Contractual Obligation

"Please help me!" Krystie's warm breath on Lucian's ears made him tremble in excitement, forcing Lucian to give in to his desires and lust. Amid chaos brought about by her family and betrayal from her fiancee Alex Washington, Krystie finds peace and serenity from the most unexpected person that she has ever thought of, in all this, she just wanted to play her role as a good contractual wife so as not to lose face from her ex while he on the other hand gives her the status and face from her adversaries, all this which started with a one night stand in a hotel room, but what of Lucian, Alex's's uncle, what does he gain in this whole thing?

The Shadow Bride is a haunting tale of duty, mystery, and a love that defies fate. When 23-year-old Avery is forced to marry her late sister’s fiancé to preserve a long-standing family tradition, she finds herself leaving behind her dreams for a life she never chose. Set in the quiet, eerie countryside of Montana, Avery is thrown into a loveless union with the brooding and distant Elias—a man mourning the woman he was meant to marry. But Avery soon senses something more than grief lurking in Elias’s eyes. Whispers of secrets buried in the woods, a strange connection to the moon, and a family with a history shrouded in darkness begin to unravel around her. She may have said “I do” out of obligation—but what she doesn’t know is that her husband’s curse is only just beginning to unfold.

"Didn't you ask me to marry you? I permit you to wed me," said the raven-haired woman with a straight, blank face. "...Pardon?" "Let's get married." "...Weren't you the one who repeatedly rejected my proposal last night?" "Can't a woman play hard to get?" The man's face twitched. He could barely keep up with her, "Look, once you—" "So, you won't marry me?" A strange glint passed through the man's amber orbs which disappeared quickly just as it came by. "Who's to say I won't?" — In which a commander of a special unit under the PSIA found himself in a contractual marriage with his strange and mysterious neighbor. Little did he know that she's one heck of a little assassin.

Daniella had simple dreams: go to school, find a good job, and meet the right man. But life had other plans. Her parents arranged a marriage for her with someone she never imagined—William Hill, a powerful young billionaire. He married her out of obligation to his parents but seemed to take pleasure in making her life difficult. Despite this, something changed—he fell in love with her. Just when they should have been happy, everything took a turn for the worse. Daniella found herself in trouble, and it pushed William to the brink of hatred. Hurt and angry, she ran away, leaving everything behind. Years later, William finds her, determined not to lose her again. But now, the question remains: Will Daniella return to him, even when she has plans to destroy him or will the challenges they face prove too great to overcome?

"You have no right to ask me such questions," Ava said, almost immediately. "This whole marriage thing is only on paper, remember? It doesn't give you any claim on my personal life. I am not your property, Jace!" "The contract is still on! Fake or not, I own you Ava and I do have every damn right to ask!" Jace cuts in, his voice low and dangerous. "Now, tell me - who was that guy with you at the bar??" ****** In a storm of betrayal, obligation, and unexpected twists, Avalynn finds herself entangled in a contract marriage with Jace Malvis, the heir to a powerful business empire. As their relationship evolves from a facade to something more, secrets unravel, revealing hidden connections that change everything. With the truth finally emerging, Avalynn must navigate love, family, and her own identity. Can she find true happiness amidst the chaos, or will the demons of the past haunt her future?

July a workholic woman who is in a relationship with her old lover in secret. The age that is no longer young makes her big family urge to get married, even they arrange an marriage partner for her. The reason July keeps her relationship with Argus a secret from people around her is because the past history they had as former college student and his status as a widower. Argus once left July before and married another woman of his parents ' choice. July does not want her big family to know which is definitely the they relationship will be opposed by all parties, even on the day of her marriage, July still kept the identity of the groom until the end. That's why an agent hired by Argus can show up at a wedding to be a substitute groomer. July is trapped in a fake married life with N over a contractual agreement.

Perlm Marie, the naughty girl. Ang babaeng ginamit at niloko ng kaniyang ex na si Andy pagkatapos nitong gumaling sa cancer. Gusto niya itong kalimutan, malas niya nga lang dahil napunta siya sa lalaking sarado ang puso. Ang lalaking ayaw kalimutan ang nakaraan, si Deon. Sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari ay kinasal ang dalawa, kinasal sila dahil sa kanilang mga rason. Perlm wants to forget Andy and to be independent. While Deon wants to fulfill his grandmother's dream and the university. Kaya bang palitan ng contractual marriage ang tunay nilang nararamdaman? Can someone's love be replaced with another love? And what if dumating ang kinatatakutan ng dalawa? Ang magbalik ang kanilang mga minamahal.

Olwen suddenly received news that lightning struck, her father wanted her to marry Dylan, the son of a rich family. Dylan is a man with a reputation for debauchery, looking down on women. Olwen was not allowed to refuse because it was an obligation she had to fulfill towards her family. After trying every way to get out of the marriage but all failed. Olwen is depressed, desperate to find the pub. There she let herself get drunk and gave her virginity to Luca. The next day, before leaving, Olwen impromptu suggested to Luca that on her wedding day come and take her away and Luca showed up. A strawberry robbery that was never well-planned happened. As a result, a lot of troubles and storms came to the couple. A love born in a situation that is ironic, funny, but encounters opposition from many sides. After going through difficulties and challenges together, will Olwen and Luca have complete happiness?

Some vows are made in ink. Others in fire. When billionaire Dante Marcellus accepts a reckless dare to marry before any of his friends, he doesn’t expect to find the perfect candidate in Lyra Quinn—a woman as stubborn as she is desperate. Bound by a contract and divided by pride, their marriage was never meant to mean anything. But in Dante’s world, control is everything—and Lyra is the one thing he can’t command. As lines blur between obligation and obsession, their paper promises begin to burn. Secrets unravel. Rules shatter. And what began as a game of possession becomes something far more dangerous—something real. When the truth about the bet surfaces, Lyra walks away. For Dante, winning was never supposed to hurt like losing her does. Now he’ll have to prove that some promises can survive the fire… if the heart that made them still beats beneath the ash.

Colleen est ce dont on pourrait appeler une casanière endurcie: Elle ne sort que lorsqu'elle est dans l'obligation de le faire. Heureusement que son travail est basé dans sa cuisine et que ne fait jamais assez beau, assez longtemps à Seattle pour qu'elle sorte profiter du soleil. Rien ne la prépare donc à une vie très exterieure ... et mouvementée. Alexander Perry est un médecin, un pédiatre, qui vit sa vie dans les rues de Londres et bientôt de Seattle. Encore heureux, il a un appartement et a toujours la clé! Un mariage loin de la norme, une rencontre désastreuse et enfin, peut-être, un contact magnifique.