Dumping him for his uncle

Elara is a talented florist who never imagined her life would change overnight. When she unexpectedly becomes the bride of Adrian Hale, a captivating billionaire who is protective, intense, and emotionally unavailable her world is turned upside down. Just as she starts to navigate his luxurious and high-stakes world, a shadow from Adrian’s past returns: Lydia, a jealous and cunning woman determined to disrupt Elara’s life. As Lydia’s schemes escalate, from near-miss attacks to cryptic threats, Elara must rely on her intelligence and courage to survive. Adrian watches over her with relentless intensity, his jealousy and protectiveness a constant presence, challenging Elara in ways she never expected. Caught between a dangerous rival and the magnetic pull of her husband, Elara must prove she’s more than a pawn in a billionaire’s world. Will she survive Lydia’s manipulations and win Adrian’s trust and heart in a game where love, danger, and power collide?

I got back from a six month work trip and found my pet hamster dead. I couldn't just bury it. I wanted to preserve it, keep it whole. But when I carefully opened it up, I went still. Its lungs were pitch black. That kind of damage couldn't happen fast. It meant months of breathing toxic smoke. But my husband and I never smoked. So who'd been living in my house while I was gone?

Summer never imagined her quiet life would be ripped apart by secrets buried in blood. After her mother’s death, she crosses paths with Alexander De Rossi, a ruthless, possessive mafia heir who swears to protect her… even from herself. But when her forgotten past resurfaces, Summer learns the truth, she once pulled the trigger that killed the rival family’s only daughter. Now, the Montalbans are hunting her for revenge… and for her rare, powerful blood. Caught between love, danger, and redemption, Summer must face the world that once destroyed her and the man willing to burn it all just to keep her safe. In the De Rossi world, love isn’t a fairytale. It’s a war.... and she’s the prize.

The life of an innocent, naive rustic girl Selene who is born in last surving family of Marvel's clan turns upside down when she is forced to marry the Mafia king Tristan. She is warm hearted, loving, hopeful yet timid; the giver. He is brave, violent, aggressive, turbulent, destructive; the taker. She tried to survive all the pain inflicted upon her but he was never satisfied. He took her innocence for her weakness, her love for her submission. It is said there is a limit to preservance. What will happen when devil has crossed all its limits? Will her love win? Will he embrace the love which has knocked on his dark and gloomy world? Or the flames of anger and blinds of arrogance will consume this tormented relationship! The sun will shine or the moon will loose all its gleam! ~~~~~~~~~ Recommended for 18+

Elara Hayes devoted her entire life to saving people, firstly, when she was the life-long blood donor to her ailing husband, and secondly, when she gave up her unborn child to save her husband. But she got betrayal in place of gratitude. Damien divorced her, humiliated her and married his best friend. Elara is heartbroken and homeless and she takes refuge with Adrian Cole, the best friend of Damien. A single night of weakness unites their destinies forever, yet the past of Adrian comes back with a vengeance, taking Elara into the new charges, deception, and a scandal that breaks her life once again

"Have you ever loved me, even once?" I hummed when I herd that. Ridiculous. The tall man falling in a pool of blomanod. The scarlet stained his still perfectly delicate face. I never expected a proud Mafia King of all the underground, in the last few minutes of his life, would humbly say this insane words to me -- One who dreams of sending him to hell every day and night; one who could only become his eternal enemy. "No," I didn't spare even a glance to the man on the ground, replied ruthlessly and clearly in hatred, "Never."

When I report at Brookley College, I'm told that Deborah Larson has already completed the enrolment. She's also moved into the villa my father bought for me. She and my fiancé have already become a renowned loving couple on campus. I feel the calluses on my fingers from years of playing the guitar. This is so creepy. If she's Deborah Larson, then who am I? And is this contemptuous man before me really my fiancé?

    Malaki ang utang na loob ni Amaya sa pamilyang Santiago na umampon sa kanya. Ngunit hindi niya akalain na darating ang araw na sisingilin siya ng mga ito sa pag ampon sa kanya.     At ang kabayaran na hinihingi nila ay ang magpakasal sa pamilyang Evans na isa sa pinakamayamang pamilya na kilala sa kanilang bansa, si Richard Evans, ang unang apo ng mayamang pamilya.     Dahil sa utang na loob niya at pagpapalaki ng pamilyang Santiago ay walang naging pagtutol si Amaya kundi ang sundin ang kagustuhan nila.     Sa pagpayag niya, naging maganda ang kasunduan ng pamilyang Santiago at Evans. Naitakda ang kanilang kasal. Naging maganda naman ang kanyang relasyon kay Richard sa kabila ng katotohanan na sa kasunduan lamang sila nagkakilala.     Ngunit ang akala niya na perpekto na ang lahat, gumuho iyon bigla sa mismong gabi bago ang kanilang kasal, nasaksihan ni Amaya ang pagtataksil ni Richard, at hindi lang sa kung sinong babae kundi sa tunay na anak ng pamilyang umampon sa kanya.     Hindi siya nagsalita, at walang balak si Amaya na kumptontahin si Richard. Tumalikod siya, taas ang noo niyang humakbang palayo.     Para mailabas ang sama ng loob sa nasaksihan, inaliw niya ang sarili sa pag inum, hanggang sa malasing siya ng tuluyan.      At sa gabing iyon ng kanyang kalasingan, doon na mas naging magulo ang takbo ng kanyang buhay. Nakilala niya ang batang tiyuhin ng kanyang fiance. At hindi lang simpleng pagkakakilala, kundi nagising siya sa kalasingan na katabi ang isang Kent Evans.

Adonis smirked, loosening his tie as he stepped closer. “Stop pretending, Zoe. Or should I say… Mrs. Walter?” His voice was low, teasing. “You’re drooling over me, admit it. I know exactly how happy you are to be married to Adonis Walter.” Zoe folded her arms, rolling her eyes. “Over my dead body.” “Oh, come on,” he said, shrugging off his tuxedo and letting it drop carelessly to the floor. “You get to have all this.” He unbuttoned his shirt and tossed it aside, leaving his toned chest on full display. Defined abs, sharp collarbones, muscles that flexed with every slight movement—he looked like he walked straight out of a magazine. Zoe’s eyes betrayed her for a split second before she quickly looked away. Damn it. Even if she disliked him, she couldn’t deny the truth. This man was hot. Zoe Powers agrees to an 18-month contract marriage with Adonis Walter to save her father’s company. What starts as a deal soon turns into something real. But with Adonis’ bitter ex-girlfriend and jealous brother scheming against them, will their love survive the storm?

Today was like the day I met him: Me, riding a bicycle and him, walking down the pavement. I grab the handle of the bicycle and watch him as he make his way towards me. I do not know why I feel nervous. A trickle of sweat drip on the side of my face, my heart beat fast and I could hardly breathe. He was meters away, until it grow shorter to a foot and then bam, he bumped into me and we fall down, him on top of me. This felt like a deja vù, like it was our very first encounter. We scurried to get up but ended up bumping our heads together. I glared at him as he got up, He didn't even offer me a hand. He didn’t even give me a second glance. He just passed by me. Not noticing me. Not even looking at me. I let go of the bicycle and turn to face him. I remove the helmet that I was wearing and grip it tightly before screaming, “YAH! My hands curled into a fist and before I know it, the helmet I was holding was already flying towards him.I raise my hand as if to save him but it collided on his head right before I could even react. It sounded a hollow thump and a pronounced groan. His hands made his way to the back of his head as he turn and face me. With those eyes that seem like it was murdering me, he chase me off and I hastily took my bicycle and ran. I couldn’t help but feel happy instead of guilty as he ran after me. This was like before. This was like that summer, that summer I met him.