Justin David Soberano

I reach for the door handle, the cold metal biting into my skin as I press my thumb against the latch. Before I can pull the door open, Cade's arm shoots out from behind me, slamming it shut. My body jolts, my heart leaping into my throat as I feel the heat of his body against my back. He lowers himself to me, his breath fanning my ear. "Are you walking out on me again, Elysian?” A shaky breath parts my lips, the hair on the back of my neck standing on its ends. "I never walked out on you, Cade…" My voice falters, betraying me. "Don't lie to me." His tone is aggressive. "I told you a long time ago never to walk away from me again. Are you always so careless?” I try to swallow, but my throat is too tight. "I'm sorry," I manage, the words barely audible. "You said that already," he challenges me, warning me to choose my next words carefully. But I can't. I can't think. I can't move. As his grip on the door tightens, I realize he's not giving me a choice. ⊰ Heartprints in the Void ⊱ My name is Elysian Reign, and I'm not extraordinary. His name is Cade Sinclair, and unlike me, he is extraordinary. At the age of 25, he inherited billions from his trillionaire father—David Sinclair. You never imagine that the love of your life's own father would manipulate his son's life to get rid of you—even if it means forcing him into an experimental hypnosis treatment. After three years, you'd think I'd have learned my lesson. You'd think I would've changed my identity and left the country after walking in on my first day at my new and finding out that Cade is now my boss.

I stare at the email on my screen, unable to move my fingers. Tomorrow is our company's crucial product launch, and I just learn that the patent for the algorithm I spent three years developing is now filed under Matthew Ashford's new assistant, Sophie Bennett. I storm into Matthew's office to confront him. Sophie sits on his desk with her legs crossed, looking completely innocent. She claims that she filled out the form by mistake. "It's just a clerical error. The patent still belongs to the company. What's the big deal?" Matthew stands up from his chair, positioning himself in front of Sophie. I can't believe what I am hearing. "Matthew, this is my research!" "Emma, you're thirty-five. Why are you picking a fight with a twenty-three-year-old intern?" He frowns. Then, he turns to Sophie. "Starting tomorrow, you're the new CTO. Emma needs… some time off." I'm utterly stunned. A decade of marriage and five years dedicated to building a company together have been shattered by a few casual words from him. Thirty minutes later, Sophie posts a photo on social media of herself sitting on Matthew's lap. They are both clinking champagne glasses. "So lucky to have the best boss ever. I'll make sure to be his loyal kitten." Below that, Matthew leaves a comment—three red heart emojis. I shut my laptop and pick up my phone. "Hello. Is this Mr. David Langley from Novara Group of Sundale Valley? This is Emma Whitmore. I've changed my mind. I'm ready to join you." I pause. "And by the way, about that unreleased algorithm upgrade, I have the complete technical blueprint. Make me an offer." Later, I fly to Tallisport with an eight-figure check in hand, while Matthew goes frantic trying to find me.

Le jour de mes vingt ans, mes parents ont posé devant moi les photos des héritiers les plus en vue du pays, me demandant d'en choisir un pour un mariage arrangé. J'ai dit à mon père que je voulais laisser le sort en décider. Dans ma vie précédente, j'avais choisi sans hésiter Gabriel Lemoine, l'héritier influent de la haute société parisienne, que j'aimais en secret depuis longtemps. Mais ce n'est qu'après le mariage que j'ai découvert la vérité : son amour idéalisée avait sombré dans le désespoir à cause de notre union. Un soir, elle s'était soûlée dans un bar, et y avait été agressée par des voyous. Elle a tenté de se suicider trois fois. Et Gabriel a vu en moi la cause de tous ses malheurs. Il a offert toute la fortune de ma famille à cette femme, vidant complètement les biens des Girard. Pire encore, il l'a laissée saboter les freins de notre voiture. Nous avons trouvé la mort, mes parents et moi, dans un accident tragique. De retour à la vie, j'ai tiré au sort un nouveau fiancé : David Morel, l'héritier le plus influant à Nice, un homme de foi, détaché du monde, entièrement tourné vers Dieu. Mais le jour de nos fiançailles, alors que je suis entrée avec lui, bras dessus bras dessous, devant tous les invités... Gabriel Lemoine a complètement perdu la tête.

Warning: R-18. Read at your own risk. Debbie Mae Layson, ang babaeng naghahangad na mapansin at makita ng lalaking pinagpantasyahan niya sa magazine; si Emmanuel Montefalco. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahan, dahil sa dare ng kanyang kaibigan na akitin ang binata, sa isang iglap paggising niya, itinakda na siyang magpakasal sa lalaking kinahumalingan niya nang maabutan sila ng ama ni Emmanuel na hubo't hubad sa ibabaw ng kama. Emmanuel's father forced him to marry her because for him, it is such a embarrassment to the clan of Montefalco to fuck a girl without marrying her. Kaya wala siyang nagawa, natatakot din na mangatwiran dahil isang David Montefalco ang kanyang kaharap. Akala niya maging masaya siya kapag ikinasal siya sa taong gusto niya, ngunit isa palang impeyerno ang buhay niya sa kamay ng asawa. Walang araw na hindi niya ito sinasaktan, physical, emotional. At lahat ng iyon binalewala niya dahil may kasalanan rin siya... At mahal niya ang kanyang asawa. What would you choose, love or revenge? Emmanuel Montefalco, a CEO, a Multi Millionaire, and also known as a ruthless mafia. Pumasok sa isang organisasyon upang hanapin ang taong nagtangka na patayin ang kanilang pamilya at walang iba kundi ang ama ng kanyang napangasawa. He is known as a feared, ruthless and cold hearted person. Kahit si kamatayan hindi niya kinakatakutan. Pero nang dumating sa buhay niya ang kanyang asawa, bawat oras, bawat sigundo, takot na takot siya dahil baka isang araw mawala sa piling niya ang asawa dahil sa kawalanghiyaan na ginawa niya dito. Magtagumpay kaya siya sa plano niyang paghihiganti? Makuha kaya niya ang hustisya na kanyang ninanais o, mahulog sa sariling patibong at sumuko nalang dahil sa pag-ibig?