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They said she vanished. They claimed she betrayed them. But when she reappears at a secret auction, claimed by the man who once swore to destroy her, the past ignites like gasoline. In a world where loyalty is currency and truth is buried beneath designer suits and silken lies, love isn’t the question. it’s the weapon.

Aria Sterling just wanted a fresh start. A high-paying job. A quiet life. No drama. But the moment she steps into Westwood Biotech, secrets begin to surface—starting with a mysterious child whose DNA matches her own… and a forbidden spark with the one man she should never want. Now caught between two billionaire brothers, buried memories, and a dangerous past that refuses to stay hidden, Aria must uncover the truth before it destroys everything—including her heart. What if the biggest mistake of your life… was never a mistake at all

It was a season that felt like heaven was frowning at her, Tracy, trying to recover from an abusive relationship which eventually crashed while being pulled into the anguish of her dying sister which added a major weight on her life , facing a difficult financial challenge so her life can be saved. It could only get worse , serving as a maid under a rich boss lady, Mrs Ava who has a touch of fierce and unmerciful ideology. Things took a turn just overnight when Mark, the only son of Mrs Ava decided to bite his mom's foot by proclaiming a facade of affection for Tracy out of the blue at a dinner right in her presence and her guests , giving a deep romantic kiss. All this was due to his mom stomping his head by trying to merge him with Chloe in a marriage he doesn't have any interest in. Tracy shocked, the whole table burning in rage and sinking in disappointment, it was meant to be a night where Mark would meet his spouse to be and her family, but he used Tracy as a Decoy to burst the bile in the meat and the whole table was displeased For Tracy, she couldn't believe her eyes as the whole scenario led to further dismaying scenes in her life. Mark proposed a contract marriage with all of her needs being met at the expense of her signature after, and Tracy capitalized. It was a blessing at first, but she isn't prepared for what is coming. An endless warfare of which she was no match for, a marriage likened to a punishment, scandals, block sucking enemies who go all the way for their wants and a life full of discoveries

Vivian Clarke was never supposed to fall this far. Not after Derek Blackwell—the man she loved—betrayed her and chose another woman. Not after her family turned their backs on her. And definitely not after losing the child she never got the chance to tell him about. Because while Derek was planning his marriage with someone else, Vivian was carrying his baby. And then she lost it. With her mother dying, her inheritance under threat, and her future hanging, she did the unthinkable. She ended up in the arms of Ethan Blackwell. Derek's uncle. Cold, powerful, and dangerously unreadable, Ethan is a man no one dares to challenge. A man who doesn't believe in love, loyalty, or second chances. But Vivian isn't asking for love—she's asking for a deal. With her inheritance locked behind one cruel condition, Vivian had no choice but to propose the unthinkable: Marriage. What begins as a calculated arrangement between a desperate woman and a ruthless billionaire soon spirals into something far more dangerous. Because Ethan doesn't share control… and Vivian refuses to be broken. But they aren't alone in this game. Derek, consumed by pride and jealousy, refuses to let her go. Richard, her cold and calculating father, holds the power to destroy her future. Sandra and Megan, the perfect replacements, are ready to erase her completely. And the hidden secret from the past threatens to destroy everything she has built with Ethan. Because some betrayals cost more than love. And when the truth about Vivian's lost child, Sandra's deception and Helen's secret finally surfaced, everyone was forced to choose between family and power. In a world where power is everything and love is a weakness… Vivian and Ethan must decide: Is this just a deal… Or the beginning of something neither of them can survive?

He’s losing his sight. She’s hiding her past. Together, they’re a beautiful disaster. Jaxson Rivers is the "Ice King" of St.Jude Academy, the hockey prodigy everyone wants a piece of. But his throne is built on a lie. A secret injury is blurring his vision, and if the NHL scouts find out, his family’s dynasty dies with him. Enter Feya Baldwin: the campus "Academic Ghost." She’s a scholarship student who survives by fixing the dirty secrets of the elite for cash. She doesn't do "popular," and she definitely doesn't do athletes. But when a suspension threatens Jaxson’s career, they strike a deal that’s as cold as the rink: Fake a romance to fix his reputation. He needs her brain to keep him eligible. She needs his status to stay invisible. But between midnight tutoring sessions and stolen touches in the dark, the lines are blurring faster than Jaxson’s vision. He’s starting to see a future he never imagined, and she’s starting to feel like more than just a ghost. The game is fake. The stakes are lethal. And in a town where everyone is watching, the only thing more dangerous than the truth is falling for the lie.

All Malia, the poor nerd ever wanted was to be like the other girls but when you think you are not classy enough, it's a problem to avoid getting ditched. Malia finds out that her secret crush, Maverick who is eager high school girl's dream man is her step brother and the first thing he does is to ask her out on a date. This gives her a chance to finally get past her fear and make a proud statement to her critics but her best friend, Ethan, a fellow nerd, is opposed to their relationship. How does she soar through the challenges her best friend's rebuttal throws her way? What happens when she finds out the secret that her step brother had always been keeping from her? Will she ever become the 'classy girl's that her nerdiness has so unfortunately stopped her from achieving?

In the city of Veylor, the town was divided by fear and power. On one side stood the hunters, led by Garrick Liason, the man whose name was whispered with deep respect and fear. He had built his life on the blood of wolves, his weapons, and the strong belief that werewolves were monsters to be eradicated. His daughter, Irvine, had always walked at his side, she was outwardly obedient but inwardly she was restless. She hated the violence, the endless cycle of chase and kill, yet she bore the weight of his legacy because she knew nothing else except this life. And to her, she was fully human, fragile, breakable, and destined only to hunt. What she did not know was that half of her blood told a different story. Her mother had been a werewolf, carrying a secret that even Garrick had not known. But the truth could not be hidden forever. Far beyond the city walls, Jeweled Golin carried wounds of his own. He was supposed to be a proud Alpha, but he had been rejected by his pack, stripped of his birthright, and cast into the forest. He was scarred but unbroken, he roamed as a lone wolf, dangerous, untamed, yet strangely powerful. His presence woke something primal in all those who crossed his path, and when Irvine met his eyes for the first time, she felt her world shift. The lies of her life began to unravel when she started getting hints of her power. And that she, daughter of the hunter, was also the daughter of the hunted.

Luna, the young daughter of a powerful Alpha, is promised to a Beta twice her age for a political alliance. She agrees, even though she feels trapped by her duty. But everything changes when a rogue wolf named Kael saves her from an attack. Kael, once a Beta in her father's pack, is now an outlaw with a dangerous secret. As Luna and Kael grow closer, she discovers that the attack was planned by her father to test her loyalty. Torn between family duty and her growing feelings for Kael, Luna must decide whether to stay loyal to her father or risk everything for the rogue who has stolen her heart. Will Luna choose the life she’s been promised, or follow her heart into the unknown?

**THIS IS FOR THE GIRLIES WHO KNOW THAT THE QUIET ONES ARE THE FREAKIEST** Rule #1 of dating: Never trust the "she's just like a sister to me" female best friend. For twelve months, Joanna competed with a ghost. Her boyfriend’s best friend was always there, dominating their relationship from the sidelines. When the truth finally shatters her world, Joanna is left with an ugly-cry face, a bruised ego, and a hollow chest. She thought she was broken beyond repair. Then she met a modern-day Clark Kent with a dominant streak. Rowan Thorne is a man of precise algorithms and cold logic, completely detached from the messy world of heartbreak. Yet, the moment he sees Joanna about to collapse, his calculating world shifts. He becomes her shield and anchor, and her, his darkest obsession. Can a hyper-analytical billionaire teach a girl who was always second choice what it feels like to finally be put first?

Once destined to lead his family’s empire, Liam Harrington’s life shattered after a car accident left him in a wheelchair. Abandoned by friends, mocked by society, and betrayed by those closest to him, his bitterness grew as he faced enemies who sought to exploit his weakness. Ava Bennett, the overlooked daughter of her family, dreamed of escaping her oppressive home. But forced into a contract marriage with Liam, she found herself battling not only her family’s cruelty but also those who wished to see her husband fail.