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**Contain mature scenes not suitable for young readers** A strong-willed, independent Haley Santorini started having the life she wanted. Her name began to make a splash in the fashion industry as a fashion designer. But her world tumbled down when her dad was accused stealing money from his ruthless hotel employer. Wesley Finn, known for being arrogant and clever billionaire. He's a devilish handsome beast that everybody don't want to messed-up with. Even given a name as "Territorial Billionaire" by the New York press. He's very possessive, manipulative and intimidating.

"What did you say your name was? He asked. "Sapphire. Why? "Sapphire huh" He suddenly smiled. "Marry me" What? Sapphire Richardson, a scholarship student and daughter to a poor sick mother finds herself entrapped when she comes against and defies 32 year old Lance Clawson, a multi billionaire and a son to a much vast multi billionaire empire who in exchange of her defiance asks her to marry him. He corners her till she has no other option but to accept after which she is catapulted into the Clawson family and it's many dramas. She is caught between the cruel hate and revenge filled battle for power within the family. She must shield herself from the battle field she selflessly tries to save a cold Lance from his family and also from himself. Will she turn his heart away from revenge or will he go deeper and get her caught in it also?

Angelie Smith never thought a day would come when she would have to give up her not-so-beginning love story just to save her brother's life. Tim, her Twin brother, had kidney failure that required an urgent transplant, having come from a humble background with just her and her only brother as the only surviving family, catering for such medical expenses is something her salary couldn’t afford. Caught in between the web, she had just one person in mind who would likely come to her rescue, Jeffrey Lu, the only man she had secretly loved for years and counting, unfortunately, he was far away on a business trip. Lucas Lu, Jeffery's half-brother and a strategist who uses any opportunity to get under his brother’s skin, offered to help. Being another third party who knows about his brother’s strong feelings towards Angelie, he leverages the situation and offers to help after listening to her ordeal but not without coming with a strong price of her being his lawfully wedded wife. With Jeffrey far away and his brother’s life on the line, accepting his condition was the only way she could save her brother. To Lucas, the marriage is just a way to spite his brother, who has always had a better life than he. Lucas's evil act doesn’t end with marrying Angelie. On his wedding night, he plots a scheme that makes the two lovers have sex while heavily intoxicated with an aphrodisiac substance, and the affair of that night conceives a seed. What will happen when Jeffery comes back and discovers that the only woman he wanted to confess his feelings to before the impromptu meeting occurs is set to marry his brother? Will Jeffery ever discover the existence of his twin girls, born by Angelie?

"Didn't I tell you not to let another man touch you?" he growled. I shivered under his gaze becoming terrified. "I didn't let him, he did it without my permission," I whispered looking at the floor out of fear. I felt him walk towards me, his hand grabbed my face bringing it up, so I was now looking at him. "Do I need to remind you how easy it is for me to ruin you for any other man?" Mason Andrews is the CEO of one of the biggest companies in the country. He is known for being a beast in the office and the bedroom. With girls chasing after him he has no reason to beg for one's attention; which is why his one rule isn't so hard to follow. Do not sleep with employees. Nia Richardson is a smart, kind woman. She is hard-working and most of all innocent. She doesn't believe that love is true nor is she looking for it. But she also not looking for a friends with benefit. What happens when they both become the one thing they wanted to stay away from, after Nia gets a job as Mason's personal assistant. How crazy can things get?

Anita Richardson, a top model in New York City, got entangled in a scandal that threatened to end her career. She had to seek refuge from none other than the famous, Mr. Rivers, CEO of Opulence Entertainment. What happens after she made a deal with him even though several details weren't made clear to her? Something that had to do with her being a substitute mom for his twin kids, aside from her being a substitute for his runaway wife... With a past as dark as night she was desperate to keep hidden and protect, how was she to take care of others when she wasn't really doing well in taking care of herself? When love's shackles threatened to stand in the way of her plans, Anita finds herself caged between her past and present. Was she going to ignore the hurt of the past with its scars, and let love guide her? Or would she make good use of her situation to avenge her broken self and get back what had been originally hers?

The door swung open, and there he stood—Stanley Richardson. I froze. He was dressed in only a partially buttoned white shirt, his chiseled chest and toned abs on full display. A silver chain glinted against his skin, and his low-hanging boxers revealed more than I was prepared to see. My cheeks burned as my gaze dropped to the ground. “Evening,” I mumbled, my voice barely audible. Stanley leaned casually against the doorframe, his piercing amber eyes boring into me. A smirk tugged at his lips, and he looked me over as though I were some insignificant object. “What do you want?” he asked, his tone sharp, almost bored. “I—I’ve changed my mind,” I stammered, forcing myself to meet his gaze. “About the deal. I’m ready to accept it.” His smirk widened into something almost cruel. He chuckled, a low, mocking sound that sent a shiver down my spine. “You’re ready, huh?” he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “Well, too bad. The deal’s closed.” ********** Betrayed by love and abandoned by family, Alora Kane is left with nothing but a shattered heart and a bruised spirit. Desperation drives her to the doorstep of Stanley Richardson, a ruthless billionaire with a reputation for breaking more than just deals. Seeking a lifeline, she’s met with a cold rejection that leaves her reeling. But Alora isn’t one to stay down for long. In a world where power and survival go hand in hand, she must find her strength, confront her past, and navigate a dangerous game of betrayal, desire, and vengeance. Will she rise, or will she fall?

Avyanna has spent her life mastering survival. A brilliant scholarship student by day, a strategist and fighter by necessity, she carries the weight of a childhood tragedy that left her orphaned. When she falls for Kairus Chu—the rebellious heir of a powerful conglomerate—she allows herself a fleeting moment of happiness. Their love defies all odds, culminating in a secret marriage despite his mother’s ruthless opposition. But behind the scenes, Avyanna’s trusted mentor, Lord Mendez, pulls unseen strings, shaping her fate for his own ends. Their love is shattered when Zhen, a cunning rival, conspires with Kairus’ mother to frame Avyanna for murder. Betrayed, sentenced to life in prison, and pregnant with Kairus’ child, she refuses to be broken. With her only ally, Huan Yue, she orchestrates a daring escape, vanishing in fire and blood—reborn as Bernadette Lu, a shadow queen of the underworld. Years later, Avyanna returns with a vengeance, dismantling the Chu empire piece by piece. She manipulates Dylan Chu, Kairus’ ambitious younger brother, and unearths the true enemy—Lord Mendez, the man who orchestrated her downfall and her parents’ deaths. As she leaves devastation in her wake, Kairus, now a pawn of his mother’s ambitions, is forced to confront the memories of the love he lost. As Zhen and the Chu matriarch fall, Avyanna stands at the precipice of her ultimate choice: to reclaim the love that once defined her or to walk away forever, knowing that vengeance has carved an unbridgeable distance between who she was and who she has become. When Kairus finally finds her, face-to-face with the daughter he never knew, the question lingers—can love survive the ashes of war?

Following the loss of her father due to conspiracies, Estafania Richardson is faced with different trials and betrayals from people who claimed to love her. She vows to clear her father's name and reclaim her what was rightfully hers "Rich Corp" but every twist and turn is filled with new problems. Backed into a corner with little to no choice she agrees to the marriage alliance proposed by one of the country's most feared bachelor, Seth McQueen. She finds that there are different sides to Seth especially the caring side he keeps away from the public but unknown to her Seth had other reasons for approaching her. Along the way she finds herself developing feelings for him despite his warnings. Will her feelings be reciprocated by the mysterious Seth McQueen or will all her struggles be in vain when Seth finally reveals his true intentions?

"Mohon maaf, Pak. Apa bapak sudah menikah?" tanya salah seorang guru perempuan. Aira yang mendengar pertanyaan tersebut langsung menunduk dan tersenyum. "Belum," jawab Evan santai. Jleb! Hati Aira terasanyeri seketika, tiba-tiba saja matanya mengandung air dan tangannya mengepal kuat, napasnya mulai tidak teratur, tidak ingin memperkeruh suasana, Aira berniat untuk keluar dari ruangan rapat. Disisi lain, Evan yang melihat Aira keluar hanya bisa diam. Sampai rapat selesai Evan tampak tidak fokus, dan hampir semua pertanyaan Tio yang menjawab dan Farra, ia tidak sadar kalo Aira tidak balik lagi. Setelah rapat selesai, Evan langsung keluar. *** Evan berjalan mendekati Aira, tapi sebelum masuk Evan menutup pintu kelas. Aira yang melihat Evan datang langsung berdiri. "Ngapain?" tanya Aira datar. "Lu marah?" Evan balik bertanya membuat Aira memicingkan matanya. "Nggak ada yang perlu dimarahin," lanjut Aira lalu ia melangkah ingin keluar dari kelas. Tanpa mambuang waktu Evan langsung menarik tangan Aira dan menghimpitnya ke dinding. "Gua tau lu pasti marah dengan pengakuan gua tadi," lanjut Evan, ntah kenapa kata-kata Evan tersebut membuat mata Aira kembali mengembun, ia memalingkan wajahnya. "Lepasin gua," ucap Aira, tapi Evan malah mempersempit jarak mereka. "Gua bilang lepasin, nggak ada yang perlu dipermasalahkan, jalani hidup lu biar gua jalani hidup gua sendiri!" suara Aira mulai meninggi. Ntah kepada saat Evan dekat dengan Aira, ia selalu hilang kendali. Evan malah menarik tengkuk Aira dan menciumnya. Aira yang melihat itu langsung menangis dan berusaha mendorong dada Evan, setelah sadar Evan melepas Aira.

"Menikahlah denganku! Kalau kau bersamaku, lumayan kan bisa mengirit uang kontrakan." Nadin membeku mendengar perkataan lelaki asing di depannya, lelaki yang baru ditemuinya dua kali ini. Menikah palak lu! Demi membayar kontrakan dia harus menikah dengan lelaki ini? Miris sekali. "Menikah? Kau pikir menikah itu cuma mainan rumah-rumahan kayak bocil? Maaf, aku masih bisa mengusahakan cari kontrakan sendiri, tanpa harus menikah denganmu!" "Aku yang gak bisa, aku butuh bantuanmu, kalau kita menikah, kita bisa berbagi tempat tinggal tanpa harus digrebek warga." Pelipis Nadin berdenyut nyeri, kenyataan hidupnya yang sangat melelahkan dan kacau balau ini tidak bisa dia tutupi, dia memang kekurangan uang. Selalu kekurangan, untuk makan sehari tiga kali saja dia kesulitan dan dalam waktu dua puluh empat jam dia harus angkat kaki dari kost-an karena harganya dinaikkan dua puluh persen.