Adrian And Marinette

This is not your regular arranged marriage love story. It is layered, intense, and rooted in an emotional journey. This story contains mature themes and complex characters. The female lead is not weak, nor is she waiting to be saved—she is on her own journey, growing through pain, survival, and strength. If you’re looking for a light-hearted love story with cliché romance and guaranteed happy endings, this one might not be for you. __________________________________ Sarah Darrell always longed for a simple life. But life never played fair. Scarred by an abusive childhood and teenage years marked by cruelty from her stepmother and stepsister, Sarah made a choice—to leave behind her city, her home, and her so-called family. Five years later, at 26, she returns to New York City as a strong, independent woman to take over her late mother’s company and fulfil her last wish. Adrian Parker, is the magnetic CEO of the world’s leading tech empire. He’s sharp, composed, and devastatingly handsome. Unlike other billionaires, Adrian believes in loyalty, and his heart is set on marrying Jessica, the woman he’s built a life with. But fate has other plans. When Sarah and Adrian cross paths, their worlds shift in ways neither of them expected.

Olivia, gadis berusia dua puluh empat tahun, tak pernah menyangka hidupnya akan berubah secepat itu. Ibunya, Sheila, baru saja menikah dengan pria tampan berusia empat puluh tahun bernama Adrian — seseorang yang berwibawa, tenang, dan terlalu menawan untuk usia setengah baya. Namun kebahagiaan itu tak bertahan lama. Sebuah kecelakaan merenggut nyawa Sheila, meninggalkan Olivia dan Adrian dalam rumah yang sama—dua jiwa yang kehilangan, tapi perlahan terikat oleh sesuatu yang tak seharusnya ada. Suatu malam, dalam keadaan mabuk dan rapuh, batas antara duka dan keinginan mulai kabur. Malam itu seharusnya tak pernah terjadi. Namun setelahnya, tak ada yang sama lagi. Adrian mulai menemukan ketenangan dalam senyum Olivia, sementara Olivia sendiri tak tahu bagaimana menghapus bayangan pria yang seharusnya ia panggil Ayah tiri. "Sshh... Om, jangan berhenti.” Apakah keduanya akan terus berpura-pura tidak terjadi apa-apa—atau justru tenggelam semakin dalam dalam hubungan terlarang yang membakar perlahan?

I thought my life was ruined when Kelvin betrayed me again. I thought heartbreak was the worst I’d ever feel. I didn’t expect it would lead me straight into the arms of danger or desire. When Professor Adrian Metcalfe offered me a deal I couldn’t refuse a fake relationship to make Kelvin jealous. I thought it was just a game. But Adrian wasn’t just a professor. He wasn’t just dangerous. He was my mate. My fated mate. And I was human… or so I thought. The night of Kelvin’s wedding changes everything. I watch my teacher shift into a werewolf. Secrets unravel. My own hidden power awakens. And suddenly, the past isn’t just painful, it's deadly. Kelvin wasn’t who I thought he was. Adrian’s control isn’t just discipline; it’s destiny. And as the web of betrayal tightens around me, I realize love is the only weapon that can save me and claim what is rightfully mine. Welcome to a world where forbidden love, hidden power, and revenge collide… and where your mate is the only one who can keep you alive.

“A million dollars,” he said, his voice flat, like he was negotiating over a car, not a person. Astrid shook her head, opening her mouth to protest, but he cut her off. “Let’s make it two then,” he offered. She stared at him, stunned, wondering if he’d lost his mind. “Mr. Voss…” “Final offer. Five million,” he said, his gaze steady, unyielding. Astrid took a deep breath, her heart pounding. “Fine. I’ll be your wife.” *** When Astrid Blythe, a rising event planner, runs into her ex, Adrian Voss, at his engagement party, she’s shocked to discover that his fiancée is missing. What starts as a strange encounter quickly spirals into something even more surreal when Adrian offers Astrid a proposal of his own: marry him in a cold, calculated, no-strings-attached arrangement. Despite her better judgment, Astrid agrees to the deal. But as the line between business and desire blurs, she finds herself drawn back into Adrian’s dangerous orbit—and realizes, to her horror, that she’s falling again for the man she once loved…the man who had a hand in the death of their child.

I thought my biggest mistake was dating Lucas Moretti. I was wrong. My real mistake? Falling for his father—Adrian Moretti, the ruthless Mafia King. When Lucas broke my heart, I swore I was done with the Moretti family. But fate had other plans. A dangerous twist of events forces me into Adrian’s world—a world of power, secrets, and undeniable temptation. He’s everything I should run from: cold, lethal, and twice my age. But when he looks at me, I forget every warning. Loving him is a risk. Staying away is impossible. But fate had other plans, I found out I was pregnant after my first night with him.

Lorsque Lila Hayes, boulangère en difficulté, offense accidentellement le milliardaire Adrian Fisher, elle s'attend à un procès, pas à une proposition. Mais Adrian a besoin de détourner l'attention des médias, et Lila a besoin d'argent pour sauver la boulangerie familiale. La condition ? Faire semblant d'être sa petite amie. Plus ils passent de temps ensemble, plus leurs sourires forcés semblent authentiques. Mais alors que des secrets refont surface et que la passion s'embrase, ils devront choisir ce qui compte le plus : l'orgueil ou l'amour.

(Daily updates)'A bastard omega'- I had no trace of past except for being found in a dumpster. And I hadn't thought I would have any future until one day, Alpha's son stumbled into the kitchen. Soon everyone thought that I was having a hot, sensual, forbidden affair with Adrian, the alpha's son. And then Adrian concluded that I must be unconditionally, devotedly, obsessively in love with him. None of them believed me when I said it wasn't the truth. Okay, maybe there's a little bit of truth. And I may have a little bit of feelings for his kind nature, stunning shimmering eyes, and delicious physique. But will he return the same affection? Will we be able to choose love over everything else?

Demi membantu suaminya, Raka, yang terlilit hutang untuk biaya pengobatan orang tuanya, Ara terpaksa menjalin hubungan kontrak dengan seorang pria kaya dan misterius bernama Adrian, yang ternyata memiliki perasaan lebih terhadapnya. Adrian adalah sosok yang jauh berbeda dari Raka: ia memperlakukan Ara dengan penuh kasih sayang, perhatian, dan hormat. Di bawah tekanan kewajiban dan perasaan yang tak seharusnya, Ara mulai menyadari bahwa hatinya terpikat oleh pria yang seharusnya hanya menjadi “jalan keluar” dari masalahnya. Namun, apakah Ara akan tetap setia pada perjanjian atau justru menyerah pada perasaan yang perlahan membara dalam hatinya?

I thought I was signing a job contract. I didn’t know I was signing away my freedom. When desperation forces me into the office of billionaire CEO Adrian Blackwood, I accept a six-month personal assistant role that feels too perfect to be safe. The money is good. The rules are strict. And the man watching me across the table feels like he already knows how this ends. Adrian Blackwood is cold, powerful, and terrifyingly composed — a man who doesn’t make mistakes. And he didn’t hire me by accident. As lines blur between professionalism and possession, I begin to realize the contract isn’t the real danger. It’s him. And the truth I was never meant to find — not yet.

Evelyn thought marriage was meant to be built on love, trust, and promises that last forever. But for Adrian, it was nothing more than a business arrangement — a convenient merger between two powerful families. She gave him her heart, he gave her his name… and then broke every vow he made. Cold, distant, and consumed by secrets, Adrian never expected Evelyn’s quiet strength to challenge his walls — or his guilt. But when betrayal tears them further apart, Evelyn must decide whether to fight for a man who never truly loved her… or finally walk away with her dignity intact. In a world where love feels like a luxury and loyalty comes with a price, can broken vows ever lead to redemption?