BENEATH THE LIES

First-Person POV Steamy Artist CEO Betrayal Contract Marriage Twist

The door swung open, and there he stood—Stanley Richardson. I froze. He was dressed in only a partially buttoned white shirt, his chiseled chest and toned abs on full display. A silver chain glinted against his skin, and his low-hanging boxers revealed more than I was prepared to see. My cheeks burned as my gaze dropped to the ground. “Evening,” I mumbled, my voice barely audible. Stanley leaned casually against the doorframe, his piercing amber eyes boring into me. A smirk tugged at his lips, and he looked me over as though I were some insignificant object. “What do you want?” he asked, his tone sharp, almost bored. “I—I’ve changed my mind,” I stammered, forcing myself to meet his gaze. “About the deal. I’m ready to accept it.” His smirk widened into something almost cruel. He chuckled, a low, mocking sound that sent a shiver down my spine. “You’re ready, huh?” he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “Well, too bad. The deal’s closed.” ********** Betrayed by love and abandoned by family, Alora Kane is left with nothing but a shattered heart and a bruised spirit. Desperation drives her to the doorstep of Stanley Richardson, a ruthless billionaire with a reputation for breaking more than just deals. Seeking a lifeline, she’s met with a cold rejection that leaves her reeling. But Alora isn’t one to stay down for long. In a world where power and survival go hand in hand, she must find her strength, confront her past, and navigate a dangerous game of betrayal, desire, and vengeance. Will she rise, or will she fall?

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Chapter: CHANGE MY WORLD.

124TASHA'S POVWhen I first saw them wheeling out what everyone believed was Dad's body on that gurney, I'll admit I was shocked. For a split second, my heart actually stopped beating. Had he really died? Had my plan worked too well?But then I caught myself and shrugged. Of course this was going to happen eventually. I mean, I had expected it from the moment I'd set that bomb. The old man was tough, but he wasn't invincible.Still, I needed to maintain my cover. Standing there among the crowd of reporters and onlookers, I forced my face into a mask of devastation. I clutched those white lilies so tightly my knuckles went white, and I let a few genuine tears fall—not tears of grief, but tears of relief that my nightmare was finally over.When Alora's eyes met mine across that chaos, I made sure she saw exactly what she expected to see: a heartbroken daughter mourning her father's death. Little did she know I was celebrating inside.Now, hours later, I was back at Christine's apartmen

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Chapter: LET THE GAMES BEGIN.

123ALORA'S POVAs I walked through the hospital corridors toward my father's ward, I spotted Dr. Martinez near the nurses' station. The moment he saw me, his face went pale and he quickly approached us."Miss Xavier, Mr. Richardson," he said, his voice tight with anxiety. "I need to speak with you both."We stepped aside into a quieter corner, away from the bustling nurses and orderlies."I have to tell you, I'm extremely tense about what we're doing," he said, wringing his hands. "What I'm about to do goes against everything I swore to uphold as a doctor. This is completely wrong, and I'm not sure I can commit such atrocities."Stanley's expression hardened. "Doctor, I paid you, didn't I? We had an agreement."Dr. Martinez looked around nervously. "Yes, but—""Nothing will happen to you," I interrupted, placing a reassuring hand on his arm. "I promise you that. Your name and your hospital's reputation will be completely protected. No one will ever know you were involved in this."He

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Chapter: NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES

122ASH'S POVI was lying on the concrete floor of my cell, staring at the ceiling and counting the cracks in the paint for the hundredth time when I heard the heavy footsteps approaching. Maya was sitting against the wall, quietly sharpening a piece of metal she'd somehow managed to acquire—the girl was resourceful, I'd give her that.The footsteps stopped right outside our cell, and I heard the familiar jingle of keys. I sat up slowly, my heart starting to race. This was either very good news or very bad news.The cell door clanged open, and there stood Officer in charge, who's name I'd come to know was Rodriguez—the so called head of the entire facility. He was a big man with cold eyes and scars on his knuckles that told stories I didn't want to hear. In all my months here, I'd maybe seen him twice, and never this close to my cell until yesterday and now."Ash. Maya. You're coming with me," he said, his voice carrying the kind of authority that didn't invite questions.I looked ove

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Chapter: SATURDAY COULDN'T COME FAST ENOUGH.

121 CHARLES' POVAfter Stanley had kicked Chloe and I out of his house, we returned back to our hone country to stay with our aunt, now as I kaid on my bed what I was seeing made my eyes widen. The headline made me nearly drop my phone."Billionaire Stanley Richardson Announces Engagement to Alora Ken , Daughter of Business Tycoon Kenneth Xavier."I stared at the screen in shock, reading the article twice to make sure I wasn't seeing things."How is this possible?" I muttered to myself. "They're getting married again?"A slow smile spread across my face as the implications hit me.Stanley thought he could have alora all to himself Well, I had news for him.I pulled up the wedding details from various society pages. Saturday at the St. Regis Hotel. A lavish affair with hundreds of guests, all the city's elite in attendance."Well, if that's the case," I said aloud, my smile turning predatory, "I wouldn't miss it for the world."*******************ALORA'S POVThe next morning came too

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Chapter: IT'S THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP HIM SAFE.

120ALORA'S POVThe moment I stepped into the room behind Tasha, she immediately turned toward me with that fake concerned expression she'd perfected."I need some privacy to speak with my father," she said, her voice dripping with false emotion. "This is a very personal moment for me."I crossed my arms and planted myself firmly by the door. "Absolutely not. I'm not leaving this room.""Alora, please. I just need a few minutes alone with him."she barked at me but I didn't care, I rolled my eyes."If you want to speak to him so badly, then you can do it right here in front of me and everyone else." I gestured toward my mother and Stanley. "We're all family here, right? So whatever you have to say, you can say it in front of all of us."Tasha's jaw tightened for just a second before she composed herself again. She looked around the room at all the watching faces—Stanley by the door, my mother in her chair, the doctor observing everything, and me standing guard like a sentinel."Fine,"

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Chapter: ON THE D—DAY, YOU'LL BE MY BRIDE.

119MR. COLLINS' POVA few minutes later, I heard the heavy footsteps of my security guard approaching my office door. Right on time. I straightened my tie and clasped my hands behind my back as he knocked twice before entering."Sir," Marcus said, stepping aside to let two women walk into my office.They both looked exactly like what they were—desperate mothers who'd run out of options. The first woman, Sarah, had dark circles under her eyes and worry lines etched deep into her face. The second, Rebecca, kept fidgeting with her hands, her eyes darting around my expensive office like she couldn't believe she was really here.Both of them had lost their husbands in industrial accidents. Both of them had children they couldn't afford to feed. Both of them had come to me begging for help when the system had failed them completely.And I'd been more than happy to provide that help. For a price."Ladies," I said with a smile that didn't reach my eyes. "I trust you've had time to think abou

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MY EX'S UNCLE LOVES ME

Drama Regret Contemporary Misunderstanding Campus Comedy Independent CEO

Romance

Audrey, an enchanting young woman from a middle-class family, finds herself enamored with Frank, the most handsome man in college. Frank, infamous for his habit of using and discarding women, intends to treat Audrey no differently. On Frank's birthday, Audrey visits his impressive, opulent home, where she meets some of his family members. During the visit, Frank propositions Audrey, asking her to sleep with him. When she refuses, he callously decides to end their relationship. As he is about to leave, Audrey, torn and desperate, reluctantly agrees. He smirks in triumph. However, just before their intimacy progresses, Audrey receives a distressing call from her troubled brother, with whom she lives with since the death of their parents. He sounds like he’s in grave danger, prompting her to rush to his aid, leaving Frank alone. Upon her arrival home, her brother simply asks her to go to bed. Perplexed but obedient, she complies, wary of his volatile temper. The next morning, as she prepares for college, she is astonished to find Frank’s uncle, Zack, in her house. What could Zack's unexpected presence mean? Is Audrey in peril, or does fate have something unexpected in store for her? Discover the unfolding drama in this thrilling, humorous, and romantic tale, "My Ex's Uncle Loves Me."

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Chapter: YOU MAY KISS YOUR BRIDE

THE NEXT MORNINGI woke feeling refreshed and full of anticipation for the day ahead. The previous night with Zach had been unforgettable—one that would remain etched in my memory forever.Sliding out of bed, I stretched and headed to the bathroom to freshen up. The soft sunlight streamed through the window, casting a warm glow across the room. Once in the bathroom, I began to undress for a shower, savoring the quiet moment of solitude.But the peace didn’t last long.The door creaked open, and Zach stepped in casually, his mischievous smile lighting up his face.“Zach! What are you doing here?” I asked, trying to cover myself with a towel.“I want to take a shower with you,” he said, completely unfazed by my protest.I narrowed my eyes, trying to look stern, but a smile tugged at the corners of my lips. “Really? Now, of all times? You’re one naughty man, Zach.”He grinned, pulling me close by my waist. The warmth of his touch melted my resolve, and soon the rest of the morning became

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Chapter: WHAT ANY WIFE SHOULD DO

I walked into the big organization, hoping I would find Zach in his office.Once inside, I headed straight to the counter and found the same rude lady who had called the guard on us the last time.“You,” she said, quickly recognizing me. “What are you doing here? Hope you're not going to cause a scene.”“Shut the fuck up,” I yelled. “I’m here to see my husband, Zach.”The woman chuckled. “Husband? I thought Mr. Zach made it clear last time that he doesn’t have a wife.”I glared at her as my patience wore thin. I could feel the urge to slap her rising within me.“That’s because he didn’t know I was the one coming to see him,” I snapped. “Now, before my patience snaps, tell me: is Mr. Zach in his office? I’m not standing here to explain myself more than I already have.”“Sorry, ma’am, but you can’t see him,” she replied.I heaved a heavy sigh. “And why is that?” I asked, my eyes already turning red with frustration.“It’s because Mr. Zach didn’t come to work.”“What do you mean he hasn’

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Chapter: NOT WITHOUT A FIGHT

AUDREY'S POVI was wrongly accused of cheating, and I couldn't do anything to defend myself. My hands trembled as I stood up from my chair, tears stinging my eyes. The room felt suffocating, but my anger gave me strength.I marched up to Frank, my vision blurring with fury, and delivered a hard slap across his face.“How dare you slap my son!” Keira shot up from her seat, her voice shrill and cutting through the tension.But I wasn’t in the mood for her antics. I turned to her, my voice firm and unyielding. “Quiet!”She froze, her eyes widening as she saw the anger burning in mine. I caught a flicker of fear in her gaze before she sat back down.Turning my attention back to Frank, I grabbed his collar, my voice trembling but forceful. “Tell them! Tell them that everything you just said is a lie!”His smirk only fueled my rage, and I slapped him again, harder this time.“You were the one who came to my room last night!” I accused. “You tried to force yourself on me, and when I kicked y

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Chapter: FRAMED

FRANK'S POVAfter Nora had given that beautiful night of pleasure, there was nothing I wouldn’t do for her. The memory lingered in my mind as I left my room, a sense of satisfaction and purpose fueling my steps. I needed more of her.But for now, I had another task to handle. I began heading toward Audrey's room.Once I arrived, I stood outside her door and heaved a heavy sigh. My fist hovered for a moment before I knocked firmly on the door.********Audrey’s night had already been ruined once, thanks to Nora. The bitter memory of being interrupted still burned in her mind. She had finally managed to drift back to sleep when another knock echoed through the room.Groaning, she sat up, her eyes heavy with exhaustion.“I swear, if it’s Nora again, I’ll rip her skull apart,” she muttered, rubbing her temples.Dragging herself out of bed, she made her way to the door, each step fueled by irritation. She yanked the door open, only to freeze.Standing in front of her was Frank—the last per

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Chapter: NORA'S POV

I stared at her as a smile tugged at the corner of my lips. I began walking, wanting to go inside, but she held me by the neck and pushed me back outside."I said, what do you want, Nora?"She sneered at me again."Nothing much," I replied. "Just came to say congratulations. I heard you're getting married, and I just want to say you better watch your back. There are lots of problems which come to many people on their wedding day. Lots of problems."After speaking, I could see her clenching her jaw in anger, and the satisfaction I had was indescribable."See you later," I said lastly as I turned and began walking away down the hallway. I heard the door slam shut with a heavy thud, and I couldn't help but give a slight chuckle.You don't know what's coming your way, Audrey, I thought. I'm your worst nightmare.While I kept walking down the hallway, I stumbled across a room. Music came coming out from the room—it was loud, and I knew only one person could be this dumb: my pawn, Frank.I

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Chapter: WHAT DO YOU WANT

I stared at her, tightening my jaw unintentionally. My anger flared up, but I kept it under control.“Jake, what happened to your house? How come it's on fire? Oh my God, Jake, what are you going to do?” Nora said, her voice filled with panic as she began acting.Her expression changed into a sad one, and tears welled up in her eyes.Wow, this girl is a good actor, I thought. Why didn't she go into the movie industry instead of trying to steal other people's husbands?Jake placed his hands over his head and bent down.“Don’t worry, Jake. Everything will be fine, okay? Just calm down. Calm down, okay?” I reassured him.“No, Audrey,” Jake said. “Everything’s not gonna be okay. That house was handed to me months ago, and here I am hearing it’s been burnt to nothing but ash. Where am I going to stay? How am I going to live, Audrey?”I glanced at Zach. His expression was perfectly composed, but I noticed the subtle twitch of his lips as he tried to hold back laughter. I knew it was because

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FATED TO HEAL

Second Chance Adventurous Werewolf Drama Weak to Strong Reject Rogue

Werewolf

In the mystical world of werewolves, every member dreams of finding their destined mate. But for Catherine, a low-ranking wolf in the Moonshadow Pack, that dream turns into a nightmare when her mate, Kieran — the arrogant son of the Alpha — rejects her in a cruel display of pride and prejudice. Brokenhearted and shunned by her pack, Catherine flees to the wilderness, where she hopes to heal and find solace away from the torment of her unrequited bond.Alone in the forest, Catherine encounters Luca, a mysterious rogue with a tragic past. He is unlike any werewolf she has ever known — gentle, understanding, and wise beyond his years. As they grow closer, Luca helps Catherine discover her hidden strengths and unlock a powerful healing ability that could change her fate forever. But when a rival pack threatens to destroy everything she holds dear, Catherine must decide where her loyalty lies — with the pack that rejected her, or the rogue who truly loves her.In a world where bonds are fated but love is a choice, Catherine must face her deepest fears and embrace her destiny. True love might be the only thing that can save them all.

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Chapter: AN ALPHA AND HIS LUNA.

Two days had passed since the battle, but the grief in my heart felt as raw as the moment Kieran fell into the chasm. The sky was a muted gray, the sun hidden behind heavy clouds, as if mourning alongside us. We gathered in the heart of the Moon Shadow pack's territory, wolves and humans standing side by side in solemn silence. It wasn’t just a memorial—it was a moment to honor a hero, a leader, and a brother. As I stood beside Luca, my heart ached for him. Kieran wasn’t just the previous Alpha; he was his brother, his blood. The loss had carved a wound so deep it would take a lifetime to heal. Luca stepped forward, his face a mask of stoic determination, though I could see the pain in his eyes. His voice carried over the crowd, firm yet tinged with sorrow. “Kieran was more than a brother to me,” he began, his words measured. “He was my challenger and although he did wrong in the past, he proved himself worthy of being called an alpha. And though he’s no longer with us, his spirit