the fate of all.
Pursued by ruthless enemies and haunted by the prophecy’s cruel demands, Elara must make an impossible choice: her love for Lerder or the salvation of everything she’s ever known. With ancient magic, forbidden desires, and the weight of destiny closing in, can they rewrite fate—or are some sacrifices too great
Perfect for fans of slow-burn romances, gripping action, an epic tale of passion, betrayal, redemption, and the unbreakable power of love.
Dive into a world where every choice cuts deeper, every love burns brighter, and every moment could be their last.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 6SANCTUARY AND BETRAYALThe path to the sanctuary carved deeper into the mountains, jagged and treacherous. Snow, once a delicate veil, now clung to the craggy ledges like claws. Lerder’s steps were heavy with more than exhaustion. Elara followed in silence, her fingers still warm with the echo of the last vision that hadn’t yet left her bones.They created a final ridge and there it was—a temple hidden by time and shadow, its black stone facade veined with glowing silver sigils. The Sanctuary of Veyruhn. A place whispered of in half-believed tales. According to the prophecy, this was where the truth would begin to bleed.Elara’s breath caught so high and her body full of joy and peace of mindIt was beautiful. Not in the way a sunrise was, or a lover’s smile—but with the haunted grace of a dying star. Silent. Watching. Waiting.But something was wrong.Lerder tensed beside her, his nose twitching. “We’re not alone.” he turned around and said, “I can sense something new here.”“Do you
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Chapter: CHAPTER 5The black whisper, oppressive with ill omen and wicked connotations, clung thickly to the black cavern, reminding them of the ancient wickedness they had struggled so desperately on their dangerous way. Even breathing was an anxious task with endless drops of water falling from the rough pointed cavern roof."What are we to do now?" Elara asked, her words hardly audible. Her eyes locked squarely on Lerder, her eyes burning with fear as well as an unbreakable determination. A pale golden shimmering light enveloped her body, pulsating softly to cover up the fatigue and weakness within.A resolute gaze was maintained by Lerder at the entrance to the cave, his expression scrunched up into one of deep seriousness and intensity. He paused to stroke the sleekness of his black fur, an action that told equally of both his fatigue and an unbreakable resolve that he couldn't ignore.“We have to move out, it is getting too dangerous for us to stay here anymore.” His voice, never more than a threa
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Chapter: CHAPTER 4The cave resonated with the roar of the beast, ground shaking beneath their feet. Lerder, his muscles tense, paced in front of Elara, his eyes burning with hard determination. Elara's golden aura surged around him, her amulet in her hand thumping with raw, unreleased energy. The beast, bigger even than a wolf, its shape ugly but somehow beautiful, sprang, claws out. Their skin crawled at the ancient evil burning in its eyes.“Elara!” Lerder bellowed, his shout primal ringing off the cavern. He blocked the creature's initial attack with his burly arm, but the force of impact sent him rolling.“Use your power!” he groaned, pain etching his tone, his face locked upon Elara with urgency and trust. A surge of protectiveness threatened to overwhelm him, to defend her from this ancient evil which lay even beyond survival instinct. This was more than survival, this was love.Elara, terrified but determined, concentrated all of her will upon the amulet. A searing burst of golden fire burned ou
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Chapter: CHAPTER 3Lerder took a deep breath, choosing his words with care. He explained to her about the prophecy, the legends that spoke of one human able to save or destroy werewolf and human worlds. He spoke of Malak's interpretation, how he thought Elara was the one. He used rich sensory detailed words to bring his words to life. Speaking hesitantly, he did not wish to overstep, ensuring she'd understand how serious things were.“So I'm supposed to save the world then?” “Or destroy it.” Elara asked Lerder with a harsh voice.“It's not that simple,” Lerder expressed his parched throat. "This is about making choices and decisions, which direction do you take."Elara extended her hand, her fingers running over a scarlet leaf. Delicate golden sparks swirled upon her fingers, as though leaves themselves contained energy of a kind she couldn't understand."What was that?" Lerder asked in a low tone.His shudder of excitement beneath his words. Suddenly, he was assaulted by a gust of atmosphere with the
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Chapter: CHAPTER 2The forest groaned as a single unit, save for Lerder's rasping breathing. As he knelt by Elara's side, his massive shadow loomed over her. Leaves stained with blood lay about him, He pressed his fingers to her pulse, his touch unexpectedly tender. Elara woke up groaning, she slowly opened her eyes.“Where… Where am I?” her words barely audible.“Safe,” Lerder growled, his rumble softening to something more akin to worry. “For now.”She sat upright, flinching. “Wha… What happened?” she asked, her tone tinged with terror.He looked aside, his jaw clenched. “Malak's pack ambushed, they came for you.”“Me? Why?” she panted, her words thick with terror.Lerder hesitated, his eyes falling to the ground stained with blood. “The prophecy, they think… you are.”There was a long silence between them, with nothing disturbed by anything other than the sounds of leaves rustling. Elara brought her hand to her forehead, a strange feeling rushing through her.“What prophecy?” Elara's words came sof
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Chapter: CHAPTER 1Before him, the Carpathian Mountains bulked, their serrated peaks tearing apart the dark sky. The full moon rode over them, long, bony fingers of shadow stretching outward to claw across the silent pines.Lerder sensed ancient tension, his muscles tightening under his thick, graying coat. He growled, his chest rumbling.‘This change never becomes easier.’ He was alone, fortunately, in this neglected part of the forest far from his pack and their disapproving glare. He shifted his position, his claws spilling out as he felt growing pressure. He was the creature of shadows, a creature of moonlight, a werewolf bound to the cycle of orbs in the sky. He took no pride or satisfaction in it. He would question himself, as to why his life couldn't be more just.“Why me?” he asked himself, his question sounding through all the silence of the ancient forest. They would only insist upon his unwavering loyalty to the will of the pack.Looking forward he saw a human.Elara. The moonlight caught h
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