Payback Ch 52

After marrying Jarred, Celene changed from a dominant woman to a people pleaser. She helped his business grow and supported him in everything. She was contented with her life until her husband unexpectedly brought his first love home as a supposed "payback" for saving his life. Blinded by love, Celene believed Jarred's constant reassurance and trusted him, but when she discovered his infidelity, it was the last straw for her. She wasted no time in filing for divorce, which Jarred agreed to without hesitation. From that point on, he began to publicly shame her and eventually fired her from his company. Once Celene was kicked out of the house, Noah De Laruente, the man she was supposed to marry years ago, came to her aid and said, "It's time to stop pretending to be an orphan. Marry me and reclaim your rightful position as the heiress of one of the biggest company empires in the country."

Camille Fleury, élevant seule sa fille, menait une vie difficile. Pour échapper à un individu peu fréquentable, elle a épousé, au hasard, un homme qu’elle ne connaissait pas.Elle pensait qu’ils formeraient un couple provisoire et qu’une fois le contrat de mariage arrivé à échéance, ils se sépareraient.À sa grande surprise, son mari ne l’a pas quittée et lui a même demandé de l’argent. Camille a eu de la chance. En plus des promotions et des augmentations salariales, elle a acheté un billet de loterie et a remporté le gros lot, ce qui lui a permis de vivre confortablement et de subvenir aux besoins de son mari. Un jour, Camille a été étonnée de découvrir que l’homme le plus riche du monde, vu à la télévision, ressemblait exactement à son mari et portait le même nom que lui.Lorsque leur contrat a pris fin, une rangée de voitures de luxe s’est arrêtée devant elle. Entouré de deux enfants, Simon Durand, un bouquet de roses à la main, la regardait avec un sourire doux et a dit : « Chérie, nos enfants et moi sommes venus t’accueillir. »

Après le divorce, Raphaël Moreau a terriblement regretté. Comment se faisait-il que son ex-épouse, autrefois si terne et ennuyeuse, soit soudainement devenue si prospère et populaire ? Les jeunes héritiers la considèrent comme la petite patronne. Les héros du cinéma sont ses fans et les magnats de la finance l'appellent en disant « Chère Madame Petit »...« Jade Petit, combien de « masques » as-tu exactement ? Je vais tous les déchirer ! »…Jeune maître des Moreau : « Mon ex-épouse est si fragile, vous ne devez pas l'intimider. » Les autres : « Une fille magique qui peut te faire tourner la tête sans dire un mot, qui oserait l'intimider ? »…Jeune maître des Moreau : « Mon ex-épouse est une femme respectable, ne la draguez pas. » Les autres : « Désolé, nous n'avons jamais vu une femme respectable avec autant de char…me ! »Raphaël Moreau : « Viens, chérie, je vais te présenter à un grand patron. » Le grand patron : « Non, je devrais dire un « mon dieu » à votre femme. Madame, permettez-moi de vous saluer respectueusement ! »…Depuis lors, Raphaël Moreau a été un PDG autoritaire le jour qui pleure la nuit, s’embarquant sur un long chemin menant à la reconquête de sa femme.

In our era where science and technology dominates, magic and the likes are always dismissed as myths and legends; elements of folklore. However, a boy Tom crops up from the rural areas of Detroit. Tom, was a lover of books, a science freak, and also an ardent admirer of magic. During his high school days, Tom found a book from one of the world's most secret occult groups; The Order of the Chalice. This book led him to an unprecedented adventure into the depths of the most hidden places in the world. Meanwhile, Tom's unrequited lover Heidi was worried about Tom and insistent in pursuing him. Tom left home after hijacking his father's pension funds in search of the Stone of Heka which the occult book told him of. Heidi, on the other hand, cut a frustrated figure as Tom eluded her. Sometime in the future, decades after he left his family, Tom resurfaced. But now, as the 'vulle guże chä'; the magic Overlord of the Order of the Chalice. Many catastrophic events heralded his ascension and emergence. This caused the States, politicians, and the Order of the Chalice surviving members to become alert. The state thought that a major terrorist group has attacked while politicians were confused and concocted many conspiracy theories in pursuit of the culprit. However, the Order of the Chalice was frenziedly preparing for the homecoming and true ascension of the legendary 'vulle guże chä ' who will lead them to the limelight, and bring back the golden era of magic. Heidi, who was done with her college education, has been in pursuit of Tom and is the only one who knows his whereabouts. Tom, however, seeks supremacy. He wants to rule the world. An inevitable war will ensue but only Heidi can save the day.

"When will Amber leave this house? If you don't give me an answer, I won't be intimate with you anymore. If you truly value me over her, then do what needs to be done," Gwen said as she distanced herself from Dave while they were naked in bed. *********************** Amber’s world falls apart as betrayal and heartbreak push her to the edge. Her husband, whom she helped get out of a huge debt, abandons her for her best friend, leaving her with nothing. In her pain, she makes a solemn vow to never love again. Now, she faces a risky choice between love and revenge in a dangerous game of deceit. Her grandmother’s life is at risk, and Amber must make a crucial decision. Will she break her promise and embark on a dangerous mission that could land her in jail if she fails? Will she give in to her desire for payback or find a way to rediscover love? This captivating romance novel is filled with suspense, surprises, and a woman’s journey to reclaim her worth in a world where nothing is what it seems.

For the seven years after our marriage, I spend whole nights in the prayer room before he will even touch me. Eric Compton says it is to atone for what I owe Monica Lynch. When his mother, Barbara Lane, pushes me to fulfill my wifely duties again, I overhear Eric's friends laughing. "Let me think. How many rounds of IVF has Avery done this year? She's trying very hard to get pregnant." "She probably doesn't know there's no way she's ever getting pregnant with Eric's kid." Eric scoffs. "Every time we're done, I give her a glass of milk. After all these years of birth control, it'd be a miracle if she got pregnant." He adds, "Everything she's suffered through is just payback for driving Monica away." I smile bitterly and send the recording to Richard Compton. "I'm not the lucky one meant to carry on the Compton name. Can I go now?"

Aurora croyait avoir guéri le cœur brisé de Nathan. Elle était devenue sa femme parfaite, son trophée chéri. Jusqu’au soir où elle les a trouvés dans son lit – lui et son ex – sous la lumière néon d’un « Épouse-Moi » scandaleux. Sa proposition fut inconcevable : « Accepte-nous. Laissons-nous vivre à trois. » Le cœur en miettes, Aurora se retrouve plongée dans la guerre que se livrent deux hommes puissants : le mari qui l’a trahie, et son ennemi juré, celui qu’on lui a toujours présenté comme le sien.

ENVY : [En français, “ENVIE” est désignée comme vice par la tradition chrétienne et fait partie des Sept péchés capitaux définis par Thomas d'Aquin. Dans ce cadre, elle désigne plus particulièrement la convoitise ou émotion éprouvée par celui qui désire intensément posséder le bien d’autrui. ] LUST : [Traduit “luxure” est un terme qui désigne un penchant considéré comme immodéré pour la pratique des plaisirs sexuels ou pour une sexualité incontrôlée et sans vocation procréative.]

Love's Eternal Way Sixteen-year-old Serenity Palmer's biggest problem should be avoiding her father's arranged marriage contract with Thomas Blake, the arrogant senior who's made her life miserable for three years. But when a school trip to a French château triggers vivid dreams of a past life, Serenity discovers she and Thomas were once lovers—murdered on the eve of their 1722 wedding. As memories of their tragic death resurface, Serenity realizes their history teacher, Mrs. Hargrove, is the reincarnation of the obsessed servant who killed them. Worse, she's orchestrated this entire trip to finish what she started three centuries ago. With Thomas's best friend Louis—who harbors secrets of his own past-life memories—and Serenity's friend Ava, they uncover a conspiracy spanning five lifetimes. Mrs. Hargrove isn't working alone. The real mastermind is someone much closer to home: Thomas's best friend Axel, the reincarnation of a spurned nobleman who has spent centuries manipulating their relationship from the shadows. Every cruel word Thomas ever spoke, every moment of distance between them, was carefully orchestrated to keep them apart. Now, trapped in the same château where they once died, Serenity and Thomas must break a cycle of obsession and revenge that has followed them through multiple lifetimes. But breaking free will require the ultimate sacrifice—and a love powerful enough to rewrite the rules of life and death itself. A supernatural romance about soulmates who refuse to let death have the final word, Love's Eternal Way explores how true love transcends time, memory, and even the grave. Some bonds are eternal—but so is the hatred of those who would destroy them. Perfect for fans of reincarnation, romance, and paranormal suspense.

Julia pensait connaître sa vie : un mariage tranquille, une maison élégante, un fils qu’elle chérit plus que tout. Mais derrière les sourires bien appris, quelque chose se fissure. Le silence de Damien, ses absences prolongées, la froideur qui s’installe entre eux… tout devient impossible à ignorer. Peu à peu, un doute s’invite dans son quotidien et transforme la moindre certitude en question sans réponse. Ce qui semblait solide commence à vaciller, et Julia comprend que la vérité, quelle qu’elle soit, pourrait changer bien plus que son mariage.