Modern Maria Clara

“Is that a threatened kitten?” he asked, amused, What? I snapped at him, pissed, “No, Asshole. If it were, you would already be dead,” I added, feeling the bolting rage rising within me. “Oh…” he smirked as he traced my jaw with his thumb, “I’m starting to like you more and more,” he said with a devilish grin, I froze in place, “Oh really? Well, too bad, ‘LUCIAN,’ cause I don’t give a fuck,” “Hahaha, you’re hilarious Mira,” he spat out as he took a seat on the mattress, I moved backward, staying far away from his reach, His eyes remained on me with every step I took. I turned angrily, “Is there something you want, husband?” And asked irritated, “Yes, in fact, there are a lot of things I want. But why don’t you start by explaining to me what you meant by ‘your man?’ huh?” he asked, and this time I could see the seriousness in his eyes, even when he tried to hide it. What will Mira do after four years of returning home, only to find out that she was traded off by her own father? A secret they kept hidden from her. Contracted: Love in the Shadow" Narrates a story filled with family betrayal and a passionate romance that totters at the edge of danger and desire. Will Mira be taken over by the darkness within her, or will she find the strength with love by her side to overcome the challenges that threaten to break her?

The story is about a girl named Chantelle who is being controlled by her uncle. She meets a man named Delcan, and she is drawn to him, but she is also afraid of getting close to him. She is struggling to find a way to escape her uncle's control and live her own life.

The old Clara you knew was long gone. This Clara you were hating was made up from pain and your hatred.

In the 1900s, a young noble girl named Clara Revington lived in solitude. At a young age, Clara was isolated by her family from the rest of the world. She learned to live alone and was trained to take control of her emotions. But despite having this immense power and wealth, Clara grew to hate the life she has. Because of her parents’ sudden death, she must fly to England and be the new lady of the Revington House. With her new debut in the English aristocracy, how will Clara handle the new life in England and how long will it take for her flowery secret to unveil itself?

Clara Alunna harus menelan pil pahit karena keegoisan orang tuanya. Gadis cantik berusia 25 tahun itu harus rela menikah dengan seorang pria yang umurnya bahkan lebih tua tiga kali lipat darinya dengan alasan untuk menyelamatkan perusahaan keluarga yang hampir mengalami kebangkrutan. Clara dipilih Karena dirinyalah yang paling polos dan lugu di antara tiga saudaranya yang lain. "You are virgin, Clara!" Alasan seperti itulah Clara dipilih. Tapi satu kalimat yang Ia utarakan yang seketika merubah segalanya. "I'm not a virgin anymore!" Setelah pernyataannya, Clara dijual pada sebuah acara lelang dan berakhir di tangan seorang pria tampan namun psikopat. Jika berakhir seperti ini, haruskan Clara menyesal? Manakah yang lebih baik? Menjadi istri muda si tua Bangka, atau menjadi pemuas ranjang seorang psikopat? Banyak adegan kasar, mengumpat, dan adegan seksual. WARNING 21++

Maria has always been a survivor, but she's tired of loving in fear. Growing up in poverty and violence, she has learned to keep her head down and try to stay out of the way. But when she meet a mysterious and dangerous man on the street, she realizes that she can't ignore the violence that surrounds her any longer. With the help of her best friend Sophie, Maria decided to take control over her life and leave her abusive father behind. But as she set out on her own, she quickly realizes that the world can be just as dangerous as the one she's leaving behind. Will Maria be able to navigate the challenges of life on her own, or will she fall victim to the dangers that lurk around every corner.

Pria itu adalah seorang Presdir yang kaya dan tampan. Karena takdir, Clara jatuh cinta padanya tanpa bisa menghindar. Clara memiliki penampilan yang dingin dan anggun. Demi kepentingan keluarga, Clara menjadi istrinya. Namun, setelah pernikahan, pria itu berkata, “Aku memberikanmu gelar istri, tetapi diriku dan hatiku tidak akan pernah menjadi milikmu.” Clara tampak kecewa, tetapi tidak menunjukkan banyak emosi, dengan tenang menerima kenyataan itu, hanya terpaku melihatnya membanting pintu dan pergi, tak pernah kembali lagi. Bertahun-tahun kemudian, ketika Clara muncul kembali dengan aura dingin dan membawa seorang anak yang mirip dengan pria itu, hati pria itu terguncang. Namun, apakah perasaannya juga akan ikut terguncang?.

Clara, seorang pewaris yang tertekan, terancam kehilangan perusahaan warisan ayahnya karena hutang dan intrik pamannya. Satu-satunya jalan keluar adalah dengan menerima perjodohan paksa dengan pengusaha tua yang serakah, Tuan Hendra. Namun, Clara menolak untuk menyerah. Ia membuat taruhan gila: ia hanya punya satu bulan untuk menemukan calon suami demi membatalkan perjodohan itu. Dalam keputusasaan, ia menemukan Alex, seorang CEO muda yang dingin, arogan, dan kejam. Alex setuju menjadi "suami palsu" Clara, tetapi dengan syarat: pernikahan mereka hanyalah bisnis, tanpa emosi, dan Clara harus tunduk pada setiap kemauannya. Clara pikir ia telah menemukan jalan keluar, tetapi ia tidak sadar bahwa ia telah melompat dari satu neraka ke neraka lainnya. Saat mereka terpaksa berakting mesra di depan keluarga Alex, Clara menemukan bahwa di balik sikap dingin Alex, tersembunyi rahasia kelam dan rencana balas dendam. Keadaan semakin rumit ketika Clara mendapati dirinya menderita sakit, yang ia salah sangka sebagai tanda kehamilan. Hubungan palsu mereka menjadi nyata ketika Clara didiagnosis memiliki tumor dan Alex, secara mengejutkan, mengambil alih perawatannya. Di tengah semua konflik ini, Clara mulai melihat sisi rapuh dari Alex, membuka pintu pada sebuah ikatan yang tak terduga. Namun, apakah hubungan ini akan bertahan saat ancaman dari Tuan Hendra dan mantan kekasih Alex, Elena, terus membayangi, siap untuk membongkar rahasia pernikahan palsu mereka?

Clara Timothy is a prostitute who is forced to work in prostitution to pay for the treatment of her younger brother, Anthony. One night, she meets Lucas Mark Axton—a ruthless mafia who likes BDSM in sexual relationships. She doesn’t know what happened, but since that night, Lucas has always been looking for her—trying hard to get her. Clara only accepts clients once. She doesn’t want to have sex with the same man a second time. However, due to Lucas’s high offer, Clara accepted his offer—becoming his submissive, where she was only allowed to have sex with Lucas until their agreement expired. At first, Clara only sees their relationship as a job between the boss and slave, but more and more, she falls in love with him. And things get more complicated after Clara finds out that Lucas was the cause of the death of her parents. Her parents’ accident three years ago was caused by an assault car chasing Lucas’ mafia network. So what will Clara do? Will she still choose to continue her life as if nothing happened? Can she save Anthony when she is drowning in her problems? *** “How much money do you need?” Lucas asked while stroking Clara’s naked back who was sleeping beside him. Clara didn’t answer, but Lucas was sure she was listening. “Just stay here tonight and I’ll give you my debit card. You may take as much as you want.” Lucas continued to rub Clara’s back— starting to move lower and lower until he touched her lower abdomen. “Stop it,” Clara muttered under her breath. Lucas raised his eyebrow. Here they go again. “I’ll go home. Call me if you need me. My price is still the same.” She said as she left.

“Shit, she is escaping," said the one with the blue eyes, who cursed out, and grabbed the rope. Taking the vase from the table beside the window, I throw it over his head. “Get your fucking hands off,” I snapped, and I jumped out the window with the rope as my guide, and he followed. “Great, today is not just my day," I murmured as I landed on the- In a world of crimes, spies, a forbidden romance. I’m Sophie Rust, an 18 years old. College student. If I may brag a little, I would define myself as someone who is clever, stubborn, fun-loving, and adventurous. I’ve always known my parents were more than what they seemed, but never in my wildest dream did I imagine they were secret spy agents working for an underground Secret Service. Their secret world was full of danger and emotional roller coasters—a life I secretly craved. However, everything changed when I met Alexander Kova, a ruthless Russian gangster leader with a vendetta against my family. And love took an unexpected turn. Tragedy struck, at the High-Ranking official estate, leaving me as the sole survivor among the children of other spies Terrified and homeless, the Kovas, our enemies, turned into our protectors, offering me a blanket of safety. But that safety turned to nothing when a clash between the Kovas and a New York gangster family erupted, turning me into something formidable, a being with powers unimaginable. I never knew I could be the person that I have become. In this realm of power, secrets, and vengeance, our unlikely romance faces its ultimate test. As Alexander unleashes mayhem to claim what he believes is rightfully his, will their love survive the relentless storm, or will it crumble in the battle for power?