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At three in the morning, I stare at the unknown transaction record on my phone screen, my fingertips turning cold. The record is for a payment of 2980 dollars, made for an executive suite at the Wisteria. The time of payment was 8:00 pm last night. My husband, Tristan Griffin, is a detective. He was on the night shift last night. I clutch my phone, my knuckles turning white as I text Tristan, "I just saw your credit card bill for a hotel stay last night. What's up with that?" His reply is instant. "Our team had to work overtime at the last minute, so they put us up at the hotel. I forgot to tell you about it." I scan the text and sputter. The Wisteria is located in the western region of the city, which is on the other end from where his squad is stationed. I don't press him for more details and click on the bank app on my phone. Having found the vendor's address through the payment record, I sent it to my best friend, Rowena Sheffield, who works as a private detective. She replies instantly with an "OK" emoji and follows up with, "Give me a second. I'll find out everything you want in a jiffy!"

One look. One kiss. And a scandal. That was all it took for her well planned life to take a drastic turn. Vivienne Reynolds has spent almost a decade of her life in the shadows with only three things on her agenda. Taking care of her mom Staying out of the spotlight and avoiding the cameras Never trusting anyone But one night was all it required for her life to be upended and become entangled with Hollywood royalty and heartthrob; Liam Pryce. At first glance, Vivienne knew that this man was going to be trouble because he came with everything she solely avoided. The good looks, fat bank account and worst of all; the cameras. A part of Vivi wanted to trust him because he rekindled that part that sent her pulse racing with every glance and sinful touch. However, the other part of her—the part that has been burnt and scarred because she had trusted the wrong people warned her against it. It had been what got her into this mess in the first place. In the battle between caution and chemistry, Vivienne will have to choose between risking everything for the man who is determined to never let her go and letting the scars of her past dictate her future. N/B: Reader's discretion is highly advised.

"Making you my Luna is the one thing I’ll always be ashamed of!" On our third anniversary, my husband, Alpha Keegan, brought his mistress home. He served her the dinner I cooked and asked her to live with us. I was the Luna, but I was just a ghost in his life. Then came the twist that shattered my world: she’s pregnant with his child. When an "accident" threatens her life, his cruelty becomes absolute. He doesn't want me; he just wants my rare, "golden blood". He orders me to become her living blood bank to "ensure Sienna and the baby's health". His final plan? To replace me as Luna. He thought I was just a weak Omega he could discard. He forgot I was once his strongest warrior. "I, Lilian Harrington, reject you as my mate and my husband." I'm done. But he refuses to sign the divorce papers, determined to keep his possession. He thinks I'll have nowhere to go. He's about to find out what happens when the warrior he cast aside is offered a new life by his biggest rival.

Jazziel Kaivan Gunadhya, pria yang ketampanannya setara aktor Korea dan merupakan cucu dari pemilik kerajaan bisnis di Negaranya itu tengah patah hati oleh seorang gadis cantik blasteran Belanda. Imelda Valencia-gadis yang dipacarinya selama tiga belas tahun tiba-tiba memutuskan membatalkan pernikahannya dengan Kaivan hanya dalam rentang waktu satu bulan sebelum pesta digelar. Beberapa bulan kemudian tanpa sengaja Kaivan bertemu dengan Zhafira Malaika, seorang customer service priority Banking yang diutus sebuah Bank untuk menjelaskan perkembangan Portofolio simpanan pribadinya. Selain memiliki paras cantik—gadis yang kerap disapa Fira itu juga memiliki tutur kata lembut dan hati yang tulus. Kaivan jatuh cinta pada pandangan pertama dan mengupayakan Zhafira agar menjadi istrinya. Namun, apakah Kaivan benar-benar mencintai Zhafira atau hanya menjadikan gadis itu sebagai pelarian sementara dari sakit hati yang Imelda torehkan? ‘Zhafira adalah satu-satunya cewek di dunia ini yang hanya dengan menatap wajahnya dan mendengar suaranya ngebuat gue pengen nikahin dia.’ ~Kaivan

I thought marrying him would be my fairy tale ending. Instead, I became invisible. For three years, I played the perfect wife to David Chen, cooking, cleaning, and donating blood whenever his first love needed it. I gave up everything: my identity, my family, my pride. All for a man who never once looked at me like I mattered. Then came the photo. He was sleeping peacefully next to her. The text called me a homewrecker in my own marriage. That’s when I realized I wasn’t his wife. I was just a convenient blood bank with a marriage certificate. So I walked away. Signed the papers. Took back my life. Now David’s calling, but I’m not answering. His mother’s threatening, but I’m not scared. Because I’ve got a secret that will shake this city to its core. I’m not just Maya Lawson, the nobody who married above her station. I’m Maya Lawson, heir to the Lawson empire, the richest family in the country. And I’m about to show them all exactly what they threw away.

Gabriella Halim woke up in a luxurious room she didn’t recognize. When she looked in the mirror, she nearly fainted. Her face was still beautiful, but… more mature. She was no longer the twenty-year-old girl she remembered—she had become a thirty-year-old woman. Even more shocking, she had been married to Adryan Lewis for five years, a young, ambitious, and notoriously cold politician. Gabby immediately realized one thing: her husband hated her. Cold glares, cutting words, and an impenetrable distance left her bewildered. What had happened in the past ten years? Rather than crying or pleading for love, Gabby chose a different path: enjoying the luxury she now had. A grand house, wardrobes full of designer dresses, and an unlimited bank account. Why bother chasing love when life could be this comfortable? But the world of politics was never simple. Public scrutiny, rival political intrigues, and scandalous gossip forced Gabby to take on a role far greater than that of a mere “trophy wife.” And as Adryan began to notice the dramatic changes in Gabby, the question remained: would his hatred persist, or could it transform into something he never expected?

Arthur yang hanya menjadi seorang petugas pembersih di sebuah perusahaan terkenal, selalu dibuli dan dihina oleh sepupunya yang memiliki posisi tinggi di sana. “Lihat, Arthur, mantan tunanganmu sangat cantik. Kamu bahkan tidak bisa memegang tangannya atau memenangkan hatinya. Bisakah kamu bayangkan kegembiraan yang aku rasakan saat aku memeluk gadis impianmu?" lanjut Marco dengan nada mengejek. Untuk membuat segalanya semakin buruk, saudaranya itu bahkan mengencani dan mencium kekasihnya tepat di hadapannya! Namun suatu hari, hidupnya berubah secara drastis. [Ding!] [Mengikat Sistem VIP ... [Misimu adalah untuk menjadi orang yang sangat dihormati, memperoleh kekayaan, ketenaran, dan memiliki setiap wanita yang Anda inginkan.] [Bank Central World] Saldo rekening Anda yang berakhir dengan xxx69 adalah USD 10.000.000.000.000,00. "Tunggu. Apa ini benar? Pasti ada kesalahan." [Tuan, lakukanlah perbuatan baik, dan Anda akan mendapatkan poin keterampilan. Dengan poin VIP, Anda dapat meningkatkan keterampilan apapun yang Anda inginkan dalam hidup.] [Selamat sekali lagi! Tuan.]

Amber has always been overshadowed by her twin sister, Maggie. As the daughter of the Alpha, she should have been cherished, but instead, she’s treated like a living blood bank—her entire life structured around keeping Maggie alive. Amber endures it all: neglect, cruelty, and even poisoning, sacrificing herself for the sister who never shows her gratitude. Her only solace is her mate, Lucas, the one light in her dark world. But when Maggie steals him away, Amber’s life shatters. Her best friend is killed, and her parents frame her for the crime. Just when she thinks she’s hit rock bottom, she’s killed to save Maggie’s life. But fate isn’t done with Amber. Reborn three months before her death, Amber now has a second chance to change everything. This time, she’s not alone—two second-chance mates stand by her side, determined to help her reclaim her life. With new allies and a burning desire for freedom, Amber must decide whether to let her past define her or to rise above it and fight for the happiness she deserves. Will she finally find the strength to confront her enemies—or will the weight of betrayal consume her once more?

During spring break, my family's housekeeper's son, Ethan Shaw, steals my black card and takes the entire class on a luxury trip to Norkin. He books out an entire fireworks show to impress my girlfriend, Claire Sanders. Then, he treats everyone to first-class tickets for the cruise while basking in the spotlight. But when I discover he's using my card and confront him, he teams up with my girlfriend to twist the story. They accuse me of being jealous of him. Cornered on the deck, I'm about to pull out my phone to prove it when Ethan suddenly shoves me over the railing. I'm left hanging by one desperate hand. His voice is ice-cold. "Lucas is just picking a fight because he's after my money. I can't sleep soundly with him around." On Ethan's signal, his lackey crushes my fingers one by one until my grip fails. I fall into the open sea, ending as food for the fish. When I open my eyes, I find myself back on the day Ethan is booking the fireworks show. Watching him revel in the spotlight, I take out my phone and call the bank to cancel the card. This time, I want to see just how he plays the lavish big shot.

My parents adopted a kid, and I treated him like treasure. Then he started looking uncannily like my husband, Brian. And I caught him whispering "Mom" to my sister, Ruby. Yeah. Plot twist: Brian had been cheating on me the whole time. With Ruby. They played house behind my back, smiling for family pics—with my parents' blessing. When the truth blew up, Ruby had the audacity to beg me to step aside. My parents told me to get over it. And that kid I loved like my own? Told me I deserved to die. But here's the kicker—Brian wouldn't even sign the divorce. Dude broke down, said he still loved me, swore the kid was a mistake. So I smiled and said, "Cool. You've got seven days. Prove it, and I'll forgive you." He went full simp mode. Emptied his bank account, treated me like I was gold. Even kicked Ruby down and yelled at her to apologize. Everyone thought I'd cave. Then the cops called, asked him to ID a body—and Brian totally lost it. He never knew I'd been dead this whole time. The Reaper gave me one last week to say goodbye.