Desperate Measures Manhwa

(Ahmed Haddad's Story) Four years ago, Clarissa, desperate for money and desperate to win her mother’s approval, gave up the chance to attend Juilliard school and agreed to be a substitute bride for her stepsister. Three and a half years ago, she actually fell in love with the man she married. She even risked her life to save her husband, Ahmed, when a building collapsed. That accident left her infertile—a secret she carried alone, afraid that if Ahmed found out, Clarissa would lose him completely. Naive as she was, she thought Ahmed just needed more time. But on their fourth anniversary, Clarissa found him kissing his true love, Brianna, the woman who was meant to be his original bride. ***** “Did you cheat, Ahmed?!” dagundong ang boses ng lolo ni Ahmed. “No!” “Did you ignore your wife? Or any mistake that made her want to divorce you?” Bago pa makasagot si Ahmed ay biglang sumulpot si Brianna. Sa likod nito ay ang mga security guards na pilit pinipigilan ang babae. Inilapag nito ang pamilyar na envelope sa mesa. Pinanlalamigan si Clarissa. “Ahmed has nothing at fault! Clarissa, the infertile, should be blamed!” ****** “Mama, inaway ako ni Reirey," iyak ng batang babae na may magagandang uri ng mga mata. After their divorce, a miracle daughter came. Wala na si Ahmed sa buhay nila. Matapos nitong ipakulong siya at nalaglag ang pinagbubuntis ay hindi na bibigyan ni Clarissa si Ahmed ng pagkakataon na malaman nitong ibinalik sa kanya ng Panginoon ang nawalang bata. Hinding-hindi nito makikilala ang anak nila. Ahmed and Clarissa (COMPLETED) Rios and Kaye (COMPLETED) Altero and Mihrimah (COMPLETED)

Ariana Mooncrest has lived her whole life as the Alpha King’s daughter, protected and adored, yet desperate for something real. When she hides her identity and enters Silvercrest Pack under a false name, she expects a simple life, maybe even a chance to discover who she truly is. But life outside the palace is nothing like she imagined. Mocked for her quiet nature and treated as if she’s weak, she blends into the shadows—until the day she discovers her mate, and he rejects her without hesitation. But when he finds out who she really was, he wants her back… will Ariana give him a second chance or has she found someone better?

Hadley Russell and Harper Bennett-identical twins separated in childhood-haven't spoken in eight years. Harper, now a scandal-prone model and the face of a global perfume brand, suddenly reappears, desperate and cornered by a PR disaster. She begs Hadley to take her place in the spotlight for one week. Hadley is reluctant-until she sees the paycheck. Now she's in a penthouse wearing designer gowns, fielding paparazzi, and standing across from the man Harper left at the altar: tech billionaire Matthew Jones. He's cold, suspicious, and heartbreakingly gorgeous. What begins as an impersonation becomes dangerously real when sparks fly, secrets pile up, and Hadley finds herself falling-not just for the life, but for the man who doesn't know who she really is.

In the third year after my death, the one who remained faithfully by my wife's side was still the bionic robot I had painstakingly designed. It looked exactly like me and carried within it every detail of my mannerisms, speech, and habits. The only difference was that it never lost its temper with her. Because of that, my wife never sensed anything amiss. Yet each night, she brought home a different man, deliberately testing "me," desperate to see the wild jealousy and rage I once wore so vividly. Then, one day, her childhood sweetheart and first love, shoved "me" off the balcony. It was only then, in her horror, that my wife realized… "I" didn't bleed.

“I can't lose you Hannah.” He says, his voice thick with emotion. “You already did, you already have.” I swallow. “Please, let me in.” He whispers. “I'm going to die.” Hannah Francisca Evans is desperate for a Job with her life on the line but her world turns upside down when she finds her high school nemesis, Luca Maverick in the board meeting for her interview, about to be her freaking Boss. In a vulnerable state to save her life, she has no choice but to accept the job. But after he unexpectedly proposes a contract marriage that benefits them both, they begin to uncover shocking secrets from their younger days that threatens to bring them closer as well as destroy them.

After two years of bliss with Morgan, Omega Judy Ravenstone never imagined her boyfriend would cheat on her, let alone with her best friend. Desperate to escape the cruel betrayal, Judy flees her pack and ends up in the Silver Moon Pack, where she accidentally shares a passionate night with the charming, but mysterious Alexander Quinn. Despite his attraction to the alluring omega, Alexander feels that a powerful Alpha to be like him couldn't possibly have such a weak mate. As a compromise, he offers Judy a contract marriage - a convenient arrangement, at least until his father hands over the Alpha title to him. With his brother tripping for her, and she also feeling a bit of passion again for her ex, how long would they be able to last together?

Synopsis: Kayla Marshall’s life takes a dark turn when she is forced into a contract with Adrian Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire whose charm is as dangerous as his secrets. What begins as a desperate attempt to save her family quickly spirals into a world of power plays, forbidden desires, and unspoken rules. Bound by Adrian's control, Kayla must navigate a life where trust is a currency and vulnerability is a weapon. As she peels back the layers of his secretive world, she discovers that the lines between dominance and obsession, submission and strength, are far more blurred than she ever imagined. But in a game where Adrian makes the rules, will Kayla find the strength to rewrite them? The stakes are high, the tension electric—and in this world, control is everything.

Jiliana Agador has spent her life enduring cruelty at the hands of her relatives, struggling to survive despite her hard-earned salary as a secretary at Delta Hotels and Resorts. Her boss, the enigmatic multimillionaire Marxon Delta, is in the middle of a family crisis—his late parents’ will demands that he marry to inherit the empire they built. On the night Jiliana escapes her oppressive home, fate leads her straight into Marxon’s arms—quite literally—when she collapses in the pouring rain. With no other choice, Marxon takes her in, offering her an unconventional deal a temporary marriage in exchange for shelter and security. Desperate and with nowhere else to go, Jiliana signs the contract, unaware that her boss has secretly harbored feelings for her for years.

Ally is a young chef who worked her whole life to get to where she is. She was orphaned as a six year old when both her parents died in a car crash. At age twenty six, she meets the head chef to her biggest rival restaurant. She instantly falls in love with him . She discovers that he has a dark side before her best friend is set to marry him. In an attempt to help her friend, Ally finds herself in a desperate situation where she is forced to marry a man she fears. She is hell bent on overcoming all obstacles to make sure that she is the next world renowned Chef. Even if that means her husband is her biggest competition.

“I loved her so much I can't believe she betrayed me”. After Josh had loved Elisa despite the fact that she is not his mate she went ahead and stab him on their wedding day and was so desperate to take his heart from him. Despite everything he survived and took his heart away in order to keep it safe and away from Elisa not knowing it will fall into the hands of his mate Lily, someone he had been waiting for and now he has been betrayed by the woman he was loved and vowed not to love again. But Lily came into the picture and instead he used her to achieve his aim. Despite the treachery, she never gave up on him. Would he give up on her?