Contract Marriage

"Miss Rogers, we don't really have to maintain an intimate relationship when we're alone" Michael's voice echoed. ............ "Miss Rogers, some rules no longer apply," he continued, his voice now confident and commanding. "My cousins are suspicious of our marriage. Until they leave, we'll share a room and appear together at all time. In that way, you'll save your mother and I'll claim my inheritance" Synopsis Sweet and independent Freya Rogers, haunted by a painful past, is forced to marry mysterious and cold billionaire Michael Smith to save her ailing mother. Their six month arrangement is built on deception, but as they navigate their fake marriage, Freya uncovers the dark secret of Michael's family. Spies infiltrates their home to deem Michael ineligible for the inheritance, fueling the flames of tension. As they grow closer, despite their hatred for each other, the truth about Michael's past begins to unravel. His cruel stepbrother, Ambrose, is revealed to be Freya's ex-lover and the father of her child, whom she was forced to abandon three years ago. Freya's desire for revenge ignites, while Michael's own demons and shocking betrayal by his first love, Emma leave him reeling. As the web of deceit tightens, secrets are exposed and alliances are tested. Their world is turned upside down as Michael discover Freya and Ambrose's relationship. Will their feelings for each other be able to overcome the darkness of their past? Or will the secrets and lies tear them apart? The war between brothers became fierce and bloodshed as the court was forced to step in. With damning evidence from both sides, weighing the beam of justice. But just as the verdict was about to be delivered, a shocking revelation shook the courtroom to its core; Will Ambrose's darkest secret be exposed, or will justice prevail?

Warning: Mature Content Trigger Warning: Trauma, Abuse (Not by the male lead), Psychological Alessandra Maximillan, the Young Duchess of one of the four duchies and a major political figure as well as a role model for both men and women, has nearly everything she desires in life. She is only eighteen years old, but she rose to prominence as the heir to Duke Albert Maximillan of the Maximillan duchy due to her charisma and ability. But she has a little secret and a simple wish. Alexander Terrence is the Duke of the Terrence duchy. He is known as the Mad Duke because it is said that he murdered his own parents in order to become Duke. Then, what will happen when Duke Alexander proposes a contract marriage to Alessandra? The cover is not mine. I found it on Google.

Melissa Brant, a poor vegetable seller, from the poorest family in Rio Hondo finds herself sourcing for fund to pay her mother’s medical bills. Fanny Luis, the richest mogul in Rio Hondo offers to grant her the money but for a price. “I will give you the money but you must sign a contract marriage with my mad son.” Melissa never knew what she was opting for until she shared roof with Brian, the most violent mad man in Rio Hondo. Later Fanny reminded her, “You must give me a grandchild. Didn’t you read the contract marriage agreement?” She was a virgin and never expected to get intimate with her mad husband. Fortunately, after she helped Brian regain his sanity, obsession possessed them. “Now I am fulfilled you have regained your sanity. The contract marriage agreement says you can divorce me once you regain your sanity. Please, Brian let me go,” she pleaded. “I don’t mind losing my sanity again if I deny what this heart feels for you now. I crave to stay with you forever. To hell with the divorce,” Brian replied coldly. What will be their fate? Lets’ turn the pages. It is going to be a bumpy ride.

“As you read, I want you to marry me with a contractual agreement. This is not an offer, but an order. Because, I will return you to Pack Arcanum if you refuse. You might end up in the hands of that pimp again.” Alpha Jayden said firmly to me, undeniable. *************************************** Never in her life did Cassie imagine that she, a Pack Arcanum member who didn't have a wolf inside her, would become Luna after being sold by her father to a pimp in Pack Nexus. That night, on her first day working as a prostitute, she slept with a man she didn't know was Alpha Jayden, the Alpha of Pack Nexus who was cursed to never have offspring. Surprisingly, Cassie became pregnant after that accidental one-night stand. She wanted to ask for responsibility, but after finding out that the man was an Alpha, she chose to leave. But Alpha Jayden searched for Cassie and after finding her, he wanted her to be his Luna. Cassie accepted and agreed to do a contract marriage with Alpha Jayden on condition. Without Cassie knowing, it turns out that by signing the contract, she entered into Alpha Jayden's complicated and mysterious life.

Si Mia ay lumaki sa isang pamilyang walang pagmamahal at puro kalupitan ang natanggap. Para sa kanila, isa lang siyang pabigat. Kaya nang ipagkasundo siyang ipakasal sa pinaka kinatatakutan na lalaki sa bayan—isang makapangyarihang tao na kilala sa kanyang pagiging malupit—hindi na siya nagreklamo. Matagal na niyang alam na darating ang araw na ito, at wala siyang inaasahang masayang kinabukasan. Ngunit pagdating niya sa tahanan ng kanyang mapapangasawa, natuklasan niyang mali ang lahat ng narinig niyang tsismis. Sa halip na isang halimaw na walang awa, nakilala niya ang isang lalaking bagamat seryoso, ay may kakayahang magpakita ng kabutihan. Unti-unti, naguguluhan siya sa hindi pamilyar na mundo ng pagmamahal at pag-aaruga. Ngunit para kay Mia, na lumaki sa takot at hindi kailanman nakaranas ng tunay na pagmamahal, kaya ba niyang matutong buksan ang kanyang puso? O mananatili siyang bihag ng kanyang madilim na nakaraan at tanggihan ang pag-ibig na nasa harapan na niya?

"Kuya, kahit pangkape lang!" Iyon ang lagi kong naririnig kay Nanay noong bata pa ako. Naisip ko dati na sobra talaga kaming naghihirap dahil kahit pambili ng kape ay walang-wala kami. Marumi, mababa ang lipad, at wala ng dignidad— iyon ang buhay na mayroon si Nanay. "Kuya, pangyosi lang!" Hindi naglaon ay sumunod ako sa yapak ni Nanay at iyon na lagi ang linyahan ko gabi-gabi. Pero dahil sa linyang iyon ay mas lalong gugulo ang buhay kong matagal nang miserable. Paanong ang isang babaeng mababa ang lipad na katulad ko ay magiging asawa ng isang makapangyarihan na mafia lord?

"In the quaint town of Ritcheton Falls, Northern California, Maddie Ried's life is turned upside down. The feisty single mom and coffee shop owner discovers her ex-husband's shocking betrayal and that their child was swapped at birth. Desperate to reunite with her biological son, Maddie's five-month search ends in a stunning revelation - billionaire CEO Theon Kennel is the father, and his son Thomas is her true child. Driven by love and determination, Maddie proposes a contract marriage to Theon, navigating the complexities of family, loyalty, and trust. As they confront their complicated pasts and growing attraction, will their arrangement blossom into true love, or will the secrets and lies that brought them together tear them apart?"

Limang taon nang asawa si Dr. Vera Almonte ni Riley Garcia, ngunit sa buong panahon ng kanilang pagsasama, palagi siyang pangalawa. Sa bawat gabi at sa bawat katahimikan ng kanilang bahay, malinaw na may isang babaeng hindi niya kailanman kayang palitan—ang unang babaeng minahal ng kaniyang asawa, si Carla Mendoza. Sa mismong kaarawan ni Vera, nalaman niyang siya’y buntis. Inakala niyang iyon na ang magiging dahilan para sa wakas ay piliin siya ni Riley. Ngunit bago pa man niya maibahagi ang balita, isang mas masakit na katotohanan ang dumurog sa kaniya—buntis din si Carla, at iisa ang ama ng mga batang iyon. Doon niya napagtanto na kailanman ay hindi siya naging tunay na asawa, kundi isang pansamantalang kapalit lamang. Pinili ni Vera ang paglayo. Nag-file siya ng annulment at ipinadala iyon kay Riley, upang hindi na siya maging sagabal sa pagmamahalan ng dalawa. Nilihim niya ang sariling pagbubuntis upang protektahan ang sarili at ang anak na pilit niyang ipinaglaban. Ngunit hindi lahat ng lihim ay nananatiling ligtas. Sa takot na maagaw si Riley, sinira ni Carla ang tanging bagay na natitira kay Vera. Sinagasaan siya nito, at sa isang iglap, nawala ang batang nasa kaniyang sinapupunan. Nang magising si Vera sa loob ng ospital, isang lalaking hindi niya inaasahan ang nadatnan niyang nagbabantay sa kaniya—si Rico Garcia. Ang nakatatandang kapatid ni Riley. Isang makapangyarihan at walang-awang CEO na sanay kumuha ng gusto niya, at ngayon, ginamit niya ang kapangyarihan niya upang protektahan si Vera. Isang kontratang kasal ang inalok ni Rico. Kapalit ng proteksyon, si Vera ay magiging kanya—sa pangalan, sa buhay, at sa mundong hindi na niya maaaring talikuran. Ngunit sa isang kasal na itinayo sa galit at paghihiganti, hanggang saan hahantong ang lahat kapag minahal ka ng lalaking handang wasakin ang sarili niyang kapatid para sa ‘yo?

Sebastian Stanley has everything he has ever wanted. He is the owner of a multibillion corporation he runs alongside his brother, Simon Stanley. Still, Sebastian isn't happy because all the money in the world can't replace the empty feeling in his heart as he has yet to find his true love. He needs someone who will love him for him and not for his money. In order to find that 'real' love, he decides to disguise himself as a blue-collar worker and eventually finds the one who he believes to be the girl of his dreams. But what happens when she turns him down because she thinks he's dead broke and has no future?

With flights suspended at airports, Berat tries to escape by car from the harsh Turkish winter and the pain of having lost his wife, traveling with their two children: Ferhat, four years old, and Volkan, two, to Georgia. Unexpectedly, a rock slides across the road, causing it to overturn and leaving Berat and the children trapped by their seat belts. Efé, who was returning from a family wedding, next to his wife and also their six-month-old twin children, did not think twice before parking the vehicle on the side of the road and saving that man and his children. After saving Berat and the boys from death, a strong friendship begins between them, making both sign a Marriage Contract between their children Ferhat and Luna. Twenty-one years pass, Ferhat and Volkan study and graduate in the USA and when they return to Turkey they start working at their father's Automobile Company. Volkan became a famous basketball player, but abandoned his career to be his father's right-hand man in business. His brother Ferhat despite being the eldest son, is nothing more than a seductive bohemian, who will steal the heart of Rabia, the daughter of his father's partner. The beautiful Luna will grow up knowing that one day she will have to marry a man she has never seen, but destiny will cross her paths with Volkan in a charity basketball match, in favor of the homeless of the earthquake, making a beautiful story of love start for them. Never having been touched by a man, Luna will be kissed by Volkan, who will fall madly in love with her. Upon discovering that Luna is his brother's betrothed, Volkan will despair and will do the impossible for the Marriage Contract to be undone and for him to marry in her place.