Jared Pena

“If we were both in danger, who do you think Jared would save first?” She suddenly asked. “What?” I didn't have the opportunity to process her words because the next minute, I felt a push on my back and lost balance, skidding off the stairs to land at the base of the stairs. ***************** Arielle had it all – a thriving career as a talented chef and a successful marriage to a Billionaire. While her husband was aloof by nature, she believed he cared for her deeply. She was content with their relationship, and appreciated what they shared. A day to their third wedding anniversary, she discovered she was pregnant and was filled with excitement and hope. She eagerly anticipated sharing this news with her husband, certain it would bring positive changes to their family and perhaps even soften his reserved demeanor. However, fate had other plans. Before she could reveal her pregnancy, an unexpected figure from her husband's past emerged – his “old friend”. As this newcomer made her way into their lives, unbeknownst to Arielle, this unexpected arrival would challenge everything she thought she knew about her marriage, her husband, and herself.

Diterima menjadi staff finance di perusahaan itu tak sewajarnya membuat Kiara berhubungan erat dengan general manager yang sebentar lagi akan diangkat resmi menjadi bos. Lalu ada apa ini? "Kiara Haega, datang ke ruangan saya sekarang juga! Ini panggilan terakhir dan tidak ada toleransi." Suara kencang memekik yang keluar dari telepon itu membuat seisi ruangan menatap dengan tatapan kosong ke arah gadis itu. Kiara buru-buru melangkahkan kaki dengan bermodalkan secarik kertas, pena, dan detakan jantung yang tidak beraturan. "Selamat sore, Pak. Ada masalah a—" "Siapa kamu sebenarnya? Bisa kamu ceritakan masa lalumu yang sepertinya sangat kelam itu? Kiara Haega. Baiknya kita memainkan peran balas dendam atau ganti rugi?" "Ap-apa maksud, Anda?" *** Masa lalu seperti apa yang dimaksud oleh sang general manager? Bagaimana kisah Kiara setelah ini? Apakah dia masih tetap bertahan bekerja di sana demi sang ayah?

Meu namorado foi diagnosticado com câncer e precisava de um transplante de fígado. Quando descobri que éramos compatíveis, aceitei sem hesitar doar parte do meu órgão. Tive dois terços do fígado removidos. A dor era insuportável. E mesmo assim, assim que recobrei a consciência, só pensei em correr até ele. Ouvi ali, na porta, o que acabou comigo de vez. — Cara, você é um gênio. Ninguém mais pensaria numa vingança tão perfeita. — Elogiou o amigo dele. Ele riu, com desprezo: — É uma pena que eu não queira causar muita confusão, senão eu teria tirado logo um dos rins dela. A culpa é dela, por fazer a Cami perder o vestibular e acabar indo estudar fora. Daqui a um mês a Cami volta, e eu me livro de vez dessa idiota.

Nagsimula ang lahat nang mabankrupt ang kumpanya ng ama ni Hyacinth Liana Monteverde. Desperado siyang humingi ng tulong kay Damian Cruz, ang ruthless na bilyonaryo. Ang kondisyon ni Damian: Isang limang taong contract marriage, walang attachments, at kailangan niyang makipaghiwalay agad kay Jared, ang kaniyang kasintahan. Ginawa ni Liana ang mabigat na sakripisyo. Matapos ang masakit na breakup, pinirmahan niya ang kontrata, ipinagpalit ang pag-ibig para sa kapakanan ng kanilang kompanya. Sa laro ng kapangyarihan ni Damian, kailangan niyang magpanggap na Fiancée ni Mr. Damian Cruz, sa harap ng media at sa ina ni Damian. Para kay Liana, ito ay purong business; isang labanan para mag-survive. Ngunit habang tumatagal, ang kalkuladong lamig ni Damian at ang bigat ng kanilang kasunduan ay naglalagay sa kaniya sa alanganin. Maiiwasan ba nila ang emosyon sa loob ng limang taon, lalo na kung ang kanilang tadhana ay tila nagtutulak sa kanila na bumasag sa kanilang sariling deal?

Alice and Robert belonged to important families, although they had known each other since they were children, they did not see each other again until they found out that they were engaged. Robert refused to marry her, since he neither loved nor knew her. When Alice found out that Robert did not want that marriage, she was relieved, since she did not want to marry him either and she loved another man, so she appealed to her parents to annul the engagement, but they refused, since if she They denied it seemed that they were more important and powerful, so the Taylors had to fulfill that commitment. Everything followed the course until the day of the wedding and once celebrated, Robert unleashed her anger on young Alice for forcing him to marry her and not deny her as he did. But Alice tries to explain that she didn't want to marry him either, and even confesses that she loves someone else. But these words only make Robert angry, believing at all times that Alice feels superior to him and that is why he demands that she tell him who the man she loves is, but Alice cannot tell her that, because he is Robert's best friend. , Jared Sinclair Note: This novel may contain sensitive material, please read with caution. Do not continue if you find it unpleasant or too strong. You have been warned.

She was an heiress to one of the most prestigious luxury shipping lines in the world, a bi-product of nobility, by birthright, Aurora was meant to oversee multibillion properties and be in charge of the Cunard brand that was well-regarded in the world. But she chose to be an ordinary yet independent woman and pursued a life of service as a cardiothoracic surgeon. To safeguard her family's assets, her parents had to make a deal with someone capable of overseeing something as big and broad as Cunard Shipping while ensuring corporate ownership retains in their bloodline. There was only one way that it can be done. Aurora needed to marry. Not just anyone. She needed to marry someone capable, with a proven track record on managing multi-million properties across all continents, someone their family trusted, and powerful enough to wield authority in handling an inevitable merger. His name was Jared Rickford. Known in the business scene as a ruthless strategist, CEO, President of Rickford Hotels International. Also playboy, ex-military, and a womanizer of the first degree. He was the most unsuitable man Aurora could ever think to be her husband. But she had no choice. She could not play surgeon in the Board Room. She needed the man's expertise to ensure that her family's corporate assets are secured, and she would do anything in her power to safeguard her dying father's legacy. Including agreeing to be married to the devil.

When Naomi Sullivan married me, she was already ten million dollars in debt. I spent the last five years working three jobs to help her pay off her "debts" while providing for her as well as our son, Shane Lewis. Not once did I ever complain about anything. All along, I firmly believed that my efforts would pay off, and we would eventually lead a good life together. Last week, our company finally secured a massive investment. Naomi and I hugged as we celebrated the occasion. I thought that the hard times were finally over. Today, I ended up seeing Naomi featured in the financial news. Dressed in a formal gown, she was hailed as the sole heiress to a multi-billion-dollar empire. She was shown engaged in an animated conversation with her "investor", Jared Lewis. The news headline read, "Naomi Sullivan Completes Five-Year Adversity Trial, Proves Her Ability to Build from Scratch to the Board of Directors". I trudge home in a daze. When I get there, the five-year-old Shane is playing with the latest limited-edition toy robot. He looks at me with a frosty, distant expression that bears an uncanny resemblance to his mother's. "Mommy told me everything. You failed the trial, Daddy. You care too much about money."

Gabrielle ran from her wedding to Jared… and woke up wearing Damon’s ring. He’s cold, wealthy, and dangerously irresistible — a man who swore he couldn’t feel anything. Until her. She’s the runaway bride he turned into his wife. Now she’s trapped in his penthouse wearing his shirt, his ring… and maybe, just maybe, teaching him how to feel again. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING This story is intended strictly for adult audiences aged 18 and above. The book explores passion, desire, power, and emotional conflict, delving into the complexities of love, lust, and control. It features dark romance elements, including manipulation, obsession, dominance, moral ambiguity, toxic dynamics, and unhealthy relationships portrayed solely for plot purposes. These themes are not meant to be romanticized, endorsed, or implemented in real life. Readers should expect graphic sexual descriptions, BDSM, explicit language, and mature emotional themes, as well as elements of dark humor, identity crisis, childhood trauma, and emotional numbness. Due to the intensity of these topics, reader discretion is strongly advised. This story is written for entertainment and storytelling purposes only. The author does not endorse or glorify harmful behavior. Copyright © 2025 by Siemuri Daniella. All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction; any resemblance to real persons or events is purely coincidental.

Sebastian Pena hates me for a whole decade after his true love's death. I try to please him at every turn, but he merely scoffs. "If you really want to make me happy, you should go to hell." That hits hard. However, when a truck hurtles toward me, Sebastian throws himself at me. He saves me, but he dies in a pool of his blood. Before he breathes his last breath, he looks into my eyes and says, "If only… I'd never met you…" His mother is devastated at his funeral. "I should've given Sebastian and Gillian my blessings. I should never have forced him to marry you!" His father resents me. "Sebastian saved you three times—he was a good person. Why weren't you the one who died?" Everyone regrets having Sebastian marry me, myself included. I'm kicked out of the funeral. Three years later, someone invents a time machine, and I travel back in time. This time, I'm going to sever all ties with Sebastian. Everyone will get the happiness they deserve.

Tessa Willson dan Leonil Scoth telah menikah hampir dua tahun lamanya. Kesibukan Leo sebagai CEO perusahaan besar miliknya membuat Tessa merasa kesepian. Apalagi akhir-akhir ini Leo tak pernah membuatnya terpuaskan di atas ranjang. Akibatnya Tessa sangat kecewa. Sampai akhirnya Arnold Caldwell datang di kehidupan rumah tangga Tessa dan Leo. Arnold adalah ayah sambung Leo. Kedatangan Arnold ke kota New York tadinya untuk urusan bisnis. Namun siapa sangka, justru dia malah tertarik pada pesonaTessa. Keduanya pun terlibat perselingkuhan di belakang Leo. Arnold memberikan apa yang tidak Tessa dapatkan dari Leo. Tessa merasakan gairahnya lagi bersama Arnold. Namun di saat Tessa ingin mengakhiri semuanya, justru dirinya malah terjebak dalam permainan licik Arnold. Mampukah Tessa terlepas dari cengkeraman Arnold, dan mempertahankan pernikahannya dengan Leo? Notes : Novel GAIRAH PAPA MERTUA KU hanya ditulis oleh DEWA AMOUR. Jika menemukan bacaan yang serupa dengan nama pena lain, harap hubungi penulis.