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: Don't stare.Michelle's pov. My mother wouldn't let me stay with her in the hotel, so I had to return to the mansion. For the first time since I moved in, I didn't feel like anyone was watching me. I felt somewhat relieved. As soon as I stopped into the mansion, the chef walked up to me with a bright smile on his lips like he had just won the lottery. “Miss,” he ducked his head slightly, his hands clasped in his front. “What would you like to have for dinner?”“Dinner?” I repeated like it was a strange word. He nodded. “I don't know,” I shrugged. “What do we usually have on a Saturday?” “Whatever the master say.”Master? Since when did I become a master? And why the hell was he asking me what I wanted for dinner? He never asked. I always ate what I was given. He saw the confusion in my face. “Well, that whore,” he paused, with a faint laugh. “Forgive my language. I meant Sarah.”“Oh, no,” I waved it off. “I don't mind. In fact, I think that name suits her better.”He nodded. “You can never
Last Updated: 2026-04-11
Chapter: The devil revealed.AUTHOR'S POV. Paul was furious.He had been pacing the length of the room for the last ten minutes, his footsteps sharp and heavy against the floor. His hands kept moving, gesturing, cutting through the air like he was trying to fight an invisible enemy.Damien sat in his chair and sipped his tea.“You're an idiot,” Paul snapped, stopping in front of him. “You know that? A complete, total idiot.”Damien took another sip.“She won.” Paul's voice cracked at the edges. "That woman won. And not only did she take back the position, she took the money. She took the mansion. Everything. Everything we had and you just sat there and let it happen.”Damien said nothing. He looked at the steam rising from his cup.“Are you even listening to me?” Paul barked.Damien turned the cup slowly in his hands.Paul moved closer, his voice dropping into something raw and shaking. “Kieran has already gotten to the board members. They're scared of him now. You've seen it. You know it. There is no going bac
Last Updated: 2026-04-11
Chapter: A game of Gods and devils.KIERAN'S POV. I sat quietly, my back pushed against the chair, taking in the fear of the board members standing in front of me with pure ecstasyecstasy. I could see them trembling as Mira read through the files— a well written documents of everything each of them said in the meeting with the lawyer. My eyes swept through the crowd, thinking of the perfect way to torture them without leaving a mark. I wanted to become their living nightmare, but not terrifyingly enough to make them end their lives. I wanted them to live to their fullest, expressing the consequences of crossing me. Mira finished reading the documents and looked up. “Do any of you've something to say? To add? Defend your cause?”No one moved. Smart move they have done in a while. “Okay,” Mira breathed, closing the documents. Then she turned to me. “That's all, sir.”I stood. Most of them flinched, their hands trembling in fear. They didn't even bother to hide it. I slowly moved around the room, each step slow, ca
Last Updated: 2026-04-11
Chapter: Seven days.MICHELLE'S POV. I rushed to the shower, letting the water wash over me. Guilt colliding with pleasure. Part of me still regretted it— it felt like a one night stand, only with the same person again. And the other part of me liked it. Why wouldn't I like it?The hot water rushing down on my body didn't help at all. Instead, it increased the heat in me.I shook my head, and quickly rushed out of the shower. And quickly got ready. My mother was coming back to the country after a year. I was going to finally touch her, feel her, and most importantly tell her about how I destroyed Damien and how I saved Kieran's ass. I had just finished applying my makeup when my eyes landed on my sketch book, lying lazily on the table. I debated within me. I didn't want to touch the book. But I couldn't forget what Kieran said about it. The potrait hanging in his secret room was more than enough — shamefully enough. It wasn't his fault though. I should've learnt my lesson after seeing the potrait
Last Updated: 2026-04-11
Chapter: Mine to claim.KIERAN'S POV. The moment I shut the door behind me, I almost screamed. I would've if Michelle wasn't in the next room. Memories of last night kept resurfacing. Uninvited. Not the sex part though. That part was good as always. It was the fact that I let down my guard in front of her. I've never told anyone about my dark psychologic desires. Even Adrian didn't. But I told her everything. And what was with the compliment? I mean, she was beautiful, and hell her pussy wrapped around my cock perfectly. It almost went for a second round. But compliment? Hell no. I don't give compliments for anything. I don't talk while screwing a lady. I make them do the talking, the begging, the screaming. Last night wasn't me. I wasn't sure I knew what “me” was right now. All I could think of was claiming Michelle over and over again. Yeah, Michelle was the only thing I could think of right now. And I don't deny the feeling. Why should I? She belonged to me. She was my claim. My prize. I look
Last Updated: 2026-04-09
Chapter: Too good deny.Michelle's POV.A hot breath hit the back of my neck and I woke up immediately.I already knew before I looked.I looked anyway. Slowly.Kieran was right behind me. Our body laid skin to skin. His hand wrapped tightly around my chest, cupping my boobs in place, his face so close to my back that I was sure any sudden movement would wake him up. And I didn't want that. Not with what happened last night. The guilt crashed all at once. Last night's event replayed in pieces and I wanted to crawl out of my own skin. I slept with Kieran. I actually slept with Kieran. Again. But I was conscious this time. How did it happen? How did I let my dignity and pride down so quickly with just a little kiss? Fuck, Michelle. You screw up big time. The drinks. It was the drinks. That was my story and I was keeping it.He shifted in his sleep, his arm tightening around my boobs like I was something he was trying to hold onto. I finally got the courage to look at his face. I'd never seen him like
Last Updated: 2026-04-09
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
Last Updated: 2026-02-16
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
Last Updated: 2026-02-15
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
Last Updated: 2026-01-20
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
Last Updated: 2026-01-06
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
Last Updated: 2025-12-29
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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