Contract bride: from contract wife to his obsession
Betrayed by the people she trusted most, Ava Lin’s perfect life shatters overnight. From losing her mother under mysterious circumstances to being tormented by her stepmother and stepsister, Ava learns early that love in her world comes at a price. But nothing prepares her for the ultimate betrayal,catching her fiancé in bed with her own sister just weeks before their wedding.
Humiliated and heartbroken, Ava makes a reckless decision that changes everything: a contract marriage to a stranger. What she doesn’t know is that her new husband is Elias Ward,a powerful, cold-hearted billionaire with secrets of his own.
Thrown into a world of wealth, power, and hidden enemies, Ava finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of revenge, lies, and unexpected passion. As she rises from the ashes of betrayal, those who once destroyed her will stop at nothing to bring her down even if it means exposing deadly secrets buried in her past.
But when love begins to bloom in the most unexpected place, Ava must decide,will she continue fighting for revenge, or risk everything for a second chance at love?
In a story filled with scandal, heartbreak, and justice, one woman’s pain becomes her greatest strength… and her ultimate weapon.
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Chapter: chapter sixty Ava walked back to the car with slow, heavy steps.Her mind was still filled with everything that had happened inside the Lin residence.Ava opened the passenger door and got inside to see Elias who had been waiting.The moment he saw her expression, he knew something had gone wrong."What happened?" He turned towards her and asked.Ava shut the door and leaned back against the seat.For a moment, she said nothing, just looking exhausted, angry and deeply hurt."Rose refused to step down."Elias's expression hardened. "Did the will make you the CEO.""It did....but my father added a clause." She let out a bitter sigh then turned toward him and explained everything.Telling him how her father had given her the highest shares in Lin Industries, making her the rightful CEO, but had also stated that Rose would temporarily remain in charge until Ava learned everything about the family business and Rose was satisfied that she was ready to take over."And you know what she said?"Elias g
Last Updated: 2026-08-18
Chapter: chapter fifty nine Ava stared at Rose and for few seconds, she couldn't find the right words. Rose's last question continued to echo inside her head.What if I am never satisfied?"So that's your plan?" Ava said with a low voice slowly clenching her fists."What plan?" Rose raised an eyebrow."You know exactly what I'm talking about." Ava replied and stepped closer. "My father named me the majority shareholder and the rightful CEO of Lin Industries." She pointed toward the document the lawyer had left behind."The clause says you are supposed to manage the company temporarily not take it away from me." She said in one breath."I never said I was taking anything away from you." Rose said with a twisted smile"Then step down.""No." Rose said as the smile immediately disappeared from her face."You heard what I said." Ava's eyes widened slightly."I heard you.""Then why are you refusing?""Because your father didn't say I should step down immediately,he specifically gave me the authority to decide
Last Updated: 2026-08-10
Chapter: chapter fifty eight The living room was so quiet that the ticking of the antique grandfather clock echoed through the air. No one spoke or moved as the atmosphere was unbearably tense. Ava sat upright on the single sofa, her hands resting tightly on her lap. Her eyes never left the brown envelope in the lawyer's hands.Across from her, Rose maintained a calm expression, but beneath the table, her fingers were tightly intertwined. Even she couldn't completely hide her nervousness. Beside her, Clara shifted uneasily in her seat every few seconds. This was the moment that would determine everything.The lawyer adjusted his glasses once again before clearing his throat. "As instructed by the late Mr. Lin, I shall now proceed to read his final will and testament."He unfolded the document carefully.His voice remained steady and professional."I, Lin Jian, being of sound mind and body at the time of writing this document, hereby declare this to be my last will and testament." The lawyer continued."To my
Last Updated: 2026-08-08
Chapter: chapter fifty seven Three days later...the gloomy sky seemed to mirror everyone's mood as dark clouds hung heavily above the old stone church as rows of black cars filled the parking lot outside.Inside the church, every seat was occupied by friends,relatives,business partners,government officials,even people who had once competed fiercely with Mr. Lin had come to pay their final respects.At the very back of the church sat Ava. She was dressed in a simple black dress, her long hair neatly tied behind her. Her face looked pale,the exhaustion from the past few days was impossible to hide.The priest stood before the congregation, his calm voice echoing through the silent church."Death is not the end...""We are merely returning to our Creator..."His words continued, but they barely reached Ava's ears. She sat motionless and her eyes remained fixed on the polished wooden coffin resting before the altar. Inside it lay the man she had spent her entire life trying to earn the love of.Her father.Her
Last Updated: 2026-08-05
Chapter: chapter fifty sixJane quietly clasped her hands together, stealing a glance at the man seated opposite her who looked just as awkward. Neither of them seemed to know how to start a conversation.Several long seconds passed.Finally, Jane forced an awkward smile while she slowly stretched out her hand."Um... hello.. I'm Jane, Ava's best friend". She laughed nervously.Raymond looked at her hand before looking back at her face then smiled politely before shaking her hand."Raymond.""I know."Jane blurted out before she could stop herself.Raymond raised an eyebrow."You know me?"Oh..." Jane immediately but her lower lips. She mentally slapped herself.Great....Now you've made it weird.Just then, something seemed to click inside Raymond's head and his eyes widened slightly."Wait..." He leaned forward. "You're not...""Not... what?" Jane asked nervously."The lady that arranged that blind date?"Jane's smile instantly became stiff."So... you remember?"Raymond stared at her for a few seconds before laughi
Last Updated: 2026-08-04
Chapter: chapter fifty five Ava walked out of her father's office feeling emotionally drained as Rose's words continued to echo inside her head."Did you think I was going to sit back and watch you take everything?""Just like your mother wanted."The more she thought about those words, the more unsettled she became because none of it made sense. Why would her mother want to leave Rose and Clara with nothing? And why did Rose sound as though she had been holding onto that resentment for years?Ava sighed softly as she stepped into the elevator,the doors had barely closed when her phone began vibrating again. She glanced at the screen and saw that it was Jane calling,she had been calling all morning but Ava didn't feel like talking. Ava stared at the phone for a few seconds before finally answering."Hello..."The moment Jane heard her voice, she let out a long sigh of relief. "Ava!""Finally! Why weren't you answering your phone?...I've been calling you since morning." She said with panic in her voice."I
Last Updated: 2026-08-04
Bound to the devil's son:taming the mafia boss
She was just an ordinary girl struggling to survive,he was the devil's son,the most feared mafia boss in the city. But fate brought them together.
Forced to live under Gabriel’s protection, Kimmy finds herself caught between fear and attraction. Gabriel is ruthless, untouchable, and determined never to love, while Kimmy is stubborn, fearless, and slowly breaking down the walls around his frozen heart.
But love in the mafia world comes with a deadly price.
As enemies close in, old betrayals resurface, and her missing father returns with shocking secrets and a thirst for revenge, Kimmy must choose between the life she once knew and the dangerous man who now holds her heart.
Can love save the Devil’s Son… or will it destroy them both?
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Chapter: chapter eight Roy drove silently through the dark streets, his hands steady on the steering wheel while the city lights flashed past the tinted windows of the black SUV. Kimmy sat quietly in the backseat beside her mother, her mind was still struggling to process everything that had happened at the hospital. She could still hear the gunshots and the screaming, Her entire body still trembled slightly from the shock.Beside her, Mara sat stiffly against the seat, clutching the edge of her hospital blanket tightly in her frail hands. Her face was pale and her eyes were distant and shaken, She looked completely lost. Kimmy’s chest tightened painfully at the sight,This was too much for her mother.Mara slowly turned toward her.“Kimmy…” her voice came out weak and uncertain. “Who were those men?”Kimmy froze sge had been dreading that question. How was she supposed to explain any of this? That she had somehow gotten involved with dangerous mafia men and That armed gangs were now hunting them,That
Last Updated: 2026-05-25
Chapter: chapter seven Two days later, Kimmy stood behind the counter of the thrift store, pretending to arrange old books while her mind remained somewhere else entirely. She hadn’t stopped thinking about Gabriel West or his warning,or Roy's calm voice telling her she wasn't safe..For two whole days, she had tried convincing herself that maybe they were exaggerating. Maybe whoever attacked her had already moved on. Maybe if she just stayed quiet and lived carefully, everything would return to normal.But deep down, fear sat heavily in her chest.She checked the wall clock for what felt like the tenth time that hour.5:15 PM.She needed to get to the hospital. Her mother had sounded weak on the phone earlier, and Kimmy hated leaving her there alone. She quickly closed the register and walked to her boss.“ Mrs Nora, please can I close early today? My mother’s at the hospital and I need to check on her.”Mrs Nora looked up from her newspaper and sighed, “You’ve been distracted all day, Kimmy. Go. Just
Last Updated: 2026-05-05
Chapter: chapter six Kimmy walked out of of the building with heavy steps, her heart pounding so loudly it felt like it might burst through her chest. The coldness in his voice still echoed in her ears.Stay here and live… or leave and deal with the consequences yourself.That was what he had told her. He showed no sympathy or even try to persuade her,just cold options which she had refused. Now as she walked out of the cold and empty building,she began to reconsider her choices. Had she made the wrong decision?.Her hands trembled slightly as she hugged herself. Everything had happened too fast. Just two days ago, she was worrying about hospital bills and her mother’s treatment. Now she was somehow tangled in the dangerous world of Gabriel West,the most feared mafia boss in the city.It all felt so unreal.She stepped outside the building and inhaled deeply, the air hitting her face. Everywhere was quiet now,there was no one around as Gabriel left with his men.Kimmy looked around helplessly,she
Last Updated: 2026-05-04
Chapter: chapter five Kimmy was still in shock,she was trying to comprehend everything she just said. It didn't make sense to her. What was a man like Gabriel doing in that area far away from the city,but she didn't dare to ask. Her suspicion has now become true,he was a mafia but not any mafia, the devil's son. Now her life was in danger because she helped him. Kimmy wanted to cry but there was no tears left,besides crying was not going to help her now. She looked at Gabriel as if begging for her life." I..I didn't know who you were.. I'm sorry for helping you. I promise I won't tell anyone about our encounter,but please can you let me out of this?" Kimmy asked him, pleading for her life." Little girl,you don't seem to understand the situation.. I'm not the one who want you dead,you haven't done anything to me yet to make me kill you...but the people who saw you with me want you." Gabriel said as he stared down at her." If they eventually capture you,they would torture you to give them inform
Last Updated: 2026-04-27
Chapter: chapter four They drove towards the outskirts of the city to what looked like an abandoned house. This further proved Kimmy's suspicion. She immediately let her guard up as the car stopped in front of the house." Where are we?" She asked the man as she looked around her surroundings. They were in the middle of nowhere,the house was surrounded with grassess and there was no sight of any other house in that area. Kimmy had a bad feeling about this. The man got down from the car and began to walk towards the building without looking back at her, Kimmy had no choice than to run after to follow him. Inside the building, Gabriel was seated on a wooden chair seething with rage,he exuded a dangerous aura that made the atmosphere around him cold. His subordinate all stood at the side bowing their head in fear." So none of you could find the gang behind this...you all are useless. I have to do everything myself." Gabriel roared in anger making everyone around to shrink back in fear. He pu
Last Updated: 2026-04-27
Chapter: chapter three In the morning of the next day, Kimmy was in a hurry to get to work. She had barely up to thirty minutes to get to work,she had already been late to work twice this week already and didn't want to be late again today. Kimmy could already imagine the angry face of Mrs Nora standing at the entrance of the shop. She hurriedly ate her breakfast and ran out of the house,she didn't even stop to respond to her neighbours greetings. The only thought on her mind now was to get to work on time,all order things were secondary to her, including the incident that happened the previous day which she seemed to have forgotten. She was half running and walking to the store which was a thirty minutes walk from her house, Kimmy didn't have enough money to enter a cab cause all the money she had have been spent on her mother's treatment so she had no choice than to run along. She decided to take the route down the alley, pushing back the fear that rose when she remembered the event that
Last Updated: 2026-04-27
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