Ch 7 Outsiders

She was once the woman the public admired—the flawless wife beside a man who swore she was his forever. But while the city worshipped their marriage, her husband was quietly building another life with the one person she trusted most. On the night meant to celebrate their 7 years anniversary, Evelyn Hart didn’t expose the truth. She disappeared silently, like she never existed at all. Three years later, she resurfaces as Lena Blackwood—the brilliant, untouchable CEO behind one of the world’s fastest STEM innovations,headquartered in London. Poised. Unfamiliar. And far beyond the reach of the man who broke her. Julian Hart is remorseful now, and desperate to reclaim the woman he betrayed. Serena Vale, the former best friend turned enemy, will destroy anyone who threatens the life she stole. And Adrian Cole, a formidable rival who has loved Evelyn in silence for years, finally steps forward, ready to protect what Julian lost. But Lena didn’t return for closure. Or forgiveness. She came back to dominate. In a world ruled by billion-dollar empires, buried secrets, and ruthless ambition, can a woman who was erased rebuild herself and choose a love that never required her to shrink?

At just twenty-five years, she finds herself in a whole new world completely different from the one she grew up in. This new city is one that never sleeps nor slumbers, earnestly running on a 24/7 work system barely giving anyone the chance to catch their breath. With her best friend by her side, she sails through this unfamiliar way of life- long commutes, endless bills you name it. Life isn’t getting easier, but she manages to stay afloat and thrive. After about two years of living from paycheck to paycheck, her tireless efforts finally pay off when she lands a new job that promises to be sustainable. For the first time in her work life, things finally seem to be going as planned. She earns more and is now able to send enough money home to her family and have some left for herself. But just when everything seems to be perfect, things take a sudden turn left. A coworker accuses her of work malpractice, an allegation that could tear apart everything she has worked so hard for. With her reputation and livelihood on the line, will she be able to prove her innocence before it's too late or will one false accusation destroy the trust she gained from her boss and get her fired?

Milly seorang gadis manis yang baru menginjak usia 20 tahun. Ia harus merelakan masa mudanya demi perjodohan yang dilakukan oleh Annette, Mamanya. Pria yang akan menikahinya bernama Ben. Usianya 7 tahun di atas Milly. Di usia muda, Ben telah menjadi CEO dari perusahaan yang dikelola oleh keluarganya. Milly mengira, pernikahannya akan membuat ia seperti berada di dalam penjara. Ternyata tidak. Ben malah mengizinkan Milly untuk melakukan apapun termasuk kuliah dan tidak membebani Milly untuk melayani Ben seperti istri sungguhan. Pernikahan mereka hanya akan berlangsung hingga Milly berhasil menggapai karirnya yaitu menjadi seorang pencipta lagu. Namun, semakin lama keduanya merasa saling memiliki. Milly jatuh cinta dengan Ben. Namun ia merasa Ben lebih cenderung membuka dirinya kepada Rose, sahabat Ben dibandingkan kepada dirinya. Hal itu membuat Milly meragu. Bagaimana kelanjutan pernikahan mereka ketika pria lain mengungkapkan cintanya kepada Milly? Bagaimana perasaan Milly ketika ia baru mengetahui segala hal yang disembunyikan Ben saat Ben terbaring lemah dan nyawanya diambang kematian?

Hati Ratih Apsari hancur lebur saat melihat suaminya sedang berselingkuh dengan wanita lain di depan mata. Mereka bertengkar hebat dan Ratih memutuskan bercerai. Saking sedihnya, Ratih sampai salah masuk mobil saat di parkiran dan membuat dia bertemu Derryl Dariawan. Ratih bahkan menghabiskan sepanjang malam dengannya. Tak disangka Derryl adalah CEO baru di kantor tempat Ratih bekerja. Padahal sebelumnya Ratih sudah marah-marah kepada Derryl karena beranggapan Derryl sengaja menjebak Ratih dan memanfaatkannya. Di berbagai kesempatan malah membuat Ratih semakin akrab dengan Derryl. Gara-gara itu juga benih-benih cinta mulai tumbuh di antara mereka. Ratih menolak dan menyangkalnya. Ia tidak mungkin bersama Derryl, selain perbedaan status ada perbedaan umur yang sangat mencolok di antara mereka. Derryl usianya 7 tahun lebih muda dari Ratih dan lebih pantas menjadi adiknya. Namun, sikap Derryl yang dewasa dan perhatian membuat Ratih kebingungan. Lalu bagaimana cara Ratih menyikapinya? Apa Ratih akan luluh dan memilih Derryl atau kembali merajut kasih dengan mantan suaminya? Ikuti terus kelanjutan ceritanya hanya di sini. Happy reading, Guys!!

Ember’s world shattered the moment she was ripped from her family—her mom, her brother—and sold to Alpha Thorne, the man who killed her father. Thrown into a harsh world full of pack politics and dangerous secrets, Ember’s only goal is to survive. But everything changes the day she meets Thorne. Their bond is electric, messy, and impossible to ignore, even if neither of them wants it. Alpha Thorne is tough and ruthless, but beneath all that is a man carrying his own scars and a fierce loyalty to his pack. Ember doesn’t trust him, and she sure as hell won’t bow to him. With rival Alphas scheming, betrayals waiting around every corner, and loved ones caught in the middle, Ember is forced to make a choice: protect the family she’s trying to rebuild, or give in to the one man she swore she’d never trust. Packed with loyalty, sacrifice, and a passion hotter than any war, this story is about survival, love, and finding where you truly belong—even when everything’s against you. And in the end, the biggest war Ember will face… is the one between love and revenge. *This book starts in first person, then shifts to third person from Chapter 7 on — opening up the world to reveal complex characters and their goals.

𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 She had everything. Perfect family. Amazing best friend. A dream. Until she lost in all in the space of 7 seconds. Her life flips upside down. She was lost. Her mind is infiltrated by dark demons and harsh truths. Emerson struggles to find her purpose. Until him, Kingston James the perfect yet broken boy who happens to be on the same ice hockey team as her older brother. What happens when the sparks fly after one party and Em is left dealing with her feelings for him. It is worth the risk to lose herself in love again and potentially lose someone else. 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 He is a super star. On and off the ring. But he always knew everything was surface level. His brother was his best friend, until he decides to leave and King is left wondering what is the point. He was lost. Except now, he knows he wants to be the help his brother never had. Struggling to maintain the nice guy mentality when his mind is full of darkness. He believed he would never come out of the dark. Until her. His teammate and best friend’s younger sister. A dream - kind, sweet and gorgeous. But totally off limits. But after an enlightening encounter wonders is she the light he needs.

Mon Alpha destiné veut gâter sa maîtresse Vivianne en la faisant passer pour la Luna pendant un temps. Alors, il prétend avoir perdu notre lien et refuse même d'admettre que je suis sa Luna. En passant devant le bureau, j'entends la voix mielleuse de Vivianne : « Mon amour, si je joue le rôle de la Luna, tu pourras aussi me marquer chaque nuit ? Mais… Sophia ne va pas se douter de quelque chose ? Vous êtes partenaires depuis cinq ans, après tout. » « Que pourrait-elle faire ? Elle ne peut pas quitter la meute, et encore moins me quitter. », ricane Éthan. « Sophia ? Cette idiote. Je lui ai dit que notre lien s'était rompu, et elle a vraiment cru que nous n'étions plus liés. Même si elle découvrait la vérité, elle se contenterait de me céder le titre de Luna et retournerait s'occuper de ses potions. La seule Luna dans mon cœur, c'est toi, ma chérie. » Je m'arrête net. Je ne le dénonce pas. Une douleur aiguë me traverse tandis que notre lien de partenaires s'affaiblit. Je me retourne et m'en vais. Qu'ils croient à leur petit plan parfait. Ils découvriront bientôt la belle surprise que cette « idiote » leur réserve.

Eu estava grávida de oito meses e participava de um baile de caridade com meu marido, o Don Massimo, quando uma família rival nos atacou. A multidão entrou em pânico. Fui empurrada ao chão com violência. Havia sangue por toda parte. Massimo perdeu o controle, gritando por médicos, desesperado para salvar meu bebê. Mas, quando acordei, eles tinham desaparecido. Ambos. Sem bebê, sem Massimo. Lembrei-me dos tiros, de Massimo me protegendo com o próprio corpo. Um pavor gelado tomou conta de mim. Arrastei-me até uma cadeira de rodas e corri pelo corredor. Foi quando os ouvi — Massimo e o médico. — Don, sinto muito. Fizemos tudo o que pudemos. O bebê… ele não sobreviveu. Lágrimas escorriam pelo meu rosto. Eles mataram meu bebê. A família rival matou meu bebê. Mas as palavras seguintes dele destruíram meu mundo. — Havia apenas uma equipe médica. Eu tive que fazer uma escolha. Bianca… ela também estava carregando meu filho. Massimo suspirou e então deu a ordem: — Ninguém conte a Arabella. Ela vai criar o filho de Bianca como se fosse dela. Ele será meu único herdeiro. Tapei a boca com a mão, minha visão embaçada pelas lágrimas enquanto me virava. O homem que eu amava era uma mentira. Tudo bem. Se ele quer uma guerra, ele vai ter uma.

Les ennemis des parents de ma sœur adoptive m'ont prise pour elle et m'ont enlevée. Avant que les voyous ne m'aient tuée, ils m'ont accordé trois appels pour demander de l'aide. Si quelqu'un acceptait de me donner trois cents euros, je pourrais vivre. Pour le premier appel, j'ai composé le numéro de mon père. Mon père n'a écouté aucun mot que j'ai dit. Il a immédiatement lâché un torrent d'injures. « Où es-tu ? Reviens à la maison tout de suite pour l'anniversaire de ta sœur ! » Pour le deuxième appel, j'ai appelé mon frère. Mon frère a écouté en silence ma supplication, puis il a raccroché avec un reniflement glacé. « Tu n'es jamais là quand la meute a besoin de toi. Qui va croire à cette comédie maintenant ? » Pour le troisième appel, j'ai appelé mon fiancé. Il n'a même pas répondu. Quand j'ai rappelé, il m'a bloquée. Le loup renégat a ri de moi. « On dirait qu'être la fille aînée de la famille des Thomas ne signifie pas grand-chose, hein ? » Après qu'il m'a torturée à mort, il a fourré mon corps dans une valise et l'a jetée dans la rivière.

Le jour de la Saint-Valentin, sept ans après notre lien d'union, Alpha Ethan était en déplacement avec sa Bêta. Plus tard, il m'a offert un collier en diamant bleu d'une valeur de plusieurs millions euros, comme cadeau d'excuse. Tout le monde pensait qu'il m'aimait à la folie. Pourtant, j'ai découvert que sa Bêta portait des bijoux encore plus rares : un collier, des boucles d'oreilles et un bracelet. Un ensemble complet ! J'ai fait semblant de ne rien savoir, continuant à jouer le rôle de la Luna parfaite et dévouée. Tous deux, en quête de frissons, se laissaient aller à leurs gémissements et à leurs caresses dans le bureau, pendant que je dormais paisiblement à l'étage. Le lendemain, Ethan m'a offert une nouvelle pièce : un châle de renard bleu. C'est à ce moment-là que j'ai compris : chaque cadeau bleu n'était qu'un symbole de sa trahison, un remords déguisé sous la forme d'un luxe. Mon dressing était rempli des cadeaux bleus, empilés comme des preuves silencieuses de son infidélité. Alors, moi aussi, j'ai préparé un cadeau pour Ethan. Il ne saura jamais que je suis sur le point de partir, et qu'il ne me retrouvera plus jamais.