Chapter: My attitude is twice your heightAria's PovLately, happiness came easier to me. Winning Top Brand of the Year for the second time felt like a crown on my head, It proof that the girl everyone once mocked had burned her scars into gold. But what thrilled me most wasn’t the award—it was the fact that Liam Brooks, of all people, had been there to watch me shine. The same boy who once spat disgust in my face had now been forced to clap for me with the rest of the world. If that wasn’t payback, I didn’t know what was. Would I ever forgive him? I didn’t know. But I was certain about one thing—I wanted nothing to do with him. When I first saw him that night, the urge to deny him was instinctive. To look him in the eye and pretend he was a stranger—God, the way his expression faltered fed me like oxygen. It was nourishing, intoxicating. That night, Mum and Kollin—no, Dad, because that’s what he’d become to me—took me out to celebrate. They clapped when the waiter brought out champagne, laughed when I toasted to “being n
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Chapter: She's not the girl I knewLiam's Pov I couldn’t breathe when she walked away from me—like she hadn’t even recognized me. Aria Scarlett Monroe. No. Aria Nobody. That was who she used to be. A shadow, a footnote, the nerd with ink-stained fingers and hair she tried to hide behind. But the woman who just brushed past me in that glittering gown? That wasn’t the girl I remembered. That was someone else. Someone untouchable. And to think she said she doesn’t recognize me… damn, that was humiliating.” And then the stage lights hit her. Her name was called, and the hall burst into applause—cheers that rolled like thunder. I sat there, frozen, my chest twisting, my hands clapping even as shame clawed at my throat. She stood on that stage, radiant, crowned as the top brand designer of the year. Every inch of her glowed with power and grace, like she was born for this moment. It should have been a triumph for me too. My palms stung, and so did my pride. I was clapping for the same girl I once called ugly—only tha
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Chapter: Past meets powerAria’s POVThe silk of my dress brushed smoothly against my skin as I adjusted the gown, its lines falling exactly as I had designed it—sharp, timeless, and commanding. Tonight was not just another gala. Tonight was the haute couture awards, the highest stage in the world I had fought tooth and nail to claim. I walked through the studio, my fingertips grazing the mannequins clothed in my latest collection. Bold cuts. Intricate embroidery. A whisper of rebellion stitched into every seam, I exhaled slowly. My work. My voice. Once upon a time, I had been the girl too afraid to even look people in the eye. But tonight, I'm the woman the industry will bowed to. Last year, they had crowned me the Top Designer Brand of the Year. And tonight, I intend to prove it had never been luck. When I was satisfied with every detail, I returned to my dressing mirror. I smiled as I watched my reflection stared back—no longer fragile, no longer broken. Seven years had carved steel where weakness use
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Chapter: Karma's coming Liam's Pov London had hardened me. The late nights buried in economics, the endless lectures about mergers and acquisitions, the luxury parties where men twice my age shook my hand with fake smiles—it had all left a mark. But when I had finally returned, the city no longer felt the same.I wasn’t just Liam Brooks anymore. I'm now the heir to my father’s empire, the man who would carry the Crownwell & Brooks name into a new dynasty.But of course, Father wouldn’t hand me the crown so easily.“Manage the departmental store first,” he had said, his voice stern with calculating eyes. “Prove you can build from the ground before you inherit the sky.”At first, I raged against the condition. A billionaire’s son reduced to running aisles of clothes and perfumes—it felt insulting. But I swallowed my pride, took the reins, and worked harder than I ever had. And it paid off. Sales tripled in less than a year. Yet still, I was only the man behind the curtain, not the face they applauded. And tha
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Chapter: A stage for HumiliationThe ride home felt like walking through shards of glass. My body still ached, my mind replaying every second of last night, twisting it sharper each time and I wanted to explode. When I pushed the door open, Mom was waiting. Her arms were folded, her eyes furious and worried all at once. “Aria Scarlett Monroe, where the hell were you last night?” Her voice cracked with anger. I tried to stand tall, to swallow it down, but the moment her gaze locked on my swollen eyes, my trembling lips, and the way I clutched myself like I’d shatter—her expression softened. Her anger melted into fear. “Baby… are you okay?” And that was it. The wall broke. My knees buckled. I tried to hold it in, but the tears. “Mom,” I cried, my voice breaking into pieces. “I… I messed up. Something happened—last night—Something I can’t take back.” She pulled me into her arms before I could finish. “Tell me. Whatever it is, I can take it. I’m here.” My words spilled between gasps and hiccups, messy and
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Chapter: Cruel heatI woke up in the morning from the sound of a running tap, the first thing I felt was pain. A dull ache between my thighs, my head throbbed like it had been split open. My whole body ached, tender in ways I had never felt before. The taste of alcohol still bitter on my tongue, but it was the heat of my skin—the phantom touch—that made me stir. I blinked against the strange ceiling above me. The room wasn’t mine. The sheets smelled unfamiliar, faintly of cologne and smoke. My hair was a tangled mess, spilling across my face. Strands stuck to my lips, others covering half of my vision. For a moment, I couldn’t even see properly, the world still spinning. Panic spread inside me as I sat up slowly, the heavy blanket sliding off my bare shoulders. And then it hit me. Last night. The drinks. The dancing. The boy. My stomach twisted. when I realized I was naked. Completely naked. I sucked in a breath, clutching the fabric to my chest as my heart crashed against my ribs. But the
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THE DEVIL'S MISTRESS
On the night of her eighteenth birthday, Nyx’s world shattered. Her parents celebrated her twin sister and ignored her entirely, a final insult after years of coldness and favoritism. Humiliated and aching to escape, she walked straight into Basque—the city’s most dangerous club.
There, under flashing lights and the pull of reckless music, she caught the eye of a man everyone feared—the ruthless mafia boss who owned the night. One drink, one touch, one reckless decision… and by morning, he was gone.
A month later, Nyx learned that she was pregnant. Her family’s rejection turned vicious, and she was cast out with nothing but her shame and the child growing inside her. Six years of struggle followed—cheap apartments, dead-end jobs, and a daughter who became her only reason to fight.
Then fate threw him back into her life.
A chance encounter. A cold stare. A card pressed into her hand.
Days later, tragedy struck—her little girl was left clinging to life after a hit-and-run. Desperate and out of options, Nyx went to the only man who could save her… unaware he was the father.
His price?
"Give me your body,and I'll give you money"
Now, Nyx must decide to sell her body to the devil who destroyed her, or watch the only person she loves slip away. But in the shadows of power and lust, nothing is as simple as a deal. And the devil always collects more than you owe.
Baca
Chapter: The people who matter....Her face lit up. "Oh, my darling!" She opened her arms, and I stepped into them. She hugged me tightly, one hand moving over my back as though she needed to reassure herself that I was really standing there. I returned the embrace, feeling some of the tension I'd carried since opening the door finally ease. When we pulled apart, she held me at arm's length. "Look at you!" "I've missed you." "And I've missed you so much!" "How have you been? Are you all right? I've been trying to reach you and Lorenz for long!" My smile faltered. "Aunt May..." "I called and called, but neither of you became reachable. Do you know how worried I was?" Guilt settled in my chest. I knew how much our silence must have frightened her. After everything Malachi had put us through, we had been trying to piece our lives back together. There had been so much to deal with, so many things to put right, and too many moments when simply getting through the day had felt like enough. But I knew that none
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Chapter: The gathering!"Come on!" "I'm coming! You don't have to drag me!" "Then move faster!" "I shot her a look as we hurried down the stairs. "I hope you know that if I trip and fall, I'm taking you with me." She laughed. "You wouldn't dare." "Try me sis." We reached the bottom of the stairs, and the voices coming from outside made my heart beat a little faster. Camila immediately turned towards me. "I'll go get mom and dad," she said, already heading upstairs towards our parent's part of the house. "You handle the door!" "Camila, wait—" She didn't even turn around, I sighed and stood there for a second, wondering whether my sister had always been this insufferable or whether she'd recently taken lessons. Then I heard Rynna's voice outside. My daughter. Whatever nervousness I'd been feeling immediately softened into excitement. I hurried towards the door, stopping just in front of it to take a deep breath. Renz's parents, Marco and an entire entourage I hadn't been informe
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Chapter: Four cars at the door "It answers everything." "Camila." "Nyx." I gave her a look, she burst out laughing. "Relax. You'll find out soon enough." "That's exactly what you've birxeen saying all day." "And look at you. You're still here." "Only because I'm too tired to drag you to Mom and ask her to deal with you." "She would take my side." "Of course she would." Camila grinned before turning back to the mirror. I said nothing more.At this point, arguing with her was a waste of my remaining energy. So I settled into silence, watching as she adjusted the dress at her waist, turned sideways, then frowned at her reflection again. "Well?" she asked. I raised an eyebrow. "Well, what?" "How do I look?" "You haven't even turned around properly." She turned. The dress was simple, but it suited her beautifully. It was a soft lilac shade that fell just below her knees, with delicate flowers scattered across the fabric. The fitted waist gave it a lovely shape, while the short, slightly puffed sleeves
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Chapter: A dress rehearsalNyx's Pov I should have known something was wrong the moment Camila suggested we visit the salon. My sister hadn't merely suggested it. She'd practically dragged me there, insisting that we both needed a new look. By the time we returned home, exhausted from hours of having our hair done, she was still full of energy. I, on the other hand, wanted nothing more than a shower, comfortable clothes, and a few uninterrupted hours of rest. Unfortunately, Camila had other plans. First, she insisted we cook. And when I say cook, I don't mean preparing a few dishes for dinner. She wanted options. Different meals, different sides, different everything. Before long, our kitchen smelled like a restaurant preparing for a busy evening, and I was beginning to question whether my sister had secretly opened a catering business without informing me. Even our mother had noticed. "Camila, why are you making so much food?" she asked, looking over the dishes we'd prepared. "Are we expecting guests?
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Chapter: a granddaughter at LastMy mother waved a hand at me. “Yes, yes. And you’ve given me enough trouble for one day.” Rynna burst into laughter. I stared at her. “You’re laughing at me, little fire?” She shook her head quickly, though her smile betrayed her. “No, Daddy.” “Of course not.” My mother drew Rynna closer to her side, looking far too pleased with herself. “I think she has excellent taste.” “Apparently, everyone does except me.” That earned another round of laughter. “There’s something else,” I said, drawing their attention back to me. “I’ll arrange a place here so we can talk properly before we leave. We need to discuss the wedding and how we’re going to approach Nyx’s parents.” My mother nodded. “That’s sensible. We can’t arrive there without knowing what we’re going to say.” My father folded his arms. “Finally, something we agree on.” He paused, then glanced at my mother and Rynna. “I’ll come with you while you arrange the room. That way, the men can discuss the wedding preparations whi
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Chapter: I'm ready to marry her“Come here, sweetheart,” mom said softly, holding out her hand to Rynna. Rynna glanced at me. I gave her a reassuring nod, and she slowly released my hand before moving towards her grandmother. My mother took her little hand, then guided her towards the edge of the bed. “Now, tell me, Rynna. How old are you?” “Six.” “Six?” She widened her eyes playfully. “And you're already this beautiful? What am I going to do when you turn sixteen?” Rynna giggled. “You'll still love me, Grandma.” My mother pressed a hand to her chest. “Oh, my goodness! Listen to this girl. She's already stealing my heart.” “Daddy says I'm his little fire.” “Does he?” She glanced at me, then lowered her voice conspiratorially. “Well, between you and me, I think you might be a little angel.” Rynna leaned closer to her. “Daddy says I'm naughty sometimes.” My mother laughed. “Then perhaps you're an angel who needs a little discipline.” “Grandma!” Their laughter filled the room, and something inside me loos
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