Chapter: Caught.Antoine's POV. I stood by the balcony, watching Toby and the American girl argue about something in hushed tones. They kept stealing glances at me whenever they got the chance, which meant I was the center of whatever they didn't agree on.I never liked Toby. There was just this thing about him I couldn't figure out. It was like he was there, but not actually there.Toby and I had known each other for years. When he first approached me, I thought he was just like all the other guys who wanted to associate themselves with me and make a big cut. But after spending time with him, that was the last thing I thought about.For someone like me, Toby was a big red flag. A guy you couldn't read was a big red flag.He had this neutral face all the time, but I knew damn well that it was just a front to hide something darker.So I decided to keep him close.He had the resources, and although he had never shown it, I knew Toby wouldn't have a hard time making anything go away.When you're always
Last Updated: 2026-08-24
Chapter: The one who can save me.Elara's POV.Toby?Like Silas's team member, Toby?My eyes flicked between him and Antoine, my mouth still open in shock.Antoine's hand dropped to his side, and a faint smile spread across his face.He was friends with Toby. I knew that. What I didn't know was what he was doing here.“So this is the reason you suddenly took an interest in our best player,” Toby said, smiling at me like we were best friends.I crossed my nightgown over my chest and forced a tight smile to acknowledge his presence.“I can argue about the best part,” Antoine muttered, walking away.I kept my eyes on both of them. Someone needed to tell me what was going on, or I might lose my mind and use that gun.Toby walked over to me, his hands tucked into his pockets. “I did not mean to scare you,” he said. “I just didn't want to ruin the surprise. It's something I do all the time.”Yeah, give everyone a panic attack.I swallowed hard, placing a hand on my chest. “It's fine.”He stared at me like he couldn't believ
Last Updated: 2026-08-20
Chapter: The eyes behind the mask.Elara's POV. Two days passed, and I had to admit that it was less unbearable than I'd imagined.Antoine completely ignored me, and I did everything I could not to get in his way. He cooked his food by himself, did his laundry, and made his coffee. It was almost like I didn't exist in his tiny world. But not all that glitter is gold they say, Arthur was still a pain in the ass. I wasn't shocked or disappointed with his behaviour, I was just curious on how I haven't stabbed him. He followed me around the house. Always wants to start a conversation with me about anything. He was annoying, but surprisingly I liked it. That morning, I was at the swimming pool, swinging my legs in the cold water, my eyes fixed on the water like it could provide some answers for me.I wanted to know where I stood in this world. “It's a nice afternoon to swim,” Arthur said, sitting down beside me. “You're not allergic to the water are you?” I laughed, shaking my head. “I can't swim.” He gasped, pl
Last Updated: 2026-08-19
Chapter: My father.Luc's POVI hadn't visited my father in a few years now. Even when he set me up with Amaya again, I kept missing him intentionally, just so I didn't have to see the face that murdered my entire childhood in the name of raising an heir.My father was very close to Mr. Valmort. If anyone could talk him out of going after Antoine, it had to be him.I wanted Amaya to talk to her father, but Amaya refused. Her father hated Antoine as much as she did, so I knew cutting a deal with them wouldn't work — unless that deal was to bring Antoine's head on a plate.My father hated Antoine too. He still saw Antoine as a low-born, mischievous kid. But unlike Amaya and her father, my father's hatred for him wasn't strong enough to pass on a good deal.I sat in the courtyard, waiting patiently for my father. Everything looked the same.Same flowers. Same bench. Same air — the suffocating kind. The only thing that had changed was the fact that I wasn't on edge.I didn't know why, but I felt relaxed.“To
Last Updated: 2026-08-17
Chapter: Under his roof.Elara's POV. I stood frozen in shock.What did he mean by that?Amaya must have brought me here to kill me.“Come in,” Antoine said with a grin, extending a hand.I shook my head and slowly stepped back.I couldn't believe this.“I don't understand what you mean,” I said. “Amaya brought me here for what?”He tucked his hands into his pockets, his lips pressing into a thin line.“You can call the bitch for more information,” he replied before walking back inside.Arthur's smile widened as he leaned against the door.“Don't worry, Elara.” He said my name like it was the sweetest thing he'd ever tasted. “You're in safe hands.”I honestly doubted that.My hands shook as I reached for my phone inside my jacket. Arthur noticed and made a small sound.I flinched, and the phone slipped from my hand.He immediately rushed forward to help me, but I raised a hand to stop him.“I'm fine,” I said, looking up at him. “I can do it myself.”He stepped back.“Sure thing.”I picked up my phone and rus
Last Updated: 2026-08-17
Chapter: Welcome to my den.Elara's POV I tried desperately to wash the blood off my hands.I rubbed my palms together beneath the running water, scrubbing every inch of my skin as if I could somehow erase what had happened.But no matter how hard I scrubbed, I couldn't get the image out of my head.I didn't know what to do.He was going to kill that man. I knew Antoine had no heart, and he would make the whole thing disappear without a second thought.But how was I supposed to sleep knowing a man could die because of me?I just couldn't stand there and watch him do it.And now that I'd interfered, I had to watch my back ten times more than I already did.Antoine wouldn't let this go.I turned off the tap and rushed back into the room, my eyes scanning the place for anything that could help me out of this desperate situation.Nothing.“Fuck,” I cried, sliding down the wall until I hit the floor.“Why did you do that? Why did you even agree to go to that party with him?” I asked myself.I buried my face in my ha
Last Updated: 2026-08-17
HATE HIM, TILL I NEED HIM
Aiden, the perfect golden boy from a powerful, conservative family, lives a life ruled by expectations. When his longtime crush and roommate Peter leaves him to live with his boyfriend, Aiden’s carefully built world starts to crack. A drunken night leads to a mysterious hookup with a stranger named Ryder — someone wild, confident, and everything Aiden’s family despises.
When Ryder turns out to be Aiden’s new roommate — and the son of his father’s corporate rival — their lives collide. What starts as mutual hatred turns into a complicated partnership filled with fights, attraction, and family secrets that neither of them are prepared for.
But when the truth about Ryder’s past and Aiden’s family’s crimes surface, both must decide whether their love is worth more than revenge.
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Chapter: Reintroduction.RYDER'S POV. I had just finished my classes for the day and was about to go back to the dorm when my phone lit up. It was a message from Peter. I slowly stopped, reading the message over and over again as if that would make sense if I read a thousand times. He kissed Aiden? How did he do that?I quickly rushed back to the dorm. Aiden was sitting in the living room, focused on a book. He looked up when I closed the door. “How was class?” That question was enough to tell me the message wasn't a prank. And the worst part, Aiden enjoyed it. His stomach must be filled with butterflies. “Something happened?” I forced a smile, walking to him, my hands tucked into my pockets. “No,” he shook his head, slammed the book shut, and walked towards the room. “Did something happen?” Classic move. Not only was avoiding my eyes, but he was trying to change the subject. Smart move. But I play those games for a living. “No.” I followed him to the room, watching his every move. His face was
Last Updated: 2026-04-11
Chapter: Sorry.AIDEN'S POV. I rushed back home. I knew I wouldn't be able to stop myself from creating a scene if I had stayed a second longer. I couldn’t believe Peter could do this to me. How could he kiss a stranger? How could he move on so quickly? I marched into the room, slamming the door into someone's face. The person wanted to talk to me, but I was in no mood to talk. So I ignored him, walked into my room, and slammed the door into his face. I walked over to the table and with a single swipe, I threw everything off the table. Including my laptop but I really didn't care. The only thing I could think of was that guy's lips on Peter's lips. I turned to Ryder's side of the room. His things were scattered across. My fists clenched rage flowed through my veins. Somehow I knew Ryder was behind it. He must've set Peter up with that guy. He must've done it to get under my skin. And it worked. But I wasn't going to let it go. Minutes blurred into hours. I was an early bird, but this time I w
Last Updated: 2026-04-01
Chapter: Only gay men date gay men.AIDEN'S POV. I couldn't contain my excitement. This fake relationship was an opportunity for me to completely destroy the chance of Peter ever getting back with Daniel. And it was also an opportunity to finally confess my feelings to him. “Feeling good about today,” Ryder teased. “You and your lover are going to spend some quality time together.” He paused as if remembering something serious. “Oh, I almost forgot, gay people are broken so you might try to fix him.”I walked over to him, my fists clenched so tightly that I could have sworn I heard my bones crack. “What's your problem?” I growled. God forbid I make one angry statement. But I really shouldn't have said that. Right? He closed the gap between us, staring deep into my soul. I wanted to move back but my legs were frozen to the ground. “You know exactly what my problem is,” he replied coldly. Peter walked out of the bathroom, but froze, seeing us standing so close together. “If Aiden was gay, I'd have sworn there is so
Last Updated: 2026-02-24
Chapter: Perfect revenge plan.AUTHOR’S POV. Aiden’s living room was messy but warm.Empty soda cans were on the table. A big box of pizza sat open in the middle. The smell of cheese filled the air. The TV was on but no one was watching it.They were all sitting on the floor. Peter sat between Riss and Ava. Ava was almost glued to him. She had one arm around his shoulder like she was protecting him from the world.“You don’t deserve that idiot,” Ava muttered, biting into her pizza. “Daniel is trash.”Peter sighed. “Can you not?”“No, I cannot,” Ava snapped. “He cheated on you. I am allowed to curse him.”Peter rubbed his face. “Ava, please. I’m already tired.”Riss leaned back against the couch. “She’s been cursing him for the past hour. I’m surprised Daniel hasn’t felt it spiritually.”Ava glared at him. “This isn’t funny.”“I didn’t say it was funny,” Riss replied calmly. “I’m just saying Peter said he’s fine.”Peter nodded. “I am. I’m happy I’m here. With my friends. And my favourite cousin.” He bumped Ava ligh
Last Updated: 2026-02-17
Chapter: A son he never wanted.RYDER’S POV. My phone started ringing the moment I stepped out of class.I checked the screen. It was my Mom.I sighed softly and answered. “Hello, Mom.”“Ryder!” she said happily. “How are you? How was your class?”“It was fine,” I said, walking down the hallway. “Boring as always. The professor talks too much.”She sighed. “Tell me about it.”I forced a smile, causally waving at a classmate. “Bye,” I whispered. “Good. Are you eating well?” she asked.“It’s only been a month,” I said. “I’m not dying.”“You sound thinner,” she said.“You can’t hear thinness through a phone.”“A mother can,” she replied.I smiled a little.“How is college?” she asked again.“It’s fine.”“And Aiden Miller?” she said, her voice filled with disdain. I rolled my eyes even though she couldn’t see me. “I’m going to survive him too.”“He's just like his father, isn't he? A dull asshole with a butt shaped head and a tiny prick,” she insulted. “Woah! Chill out, mum.”“I just hate the Millers.”Same here. T
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Chapter: Five minutes too late.AIDEN’S POV. “What are you doing here?” I asked, still holding the blanket tight to my chest.Ryder brows furrowed. “What do you mean?” he asked. “This is my room. And that is my bed.”I blinked.My brain felt slow, like it was still asleep.“Your bed?” I repeated.Oh, I was a dumb fuck. I slowly got up from the floor and wiped my forehead with my hand.“Don’t ever do that again,” I said.“Do what?” Ryder asked, still smiling.“Kiss my forehead.”He laughed louder this time. “Oh relax,” he said. “You looked cute. I couldn’t help it. You almost remind me of the time you slept on my bed at the club.”I glared at him. “Shut your cunt up,” I said through gritted teeth, my fists clenched. “The next time you do that, I swear I'll kill you.”“Okay, okay,” he said, raising his hands. “You’re so dramatic in the morning.”Right then, the door opened and Peter walked in.He looked fresh, like he had just washed his face. His hair was still a little messy.“Good morning,” he said softly.“Morni
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MARRIED TO MY EX FIANCE'S STEP BROTHER
You want revenge, Michelle? Then marry me."
The words came from the last person she ever expected—Kieran Castellan, her ex’s cold and ruthless stepbrother.
Hours earlier, Michelle’s world had fallen apart. She caught her fiancé cheating—with her best friend—right before saying “I do.” Humiliated, betrayed, and drowning in debt, she ran from the altar with nothing but pain in her chest.
Then Kieran found her. He needed a wife to keep his CEO position. She needed a way to survive.
It was supposed to be a deal—a one-year contract marriage, no feelings, no complications.
But the more time they spent together, the more dangerous their connection became. Kieran’s touch burned, his words softened, and somewhere between hatred and healing, Michelle started to fall.
Until old secrets, jealous enemies, and the ghosts of betrayal returned to tear them apart.
Now, she’s faced with a choice:
walk away before her heart breaks again…
or fight for the man she was never supposed to love.
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Chapter: The best revenge.Michelle's POVI kept a vigil throughout that week.Whoever it was, the person was back, and I was pretty sure they weren't going to let us go without a scratch.That morning, I sat in the lobby of my therapist’s office, staring at the fish tank and watching the fish swim freely, envious of their lives.They lived in a tank, yet they had fewer problems and more freedom than we did.What’s the point of being the highest-ranked animal on the food chain if you still can’t control anything?“Michelle,” she called.I looked up. “Yeah?”“You can come in now,” she said, opening the door wider. “Or do you need a second?”I shook my head and walked into the office.She closed the door behind me.“Rough morning?” I tried to start a light conversation before dumping my dead life on her.“Teenagers,” she said with a smile, taking her seat. “Those tiny little things think they know everything about life. She claims things have changed and that I’m old-fashioned.” She leaned closer. “Can you imagin
Last Updated: 2026-06-05
Chapter: Close circle.Kieran's POV Things did get out of hand. I underestimated Damien a second time. I thought I could control the media, but it turns out a scandal is like candy wrapped in honey and handed to a child. The authorities were all over my business. Fortunately, the other Castellan was fast enough to bury a lot of things. But that did little to stop the storm rising within the company. I never realized it until now. Damien wasn't interested in blackmailing me into giving him power in the company. He wanted me to go on a wild goose chase while he slowly painted himself as the angel. The exposure of my mother's crime was just a bonus I foolishly handed him. “The media is buzzing with news of your mother’s crime. The cops are everywhere,” Mr. Holt said, slamming his hands on the table. Damien sat beside him with a smug smile, as if he had just won a Nobel Prize. “Damien was the one who exposed the crimes,” Mira snapped. “Why is he still here?” “Do you have proof that I did it?” Damien as
Last Updated: 2026-06-05
Chapter: She knows.Kieran's POV.I recognized her without seeing her face. The dress, her back—pretty much every inch of her body was etched in my mind like an image I could never get rid of.I wanted to go after the man who bumped into her and give him a piece of my mind, but Mira warned me not to do anything funny before slipping away.My legs moved before my mind could catch up, and I caught her before she fell to the ground.She turned, and her face went pale instantly.I stared deep into her eyes, trying to control the rage I had spent months trying to control. I kept telling myself that I had no problem with her decision to leave when I needed her the most, but that was a big, fat lie. I resented her. And seeing her when my life was crumbling before me made the anger worse.I left her before the words could come out of my mouth.I tried to act normal in front of those foolish and ungrateful people, but Michelle had other plans. She walked over to an average-looking man and allowed him to touch her
Last Updated: 2026-06-01
Chapter: Past life.Michelle's POV.I stared at Kieran, still confused whether he was just my imagination or a ghost who had come to haunt me.His eyes showed no warmth. Almost resentment. And I didn't necessarily blame him. I knew that with Kieran's influence and the life my mother wants for me, I was bound to meet him. I just didn't think it would be this soon. I was hoping it would be after forty years, when we both have grandkids.“Watch your step,” he said, pulling me up.“Thank—”He was already walking away.I watched him walk to Lana, who adjusted his tie—it clearly didn't need adjusting. That tie was perfectly fit.Lana's eyes met mine for a brief moment. Then they were back on Kieran. She whispered something to him, and they walked toward the hall, leaving me to struggle with everything that had just happened.What the hell were they doing here? I thought this was only for athletes.Wait... Could he be the investor with that huge scandal?My legs rushed toward the hall before I could think twice
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Chapter: The trigger disguised as a dress.Michelle's POV. I held the clothes on my chest, staring at myself in the mirror. I held the side up, trying to picture the outfit on me. Half of my wardrobe was on the bed. And I still haven't found the perfect dress. Every dress had something wrong. It was either it was too revealing, or it was too covered. Frustrated, I threw the dress in my hand, and fell on the bed, arms spread like someone tired of life. Which I was.“Michelle.” My mother poked her head inside the room. “Still haven't found the perfect dress?” I looked at her. “What do you think?” I forced myself to sit up, when she walked in. “I should just call him to cancel.” “Why the hell would you do that?” My brows furrowed, and I gestured to the clothes scattered on the bed. “If this isn't enough proof, I don't know what is.”“Stop looking for excuse to hide in your closet,” she laughed, checking out a dress. “This looks good.” I groaned, pushing all the clothes aside. “I'm not going anywhere.” She gave a stern loo
Last Updated: 2026-05-21
Chapter: A civil war.Kieran's POV. I pushed the door opened, and stepped into the boardroom. Immediately everyone stood up, and bowed their head in respect. Except Damien who still acts like he is the one in charge. I looked at Damien, locking eyes with the wannabe desperate brother I haven't seen in five months. He hadn't changed one bit. Still the same bigheaded idiot who thinks he has a valid face card. I walked closer, hands tucked in my pockets, each step calculated, and filled with menace, my gaze still on Damien like a predator surveying its prey. He remained calm, unfazed by my presence, which made my blood boil over. He really must think he is in power. “Welcome brother.” Damien smiled, and stood. “How was your holiday?” I didn't answer. He turned back to the board members, gesturing to them. “We have been working our butt closing deals and increasing profits.” He turned back to me, shaking his head. “While you were away on an island with a lot of girls.” I raised an eyebrow, and scoffed
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Chapter: Power wears a smile.JAXON’S POV. I was driving through the neighbourhood when I saw the butler’s car parked in front of the café, which was strange because he was too old to drive and usually left it in the garage.Out of curiosity, I parked behind the car, just in time to see Ariana and a woman step out. I stared at the woman for a while before realization hit me. It was her mother. A slow smile curved across my lips as a mischievous plan began to take shape in my mind.I waited patiently until they were already inside the café before following them.I did not go straight to their table. I stood near the counter, pretending to look at the menu while I watched them from a distance.Ariana was talking slowly like she was scared that the world would collapse if it heard what she had to say. When I was sure they had settled, I walked over.“Excuse me?” Both of them turned.Ariana’s face drained of color. Her mouth opened slightly, like she wanted to scream but no sound came out.The woman’s face lit up
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Chapter: When lies start to crumpleAriana’s POV. I left the house like someone was chasing me.My hands were shaking as I slammed the door behind me. I didn’t even tell the butler that I was going out. My mind went completely blank except for one panicked question — what was my mother doing here?I didn’t even know how to feel — happy, scared, angry, all mixed together.I took the butler's car without asking. Getting a taxi here was as good as looking for a needle in a haystack. So… I'm sure the butler wouldn't mind. I finally got to the bus station. The place was crowded and lousy. My eyes kept scanning the crowd, it wasn’t till i saw her, that i let out a sigh of relief. She stood near the entrance with her small brown bag, wearing the same blue sweater she always wore at home. When her eyes found mine, her face lit up like the sun.“Ariana!” she called.I ran into her arms before I could stop myself.“My baby,” she whispered, holding my face. “Look at you. You’ve lost weight.”“Lost weight?” I laughed, checking
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Chapter: The box of dignity.Ariana’s POVFor the next few days, I became a ghost in that house. I cleaned his room before he woke up. I served his meals without looking at him. If he entered a room, I found a reason to leave it. I did everything fast, quiet, and invisible. But Jaxon… he was intentionally a pain in the ass. Every morning I felt his eyes on me, burning holes through my back. He never said much, he just watched me, and if I'm lucky, he ignores me. That day, I was in the hallway dusting the shelves when his voice cut through the silence.“Ariana.”My heart dropped into my stomach.I turned slowly. He stood near the stairs, holding a small box in his hand. It was black, expensive looking box. “Take this,” he said, holding it out.I walked closer and took it with shaking hands. It was heavier than I expected.“What… what do you want me to do with this?” I asked.His lips curled in that lazy, cruel way. “I want you to treat what’s inside very carefully,” he said. Then he added in a mocking tone, “Ma
Last Updated: 2026-01-05
Chapter: When the devil wakes.Ariana’s POVI froze. My feet locked to the floor, my breath caught like a bird tangled in a net. Jaxon Devereaux stood at the bottom of the stairs, bare, careless, as if shame had no meaning in his vocabulary. I couldn’t look away— I swear I tried not to look down but it was almost impossible. Every instinct screamed at me to run, but something inside me whispered—if I moved or took my eyes off him for even a second he was going to kill me, he’d kill me before I reached the top step.His lips parted, his voice deep and cold. “What.”Just one word, and it was enough to make me remember how to run. My pulse spiked. I bolted, rushing up the stairs two at a time, heart pounding so violently it hurt. My hand slammed the door shut behind me. The sound echoed through the hall like a gunshot.I pressed my back to the door, my eyes squeezed tight as I muttered a silent but desperate prayer. God, please… Please keep me safe. Just this night.Then my gaze landed on my phone lying on the dress
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Chapter: A billion and a blow Jaxon’s POVThe second I walked into the hall, the whole place shifted. I didn’t need to announce myself—my name did the work. Heads turned, voices hushed, and then like clockwork, they started closing in.“Mr. Devereaux, such an honor.”“You have no idea how long I’ve waited to meet you.”“You’re the reason tonight even matters.”Flattery. Empty, desperate flattery. These people wanted to be near me, to leech off my presence like it was currency. These fools think my gaze would somehow mint their worth— and it kinda does. I let them orbit me for a while, watching their fake smiles and greedy eyes. This was a situation I despised but this is a price you pay when you let someone like Tom Miller drag you to one of his parties.“When I heard that Tom managed to drag you to his party, I was shocked,” one said, raising his glass towards me. “You are the only reason I came here.”And I will be the only reason you never want to work with the Devereaux's if Tom screws up. Then Tom finally a
Last Updated: 2025-12-06
Chapter: A threat that follows. Ariana’s POV. “Rina?” I whispered into the phone, my voice breaking the silence that stretched too long.Nothing.My chest tightened. “Rina, are you still there? Please—say something.”Then, like a gunshot, her voice erupted through the line. “What the hell did you just say to me?”I winced, pulling the phone back slightly. “I—I told you. I slept with him.”“With Jaxon Devereaux?” she shouted. “Ariana, how the hell did you even meet him? People like him don’t just stroll into your life. They don’t walk into supermarkets or coffee shops. So explain it to me. How did you even cross paths with him, let alone—” her voice went sharper. “—end up in his bed?”I closed my eyes, trying not to raise my voice at her. We are not best of friends, in fact we stopped talking ever since we left high school, but I still expected better from her. I know people change but does she really think I have gone wide enough to sleep with anything that is within my reach. “Tell me,” she shouted again. “How t
Last Updated: 2025-12-06
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