“I can't marry you, I am sorry," Elena said with tears in her eyes as she turned and walked away. **** After being betrayed by her step-sister and cheated on by Caleb, her first love, Elena's life took a depressing turn. Being reborn was hard enough, falling in love was harder, especially with the one you signed a contract with. In the glamorous world of celebrities, Elena Armstrong's life is a whirlwind of shame and motherhood. Little does she know, a single night of passion with the enigmatic Alpha billionaire, Alexander, left her with twins, and one of them was taken from her. When destiny brings them together again, their sparks ignite. Alexander, the unyielding alpha of the business world, proposes a life-altering marriage contract, demanding more than just her signature. Elena, unaware of their shared secret, embarks on a journey where love, family, and ambition collide. Will this billionaire's proposal rekindle a love that fate once tore apart, or will their hidden truths shatter their newfound bond?
View MoreI offered the contract, hoping for a different outcome, but Xander shook his head. "No," he said firmly. "I wanted to marry you because I want you to be my wife, not someone I would stop seeing after 6 months. I can grant you everything in the contract... if you become my wife."I was left speechless, his words sinking in like heavy stones. This wasn't the response I had anticipated. "But I don't want to be a full-time wife," I pleaded, desperation creeping into my voice.Xander remained resolute, his expression unwavering. "No," he said simply, before excusing himself to the kitchen.I watched him disappear into the other room, feeling a sense of defeat wash over me. Was there nothing I could do to change his mind?Minutes passed in silence before Xander emerged from the kitchen, wearing an apron that made me gulp. "Hungry?" he asked, his voice soft yet commanding.My stomach growled in response, betraying my hunger, and I nodded eagerly. "Forget about the contract," I said with a wi
As I settled in for a fan video call, the excited faces of my supporters lit up the screen. They bombarded me with questions, their enthusiasm contagious even through the digital connection. "When's the new album dropping, Elena?" one fan asked eagerly, their voice crackling with anticipation."Just a little while longer," I replied with a reassuring smile. "I'm putting the finishing touches on it, but I promise it'll be worth the wait."Before we could delve further into album details, a faint noise echoed in the background. I froze, hoping it would go unnoticed, but it wasn't long before one of the fans furrowed their brow and asked, "Elena, who is that? Do you have a child?"My heart skipped a beat as I tried to think of a quick response. "Oh, that? It's just... uh, background noise. No, I don't have a child," I stammered, attempting to brush off their inquiry.But the doubt lingered, hanging in the air like a heavy cloud. I could feel the tension building as I struggled to regain
I didn't know the time I arrived at the Armstrong mansion. With a cap, a face mask and sunglasses, casual outfits. I walked through the gates. I typed in the code before stepping. “What do you mean by threatening me?” I said removing my glasses and face mask the moment I stepped into the home. My father stood alone in the sitting room. “Don't you have anything better to do that disturbing me? I mean you have a pregnant daughter, you disowned me, so me and you have no dealing, father or should I call you Mr Armstrong.”Her father looked at her with scorn, his eyes filled with disdain. "You disrespectful brat," he spat.I smirked, unfazed by his words. "I guess I took that from you. I left the country for five years. You and I have no business, so why are you still bothering me, huh?""Why did you release that about Barbara?" he demanded, his voice tight with frustration. "It was bad for my company's stocks."I laughed bitterly. "I'm not the one who said your favorite daughter should b
Jordan stood in the doorway, a stark contrast to his surroundings. Despite the dilapidated state of his surroundings, he exuded an air of quiet confidence, his posture relaxed yet alert. His hair was a wild tangle of curls, framing his angular features and piercing blue eyes. There was a hardness to his gaze, a steely determination that hinted at the challenges he had faced and overcome.As I stepped closer, I could see the lines of strain etched into his face, a testament to the burdens he carried. But beneath the weariness, there was a spark of resilience, a fire that refused to be extinguished."You really need to move," I said, my voice soft yet urgent as I met his gaze.Jordan didn't move, his expression guarded as he regarded us with a mixture of suspicion and curiosity. "Why have you come?" he asked, his voice rough with disuse.I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what I knew would be a difficult conversation. "Barbara set me up," I explained, the words tumbling out in a
I gave him a warm smile. Some people might call me an idiot for losing this chance, but a man that wants to marry you without flirting with you. Fighting for your hand, no proper reason, just marriage. Maybe he has a crush but…nah I cannot. I cannot leave one prison to another. The Lycan family were strict, power struggle was intense. Because according to the news twelve years ago, his own brother had almost killed him. He wants privacy that's why he wears a mask and a shade. It's been a while since he even showed his face to the public, some people might not recognize him as he had grown older now. But in all the kings, he was the best one we have had. I was a popstar, I had my own issue. I had died, I will not die again. So with that thought in mind I said, “No.”****The hotel room was quiet when I returned, the soft glow of the bedside lamp casting shadows across the room. Eve was already fast asleep, her breathing steady and peaceful. I quietly stowed the ice cream in the frid
I looked at the masked man who stood in front of me, assuming he wanted me to excuse him, I moved to the side but then he held my hand. The masked little boy clung to his father's neck as he held him in his arms, while I looked at them both I remembered where I had seen those eyes. The Lycan prince had stalked me to my hotel. Oh wait…he owns the hotel.I did not know how to address him. Should I…bow? Goddamit, I hate being out in such a situation. "Um…you're…""Save the formality, there are people watching. Get in the car." His voice was a bit muffled due to the mask, but it still sounded like moving caramel.I tried to pull my hand away, but he held firm. "Let go of me!" I hissed, trying to keep my voice down."Why would I go anywhere with you?" I asked, adjusting my glasses."Would you like to cause drama?" he replied, his eyes glinting with amusement. No, I would not like to cause drama that would put me in the tabloids again. I hesitated, unsure of what to do. But something abou
As I stood there, the others couldn't help but glance at pregnant Barbara, their expressions uneasy. I smirked, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "You are now pregnant Barbara, but from the trick you pulled, I see that you are not responsible at all."The crowd's gaze shifted back to my sister Barbara, who had always been proud of her looks. But standing next to me, she seemed bland and unattractive. I, on the other hand, looked like a dazzling queen. The crowd's gazes made Barbara's face burn with embarrassment, as if she had been slapped multiple times.She had intentionally called me to her baby shower to prove that she was prettier and more deserving of Caleb's side. But now, she was the laughingstock."What's going on?" My father accompanied by his wife strodeover. Seeing me, he was taken aback and exclaimed in surprise: “Elena?" His eldest daughter had slimmed down and become so beautiful. He didn't expect it. I knew what he saw. I was like the carbon copy of her mother, with tho
In the villa of Armstrong's family, all the lights were on. Outside the door, I listened to the sound of the password lock indicating "incorrect input" and a mocking smirk appeared at the corner of my lips.The password had been changed, but as a daughter, I didn't know. I calmly lowered my gaze, picked up my phone and tapped on it a few times, then held it up to the lock. A few seconds later, the door opened with a click.It wasn't even that hard. Guess those hacking lessons finally paid off.As I walked into the living room, I saw a pretty baby shower setup. There were balloons and paper flowers in soft colors like pink and blue. A sign that said "Welcome Baby Tiana or Roland" hung above the fireplace.The room was filled with cute baby things like toys, tiny clothes, and little shoes. A beautiful cake that looked like a baby carriage sat on a table, surrounded by yummy treats and snacks.People were chatting and drinking tea or champagne from small cups. Soft music played in the ba
Caleb and I locked eyes, he still had that handsome look of his. I had a confusing day, being proposed to by the Lycan king himself, taking payment for an innocent job, and then…now seeing my evil step-sister and my ex-fiancé.I wanted to scoff. Caleb ignored me, turned to Barbara, and said, “I need to go meet the doctor.”Barbara smiled at him, as he helped her sit down on the chair, her hand resting on her tummy. When Caleb walked away Barbara's eyes turned to me. Her face was anything but innocent and kind as it had looked with Caleb. The way she had stolen Caleb from me was with that innocence that she claimed to have. Why no one sees that she is a white lotus is beyond me.Barbara “Hello Delilah...or should I say Elena Armstrong? Popular pop singer. You did well by changing your identity. Now no one can link you to us.”I did not say anything. I had changed my name to Lincoln but when a scandal was about to come out about me being the disgraced daughter of the Armstrong family. I
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