Java Pride Artinya

Five years and a divorce paper in my hand before I realized that I invested my time, effort and devotion to the wrong man. Trapped in a corner with nothing left to my name, I was willing to bargain with my ex-husband for my daughter’s sake. But then, a savior, my husband’s new boss came to rescue me from the financial quagmire I was in. He helped me recover what I lost: my dignity, pride and most importantly, he gave me hope. I thought he was the perfect man. But the illusion shattered when his motives came to bite me in the face. He was in this for revenge, and his target was me.

In this life, it is said that there are only two choices: to use or to be used, to save or to be saved. Regardless, there was one thing I had to do - survive! “Don’t fool me! I know your schemes and what you are playing behind my back!” Rage boiled in his veins. “You may have my surname, but you’re still nothing, Scarlette Scott. Don’t forget that.” How could someone display such blatant disrespect and arrogance? Ha! This man believed he could brand anyone with his pride! But not me! Not me, Storm Scoville! I will make sure your arrogant behavior is humbled and put in its rightful place!

This book is rated 18+ and it contains explicit sexaul content, graphics, language and dark, obsessive theme. Be Warned He was sold for two hundred million dollars, yet he wasn’t just a man. A god in chains, stripped of his divinity, placed in the hands of a mafia king. What happens when pride meets obsession? When a heart that swore to hate begins to waver? When the one who bought you begins to feel like the one you cannot escape? Is love still forbidden when it feels like destiny? Or is destiny the cruelest punishment of all? A god. A mafia. A bond that should never exist. Will desire destroy them or set them free?

In "Alpha's Curse: The Healer's Secret," power and pride come at a devastating cost for Alpha Sebastian Sinclair, who dismisses his destined mate, the lowly Omega Evelyn Harper, due to her status. But when both meet tragic ends, the Moon Goddess grants them a second chance—by swapping their souls. Now, Sebastian must endure the hardships he once mocked in Evelyn's body while Evelyn seizes the power of an Alpha to seek justice for the wrongs done to her. As they navigate this cruel twist of fate, their journey of growth, vengeance, and redemption unfolds, leading to a battle that will change the fate of their Pack forever. Will they find the strength to unite and overcome, or will their past mistakes destroy them?

She got the surprise of her life on her Fiance's birthday which shattered her whole being completely. Seeing the love of her life banging her best friend, wasn't enough. She got expelled from school due to the sex tape her Fiance had released out of anger and pride for breaking up with him.Her reputation and that of her father is threatened, her business is crumbling and she has now become a laughing stock.To save her self from the shame that was looking around her existence, she had to accept the marriage contract.However, she got contracted to the wrong Alpha who ripped her existence apart.

“Do you mean you are a virgin?” “Yes,” “Yes what?” “I.am.a.virgin.” I said holding a tendril of my hair shyly. “One week.” “For?” “I give you one week to come to terms with all these. After one week, I won’t be able to keep my hands off you, dear wife.” *** Trapped in a royal betrothal, Zara hates Zack. Zack loathes Zara. Thus, they won't consummate the marriage or follow any sort of tradition. To punish them, the Queen sends them on a journey to Island Formentera. However, a shipwreck leaves them stranded— stuck with each other. Will they go home and face the enemies of the royal household together? Or be swallowed by each other's pride?

Michael Dalton, a billionaire with companies worldwide, turned cold-hearted after a past incident. Handsome and arrogant, he disbelieves in love, despises women, and rarely smiles. Enter Alicia Swiz, a spirited beauty who thrives on mischief. Living with her friend Felicia in a small London apartment, Alicia's world collides with Michael's during an unexpected encounter. Their fateful meeting leads to a clash, with Alicia berating Michael for his lack of apology. To her dismay, she discovers he is her new boss at the interview. As they navigate their strained relationship, will Alicia swallow her pride to keep her job? And can Michael overcome his aversion to love as he finds himself falling for his assistant who despises him?

For Euphoria Ghale Hudgens, living with the ruthless billionaire who’s unexpectedly her ex is torture. They were married but it feels like it’s a sin to have sex with her husband, for they both knew they were only together due to an agreement, and she’s fully aware he felt hatred towards her family. She’s already immune to betrayals and lies, being battered and neglected, but will she settle with that kind of life forever? Will she accept being downgraded and caged due to his pride? What happens if she runs away together with the aces she’s been hiding all along? The aces that could turn her husband’s life to its greatest downfall?

Aveline Rivas has lived her whole life being traded for power. Now her father’s latest deal forces her into marriage with Xavier Lorenzo, the cold billionaire and heir to a global weapons empire. He wants control. She wants freedom. Neither believes in love. But when pride turns to attraction and loyalty becomes dangerous, both find themselves tangled in a web of family secrets, lies, and betrayal. Xavier’s ex is still vying for his attention. His brother wants Aveline’s heart. And the truth about their fathers could destroy them both. In a world built on legacy and deceit, love isn’t a fairytale, it’s a risk that could cost everything.

While my sister was protecting me from the vampires hunting us, a blade coated with poison slit her throat. I hid in the bushes and watched the whole thing in silence. I even took the antidote from Sophia. Because of that, the poison had spread through her entire body. With her self-healing ability suppressed, she was going to die in agony. My parents found me and begged me, disregarding their dignity as leaders of the pack. "Anna! Please! Give the antidote back to Sophia!" "She needs the antidote to flush out the poison and live!" Even with my parents begging and swallowing their pride, I just held onto the antidote in my pocket tighter. "I didn't see any antidote."